CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Cleveland community gathered together after firefighter James “Dustin” Samples took his own life in December 2020. Captain Samples was diagnosed with PTSD in 2014 and tried to seek help before taking his own life. “We are our own worst enemy. It’s not cancer, it’s not fires, we’re taking our own lives,” said firefighter Nate Kuzdzal….
UPDATE: 75 customers lost power as result of the crash this morning. Witnesses say that there was a man and a woman who fled the scene after the crash. A witness, David Hopkins, said that the woman, “had a pretty big laceration in the middle of her forehead. She wasn’t all the way there. You can tell she was shaken…
HAMILTON COUNTY, TN (WDEF) – Music is a fun and important part of a well-rounded education. At Hixson Middle, Brian Ailey hits all the right notes by making sure that every student feels like a valued and important part of his class. He’s won the Golden Apple before, but that was pre-pandemic. We felt it was time for a refrain….
from TBI DECATUR, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Decatur woman was arrested for setting a fire at a rehabilitation clinic. She was arrested and charged with aggravated arson and vandalism, TBI said. The TBI identified Tifanny Pearl Extine as the person responsible. They said she set fire to a rehab clinic in Anderson County. The clinic is located at 17 Ridgeway…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — There were two fatalities in Hamilton County on Sunday, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. The two fatalities were separate incidents, both being vehicle accidents. One accident happened on the 9300 block of East Brainerd Road shortly before 1 p.m. Officers said this accident was a two-vehicle collision. They said occupants in both vehicles…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A porcupine family at the Chattanooga Zoo has a new daughter. The zoo teamed up with the Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) to host a naming contest for the newest addition. You have until Friday, February 17 at 5 p.m. to submit a name for the baby porcupine. After the submission period ends, over 500…
My Le, from Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Residents at the Lantern at Morning Pointe got a scare over the weekend. Chattanooga Police say a man broke through a window into the lobby. Witnesses tell us it happened in the early morning hours on Saturday at the facility on Shallowford Road. Police say they found the suspect standing…
Tunnel Hill, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Northwest Whitfield girls had little trouble in their region tournament opener on Monday night. They ran past Cedartown 64-30. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Cedartown, High School Basketball, Northwest Whitfield High School
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) After trailing by two at halftime, Notre Dame rallied to knock off Christian Academy of Knoxville (CAK) 59-41 in the quarterfinal round of their region tournament on Monday night. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Christian Academy of Knoxville, High School Basketball, Notre Dame High School
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) — While Valentine’s Day is meant to celebrate the romance between couples, Galentine’s Day is meant to celebrate … well, the gals! Monday night in Collegedale, the city’s Parks and Recreation Department kicked off its first-ever Galentine’s Day event — one they hope, or “Knope” with a ‘k,’ is the first of many. In 2010, Amy Poehler’s…
The Georgia high school basketball regular season is in the books. All teams played this year with a 35-second shot clock. It was mandatory by the GHSA. So what impact did the 35-second shot clock have? We caught up with a few area coaches for answers. The shot clock is certainly not as stressful as the countdown clock from the…
HALETOWN, Tenn. (WDEF) – Those who live in Southeastern Marion County rely on a small firefighting force when emergencies arise. The Haletown Volunteer Fire Department is composed of 14 firefighters, who all volunteer their time to help their community. They say all of their funding now comes from $40,000 from Marion County, plus any additional grants and donations they receive….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A Lee University alum recently won a Latin GRAMMY for Best Children’s Album. Robert Acevedo Jr. served as the percussionist for the award winning album. He graduated from Lee in 2018 with a degree in pastoral ministry, but was heavily involved in the School of Music. Acevedo’s skills impressed everyone he came across during his time…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Collegedale Public Works is repairing the train tracks at Apison Pike and University Drive. A major train crash back in December destroyed parts of the track in this area. The tracks will be closed tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The roadway should only be closed for one day. Collegedale Public Works shared a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Love may be in the air, but our local Better Business Bureau is warning people about romance scams in the community. Officials say a lot of these scams are starting on social media such as Facebook or Instagram. These scams consist of strangers luring people into conversations to hook you into giving them money. These strangers…
All too often kids head off to college without any real idea of what they want to do. A collaborative effort between Chattanooga State Community College and Hamilton County Schools helps students get jump start on their career and college.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Nothing compares to the NFL, especially the Super Bowl, as far as TV ratings and public interest. But there is another form of competition that is really gaining steam. Not only here in our area, but virtually all over America. The Chiefs and the Eagles: Super Bowl 57! The biggest single day sporting event in the USA….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A two-year-old boy shot his 13-year-old brother on Saturday, Chattanooga Police said. Police say this was an accidental shooting. They were told the two-year-old found the gun in his home on the 500 block of Arlington Avenue. It happened around 9 p.m. on February 11. The 13-year-old had a gunshot wound, but his injuries were not…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Salvation Army hosted it’s annual super bowl viewing party for Chattanooga’s ‘unhoused population.’ From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. , the Salvation Army opened it’s doors to Chattanooga’s homeless and hungry neighbors. “I think it has a wonderful impact because it gives them a sense of community. And because they are less fortunate and or…
Bradley Central senior lacrosse player Calli Dussia is the Wholesale Supply Scholar Athlete of the Week. Dussia is the first female athlete at Bradley Central to sign a college scholarship to play lacrosse. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Bradley Central High School, Calli Dussia, Lacrosse, Scholar Athlete of the Week
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Mocs wrestling team was looking to knock off the top team in the SoCon on Sunday. The Campbell Fighting Camels came to Maclellan Gym undefeated in conference action. The Camels raced out to a 15-3 lead and hung on to defeat Chattanooga 24-13. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – UTC Mocs Tags: Campbell Fighting Camels, Campbell…
(GOMOCS) CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-The Chattanooga Mocs used a dominant second half to pull away for a 73-56 victory over Mercer Saturday afternoon in the Roundhouse. The Mocs improve to 14-13, 6-8 in the Southern Conference men’s basketball standings, while the Bears drop to 12-15, 5-9 in the league. Freshman Sam Alexis led all scorers with 26 points and six rebounds…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- McCallie Quarterback Jermey St. Hilaire has committed to Vanderbilt. He announced on twitter he was excited to announce his commitment to Vandy. St. Hilaire threw for over 2300 yards and 25 scores in the 2022 season. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: College Football, Football, High School Football, Jermey St. Hilaire, Vanderbilt Commodores
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The halls of UTC were flooded with hundreds of young women today for the 2023 Girls Leadership Summit titled HEAR US. The Commission on Children and Youth teamed with the Rise-Up Co-operative to bring hundreds of young women together and teach them about healthy platonic and romantic relationships. “I really hope the biggest takeaway is what…
