WASHINGTON (WDEF) — Local Congressman Chuck Fleischmann is at the center of controversy after a video posted to X shows him in a fiery exchange regarding Israel and Palestine. Members of a grassroots organization that backs Palestinians called “CODEPINK” confronted Fleischmann about his support for Israel amidst the Israel-Hamas War in Gaza. He told the activists he would never support…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — It’s important for new drivers to learn basic car maintenance. Teen drivers gathered on the 2nd floor of the Downtown Chattanooga Library on February 20. The young adults learned essential skills like basic car maintenance. In the session, mechanics at SK Automotive gave students the important information they needed to know about maintaining their vehicles. The…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A Volkswagen employee says he was injured on the job. Chris Hawkins says has been working at Volkswagen since December, being hired to work in the paint shop. However, he says he was recently transferred to a new area of the plant, which he claims led to a shoulder injury. In this new area, Hawkins described…
Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) Top ranked Bradley Central had little trouble with Clarksville to open the state tournament Wednesday in Murfreesboro. The Bearettes won 62-30. Clarksville was a perfect 31-0 coming into the game. They couldn’t stop Kimora Fields. She finished the game with 22 points and 13 rebounds. Bradley Central will now face Coffee Co in the semifinals Friday at noon…
Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) Cleveland defeated Lincoln Co 60-44 in the state quarterfinals on Wednesday in Murfreesboro. Lauren Hurst led the way with 20 points and 11 rebounds. The Lady Raiders will now face Bartlett in the semifinals on Friday morning. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Cleveland, Lady Raiders, Lauren Hurst, Lincoln County High School
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) — The City of Red Bank has released their first ever calendar of events for 2024. All the events listed are free for the public to enjoy. This calendar features events sponsored by the city’s Parks, Trails and Recreation Department. The events start in April and last all the way through December of this year. Events…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – Good teachers are good listeners. Pair that with kindness and a healthy respect for others, and you get a great learning environment. That’s just what Jami Thomason has created in her Ocoee Middle School classroom. So, we decided to honor her with this week’s Golden Apple. Chris Doan is the 7th grade assistant principal at Ocoee….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Environmental Solutions Group (ESG) donated $5,000 to support a nonprofit’s mission of substance abuse recovery. The donation is a part of ESG’s Improving Lives Initiative. PHOTO: Environmental Solutions Group ESG made the donation to the Council for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services (CADAS), a nonprofit that educates and provides resources on substance abuse and helps…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Tennesseans are now eligible to use the new IRS Direct File. This is a new service that allows taxpayers to electronically file their federal tax return directly with the IRS for free. Folks can launch this program on a cell phone, laptop, tablet or desktop computer. Only 12 states, including Tennessee, are eligible for the Direct…
DECATUR, Tenn. (WDEF) – It’s been nearly a month since a Meigs County deputy drove into the Tennessee River, where he and a woman he had arrested were found dead. Now Tabitha Smith’s family is seeking answers. Authorities looking for Meigs County deputy Robert Leonard and a woman he arrested. (Courtesy: Russell Johnson) Filed in the Tennessee Eastern District Court…
Okay, today on Mom to Mom we are bringing the magic to life for St. Patrick’s Day. Today we are making magic leprechaun rocks. We all know that leprechauns are always mischievous and up to no good, so we figured we’d incorporate this fun little activity, kind of like looking for those Easter eggs on Easter, but now we’re looking…
Alcoa, TN-(WDEF-TV) Tyner was no match for Alcoa in the state sectionals on Monday night. The Tornadoes beat the Rams 89-53. Jahvin Carter led Alcoa with 28 points. The Penn State signee has scored over 3,000 points in his high school career. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Alcoa, Alcoa Tornadoes, Basketball, High School Basketball, Tyner, Tyner Rams
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Austin East denied Brainerd a trip to the state tournament on Monday night. The Knoxville team came to the Scenic City and beat the Panthers 72-65 in sub-state action. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Austin East, Basketball, Brainerd, High School Basketball
Red Bank, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Red Bank basketball team punched their ticket to the state tournament for the first time since 2009 on Monday night. They beat Lawrence Co 56-49. Lion were up only two points going into the fourth quarter, but several key buckets from Anthony Bonner down the stretch helped the Lions seal the victory. Categories: Sports – Local…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – A Hamilton County boy is tops in Tennessee in a competition put on by tech giant Samsung. Virtual learning is a perfect fit for Landon Thomas. That’s a timely example for what’s right with our schools. Juli Thomas is Landon’s mom. She remembers, “This started out as a project, right, buddy? For computer science. The…
MURPHY, North Carolina (WDEF) – North Carolina authorities are still trying to piece together when a pair of twin boys were killed in the Murphy area. The father of the four-year-olds showed up at their mother’s home on Saturday morning for his custodial visit. But he found the boys dead inside. Investigators hospitalized the mother and identified her as Genevieve…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga Airport held their grand opening and ribbon cutting for the new $28 million passenger terminal expansion that has been in the works for the last two years as it adds 26,000 square feet to the airport. “The expansion of the Chattanooga Airport aligns with our vision of the city’s future…a thriving airport is not only…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Bradley Central girls basketball team is headed back to the state tournament again. They beat Oakland 67-23 in the state sectionals on Saturday night at Jim Smiddy Arena. Kimora Fields paced the Bearettes with 19 points on 8 of 9 shooting. Bradley Central is looking to make it back-to-back state titles in Murfreesboro. Categories: Sports – Local…
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA (March 2, 2024) – The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team wrapped up regular season play with a tough 82-63 defeat to Western Carolina in Southern Conference action on Senior Day Saturday afternoon inside McKenzie Arena. After the loss, Chattanooga concludes regular season play at 20-11 overall and 12-6 in league play. The Mocs wrap up the No. 3…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – March is here and so is Womens History Month and today at Coolidge Park, members of the New Suffragette and Missy Crutchfield’s campaign marched to protest the lack of women in office. “The big message today is we bring change but we also going to inspire our young people to run for office because one of…
Carrollton, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Dalton girls basketball team lost to Midtown 73-63 in the state Final Four Friday in Carrollton, Georgia. The Catamounts were up four points in the fourth quarter before Midtown went on a 14-2 run to help seal the victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Dalton, Final Four Friday, Midtown
Cookeville, TN-(WDEF-TV) Playing in their first ever state final four on Friday, Silverdale lost to First Assembly Christian School 66-59. The Seahawks got off to a fast start taking a 9-0 lead as the three-ball was going down. In the second quarter, the Seahawks managed only 8 points as Brett Wright spent much of the quarter on the bench with…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga State unveiled the newest centerpiece of their campus Friday. Workforce development here in Chattanooga has a new crown jewel in the Advanced Manufacturing facility here at Chattanooga State. Officials say it is miraculous that the building was able to be opened to the public today, given when it was approved. Chattanooga State student John Jordan…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Affordable housing has been a topic of conversation all across the city. News 12 got to take a look inside of the newest affordable housing complex. According to Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise (CNE) and the city, affordable housing is a real issue in Chattanooga. Martina Guilfoil is the President and CEO of CNE said, “Incomes haven’t kept pace…