Erlanger unveils new AI Fluoroscopy System

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Erlanger unveiled their newest fluoroscopy machine in their GI Lab on Wednesday.  “Wednesday, we celebrated our new state of the art interventional endoscopy inauguration, which is one of the most advanced equipment that we have in Tennessee for performing some of the most innovative, most advanced GI procedures in the state,” said Dr. Arslan Kahloon, Chief…

Dalton Wins Playoff Opener 2-1 Over Kell

Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Dalton high school began defense of their Class 5A state soccer crown on Wednesday night. They opened the playoffs with a 2-1 victory over Kell. Diego Paez and Salvador Martinez accounted for the goals for the Catamounts. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Dalton High School, High School Soccer, Kell High School, Soccer

Notre Dame’s Cole McCormick Caps Off Season Signing D-One With Central Arkansas

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) It’s been a crazy year for Notre Dame senior basketball star Cole McCormick. Just hours after signing with Division two UAH in November, McCormick suffered a wrist injury that sidelined him over a month. But now here he is in April, signing once again, but this time with a Division one team. News 12’s Brian Armstrong explains. Said McCormick:”…

Golden Apple Award: Abigail Guarneiri East Ridge High School

EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) – The best teachers have a knack for inspiring their students. Abigail Guarneiri brings love and compassion to her classroom every day at East Ridge High School. So, we decided to bring her this week’s Golden Apple Award. Juan Moreno is the Principal at East Ridge. He explains,” Miss Guarnere is a wonderful English teacher here…

Chattanooga Film Festival coming in June

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Film Festival will feature a huge wave of motion picture films.  The Film Festival will kick off June 21-28 at Downtown’s Read House.  More than 80 films will be shown at this year’s festival.  Chattanooga Film Festival will also have more panels and podcasts alongside its infamous watch parties. “When we created this event,…

Volkswagen prepares for UAW vote, governors warn against it

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Volkswagen said it is prepared for the employee union vote to begin Wednesday morning. In a press briefing Tuesday morning, media was not allowed to record. However, VW leaders said they are not influencing the vote. They added that they will give their employees privacy in making their decision on whether to accept the United Auto Workers…

Mom to Mom – Decorative Carrot Patch

Today on Mom to Mom, we’re going to make a cute carrot patch for outside with just two items. We love to decorate for spring! It’s super nice and warm and you’re trying to think of something different and outside of the box to decorate your front yard. With today we have a cute create your own carrot patch with…

Bradley Central Legend and Former Alabama QB Steve Sloan Passes Away

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Former college coach and administrator Steve Sloan, who played quarterback and served as athletic director at Alabama, has died at 79, his longtime friend Tommy Limbaugh told The Associated Press on Monday. Sloan was also an outstanding athlete at Bradley Central High School winning both a football and basketball state title in the early 60’s. Sloan…

GDOT raise awareness for work zone safety

ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF)-The Georgia Department of Transportation is raising awareness this week on work zone safety.  The spring and summer months are considered the best season for highway work. During National Work Zone Awareness Week GDOT is spreading the message about distracted driving.  Due to distracted driving Hundreds of workers have been killed in work zones.  “Lots of people are…

Whaley denied appellate bond as appeal effort continues

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A former Hamilton County EMT convicted of vehicular manslaughter by intoxication made a court appearance Monday to ask for an appellate bond. Justin Whaley was sentenced to nine years in prison for the July 2018 death of James Brumlow. Whaley was driving the wrong way at the Highway 27/111 intersection in Soddy-Daisy when he fatally struck…

Tennessee Vols wrap up spring game looking like QBU

AP- The Nico Iamaleava era finally has arrived at Tennessee. Sure, the No. 2 quarterback in the 2023 recruiting class debuted in the Vols’ rout of Iowa in the Citrus Bowl. Now the quarterback caps Tennessee’s spring practice Saturday by giving fans a glimpse of how much he’s grown before the Vols’ season opener Aug. 31 against Chattanooga. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News…

Dalton Honors Former Baseball Players and Coach by Retiring Their Jerseys

Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Dalton High School baseball honored three Catamount alumni and a legendary former coach on Friday. They retired their jerseys. Those honored were former players Matthew Boggs and his brother Mitchell Along with Rodney Hennon and former coach Manny Pontonio. The Boggs brothers both were the same jersey number one. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Dalton High…

Local representative sponsors bill requiring age verification on adult websites

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A local legislator has sponsored a bill that aims to restrict minors from accessing internet pornography. Representative Patsy Hazelwood says the issue of youth access to child pornography was brought to her by a constituent. Rep. Hazelwood recalled, “There was a gentleman on Signal Mountain where I live who has upcoming teenage children and he was…

Chattanooga Quantum Collaborative offers free classes on technology

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Quantum Collaborative and EPB will be offering weeks of free courses surrounding quantum technology. This is in honor of World Quantum Day on Sunday, April 14. These courses are designed for a variety of age groups to prepare students and adults alike for the emergence of EPB’s Quantum Network. Introduced in late 2022, the…

From the Archives: Mort Lloyd

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — WDEF News 12 is celebrating its 70th anniversary on the air at the end of April. WDEF was Chattanooga’s first TV station, which went on the on officially on April 25, 1954. For generations, viewers only knew two names for the news: Walter Cronkite in Washington and Mort Lloyd here in Chattanooga. The story took a tragic twist…

Chattanooga developing plan to preserve Moccasin Bend

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Moccasin Bend is one of the most beautiful and historically significant sites in Chattanooga. But the winds of change seldom stop blowing. Now, the future of Moccasin Bend is the subject of spirited debate. It’s no question that Chattanooga is filled with rich history and unique landmarks that are held dear to our community. On Thursday, the Moccasin…

Chronic diseases on the rise in Hamilton County, doctors say

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn.  (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Health Department is seeing a trend in chronic diseases like obesity and high blood pressure.  “Just like everywhere across the country, we are seeing an increase in chronic diseases. It is the number one cause of death and disability in Hamilton County, Tennessee and the U.S.,” said Dr. Dawn Ford, Epidemiologist at…

Tech helps make the mind muscle connection

Reflexion helps train the mind to be stronger and faster

CHATTANOOGA, TN – Henry Rollins once said “There is no better way to fight weakness than with strength.  Once the Mind and Body have been awakened to their true potential it is impossible to turn back.” Today I am excited to show you some exciting new tech that will help you awaken that potential and sharpen the muscle we all…

Boyd Buchanan Beats McCallie 9-2

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Boyd Buchanan and McCallie somehow managed to squeeze their baseball game in on Thursday despite the wind and rain. The weather didn’t seem to bother the Bucs as they beat McCallie by a final of 9-2. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, Boyd Buchanan High School, High School Baseball, McCallie School