Nine different mugshots since 2012 of Tyler Roberts. (Courtesy: Walker County Sheriff’s Office) HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tyler Roberts was the kidnapping suspect in a police chase that led to his death on I-75 in Ooltewah. According to records from Hamilton and Walker Counties, Roberts had been arrested almost a dozen times between the two counties combined since 20-12. In…
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) – Imagine earning college scholarship money in the 8th grade! Some very smart students are doing just that in Georgia. That kind of forward thinking is a far-reaching example of what’s right with our schools. Glen Brown is the Director of Student Services for Walker County Schools. He explains,” There’s multiple criteria involved. Academic being a core…
It was an exciting time for one Chattanooga woman Monday. News 12, Bailey’s Heating and Air, and Rheem Manufacturing paid a visit to Nakia Pittman, who won the Heat for the Holidays contest on WDEF.com in December.
UPDATES: OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) — The kidnapping and fatal shootout incident on Sunday night originated in Ringgold, Georgia. The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office shares what led up to the pursuit. The sheriff’s office says Tyler Lebron Roberts, the suspect in this case who ultimately died, was the father of the kidnapped child. Catoosa County deputies first responded to this incident at…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Saturday at the Chattanooga Zoo was rattlesnake appreciation day, where the Chattanooga Zoo highlighted the ecological importance and the natural beauty of these rare slithering snakes. “Our Western Diamondback has been here for a number of years longer than me. I believe she’s been here at least six years. Our little Santa Catalina Island rattlesnakes have…
GoMocs- The Chattanooga Mocs improve to 14-7 overall and 6-2 in SoCon play with a 90-62 win over The Citadel (9-12, 1-7 SoCon) at The McKenzie Arena Saturday afternoon. The win is the fourth straight for Chattanooga. UTC shot 60.3 percent (35-58) from the field with 11 3-pointers and was 9-of-14 from the free throw line. The Mocs outrebounded the…
Fort Oglethorpe, GA-(WDEF-TV) The LFO girls basketball team defeated rival Ringgold 51-40 on Friday night to stay tied for first place atop their region standings. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, High School Basketball, Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School, Ringgold High School
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Round two between Baylor and McCallie turned into a blowout at Baylor’s Duke Arena. The Red Raiders held the Blue Tornado to just 14 points in the first half on their way to a 66-41 victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Baylor School, High School Basketball, McCallie School
Long time Rhea County head football coach Mark Pemberton has stepped down. He’s leaving the Golden Eagles to take the head coaching job at Campbell County. Pemberton coached Rhea County for over a decade, where he enjoyed plenty of success. Pemberton has 250 career victories, third best among active Tennessee high school football coaches. Pemberton is a master of the…
CHARLESTON, Tenn. (WDEF) – A chemical plant in Bradley County is at the center of a new lawsuit. Olin Chemical in Charleston is being sued by over 150 plaintiffs, many of them former employees, for what they say is excessive mercury exposure. The plaintiffs are being represented by attorneys Joey James and Jimmy Rogers. A picture of the interior of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chatt Foundation participated in the Point-in-Time count by surveying those experiencing homelessness in Hamilton County. Every year, communities across the U.S. collect data to see what is needed from the homeless. The homeless population is asked about their housing and medical needs. The Chatt Foundation is monitoring homeless areas that need improvement in 2024. “We…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The city of Chattanooga held a youth gun violence summit Friday morning. The summit was held at the Brainerd Crossroads facility. Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly speaking at the Youth Gun Violence Summit. Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly and Police Chief Celeste Murphy were among many speakers discussing how we should address youth gun violence as a community….
Growing up, my generation was told we’d never have technology like calculators at our fingertips. That statement couldn’t be further from the reality we live in today. Samsung is unveiling a new line of smartphones that leaves the speech and spells my generation grew up with in its virtual dust. I’m Patrick Moates, welcome to this week’s Tech Byte! At…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) McCallie ended a long losing streak to rival Baylor in dramatic style on Friday night at the McCallie School. The Blue Tornado had lost the last 19 matches to the Red Raiders before holding on for a 39-32 victory. The wrestling rivalry came down to the last match. McCallie held a 33-32 lead when James Cross got a pin…
The roof and awning over the trout pond at the Pickett Trout Farm in Sequatchie County. (Courtesy: Pickett Trout Farm) SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – The aftermath of last week’s winter storm is still being felt by some in our area. The Pickett Trout Farm and its owner Steve Pickett in Sequatchie County are among those affected. Pickett raises and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga’s Unity Group is pushing back against a Tennessee ruling on convicted felons getting voting rights restored. A tougher state voting rights restoration policy means people convicted of a felony must get gun rights restored before being eligible to vote. An advocacy group has already filed a federal class action lawsuit challenging the policy. The Campaign Legal…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The City of Chattanooga is holding its Housing Sustainability Fair on Saturday, January 27. It will take place at the downtown public library located on Broad Street. Current homeowners will learn about resources relating to home improvements, utility relief, credit counseling and estate planning. City representatives are making sure residents have all the skills they need to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A Chattanooga man says his wife and he had a terrifying experience on a Delta flight last week. Audio from air traffic control shows the pilot of Flight DL 1929 from Atlanta to Monterey, Mexico last Friday, January 19 at 10:30 a.m. telling traffic controllers, “Mayday! Mayday! We have blown a right engine!” Am Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson…
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA—The Chattanooga Mocs enjoyed immediate success in unprecedented times over the first five years of Coach Rusty Wright’s leadership. That 5-year trek leads to five more as the alum and his institution agreed to extension terms this week. “We are excited to make this announcement,” Vice Chancellor for Athletics Mark Wharton shared. “Rusty is a proven leader. Examining the…
CHEROKEE, N.C. (WDEF) — There are two casinos close by, owned by the same Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. We are learning more about the two properties operated by Caesars Entertainment, which employs over 4,000 people. It’s another example of what’s driving our economy forward. Brian Saunooke is the regional vice president of marketing for Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos. “As you…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Notre Dame celebrated a home win over rival CCS on Wednesday, as they defeated the Chargers 71-68. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: boys basketball, Chattanooga Christian, High School Basketball, Notre Dame High School
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Coaching is certainly an emotional profession. Now imagine coaching alongside your spouse. That’s the case at Cleveland. Girls head basketball coach Bianca Henlsey coaches the Lady Raiders along side her husband Martin. News12’s Brian Armstrong details the family affair. How does coaching with your spouse work? Bianca:(chuckles) Cleveland girls basketball is led by head coach Bianca Hensley and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Company Lab gathered a group of entrepreneurs from around the world to come to Chattanooga. Once here they got to meet with Mayor Tim Kelly. Mayor Kelly said, “Having come from an entrepreneurial background myself and really trying to drive a culture of innovation here it’s fantastic. I’ve already talked to some of the startup…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Following the deadly crash on Frazier Avenue last fall, a leader of the Northshore Merchant Commission said they want raised pavements down the strip. There is also concern about the safety for street parking, as vehicles are often parked in a portion of the travel lane. Northshore community members are anxious to know what the future…