Flames Hand UWA First GSC Loss of the Season

(LEE) Tim Vaughn scored a three-point shot just 12 seconds in the contest and the Flames never look back as they defeated the University of West Alabama 81-62 on Sunday afternoon at Walker Arena. The Flames led wire-to-wire and handed the Tigers their first Gulf South Conference loss of the season. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Gulf South…

Mocs score most points in a game since 2016 in win

(GoMocs) The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team used a balanced effort to help capture a 112-51 win over NAIA-member Tennessee Wesleyan in non-conference action on Sunday afternoon inside McKenzie Arena. Following the win, Chattanooga improves to 6-3 overall this season. The 112 points mark the most in a game for UTC since scoring 125 against The Citadel on February 1, 2016….

‘Wreaths Across Chattanooga’ dedicates over 25,000 wreaths

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Saturday was the big day for ‘Wreaths Across Chattanooga’ as a handful of 18-wheelers dropped off over 25,000 wreaths, and volunteers lined up to honor and remember veterans during the holiday season. Retired Navy Captain, Mickey McCamish said, “I’ve been involved with Wreaths Across Chattanooga now about eight years. This is about my eighth year and…

Major McClure plays trombone and rings bell for Salvation Army

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Every year, the national commander of the Salvation Army challenges each of the locations to raise $2 million in four hours. The local chapter of The Salvation Army is calling on the community to join the effort to raise funds for services in the Chattanooga area amid the holidays and into the new year. Major Douglas…

Dedication ceremony held for victim of Woodmore Bus crash

Zoie Nash East Lake Community Center Memorial

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Friends and family of the East Lake community came out on a rainy Saturday to remember the life of one of their beloved athletes. Reflecting seven years since the tragic Woodmore Bus crash, members of the community came out to honor the innocent children who were lost too soon. Zoie Nash was dedicated Saturday with a…

Mocs women hold on to beat North Alabama 68-65

(GOMocs)The Chattanooga women’s basketball team was able to hang onto its seventh consecutive win of the season on Saturday, taking down North Alabama 68-65. The Mocs (9-1, 0-0 SoCon) were able to build up as big of a lead as 11 points, but a late charge by the Lions (3-6, 0-0 ASUN) saw UTC trailing as the minutes ticked down…

CPD respond to Friday evening downtown shooting

The bus stop along Market Street that was roped off Friday evening as CPD responded to an incident. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Police responded to an incident near the intersection of Market Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard Friday evening. IMAGES RELEASED: Chattanooga Police are asking for help in identifying a potential suspect in the Market Street shooting on Friday…

Residents Concerned about Speeding in St. Elmo

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Pedestrian safety has been in the minds of many Chattanoogans recently since a fatal crash killed a mother and her baby two weeks ago on Frazier Avenue. One neighborhood association is concerned about the same incident happening there. The St. Elmo Historic District is a major neighborhood on the southern border of Chattanooga with Georgia. As such,…

First Wreaths Delivered to Cemetery for Wreaths Across Chattanooga

Some of the first wreaths being delivered for Wreaths Across Chattanooga. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The first wreaths truck delivered today for Wreaths Across Chattanooga. These wreaths were unloaded at the Chattanooga National Cemetery for specific graves. This is just a fraction of the wreaths that will be placed across the cemetery tomorrow. Wreaths Across Chattanooga, which is doing their wreath…

TECH BYTE: Use Tech to Take Perfect Holiday Photos

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The holiday season is in full swing, and spending time with family and close friends is a big part of celebrating. There is some tech that’ll help you take better pictures during those get togethers. There’s no need to hire a professional photographer these days if you want that perfect holiday family photo. Save your money!…

Boyd Buchanan Big Man Caleb Hardaway Sparks the Bucs

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) If you’re looking for a spark in high school basketball, never hurts to have a 6-6 big man. Boyd Buchanan loves to go to center Caleb Hardaway to give the Bucs some juice. News 12’s Brian Armstrong catches up with the Bucs big man on campus. Said Hardaway: “I’m getting offensive rebounds, pushing the ball up the floor, running…

Urban League President Says Long Road Ahead in Dispute with County

  CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The ongoing dispute between the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga and Hamilton County Government continues into its second week. The President of the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga, Candy Johnson, told a packed convention ballroom at the Chattanooga Convention Center during their 41st Equal Opportunity Day award ceremony that the dispute with the Hamilton County…

McCallie Turns Football Reigns Over to Joel Bradford as Ralph Potter Decides to Step Down

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Veteran McCallie coach Ralph Potter has stepped down, although he will stay on Big Blue’s staff as a defensive coordinator. Offensive coordinator and former McCallie stand-out Joel Bradford has been named McCallie’s new head coach. Bradford will follow the winningest coach in school history in Ralph Potter, who racked up a total of five state titles. Said Bradford:”The day…

Driving Our Economy Forward: Market Street Partners Day

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — There’s new life in the old TVFCU building downtown. Several local companies have moved in, and renovated the 45,000-square-foot building. Let’s see how Market Street Partners Day is driving our economy forward. “What this building means to the area is an investment in downtown Chattanooga, an investment in the commercial building space, an investment in the…

Soddy-Daisy Post Office recovering from delays

SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Soddy-Daisy Post Office is trying to recover from a backup in mail deliveries. In a statement on social media, Representative Chuck Fleischmann said that the USPS had acknowledged there was a backup of mail deliveries due to low staffing. He said that the postal service has agreed to bring in an interim staff to help…

Bradley Central Scores 100 Points in Win Over CCS

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Bradley Central girls basketball team hit the century mark on Tuesday night with a 100-64 win over Chattanooga Christian. The Bearettes are ranked 25th in the nation by Max Preps. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: 25th in the nation, Bradley Central High School, Girl’s basketball, Max Preps, Win

Baylor Receiver Amari Jefferson Named Mr. Football Award Winner

Nashville-(WDEF-TV) Baylor receiver Amari Jefferson and McCallie tight end Carson Gentle were finalists for the Division two Triple A Mr. Football award. Jefferson was named the winner during a ceremony Tuesday at the Titans Nissan Stadium. The Alabama commitment had nearly 900-yards receiving during the regular season. Jefferson:”It means a lot. Both Caleb and Carson are good players. I mean…