Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Brainerd lost to Pearl Cohn on Friday evening 61-47 in the Henry Bowles tournament at the Howard school. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Brainerd High School, Henry Bowles Tournament, High School Basketball, Pearl-Cohn High School
Chickamauga, GA-(WDEF-TV) Boyd Buchanan finally found their offensive touch in the second half to beat Soddy Daisy 40-29 in the finals of the Gordon Lee Christmas tournament. Bucs were only up 12-9 at halftime. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Boyd Buchanan, Gordon Lee Christmas Tournament, High School Basketball, Soddy Daisy High School
Chickamauga, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Soddy Daisy girls basketball won the Gordon Lee Christmas tournament title on Friday night. They beat Heritage 59-45. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Gordon Lee Christmas Tournament, Heritage High School, High School Basketball, Soddy Daisy High School
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — With Christmas quite literally just around the corner, many are wrapping up their Christmas shopping. The holidays are a very busy time for many consumers: from Black Friday all the way to Christmas. Last minute shopping is no exception. Evelyn with Essence Fragrances said, “Christmas is our biggest holiday for us. And Black Friday is too,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A suspect who has been charged with first degree murder made his first appearance in court Friday morning. Lawrence Goodine made a brief appearance in the Hamilton County Courthouse He is charged with first degree murder, Aggravated Kidnapping, and Tampering with Evidence in the death of a 48 year old woman on Carr Street. Chattanooga Police had…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Do children still write actual letters to Santa? They sure did 30 years ago. In 1993, we talked to Santa’s helpers around our area that made sure the letters made it to the north pole. And we find out how kids approach Santa to make sure they get what they want this year. Categories: Featured, From The…
Today on Mom to Mom, we’re making confetti poppers for New Year’s. We’re always looking for fun and different ways to celebrate the holidays. So, we’ve decided this year we’re going to make DIY confetti poppers. Basically, all you need, and it’s probably right in your house, are some toilet paper rolls, some confetti, some duct tape, scissors, balloons, and…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) – Philadelphia based Dietz and Watson, in conjunction with Food City, delivered more than one and a half tons of premium deli meats and sausages to the Chattanooga Area Food Bank. They also gifted the food bank with a $2,000 check. For the past six years, the company’s “Families Helping Families” program has resulted in donations of more…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — If you don’t have all of your Christmas shopping done yet, don’t worry. There are some nice tech gifts you can get at the last minute without breaking the bank. “When we’re thinking of budget friendly, I’m thinking of, you can get a Pop Socket for your niece or nephew, something really easy,” said Laurie Starcher,…
Chickamauga, GA-(WDEF-TV) Ridgeland struggled to stop Boyd Buchanan big man Caleb Hardaway on Thursday. As a result, the Bucs rolled to a 70-34 victory in the Gordon Lee Christmas tournament. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Boyd Buchanan, boys basketball, Caleb Hardaway, Christmas tournament, High School Basketball, Ridgeland High School
Chickamauga, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Heritage girls basketball team defeated Boyd Buchanan 49-33 in the Gordon Lee Christmas Tournament on Thursday. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Boyd Buchanan, Girl’s basketball, heritage, Holiday Tournament
Chickamauga, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Ridgeland girls basketball team knocked off Gordon Lee 57-39 on Thursday afternoon in the Gordon Lee Christmas tournament. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Girl’s basketball, Gordon Lee High School, Holiday Tournament, Ridgeland High School
Recruiting is a year round deal for college football coaches. Now it must feel even longer with the addition of the transfer portal. The early December signing period is now in progress, but how many kids will actually finish at the school they sign with thanks to the portal. Said Mocs head coach Rusty Wright:”I saw a stat today. Forty…
LOOKOUT VALLEY, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Bethlehem Center took their students Christmas shopping Thursday morning at Walmart. It is part of their “Read to Lead” program where kids earn money to shop. Students were able to buy items for themselves or their family members for Christmas. The Bethlehem Center has been doing Christmas Shopping with the kids for more than…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) – Folks in Catoosa County hosted the annual Stocking Full of Love toy drive. Organizations help raise money to purchase toys for families in need. This year, more than 1,400 children were registered in Catoosa County. Catoosa County Sheriff Gary Sisk says the goal each year is to bring joy to each child for Christmas. “It…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Thursday night is the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year. It is often one of the coldest nights of the year. This can present fatal challenges to Chattanooga’s homeless population. The Chatt Foundation held their annual Winter Solstice Homeless Memorial Service. The Chattanooga’s Woman Choir performing at the annual Winter Solstice Homeless Memorial Service…
UPDATE (Dec. 21): CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) provided more details into the officer struck by a car Wednesday on Wilder Street. They are treating the incident as attempted murder of an officer. Hamilton County EMS took the police officer to the hospital. The officer had injuries that were not life-threatening and has since been released…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Bradley Central’s Kaleb Martin and Tito Williams signed D-one scholarships on Wednesday during the early signing period. Martin is headed to Miami of Ohio as a defensive back. Williams is ready to dress in purple after signing with Northwestern. Said Williams:”They’ve been showing love since I went up there in the summer for the camp. Soon as I…
South Pittsburg, TN-(WDEF-TV) At South Pittsburgh High School on Wednesday Martavious Collins signed with Texas El-Paso. 24-7 Sports says the Pirates tight end is the 50th best athlete in the 2024 class. Collins chose the Miners over Auburn, and no one is more thrilled than UTEP’s new head coach, Scotty Walden Said Walden:”We are thrilled to announce Martavious Collins is…
Georgia has the consensus number one recruiting class in the nation. Head coach Kirby Smart signed 28 players, including the top ranked safety in the country…K-J Bolden. Sounds like this dude isn’t a five star recruit, but a ten star recruit. Said Smart:”I saw KJ play one night. He had a defensive touchdown. A kickoff return touchdown. A running touchdown….
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA—It was another banner signing day for the Chattanooga Mocs. Twenty-one high school and 4-year transfers signed National Letters of Intent joining the 2024 roster. That number includes 15 freshmen and seven transfers with 11 total enrolling in January and going through spring drills. The 21 ranks as a new high for the program since the December period started….
Tennessee signed three kids from the Chattanooga area during the early December signing period. McCallie’s Carson Gentle, and Bradley Central’s Marcus Goree Junior and Boo Carter. Goree and Carter are already practicing on Rocky Top, and it hasn’t taken Carter long to get Coach Heupel’s attention. Said Heupel:”Dynamic play-maker. Played both sides of the line of scrimmage. Was really good…
Red Bank, TN-(WDEF-TV) Wednesday was the first day of the early signing period for high school football recruits. Red Bank edge rusher Kobe Smith signed to play power five football at Duke. Smith stuck with the Blue Devils, even after their head coach left for Texas A&M. Said Smith:”I just really had it set in my mind that that’s where…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Christmas is less than a week away! Learning Express Toys and Gifts has plenty of presents to choose from, so your child can have fun, and learn something new. Let’s see how they’re driving our economy forward. “Learning Express is a specialty toy store,” said Patrick Holland, Owner/Buyer. “We have all the fun things you’d think…
