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…
Authorities looking for Meigs County deputy Robert Leonard and a woman he arrested. (Courtesy: Russell Johnson) UPDATE: District Attorney Russell Johnson has announced that the body of Meigs County Deputy Robert Lenoard has been recovered. He was found by Meigs County EMS and Rescue Squad along with Hamilton and Monroe County dive teams with assistance from THP and TBI crews…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Most of us love ice cream, from vanilla to chocolate, to possibly everything in between. Clumpies has been serving up unique flavors for 25 years in Chattanooga. We are learning more about the company and how they have been driving our economy forward for many years. Clumpies opened in 1999. The first shop opened up on…
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA (Feb. 14, 2024) – Behind a career-high 31 points from Honor Huff, the Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team showed its Valentine’s Day love of the three-ball during an 84-71 victory over ETSU in the 100th all-time meeting in the rivalry series during Southern Conference action Wednesday night in McKenzie Arena. Following the win, Chattanooga improves to 18-8 on the season…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The UTC women lead the SoCon in defense this season, allowing just 54 points a game. Sigrun Olafsdottir fuels the Mocs defensive attack. The Iceland native thrives on leaving opponents ice cold. Reporter:”Do you think you could spell Olafsdottir?” Said head coach Shawn Poppie:”I could not. Absolutely not. It took me about 8 months before I even could say…