CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Monday was Rock Day at the Tennessee Aquarium. This signifies the beginning of breeding season for their penguins. “They know that it’s breeding season. They know that it’s nesting time by the length of day. So, their lights are either constantly getting- their days are getting longer or shorter. And so, they know that it’s time….
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) – Academics and Career Prep are side by side at The Catoosa County College and Career Academy. Students can follow several pathways to long term success. High schoolers aren’t the only ones getting a nudge in the right direction. We talked to some third graders about what they want to be when they grow up. It’s a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A man has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after a shooting near some East Brainerd ball fields. That scene has rattled a youth league organization. Chattanooga Police say that 24-year-old Davonte Harris is the suspect in this incident. Davonte Harris, the man charged with attempted first-degree murder in a shooting near East Brainerd ballfields. (From:…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Seven people were displaced early Saturday morning after their home caught on fire. Chattanooga firefighters say they were called out to the 4200 block of 10th Avenue around 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning for a fire alarm. When they arrived, firefighters found smoke and eventually discovered a fire inside a stairwell. The homeowner told firefighters she was…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The cause of a Hixson house fire Friday is currently under investigation. The Chattanooga Fire Department says that before 6 p.m. Friday, they were called to a fire on the 900 block of Brynewood Park Drive. Flames shooting out of a Hixson home on Friday (Courtesy: Chattanooga Fire Department) They say neighbors saw flames shooting through…
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) – A dramatic rescue took place in Sequatchie County on Friday. A paraglider stuck 100 feet in the air on Friday (From: Dunlap Fire Department) The Dunlap Fire Department says that a paraglider crashed into some trees near the Lewis Chapel community around 1:30 p.m. central time. The gilder was not injured but was unable to safely…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Several greater Chattanooga teams competed in the Clifford Kirk Memorial Softball tournament. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Clifford Kirk Memorial Softball Tournament, Greater Chattanooga Area, Softball
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Chattanooga softball team beat ETSU 9-1 in Game One Friday afternoon and followed that with a 13-1 victory in the second game to improve to 23-8 overall and 5-0 in Southern Conference play. The Mocs scored 22 runs on 23 hits that included three home runs and three triples. Kailey Snell went 6-for-7, scored five…
Representatives with the Tennessee Innocence Project. (Courtesy: Tennessee Innocence Project) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A non-profit law firm that works to exonerate convicts will be making their way to Chattanooga. The Tennessee Innocence Project has represented incarcerated individuals throughout their appeals process throughout the state at no cost. The executive director and lead counsel for the project, Jessica Van Dyke, said,…
MGN CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Some local alumni of Tennessee State University are voicing disapproval of the state’s decision to remove its Board of Trustees. The decision was made earlier this week as state Republicans argued that the school has mishandled their finances. TSU in a statement denied money mismanagement. Eric Atkins, who is the co-chair of the Unity Group, graduated…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Cleveland Police Department says a petition for sexual battery has been filed with the Bradley County Juvenile Court this week against a male student at Cleveland High School. News 12 spoke with the parent of the female victim in this case, Kathy Varnell, who says her daughter has been scarred since an incident inside of a class…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – A ministry that serves mothers in crisis received a large grant Thursday. Foundation House Ministries in Cleveland has received a $790,000 grant from the State of Tennessee. Foundation House Ministries executive director Suzanne Burns speaking on behalf of the organization. (Courtesy: Foundation House Ministries) This is a part of over $20 million invested in non-profits by…
CHATTANOOGA, TN – Was your new years resolution to get in better shape and maybe work or life in general got in the way? Well, you’re in luck. We have the head personal trainer from a new company called Katalyst that is going to show you how their new twist on some existing tech can help you hit those new…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) District softball showdown between Silverdale and Boyd Buchanan was all Seahawks. They mercy ruled the Lady Bucs 13-0. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Boyd Buchanan, Boyd Buchanan Lady Bucs, High School Softball, Silverdale Baptist Academy, Silverdale Seahawks, Softball
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA—The Chattanooga Mocs had a 7-man contingent go through their paces in front of NFL scouts at the annual Pro Day. It started in the Wolford Family Strength & Conditioning Center before shifting to Scrappy Moore Field as the group was put through its steps. “It’s a big day for our seniors,” Coach Rusty Wright explained. “It’s great to…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp delivered his State of the County Address Thursday morning. “In the weeks, months and years ahead, we should refuse to allow our strengths to become our weaknesses. Instead, let us lean into those strengths,” said Mayor Wamp. Mayor Wamp addressed several topics that impacted Hamilton County, including the downtown Chattanooga…
Soddy Daisy boys basketball coach Bill Eller has announced he’s stepping down after coaching the Trojans for seven seasons. Eller helped revive a struggling program, recently delivering the Trojans first winning season in 14 years. He has over 400 career wins as a high school coach. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Bill Eller, High School Basketball, Soddy Daisy…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Police RTIC division unveils their updated and remodeled surveillance center. “What we do is we assist the entire department in reduction of violence, crime, violent crime. That is our overall focus,” said Sergeant Billy Atwell, RTIC Supervisor. “We also assist the entire department on anything and everything that is happening, whether it is a patrol…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Every year, the Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union gives out a gift of money to help the business world. The nominations are in for the 2024 Idea Leap Grant. Now, it’s time to vote on a winner. We preview the vote as we drive our economy forward. Categories: Business, Driving Our Economy Forward, Local News…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Rock the Riverfront is still going on at the Chattanooga Riverfront, featuring different performers each week. On Wednesday, March 27, Abigail Snell took on the Riverfront with her fiddle. She performed from 4 to 6 p.m. on the Chattanooga Green. River City Company said Snell is “one of the youngest SoundCorps Sidewalk Stage buskers.” She is just…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Frequent flooding is disrupting life in one Chattanooga park. One citizen, Henri Tenthorey, says that the flooding at Jack Benson Heritage Park in East Brainerd is completely preventable. Tenthorey said, “Everybody wants to be able to come to the park and enjoy it.” An example of flooding that occurred Wednesday morning at Jack Benson Heritage Park…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – On-campus housing is a big part of the college experience. However, a large number of University of Tennessee-Chattanooga (UTC) students may not be able to do so next year. 4,700 of a likely student population over 11,000 have applied for student housing next year. A message to one UTC student saying their requested room was unavailable….
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — Staci Wilson is a second-grade teacher at Battlefield Primary School. She goes above and beyond, teaching her kids to love learning. She cares, and the kids know it. That’s why she’s this week’s Golden Apple Award winner. “Well, Mrs. Wilson is a fantastic teacher. When I think about Ms. Wilson, I think about her strengths with student relationships…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) – The Whitfield County Republican Party says they are censuring one of their state representatives. They are upset with Representative Kasey Carpenter over what they say are a series of votes that do not align with their party’s platform. Rep. Kasey Carpenter (From: Georgia House of Representatives) Most recently, they opposed Representative Carpenter’s vote on a bill…