CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A proposal this year by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee could radically change education across the state. Some call them school vouchers. Others call it school choice. These terms have different connotations depending on who you ask, but for Governor Lee and other State Republicans, they believe the Education Freedom Act is needed to ensure quality education moving…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga has drawn attention to a Memorandum of Understanding that they signed with the Hamilton County government regarding funding that had been promised to them. They sent us the documents from July and August 2022. These show an agreement between the Urban League and the County for ARPA fund appropriations of $500,000,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Winter is just around the corner and doctors want folks to be on the lookout for seasonal depression. “It is called sad or seasonal affective disorder. It is pretty common, and it is present in 5% of the people in the United States,” said Dr. Anuj Chandra, Medical Director at the Advanced Center for Sleep Disorders….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Salvation Army still needs help from the public this holiday season. More than 1,500 Angels have not been adopted yet for their angel trees program. This program helps provide Christmas gifts for thousands of children around the country each year. “Children are requesting some great things. On their list it tells you their age, as…
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) — The annual candlelight tours return over the next two weekends at the Gordon Lee Mansion in Chickamauga. Supporters dress up the historic building in natural greenery and handmade ornaments. There is a lot of history at the mansion, as we learned in our visit their almost forty years ago. That’s our Thursday Throwback. Categories: From The…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) CPA defeated Boyd Buchanan 35-13 for the Division II-AA state title game on Thursday at Finley Stadium. Lions scored on their first series. On a 4th and one, Crews Law got outside and raced to the end zone for a 73 yard touchdown. Bucs cut the lead to 7-3 with a field goal early in the second quarter, but…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The BlueCross Bowl has taken over Finley Stadium for the third year with teams and families crowding in support. The president & CEO of the Chattanooga Tourism Co. said this will leave a $3 million impact over three days. Chattanooga will welcome over 22,000 athletes and fans. This will affect many of the local businesses which…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — More information has emerged regarding the fatal Frazier Avenue crash from Saturday in Chattanooga’s Northshore. Family members of the deceased created a GoFundMe, which confirms one-year-old Jonathan Devia, and 41-year-old Ana Posso Rodriguez, were mother and son. The family had immigrated from Colombia to Jacksonville, Florida. 41-year-old Ana Posso Rodriguez and one-year-old Jonathan Devia, the pedestrians…
Signal Mountain, TN-(WDEF-TV) In a battle of unbeatens on Wednesday night, Signal Mountain defeated Coahulla Creek 50-37. Carlee Lowry hit a jumper right before the third quarter buzzer went off to put the Eagles up 16. Signal Mountain never looked back in cruising to the victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Coahulla Creek, Girl’s basketball, high school sports,…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor-McCallie delivered a classic in the regular season with Big Blue winning 34-31. The rematch should be just as fun with the Chattanooga rivals battling for a state title. News 12’s Brian Armstrong has the preview. Said Baylor head coach Erik Kimrey: “This game is not about red and blue. It’s about gold and silver.” Gold for a state…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Boyd Buchanan is in the state title game in just the second season under head coach Coach Gary Rankin. Rankin has coached in this game dozens of times, but for his players, this is the first time they are on the state title stage. News 12’s Brian Armstrong spoke to him about this accomplishment. Boyd Buchanan’s head coach Gary…
UPDATE: The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga has clarified that they are still discussing potential responses to the Commission’s actions with the National Urban League. They say they have not decided on any specific action at this time. ————————————————————————————————————————— CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission dealt with the fallout of their recent decision to take funding away from the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Two Hamilton County titans were honored posthumously today at the Hamilton County Courthouse. Former Hamilton County Mayors Dalton Roberts and Claude Ramsey were each designated memorial plaques in Hamilton County. Mayor Ramsey will have a memorial parkway on Discovery Drive at Enterprise South to honor his efforts to turn that area into an industrial park anchored by…
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) – TVA wants to ensure people are safe in the event of a nuclear incident. Courtesy: Sequoyah Nuclear Plant “World Nuclear Day is this coming Saturday. And so today, we discussed information calendars that have come out, to everyone that is within the emergency planning zone 10-mile radius,” said Paul Gain, Sequoyah Emergency Preparedness Manager. Construction…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chambers Welding and Fabrication is a prime example of girl power. Those with the women-owned small business say they “strive to empower welders in our community and provide an equal opportunity to all who are interested in the trade.” It’s one way Chambers is driving our economy forward. “Chambers Welding and Fabrication is a fabrication company…
CHATTANOOGA Tenn. (WDEF) – A new banner is coming to the Southside. Local artist Jaclyn Lewis designed the new banner that will line the streets of Chattanooga’s Southside. New Southside banners / River City Company She incorporated things that she said makes the southside, like a soccer ball, music notes and vibrant colors. This is the first of new banners…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Online orders placed on Black Friday and Cyber Monday could bring more than just your packages. It could also bring in porch pirates: people who steal mail or packages right from your doorstep. Security.org’s ongoing research for “porch pirates” found 17% of Americans (44 million people) have had packages stolen in the past three months alone,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The man accused of causing the crash that killed two pedestrians and injured one other in Chattanooga’s Northshore has been booked into the Hamilton County Jail. Hamilton County Jail records show that 44-year-old Randy Vega, of Tampa, faces the following charges: Reckless driving. Reckless endangerment. Vehicular homicide – 2 counts. Aggravated vehicular assault. Driving under the…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) McCallie and Baylor have been playing for over 100 years, but they’ve never played for a state title. That changes Thursday as the two rivals meet in Chattanooga for the Division two, triple-A state championship. Said McCallie head coach Ralph Potter:”It’s just a great story line because it never has happened. There has been a lot of interesting things…
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) Heritage defended their home floor on Tuesday night as they beat cross town rival LFO 60-55. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Heritage High, High School Basketball, LFO
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The fallout continues from the deadly crash that claimed the life of two pedestrians on Saturday on the Chattanooga Northshore. News 12 is now hearing from family and friends of the deceased, both here and from their home in Jacksonville, Florida. One relative, Adolpho Deliva Paz, told the Chattanooga City Council, “You have the power to…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor is facing McCallie on Thursday night with a state title on the line. One player for the Red Raiders who’s expected to shine is their tight end, Max LeBlanc. Brian Armstrong explains. Said Baylor head coach Erik Kimrey: “So anytime you have a guy that’s that talented with that high character, it really bodes well for your team.”…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — LaFayette native Ben Chapman will be taking over country music’s biggest stage this weekend. Chapman will be making his Grand Ole Opry debut on Saturday night. The country artist is also releasing a new song, “Baby Don’t Cry It’s Saturday Night” this Friday. He plans to perform it at the Opry on a new Gibson Les…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Christian music artist Crowder is playing a show at The Signal soon. He’ll be stopping in Chattanooga on Sunday, December 10 to play music from his first Christmas album, “Milk and Cookies: A Merry Crowder Christmas.” It came out last fall. Crowder talked to News 12 about the album before it was released last year. “There…