Firefighters rescue rock climber stuck on the side of Lookout Mountain’s Sunset Rock
Firefighters came to the rescue of a rock climber in trouble on the west side of Lookout Mountain.
South Pitt downs Lookout Valley in Region title game
LOOKOUT VALLEY, Tennessee (WDEF)- The game was tied at 1-1 in the top of the third. Then South Pittsburg went on a scoring run and ended up putting the game out of reach winning 17-3. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Downs, game. local sports, local sports news, Lookout Valley High School, region title game, South Pittsburgh High School
Ringgold wins both games of the double header to advance to state championship series
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF)- Ringgold took down the dragon in Columbus in hopes of winning a state title. Saturday Ringgold entered the contest knowing two wins and the Tigers are headed to the state championship. Ringgold rose to the occasion. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: advance to, double header, game. local sports, highschool baseball, local sports news, Ringgold High…
A look into what it’s like to be a foster parent during Foster Care Awareness month
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-This story is a close and personal one for one of our reporters Brian Armstrong. May is Foster Care Awareness month and his wife and him are foster parents. Youth Villages is their foster care agency and they asked Michelle and Brian to share their story, on how they became foster parents. If you would like to know…
Chattanooga’s Humane Educational Society hosts 70’s themed gala called the “Faux Fur Fest”
The Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga is hosting their first ever “Faux Fur Fest.”
Old Navy promotes ‘kids safety’ at their annual event benefiting the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Hamilton Place Mall’s Old Navy hosted their annual Annual Kids Safety Event Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to benefit the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
The Chattery hosts their first ever self-care market
Saturday at The ChatterySaturday at The ChatteryCHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, a local non-profit organization hosted it’s first ever self-care market. Just off of Rossville Blvd., locals experienced a few of the many different activities self-care has to offer. Whether guests received a pedicure, manicure or massage, they were almost guaranteed relaxation. People were…
Residents called 9-1-1 following the sound of an explosion in Ooltewah
The two-story house fire remains under investigation
Residents report an explosion sound in Ooltewah. Officials locate a two-story home with fire and heavy smoke showing from the garage.
North Murray and LaFayette Hook Up in a Spring Football Game
Chatsworth, GA-(WDEF-TV) North Murray and LaFayette went through live game situations on Friday night in Chatsworth as they hooked up in a spring football game. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: hook up, LayFayette High School, local sports news, North Murray High School, spring football game
Lookout Valley Edges Whitwell 2-1 in Region Baseball Tournament
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Lookout Valley edged Whitwell 2-1 Friday in the Region 3-A baseball tournament. The Yellow jackets scored on a walk and a squeeze play. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: edges, local sports news, Lookout Valley High School, region baseball tournament, Whitwell High
Baylor Beats McCallie 3-0 For Region Soccer Title
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor beat McCallie 3-0 for their region soccer title on Friday night. All three Red Raiders goals came in the second half. Eli Jackson, Mo Wumpini, and Guilherme Gragnano all put the ball in the back of the net for the Red Raiders. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – Soccer Tags: Baylor School, Beats, game. local sports,…
Marion Co Baseball a Family Affair For Scott and Roy Barton
Jasper, TN-(WDEF-TV) Marion County baseball won their district title earlier this week, and there to accept the award was a father and son coaching combo. News 12’s Brian Armstrong explores the family duo and sees how this partnership works both on and off the baseball diamond. Marion county baseball is a family affair. Head coach Scott Barton has been coaching…
44 Charges Dropped Against Former Hamilton County Deputy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A former Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputy had 44 charges against him dropped today. A 91 page brief authored by the pro tem district attorney in this case, Kevin Allen, details his reasoning for this decision. These cases involving Wilkey include accusations of him baptizing a woman during a traffic stop, and included charges such as rape, sexual…
Dalton School go virtual due to school bus strike
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) – Dalton City schools announced on Friday that they are switching to virtual classes on Monday because of a bus strike. They say their drivers are striking against their company. The school system emphasizes that they are not part of the negotiations themselves. Superintendent Tim Scott posted “I want to emphasize that this strike action is directed…
Chattanooga Police NET team reaches full deployment tonight
Officers will respond to large group situations in tourist and non-tourist areas
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The NET team hits Chattanooga streets for the first time in it’s full force for the summer. It is a special group of Chattanooga Police set aside as a Nightlife Engagement Team. The NET squad will be made up of two dozen officers who will be on patrol, but not committed to a specific beat or calls….
Mercer Eliminates Mocs From SoCon Softball Tournament With an 11-8 Victory
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Mercer elminated Chattanooga from the SoCon Softball Tournament on Thursday night with an 11-8 victory. Jacyee Purdy and Kaili Phillips homered for the Mocs in the third inning as Chattanooga raced out to an 8-2 advantage. But the Mocs couldn’t hold the lead as the Bears stormed back for the win. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports –…
Notre Dame Edges Boyd Buchanan 3-2 For Soccer Region Title
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Notre Dame celebrated a soccer region championship on Thursday night. They defeated rival Boyd Buchanan 3-2 for the DII-A East Region title. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Boyd Buchanan, edges, game. local sports, High School Soccer, local sports news, Notre Dame High School, soccer region title
Boyd Buchanan Names Mocs Assistant Kenneth White New Head Basketball Coach
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Boyd Buchanan turned to the college ranks to land their new boys basketball coach. They hired Chattanooga mocs assistant coach Kenneth White. White has an impressive basketball resume. He played high school ball at power house Oak Hill Academy, and he played college ball for a blue blood in North Carolina. White also won a state title in Tennessee…
Samford Beats UTC 6-5 to Send Mocs Into Loser’s Bracket of SoCon Tournament
(soconsports.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – No. 2 seed Samford held off a late rally from No. 6 seed Chattanooga to grab a 6-5 win, advancing in the winners’ bracket at the Southern Conference Softball Championship on Thursday at Frost Stadium. Samford (25-29) will play No. 1 seed UNCG on Friday at 10 a.m. Chattanooga (25-26) will now play No. 5 seed…
Budgetel Set to Reopen Soon While Many Former Residents Still in Limbo
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- It’s been nearly six months since an East Ridge motel was shut down, evicting hundreds of occupants. It was November 16, 2022 when residents of the Budgetel Inn were told to vacate their rooms. This was after District Attorney Coty Wamp filed a petition for the abatement of a nuisance after she said numerous incidents there…
Speech and Hearing Center Celebrates 70th Anniversary
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga nonprofit celebrated its 70th anniversary today. The Speech and Hearing Center off Shallowford Road first opened its doors on May 11, 1953. For seven decades, they have provided speech and hearing services for those in the community regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. They say they are the only hearing and speech aid nonprofit…
More to the Story with Staley: Veteran’s BBQ Camp
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Most of us love it! A tasty treat on the grill, and all that comes with it. But for this man, it’s a therapeutic hobby. One he shares with others. You see, Frank Magana is a 40-year-old veteran. He had a tough time returning home from his tour of duty overseas in Iraq. PTSD. He needed…
Mocs Upset Furman 8-3 to Open SoCon Tournament
(soconsports.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – No. 6 seed Chattanooga seized control from the outset as the Mocs upset No. 3 seed Furman, 8-3, in final game of day one at the Southern Conference Championship at Frost Stadium on Wednesday. The Mocs (25-25) advance to take on No. 2 seed Samford on Thursday at 3 p.m. The Paladins (20-31) will face No. 7…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Scenic City Arborists
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Scenic City Arborists say they’re more than just your “tree guys.” They prefer to be called “tree surgeons.” They try to live up to the name by giving their customers’ trees all the TLC they need to live their best life, and look good at the same time. Let’s see how Scenic City Arborists are…