NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Tennessee State Legislature will be discussing a new bill that would strengthen the punishment for those convicted of the rape of a child. Sponsored by Representative William Lambert of Portland, House Bill 1663 would authorize the death penalty for those convicted of child rape. Currently under Tennessee law, a convicted suspect would receive at minimum…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Some staffing changes have been announced by Hamilton County Schools. Tyner Academy is changing principals as Dr. Tiffany Earvin has been promoted to an administrative role for the county. And Dalewood Middle School Principal Rashaad Williams will take her place as that school prepares to move into its new building. Alpine Crest Elementary Principal Shelly Jackson…
Notre Dame’s Jonathan Adams is leaving the Irish to take the head basketball coaching job at Dalton. He’ll now be closer to his home in Calhoun, Georgia. Adams coached Notre Dame for seven seasons, getting the Irish to their first ever state title game in 2023. He posted a 141-81 during his tenure at Notre Dame. Categories: Sports – Local…
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) Ringgold raced out to an early lead against Ridgeland and never looked back on their way to a 12-1 region victory over the Panthers. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, High School Baseball, Ridgeland High School, Ringgold High School
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Boyd Buchanan introduced new boys basketball Matt Hoppe. He replaces Kenneth White. Hoppe hops over to Boyd after serving as the head coach at Clarksville Academy, where he went 47-17. Prior to that, he was the head coach at Brentwood Academy, where he went 70-12. While his roots are in the Nashville area, Hoppe couldn’t resist the lure of…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Mocs introduced new women’s basketball coach Deandra Schirmer on Friday. She comes to the Scenic City after a successful stint at Division two Valdosta State. News 12’s Brian Armstrong gets us acquainted with the 8th basketball coach in UTC women’s history, who prefers to go by Coach ‘D’. Said Schirmer: “We are primed and ready to win more championships…
CHATANOOGA, TN – In some ancient and even some modern cultures, solar eclipses were viewed as bad omens or attributed to supernatural intervention. The tracking of solar eclipses goes all the way back to astronomers in fourth century BC China. With Todays Technology, we can now predict accurately when we’re going to see them hundreds of years from now. Today…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) After leading most of the game, Baylor needed a clutch hit in their last at-bat to beat Cleveland 8-7. The Red Raiders enjoyed leads of 5-1 and 6-2, but Cleveland kept fighting, eventually taking a 7-6 lead in the top of the 7th. But Baylor got two runs in the bottom of the frame to seal the victory. Categories:…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) McCallie beat Signal Mountain 14-4 on Thursday to snap the Eagles 13-game winning streak. With Signal Mountain trailing 5-1, Ty Harper delivered a 3 RBI triple to make it a one run game, but it was all McCallie from there as their offense erupted for the big victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, High School Baseball,…
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA—The Deandra Schirmer era of Chattanooga women’s basketball begins now. Schirmer becomes the eighth head coach of the Mocs, Vice Chancellor for Athletics Mark Wharton announced Thursday morning. “We’re very happy to welcome Deandra to Chattanooga,” he shared. “It was a quick yet thorough process. I was once again humbled and thrilled that such a high level of applicants…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Mocs football team raised awareness for bone marrow cancer and disease on Thursday. The Mocs partnered with Andy Talley Bone Marrow organization for their “Get in the Game” initiative. Students and faculty had the chance to sign up for the bone marrow registry list. This initiative is about finding a lifesaving match. “There are…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – UTC hosted its annual Spring Fling on Thursday. The event is a part of “I love UTC” week. Students were able to welcome spring with some fun on campus. There was food and games for the students to enjoy. Even a live DJ was on campus to provide music for the students. “I think it is…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The tax deadline is April 15, and the IRS is educating filers on a new tool to help with filing. The IRS says this program is newly available to Tennessee residents. “There’s a new way to file your taxes direct with the IRS online and for free, it’s called direct file,” said IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel. The…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga State hosted a Vision Board and Art Party Wednesday. The event was put on by Chatt State’s Access and Disability Services. Chatt State used this party to combat Substance Abuse Through Creativity. Guest speakers also shared information about making wise choices around addictive substances. “We want to provide care and caring for students beyond their time…
Chickamauga, GA-(WDEF-TV) Gordon Lee beat Bremen 3-1 on Wednesday in district baseball action. Brady Little delivered the clutch base hit in the bottom of the sixth. He drove in two runs to snap a 1-1 tie and help lift the Trojans to victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, Brady Little, Bremen High School, Gordon Lee High School,…
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Chattanooga senior Kendall Forsythe drove in two runs in the bottom of the sixth for the Mocs fourth straight victory by run-rule, beating Austin Peay 8-0 Wednesday night at Frost Stadium and extending their winning streak to nine games. Kailey Snell led off the sixth with a single through the left side and advanced to second…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Lookouts crank up a new season this Friday as they visit the Birmingham Barons. Lookouts made the playoffs last year, but what’s the talent look like for this year’s double-a affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. Said manager Jose Moreno:”That experience going and moving forward for a new year with the addition to the new ones. I think…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Do you like to look for unique items no one else might have in their home? What about vintage clothing? Tonight, we introduce you to the Local Dive Retail on Cherokee Boulevard in Chattanooga to learn more about how the company continues to drive our economy forward. Local Dive Retail offers mid-century furniture, retro housewares, clothes,…
Images of the destruction caused by a F3 tornado in the Blue Springs area of Cleveland on April 3, 1974. (Courtesy: Cleveland-Bradley County Public Library) CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- 50 years ago on Wednesday, one of the worst tornado outbreaks in American history affected the Tennessee Valley. 148 tornadoes across 13 states and Canada. This number seems impossible, but it was…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – UTC and Hamilton County Schools came together to sign an extension for the Future Ready Institutes at Tyner Academy. The Future Ready Institutes (FRI) is a school choice that offers small learning communities in specific career fields. FRI learning options include agriculture, manufacturing, architecture, arts, communications, education, health science, and much more. FRIs are available to students…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – Get ready to feel the burn in Cleveland this weekend. Cleveland will be having their third Hot Slaw Festival this Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. There will be a range of activities and vendors at the art festival. PHOTO: Hot Slaw Festival Hot slaw is a mix of mustard, vinegar and hot pepper that was…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Some Hamilton County Commissioners criticized Mayor Wamp Wednesday on his press conference attacking the Volkswagen union drive. Republican leaders who joined the press conference argued that the unionization of Volkswagen would be destructive. They even claimed the United Auto Workers union is sympathetic to the Democratic Party. Commissioners Warren Mackey and Greg Beck both supported the…
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) – This past Easter weekend, Southern Adventist University put together their 18th annual SonRise Pageant that featured scenes from Jesus Christ’s last days. Every year, 8,000 to 10,000 people take on the one-mile walkthrough that recreates six different scenes from the Bible. Members of Southern University want people to understand the true meaning of Easter. SonRise Easter…
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) – Tensions were high inside of a Catoosa County courtroom on Tuesday. Their elections board heard the county’s Republican Party plead their case to keep four candidates off of their ballot. Several Catoosa County Republicans voiced their displeasure with a recent judge’s order, to put four candidates back on the Republican primary ballot for the upcoming May…