Dade Co. deputies arrest a man with a felony warrant via car chase
On Friday night, Dade Co. deputies pursued Ronald D. Sever of South Carolina in a car chase around speeds of 90 mph.
Chattanooga Mocs Finish Spring Practice With Spring Showcase
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA—The Chattanooga Mocs football program just completed No. 15. That’s 15 practices to get through a wealth of opportunity. Opportunity for veterans to hone their craft and pass along knowledge to the next generation of Mocs. The chance for younger guys to work and develop and prepare for what’s ahead whether it’s battling for a starting job or to…
Karina Bystry Scores 27 Points to Send McMinn Central to State Finals
Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) Karina Bystry scored 27 points to lift McMinn Central to a 58-50 win Friday over Gibson Co in the semifinals of the Blue Cross state championships. The Chargerettes continue to make their opponents pay at the foul line in the state tournament. They buried 20 of 25 free throws against Gibson Co. McMinn Central will face Westview for…
Bradley Central Beats Cookeville to Advance to State Finals
Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Bradley Central girls basketball team got off to a fast start and never looked back Friday against Cookeville. They won 59-54 to advance to the finals of the Blue Cross state championships. The Bearettes shot an incredible 77-percent in the final quarter to seal the victory. Harmonie Ware led the Bearettes with 20 points. They’ll play Bartlett…
Lookouts Stadium groundbreaking date may change
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Groundbreaking of the new Lookouts Stadium was reported to start next month. But fans may have to wait a few more weeks before construction begins. Officials from the mayors office said that they are fine tuning their plans for the 120-acre site. Their meetings have covered traffic patterns, Geo-technical operations and zoning. Ellis Smith, Director of…
CDC sleep study reveals concerns amidst Daylight Savings
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Millions of people across the world will be participating in Daylight Savings this weekend. For most, its a regular and necessary change to our schedule that means more sun and time to enjoy the day. But the consequences of losing rest and shifting our sleep schedule can be serious. Local sleep doctor, Dr. Anuj Chandra said…
Four people stable after LIFE FORCE helicopter crash
FRANKLIN, N.C. (WDEF) — Thursday night at 7 p.m., a LIFE FORCE helicopter crashed in North Carolina. Both Erlanger and LIFE FORCE have released updates regarding the crash. Erlanger President and CEO Jim Coleman said all four people survived the crash. He also said one crew member was released from the hospital after evaluation. Coleman said the other three involved…
Patient, crew survive N. Carolina medical helicopter crash
A patient and three crew members have survived a medical transport helicopter crash in North Carolina.
FRANKLIN, N.C. (AP) — A patient and three crew members survived when a medical transport helicopter crashed in North Carolina, authorities said. Macon County 911 Communications Supervisor Todd Seagle said the helicopter went down moments after it declared an emergency around 7 p.m. Thursday, WLOS-TV reported. Macon County Sheriff Brent Holbrooks said the EC-135 helicopter was traveling to Mission Hospital in…
TECH BYTE: New Apple, Samsung Phone Features
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — If you’re looking for ideas for your Easter basket this year, both Apple and Samsung have new phones that can easily fit inside. You can now pre-order the Apple iPhone 14 and 14 Plus in a new color – yellow. This ray of sunshine on your phone comes just in time for spring. It seems to…
McMinn Central Wins State Tournament Opener Over Gatlinburg-Pittman
Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) Molly Masingale scored 29 points as McMinn Central pulled away in the second half to beat Gatlinburg-Pittman in the quarterfinals of the Blue Cross Basketball state championships. The Chargerettes were down one at halftime, but they hit over 50 percent of their shots in the second half to seal the victory. McMinn Central was lethal at the foul…
Lifeforce Helicopter Crashes in Macon County, North Carolina
MACON COUNTY, NC (WDEF) – News 12 is following a developing story out of Macon County, North Carolina. According to a Deputy with the Sheriff’s Office a Lifeforce helicopter from Erlanger crashed there, in a field, around 7 o’clock this (3/9/23) evening. Within an hour, two staff members, who were on board, and the patient were taken by ground ambulance…
Boost Mobile experiencing service-related issues
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Some Chattanooga residents have been lacking cell service for a week now. Boost Mobile customers in the area have recently experienced periods of no service. This has left them without a way to activate phones or SIM cards, or pay bills. Boost Mobile’s customer service is unavailable at this time. This is the message customers are…
Allergy season lengthens with an all time high pollen count
Chattanooga Allergy Clinic Allergist gives advice to those struggling with seasonal allergies
Chattanooga pollen counts reach an all time high.Chattanooga pollen counts reach an all time high.CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Allergy season is at its peak and Chattanoogans are reaping the consequences. A Chattanooga Allergy Clinic allergist explained how the prolonged allergy season is causing so many feel miserable. “This allergy season has been described by many of my patients already as…
District Attorney and Mayor comment on drag bill and LGBTQ+ community
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – As Tennessee lawmakers tackle a variety of issues on alternative lifestyles this session, local leaders have posted differing messages on how they will impact Chattanooga. District Attorney Coty Wamp says she will fully enforce the new cabaret law that will prohibit drag shows in front of minors. “This piece of legislation is not as complex as some…
We still remember Luther on what would have been his 101st birthday
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It has been eight and a half years since Chattanooga’s leading broadcaster passed away at the age of 92. But we still remember Luther here at WDEF-TV. His career in radio is unprecedented. More than 70 years on the air at WDEF radio. He is the only broadcaster who was on the air to report both the…
From the Archives: 2010 Basil Marceaux
Perennial candidate raises the question of whether fans are laughing with him or at him
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It may not be fair to call him a politician, but Basil Marceaux has made a career out of running for public office. And even though he has never actually won any of those races, his efforts have won him a national audience. To be fair, his fame comes from his outlandish claims on the way things…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Engineers Benefit from Smart Factory Institute
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Smart Factory Institute in Bradley County is helping engineers do their jobs better. They’re learning new technology – from artificial intelligence, to robotics. That’s one way the Institute is driving our economy forward. “We have manufacturing professionals from engineering and maintenance and operations, all coming together to talk about automation maintenance and reliability,” said Denise…
Bradley Central’s Harmonie Ware Delivers March Madness in Victory Over Bearden
Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) March Madness swarmed Bradley Central in their state quarterfinal game against Bearden. Harmonie Ware rebounded an air-ball from Erika Swick and put it in the basket right before the horn sounded to give Bradley Central a 55-53 win in the BlueCross basketball state championships. Bearettes threatened to run away with the game in the second half pushing their…
Kane Brown Nominated for Three CMT Music Awards
AUSTIN, Texas (WDEF) — Nominations for the 2023 CMT Music Awards are out, and Tennessee Valley native Kane Brown is close to the top of the list. Lainey Wilson has the most nominations, with four this year. Kane is next with three nominations – one of them for Male Video of the Year for “Like I Love Country Music.” The…
More to the Story with Staley: Planting Trees
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga is one of over 3,400 cities in America listed as an official “Tree City.” To be designated as such, a city has to meet certain guidelines. That’s why “Arbor Day In Tennessee” is such a big deal for a whole lot of folks. It’s an early morning gathering at the Shepherd Community Center. City workers, city…
Wally’s Restaurant in East Ridge closing
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Yet another local business is closing. Next week, a foundational family restaurant in East Ridge will be shutting its doors. “My friend Denise and I, we’d come here and we would start out one day for breakfast. And we would wind up the same day here for dinner. So, it’s like home.” Wally’s has been…
Students react to proposed TikTok ban
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Students at schools across Tennessee may soon not be able to access TikTok on a school’s WiFi. This comes as federal legislators have unveiled legislation that could be used to ban the increasingly popular social media platform. Emily Foster, a student at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC), said of the ban, “I mean I…
Reaction to DOJ investigation of Nichols case
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Department of Justice has launched a review into specialized police units. This comes in the wake of their investigation in the death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis in January. Five police officers in the Memphis Police Department’s Scorpion Unit are charged in his death. Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy offered her reaction to the DOJ…
TVFCU announces winning porcupine name at Chattanooga Zoo
Winning name: Dill Prickles
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