DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) — Dunlap missionaries, Debbie and Gerald Morrison, departed from Jerusalem just before bombing started on Saturday. Debbie said, “Thirty minutes after we crossed the border, they shut the border. Then we’re like… Now what do we do?” The Morrisons have taken groups to Israel for years with their nonprofit Serenity Pointe. What was supposed to be a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute and students from Girls Inc. released hundreds of Lake Sturgeons into the Tennessee River on Thursday. Lake Sturgeons are harmless shark-like fish that can grow up to be 300 pounds. “A group of partners came together in the late 1990s and early 2000s and began this incredible program to raise lake…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A Chattanooga man who aims to honor the memory of his late brother partnered with Hamilton County today to announce the next step of his mission. On August 28, 2022, Chattanooga resident Greg Creswell was eating at a local restaurant when he choked while eating, and passed away. Just weeks after his funeral, his brother Rob…
KIMBALL, Tenn. (WDEF) — It’s never too late to continue your education. Chattanooga State Community College’s Kimball campus is preparing students for the workforce. Let’s see how Chattanooga State is driving our economy forward. “We’re fortunate to be here,” said Patrick O’Hagan, Regional Impact Director, Chattanooga State Kimball. “I’m just in between Kimball and Jasper. So our main service area…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A major overhaul of the Walnut Street Bridge is coming. The question is how long it will be shut down. On Wednesday, officials updated their plans for the Green/Spaces organization. CARTA and the Chattanooga city officials told the group that the popular pedestrian bridge needs a major renovation. This includes structural repair, deck repair and repainting….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Hip-Hop Week is on beat at the Chattanooga Public Library. The Enterprise Center’s Tech Goes Home program is partnering with the Hip-Hop Week to hold free classes on the music business at the library. Students are taught by DJ Chuck T, who has had success in the music industry by releasing numerous mixtapes…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — As the Chambers Brothers said back in late 1967, “Time Has Come Today.” News 12’s Dave Staley has had that song on his mind all day long. And there’s a good reason for that! Here’s tonight’s “More to the Story with Staley!” So, day is done. Gone the sun. Time to put a cap on my…
UPDATE (Oct. 11, 4:23 PM): Springhill Suites has released a statement following the recent vandalism along Riverfront Parkway. Read it in full: “An incident like this has never happened before, and the vandalism to our guests’ property is unacceptable. We’re actively working with local law enforcement as they investigate the break-ins, and we will collaborate with them as they work…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Silverdale soccer team beat Knox Grace 6-2 on Tuesday night at the UTC Soccer Complex. Addie Chapman scored the first two goals for the Seahawks, as they cruised to the easy win. They now advance to their region championship. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – Soccer Tags: girls soccer, Knox Grace, region semifinals, Silverdale
Chickamauga, GA-(WDEF-TV) Some football players say their coach is like a father to them. Well for Peyton Groce there is no like about it. His coach is his dad. That can be a bit never racking, but they are also making great memories. News 12’s Brian Armstrong shows us why. Said head coach Josh Groce: “It has its challenges, you…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Mocs suffered a 52-50 loss to Western Carolina on Saturday, and it won’t get any easier this weekend against the Mercer Bears. When the Mocs enter Bear country, they know the Bears are going to charge. Said defensive back Romeo Wykle:”People in Macon love the Mercer Bears. That makes it tough to play there. They’re a proud group. Anytime…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The city of Chattanooga and Hamilton County have come together to make an announcement about public safety in downtown Chattanooga. On Tuesday, the city of Chattanooga and Hamilton County announced a joint public safety initiative in the central business district. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office has pledged to assign deputies to assist the Chattanooga Police Department…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – More reaction is pouring in after the Hamas invasion of Israel. Representative Chuck Fleischmann says that this moment is a test for the United States in its commitment to the Israeli state. He says this conflict has the potential to destabilize the Middle East, and lead to conflict including countries such as Iran and Saudi Arabia….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Bill Goette just started his 36th year teaching middle school students, but that’s just the latest chapter in his very interesting life. Mr. Goette has never stopped searching for new and innovative ways to inspire his classes at Chattanooga Christian. That lifelong love of learning earned Mr. Goette this week’s Golden Apple Award. Jim Arnold is…
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) – CHI Memorial is taking the next steps in creating a new hospital in Catoosa County. “This event is actually announcing the public portion phase of our capital campaign for the new hospital in Georgia.” said CHI Memorial CEO Janelle Reilly. As part of this campaign, CHI is working to raise $5 million to build this new…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – This morning, Chattanooga attorney Michele Coffman announced her plans to run for Hamilton County Circuit Court Judge. She practiced law in front Circuit Court Judge Marie Williams for 23 years. Judge Williams is retiring after 28 years on the bench. Coffman hopes to follow in her footsteps. “She will be leaving a great legacy, one I…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Alan Williams is a news anchor for WVLT in Knoxville, Tennessee, but he is now reporting out of Israel. WVLT reported that Williams was in Israel for a mission trip when the war started. Williams says he is now in Nazareth, out of harm’s way. Categories: Regional News, Trending News, US & World News Tags:…
UPDATE (Oct. 10): The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has released more information on the officer involved shooting in Rossville. The GBI identified the man killed as 58-year-old Rossville-native, James Kenneth Cook. Cook had an outstanding felony warrant for sexual exploitation of a child, according to the GBI. When deputies arrived at the home on Bragg Circle, the homeowner allowed them…
Today on Mom to Mom, we are creating cute little DIY ghost throw pillows. Let’s create our very own DIY ghost pillow. You know how you go to the stores, and you always see those cute little Halloween pillows? They can be a tad expensive. Well, this is fairly inexpensive, and you did it yourself. And the best part, there’s…
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (CBS) — A Minnesota horticulture teacher set a new world record in California on Monday for the heaviest pumpkin after growing a giant jack-o’-lantern gourd weighing 2,749 pounds. Travis Gienger, of Anoka, Minnesota, won the 50th World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay, south of San Francisco, with an enormous, lumpy, orange pumpkin that could…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Cleveland volleyball team defeated East Hamilton 3-0 on Monday night at Raider Arena to claim the region championship. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Cleveland High School, region champions, Volleyball
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Part of Dalewood’s vision statement is to be a model middle school that fosters academic excellence and model citizenship. According to the Tennessee Board of Education, that’s just what they’re doing. Their level 5 status proves it. Rashaad Williams is the Principal at Dalewood Middle. He explains, “Dalewood is a level 5 five in literacy. We…
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) — There are children in the United States that go hungry each and every day. There are many people and organizations that do their best to help alleviate that problem. One school in North Georgia is now joining the fight. It’s a program that started many years ago. Trion, Georgia was actually ground zero. And now, Cloud Springs…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – La Paz Chattanooga held their grand opening of “Roads to Reading” on Monday. They held this event at the East Lake Language and Arts center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This program offers books and audiovisual resources to Guatemalan families. It is meant to ensure these families can promptly begin their reading journey. “We have…