Jada Cooper Helping Baylor Field One of the Top Soccer Teams in the Country

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor girls soccer team is ranked number one in the country according to Max Preps. One reason the Lady Raiders are among the best in the nation has been the play of Jada Cooper. News 12’s Brian Armstrong has more on Baylor’s talented senior. Baylor girls soccer is undefeated this season, and leading the charge is senior Jada…

Department of Corrections holds resource fair for those re-entering society

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Re-entering society after spending time in prison is much easier if you have a job.  The Tennessee Department of Corrections and the Community Resource Center teamed up for a resource fair at the Hamilton County Courthouse on Thursday. Providing essential resources was the name of the game.  “We got over 40 resources here for people, if…

UTC dean of students addresses growing college enrollment

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) recently released that over 200,000 students were enrolled in college campuses across the state. The University of Tennessee system experienced the largest gains in enrollment, increasing close to 5% since last fall. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga addressed their campus’s growing enrollment and what they hope to achieve. “When you…

Tribunal of Inquiry closed into Father Patrick Ryan for Sainthood

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – 145 years ago, a Chattanooga priest sacrificed his life during one of Chattanooga’s worst epidemics. Now, the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul are one step closer to give him the ultimate honor. They will hold the closing session of the Tribunal of Inquiry for Father Patrick Ryan on Thursday evening. The inquiry was opened three…

EPB announces new milestone for Quantum network

TYSONS, Va. (WDEF) – EPB announced the latest step in the expansion of their Quantum Network.  In a press conference at the Quantum World Congress, EPB announced there is now the first software defined quantum network. The software capabilities will be powered by Aliro Quantum, a startup based in Boston that specializes in creating applications to allow companies to use…

Baylor-McCallie More Than a Rivalry Even For the Coaches

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) There are rivalry games. And then there’s Baylor-McCallie. It’s wild. It’s crazy. And according to McCallie coach Ralph Potter, the rivalry comes with plenty of second guessing. Said Potter:”You’re a lawyer or you’re a doctor doing surgery, and you do your thing every day, and it’s always intense and it’s always procedural, and you always have certain things you…

What’s in store for Chattanooga’s Montague Park

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Montague Park is getting a facelift. There are plans in the works to make it the new Central Park of Chattanooga. “We have a very special and rare event tonight. Big city parks don’t come along like this every day. They just don’t. Cities across the globe would give their left leg to have the opportunity…

Should schools build a new gym at a school they may close in a few years?

The money is approved, but the future of the school is up in the air

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County Commissioners will consider a proposal urging the school board to slow down spending money for a new gymnasium at Rivermont Elementary School. The issue is that there is another proposal to close the school in a few years to build a new one. The school board has COVID grant money already approved to build…

Providence Thrift Store Suffers Damage from Car Crash

UPDATE: October 3 Providence Ministries’ thrift store in Fort Oglethorpe has officially reopened after being damaged by a car crash. The organization posted the update to their social media on Monday evening, and they officially reopened on Tuesday. They once again have regular business hours. EARLIER: September 27 FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) – A thrift store in Fort Oglethorpe is…

Mocs Look to go 3-0 in SoCon Against Wofford

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Just two games into conference play, and the Chattanooga Mocs sit alone in first place in the Southern Conference. It’s amazing what good defense and solid quarterback play can do for a football team. Mocs coach Rusty Wright wishes he could script defensive turnovers. His team got two defensive touchdowns in beating Samford, so what’s the secret to getting…

Lucas Szymborski Brings Tough Name and Tough Game to Cleveland

Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Cleveland High school’s Lucas Szymborski may not have the easiest name to say, but that is nothing compared to how tough he is as an athlete. News 12s Brian Armstrong speaks to the standout player shining for the new look Blue Raiders. Lucas Szymborski is shining in Cleveland’s new football system. Said Szymborski “And it’s just, not just…

Hip-Hop Summit to be held in October

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Aspiring musicians have a chance to learn more about the hip-hop industry in a few weeks. The Chattanooga Hip-Hop Summit will make its return on October 13-14. (From: Chattanooga Hip-Hop Summit) The summit features multiple free workshops that will discuss how to break into the music business, features panels with established artists and producers, and a…

SK Food Group holds facility groundbreaking ceremony in Cleveland

UPDATE: CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – Back in January, one of America’s largest food manufacturers announced they were building their latest distribution facility in Bradley County. On Tuesday, they broke ground. The skeleton of the future plant at Spring Branch Industrial Branch is already starting to take shape. Groundbreaking ceremony (SK Food Group) Dustin Dixon, President of SK Food Group, said,…

Mom to Mom – No Bake Cookies

Today on Mom to Mom, we’re making easy No Bake Reese’s cookies. My kids always love a good afterschool snack, and I must say, if you’re looking for something healthy, this is not it. But they are so delicious, and they’ll definitely be a hit wherever you take them. So, if you take them to a party, a family reunion,…

What’s Right With Our Schools: Prep Public School Level 5 Status

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Level 5 is the highest distinction available from the Tennessee Department of Education. It basically means your school is improving and fast. Schools are graded in a variety of categories. In Chattanooga, several inner-city schools recently earned Level 5 status. In the coming weeks, we’ll pay visits to Dalewood, East Lake and Howard, but we begin…

Let’s Eat! Family Meal Month

September is Family Meal Month. There are a lot of benefits to sitting with the family to plan upcoming meals. Food City Dietitian Nicole Pazdziorko has some recipes you may want to try with your family. Philly Cheese Steak Stuffed Peppers  Serves 6    Prep Time: 10 minutes  Cook Time: 35 minutes    Total Time: 45 minutes Total time: 45 minutes Ingredients:…