SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) – The written word comes to life in Hannah Wilson’s 9th grade English class at Soddy Daisy. Her lessons are structured, to be sure, but there is a healthy dose of kindness mixed in. All that earned Ms. Wilson the Golden Apple Award. Angie Cass is the principal at Soddy Daisy. She says, “Miss Wilson tirelessly…
Today, on Mom to Mom, we are making a DIY sick bag for your car. Have you ever been traveling with your kids and all of a sudden you hear those dreaded words? I don’t feel so well, and you’re not fully prepared because let me tell you, it just comes out of nowhere. Well, today we are going to…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Sequatchie County held on to beat Tyner 51-46 in overtime on Monday night in the championship game of their district tournament. The Lady Indians looked in control at halftime leading by 20 points. Tyner fought back and had a chance to win it in regulation, but Shy Harrison could not connect on two free throws with 0.6 seconds to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Family and friends gathered at the Downtown Chattanooga Erlanger Hospital to celebrate the 2024 Miracle Kids on Monday. “Today we are honoring and introducing our 2024 Miracle Kids. And basically, these children are ambassadors for Children’s Hospital at Erlanger. Of course, we are part of the Children’s Miracle Network, made up of about 180 hospitals throughout North…
BIRCHWOOD, Tenn. (WDEF) – The woman who died when a Meigs County Deputy drove into the Tennessee River last week is being remembered by many. A memorial to Tabitha Smith, who died in the tragedy on the night of February 14, sits in Meigs County right next to the Blythe Ferry boat ramp where she died. PHOTO: Tabitha Smith, the…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) – Try to think of a subject doesn’t fit into science, technology, engineering, art or math. STEAM really is everywhere. East Ridge Elementary recently hosted its first ever STEAM night. It’s an all-encompassing example of what’s right with our schools. Arthur Williams is the Instructional Coach for All Things Steam. He says, “Tonight is our first…
SOUTH PITT, Tennessee (WDEF)- South Pitt is known for football state titles, but now its the basketball team that’s making a statement with a 20-6 record and a district championship. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, High School Basketball, South Pittsburg
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Region title on the line and Silverdale came out swinging as the boys topped Boyd 51-36. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Boyd Buchanan, High School Basketball, Silverdale Baptist
GoMocs- Chattanooga women’s basketball moved one step closer to the program’s 23rd SoCon regular season title on Saturday, when the Mocs went into Johnson City and came away with a convincing 56-41 victory over in-state rival ETSU. The Mocs (22-3, 10-0 SoCon) once again leaned on their defense to carry the baton in a hostile environment, with the Bucs (16-9, 5-5…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The King’s Academy girls upset Silverdale in region tournament play on Friday knocking off the Seahawks 47-40. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: High School Basketball, Seahawks, Silverdale Baptist, The King’s Academy, women in sports
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Top ranked Bradley Central rolled to another district tournament title on Friday night beating East Hamilton 83-13. The Bearettes are now ranked 25th nationally in the latest Max Preps poll. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Bearettes, Bradley Central, East Hamilton High School, High School Basketball, women in sports
Red Bank, TN -(WDEF-TV) Red Bank was too much for rival Soddy Daisy in their district tournament on Friday. The Lions roared to a convincing 72-42 victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: High School Basketball, Red Bank High School, Red Bank Lions, Soddy Daisy High School
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Notre Dame and top ranked Silverdale clashed for the fourth time this season on Friday. They met in the semifinals of their region tournament. After three tight games earlier this year, the Seahawks won in blow-out fashion this time around by a final of 70-42. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: High School Basketball, Notre Dame High School,…
When you thumb through the history of Ridgeland basketball, you see a lot of losing records. But not this year. Tonight the Panthers are playing for a region championship, after beating phenomenal odds just to get there. News 12’s Brian Armstrong details Ridgeland’s turnaround. And we just beat two teams that really cleaned our clock to say anything else. Ridgeland…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Dolly Parton recently held a Pet Gala in Nashville. It was all for fun, according to Dolly. The event featured big-name artists performing Dolly’s biggest hits. There was even a pet fashion show. But before the music, many of the celebrities took to the pink carpet. “Well, I think we’re here just to have fun, all of…
The future subdivision next to Windbrook being built behind Ron and Majorie Pasch’s backyard. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hixson residents in the Valleybrook neighborhood say they’re frustrated with the recent approval of the expansion of a new development. The Paschs have lived in Windbrook has four years and used to enjoy a forest that would bring cool breezes to their…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The morning crew wished viewers a Happy Valentine’s Day on Wednesday with a special treat from Amelia’s grandmothers. The overall consensus: both desserts were a 10/10. From Amelia: “A special shout-out to my Nana, Anna Faye Heard, for her delicious banana pudding, and to my Grandmother, Alice Greer, for her yummy cookies! I love you both…
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF)- The fight over unionizing Chattanooga’s Volkswagen plant is back front and center. Both sides chose Thursday to speak out. Victor Vaughn who is a Logistics team member at Volkswagen says VW should be unionized. “There is issues that need to be addressed. Better health care for us, safer work environment, and an opportunity to have a portion of…
CHATTANOOGA, TN – Since the inception of computers, they’ve all been controlled with handheld devices. When I got my first Nintendo in the mid-80s it came with two handheld controllers. Eventually the technology brought us wireless controllers, but for the most part most interfaces require the use of handheld devices. That is until now! This new company is called Glydr,…
Adairsville, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Ringgold girls upset top-seeded LFO 56-53 in the semifinals of their region tournament. The Warriors had a chance to tie the game at the buzzer, but Christen Collins three-point shot was off the mark. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Girl’s basketball, High School Basketball, LFO, region semifinals, Ringgold High School, upset
Adairsville, GA-(WDEF-TV) John Hill scored 32 points as Ridgeland knocked off Coahulla Creek 66-42 in their region semifinal matchup. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: 32 points, John Hill, regional semifinal game, Ridgeland High School, Win
Adairsville, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Coahulla Creek girls fell behind 17-2 to Adairsville to start their region semifinal game. Colts couldn’t make up the deficit as they fall 39-26. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Adairsville, Coahulla Creek, Girl’s basketball, High School Basketball, region semifinals
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor cruised into their region tournament championship game on Thursday, as they defeated Chattanooga Christian 76-62. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: advance, Baylor School, High School Basketball, Region Championship
Fort Oglethorpe, GA-(WDEF-TV) Three years ago, the LFO girls basketball team did not win a single game. Now they’ve won their region regular season title three years in-a-row, even though their head coach wasn’t sure a three-peat was possible. Said head coach DeWayne Watkins: “I’ve coached more this year than I’ve done the last two years combined.” This LFO senior…