BLEDSOE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Parents in Bledsoe County are complaining that the school board is considering a four-year extension on the contract for their director of schools. The board discussed the contract extension at their meeting Monday night. That included residents who voiced their concerns about giving Selina Sparkman a new contract when her current one still has more than…
South Pitt, TN-(WDEF-TV) South Pittsburg won on Senior Night Monday as they defeated Sale Creek 50-44 for their tenth straight win. Earlier in the day, the Pirates were voted into the state basketball rankings, as they checked in at number nine in the Class A poll. According to the South Pittsburg coaching staff, it’s the first time the Pirates have…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — An article in the Cleveland Daily Banner over the weekend is raising concerns about fighting in the school systems. The paper was sent links to fight videos at Lake Forest Middle and various Bradley County Schools. Both the school superintendent and Sheriff appeared on Mix 104 Monday morning to share their concerns about the social media…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The man awaiting trial for the death of a woman in his Northshore apartment in November 2022 was back in court on Monday. It was an emotional day in court as Jasmine Pace’s biological parents, stepfather and sister were all called by Jason Chen’s defense attorney to the stand. Jason Chen’s defense attorney, Joshua Weiss, questioning…
ATLANTA (AP) — Raheem Morris wants to make the most of his second opportunity as the Atlanta Falcons’ coach. That means helping the Falcons achieve something they couldn’t during what he called the most painful loss of his career. Morris was named Atlanta’s coach on Jan. 25. His first news conference on Monday came on the seventh anniversary of the Falcons blowing…
TRENTON, Ga. (WDEF) – Imagine what a go-pro camera could pick up in the student section during a high school football game. Our friends at Dade County High did just that and won a statewide award for it! What the camera captured is a spirited example of what’s right with our schools. Josh Hurst is the Audio Video Technology and…
Watch Live: NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee will deliver his sixth State of the State address tonight at 7 p.m. Gov. Lee says he wants to fortify Tennessee’s future. He will be covering several discussion topics tonight. Those include advancing rural opportunity, economic prosperity, educational choices and protecting Tennessee music. He says Tennessee has ranked as the fastest growing…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – At the Avondale community center, the organization ‘Moms Demand Action’ came together to support those who have lost loved ones due to gun violence. They also preached the importance of gun safety along with changes that need to be made. “Parents that are going through gun violence is a trauma that you carry every day. Your…
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Rhea County Elementary School held a balloon release on their football field to celebrate the life of Jo’zie Brown. He was a seven-year-old who was shot and killed on January 14. Brown was more than just a football player and a teammate for the Rhea County Little Eagles, he was a best friend to many…
GoMocs- Chattanooga (19-3, 7-0 SoCon) made it through the first half of Southern Conference action undefeated with a 79-62 win over Furman (12-11, 2-5 SoCon) at The McKenzie Arena. The Mocs celebrated 50 seasons of women’s basketball Saturday with former players in the stands and honored at halftime. The Mocs put together a 10-0 run in the first quarter and…
GoMocs -In front of a capacity crowd of 4,000, the Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team saw its five-game win streak snapped during a 78-56 decision to league-leading Samford in Southern Conference action on Saturday evening inside McKenzie Arena. After the loss, Chattanooga falls to 15-8 overall on the year and now sits at 7-3 inside SoCon play. Samford improves to…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) – An 11-year-old girl missing from Knox County was found safe early Friday morning in Hamilton County. Authorities say the man responsible for her disappearance is now dead. Aubriauna Mays, an 11-year-old girl from Knox County, who was found safe in Hamilton County after being the subject of an endangered child alert. (From: TBI) Aubriauna Mays…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) — People in Brainerd Hills spent the week coping with a sinkhole that opened up in a neighborhood over the weekend. That reminded us of another big sinkhole that appeared out of nowhere 41 years ago. This also happened in January. Folks in East Ridge lost their road, then their yards and it even threatened some homes….
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) For centuries, the human race has been fighting the aging process. There are thousands of websites and business specifically devoted to helping people maintain a youthful appearance. Now thanks to a new technology from Sciton Medical and Aesthetic Laser Technologies, the use of broad band light, or BBL is helping people clear up skin conditions and According…
GoMocs-The Chattanooga women’s basketball team continued its unbeaten streak in SoCon play on Thursday night, taking down second place Wofford 57-51 in what was a rematch of the 2023 Southern Conference Tournament title game. After relying on the team’s three-point shooting in the first half and high-motor defense in the second half, Mocs (18-3, 6-0 SoCon) were able to down…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) Dre Jackson can get a bucket from anywhere on the floor, and that’s why he can call himself a certified bucket. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: CCS, Chattanooga Christian, Dre Jackson, High School Basketball
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Five Big Tech CEOs faced a lot of scrutiny at a tense Senate hearing on Wednesday. One such notable interaction was Meta CEO Mark Zuckerburg apologizing to families who say they’ve suffered due to social media’s impact on children. Families and children who say they’ve experienced trauma through social media spoke their minds on Capitol Hill….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Mayor’s Council for Women is hosting their sixth annual policy conference at the Westin Hotel. The council was launched in 2015 but hosted its first conference in 2018. Women across Tennessee are coming together for two days to discuss policy issues affecting women. This conference is also dedicated to empowering local women. “Chattanooga has long…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Everyone is always looking for a new spot for lunch. Street Quesadilla has been serving up tasty Mexican food for years. Let’s look at how Street Quesadilla is literally driving our economy forward. A few months ago, owner Ginnette Reyes said her food truck caught on fire. She was devastated. “I was coming back from one…
Trees (MGN)CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – Neighbors in the Dalton Pike area of Cleveland are concerned about property being rezoned for a new SPCA shelter. Concerned citizens are voicing opposition to the proposed rezone of 5.65 acres of land, formerly known as the old Waterville Elementary School. The property is zoned for residential development, so the property will need to be…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The three-pointer may rule in college basketball, but Mocs guard Jada Guinn can beat you the old fashion way. Hard drives and mid-range jumpers. Guinn has been tough to defend ever since she arrived at UTC this season, as a grad transfer from Tennessee Tech. When you’re a good player like Jada Guinn, and you put your name in…
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) – Winter Skating at Stable 41 in Fort Oglethorpe is coming to an end Wednesday. City representatives announced the rink will close at 6 p.m. on January 31 and reopen next winter. Winter Skating at Stable 41 opened for business back in November. The City of Fort Oglethorpe said they had a great turn out this…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Sparks flew at the Hamilton County Commission meeting Wednesday. The South Broad Stadium project was the topic of hours of debate. The primary point of controversy at the Hamilton County Commission meeting on Wednesday was how the new stadium deal came together with the representation of Hamilton County Chairman Jeff Eversole. He was the sole representative…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga received an award of more than $100,000 to conduct a clinical addiction studies certificate program. UTC says this program will prepare students for the Tennessee Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor Licensing Exam. They add that it will add to the number of professionals who can provide substance abuse treatment around Chattanooga….