Driving Our Economy Forward: Chatt State’s Kimball Campus

KIMBALL, Tenn. (WDEF) — It’s never too late to continue your education. Chattanooga State Community College’s Kimball campus is preparing students for the workforce. Let’s see how Chattanooga State is driving our economy forward. “We’re fortunate to be here,” said Patrick O’Hagan, Regional Impact Director, Chattanooga State Kimball. “I’m just in between Kimball and Jasper. So our main service area…

Chattanooga reacts to possible renovation of Walnut Street Bridge

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A major overhaul of the Walnut Street Bridge is coming. The question is how long it will be shut down. On Wednesday, officials updated their plans for the Green/Spaces organization. CARTA and the Chattanooga city officials told the group that the popular pedestrian bridge needs a major renovation. This includes structural repair, deck repair and repainting….

Dozens of break-ins overnight on the Chattanooga Riverfront

UPDATE (Oct. 11, 4:23 PM): Springhill Suites has released a statement following the recent vandalism along Riverfront Parkway. Read it in full: “An incident like this has never happened before, and the vandalism to our guests’ property is unacceptable. We’re actively working with local law enforcement as they investigate the break-ins, and we will collaborate with them as they work…

Silverdale Beats Knox Grace 6-2 in Region Semifinals

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Silverdale soccer team beat Knox Grace 6-2 on Tuesday night at the UTC Soccer Complex. Addie Chapman scored the first two goals for the Seahawks, as they cruised to the easy win. They now advance to their region championship. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – Soccer Tags: girls soccer, Knox Grace, region semifinals, Silverdale

Mocs Hoping to Find Success at Mercer

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Mocs suffered a 52-50 loss to Western Carolina on Saturday, and it won’t get any easier this weekend against the Mercer Bears. When the Mocs enter Bear country, they know the Bears are going to charge. Said defensive back Romeo Wykle:”People in Macon love the Mercer Bears. That makes it tough to play there. They’re a proud group. Anytime…

City, county issue Downtown public safety initiative

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The city of Chattanooga and Hamilton County have come together to make an announcement about public safety in downtown Chattanooga. On Tuesday, the city of Chattanooga and Hamilton County announced a joint public safety initiative in the central business district. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office has pledged to assign deputies to assist the Chattanooga Police Department…

Golden Apple Award: Bill Goette Chattanooga Christian School

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Bill Goette just started his 36th year teaching middle school students, but that’s just the latest chapter in his very interesting life.  Mr. Goette has never stopped searching for new and innovative ways to inspire his classes at Chattanooga Christian. That lifelong love of learning earned Mr. Goette this week’s Golden Apple Award. Jim Arnold is…

Michele Coffman announces candidacy for Hamilton County Circuit Court Judge

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – This morning, Chattanooga attorney Michele Coffman announced her plans to run for Hamilton County Circuit Court Judge. She practiced law in front Circuit Court Judge Marie Williams for 23 years. Judge Williams is retiring after 28 years on the bench. Coffman hopes to follow in her footsteps. “She will be leaving a great legacy, one I…

Knoxville anchor reports from Israel

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Alan Williams is a news anchor for WVLT in Knoxville, Tennessee, but he is now reporting out of Israel. WVLT reported that Williams was in Israel for a mission trip when the war started. Williams says he is now in Nazareth, out of harm’s way.   Categories: Regional News, Trending News, US & World News Tags:…

UPDATE: GBI identifies man killed in Rossville officer involved shooting

UPDATE (Oct. 10): The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has released more information on the officer involved shooting in Rossville. The GBI identified the man killed as 58-year-old Rossville-native, James Kenneth Cook. Cook had an outstanding felony warrant for sexual exploitation of a child, according to the GBI. When deputies arrived at the home on Bragg Circle, the homeowner allowed them…

Mom to Mom – Ghost Throw Pillow

Today on Mom to Mom, we are creating cute little DIY ghost throw pillows. Let’s create our very own DIY ghost pillow. You know how you go to the stores, and you always see those cute little Halloween pillows? They can be a tad expensive. Well, this is fairly inexpensive, and you did it yourself. And the best part, there’s…

Anoka man grows pumpkin weighing 2,749 pounds, sets world record for biggest gourd

HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (CBS) — A Minnesota horticulture teacher set a new world record in California on Monday for the heaviest pumpkin after growing a giant jack-o’-lantern gourd weighing 2,749 pounds. Travis Gienger, of Anoka, Minnesota, won the 50th World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay, south of San Francisco, with an enormous, lumpy, orange pumpkin that could…

What’s Right With Our Schools: Dalewood Middle Level 5 Status

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Part of Dalewood’s vision statement is to be a model middle school that fosters academic excellence and model citizenship.  According to the Tennessee Board of Education, that’s just what they’re doing. Their level 5 status proves it. Rashaad Williams is the Principal at Dalewood Middle. He explains, “Dalewood is a level 5 five in literacy. We…

Alabama issues fire alert as drought worsens

  SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (WDEF) – The Alabama Forestry Commission is warning about increasing danger from wildfires.  All of the News 12 area is under some level of drought. Wildfires in Tennessee that occurred in 1986. Due to the drought combined with dry and windy conditions, Alabama is under a Fire Alert. It is not an outright ban on burns, but…

One dead in Soddy-Daisy mobile home fire

SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) – A trailer home caught fire in Soddy-Daisy on Monday morning and resulted in one death, according to the Soddy-Daisy Fire Department. Authorities have not yet identified the person who died from the fire. The fire happened in the 9600 block of Barbee Road, according to firefighters. Soddy-Daisy firefighters said the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is…

Chattanooga Pride Week ends with celebrations on Sunday

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Rainbows took over Downtown Chattanooga as Pride weekend was celebrated from October 7-8. People of all ages participated in a parade earlier on Sunday followed by more festivities at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Community liaison with the Chattanooga Pride Board, Arnold Ruelas previewed the event by saying, “We’re just honestly are expecting to just create a…