5 Memphis cops charged with murder in Tyre Nichols’ death

By ADRIAN SAINZ and REBECCA REYNOLDS Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – Five former Memphis police officers have been charged with second-degree murder and other crimes in the arrest and death of Tyre Nichols, a Black motorist who died three days after a confrontation with the officers during a traffic stop. Shelby County Sheriff’s Office online records showed Thursday that…

From The Archives: 1987 Reggie White

This story shows his visit to Tyner High and his talent for celebrity impressions

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – He just may have been the best football player to ever come out of Chattanooga.  And he became a Chattanooga legend. Reggie White was a mountain of a man, both physically and spiritually. His resume made him a national star in the 1970s, 80s and 90s. 1975-1979: played at Howard High, became All-American, top-rated recruit out of…

Mocs Drop Fourth Straight Game After Falling 85-80 to Wofford

(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA – The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team suffered its fourth-straight defeat in another close Southern Conference battle, ultimately dropping an 85-80 contest to Wofford on Wednesday night inside McKenzie Arena. Following the loss, Chattanooga falls to 11-11 overall and 3-6 inside SoCon play at the halfway point of the regular season league slate. Wofford improves to 12-10 overall and…

Mocs Addie Porter a Pint Sized Rebounding Machine

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) In the UTC women’s victory over Furman last Saturday, guard Addie Porter stuffed the stat sheet with a double-double, including a remarkable 20 rebounds. It’s the first time a Mocs player collected 20 boards in a game in seven years. What’s even more remarkable, Porter is the smallest player on the team at 5-feet, 4-inches tall. Said Porter:”We got…

Chattanooga police officers reinstated following prior reassignment

Updates to department's truthfulness policy demand full truth from officers; jobs could otherwise be terminated

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Fourteen Chattanooga police officers were “temporarily reassigned” back in August after adjustments were made to the department’s truthfulness policy. On Wednesday, the city reached a settlement agreement with those officers. Chattanooga’s Ellis Smith said in a press release this afternoon that the previously reassigned officers “have been reinstated.” He says the city and all involved parties endured a…

More to the Story with Staley: Revive Dentistry

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — There is an organization in Chattanooga that is getting ready to celebrate its one-year anniversary. It’s a place that helps people who might be in need. More to the point: it’s a place that will make people smile, sometimes for the first time in a long while. “Now that’s an interesting story Dave!” said Hyram Thomas….

Pair of Child Sex Crime Arrests Has Police Encouraging Safety

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – After a pair of arrests concerning sex crimes against children, Chattanooga Police are trying to alert parents to be more cautious with their children. According to CPD data that was shared this morning at their weekly press briefing, there have been 22 forcible sex offenses that have occurred in Chattanooga so far in 2023. One of…

Police Advising Citizens To Be More Cautious with their Cars

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Following a rash of car break-ins, Chattanooga Police want citizens to protect their vehicles. Notably, a child was kidnapped Monday on Main Street and later found on I-75. This was just one of 83 vehicle thefts that have occurred in Chattanooga this month according to CPD data. There have also been four kidnappings this month according…

CARTA Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Free Bus Rides

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – CARTA is celebrating its Golden Anniversary this week, commemorating 50 years of service to Chattanooga public transit. The week includes several events to show appreciation and gratitude for their employees, but Thursday, January 26th will be a customer appreciation day. On that day, all CARTA bus services and routes will be completely free to the public….

Chattanooga Settles, Reinstates Officers

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The City of Chattanooga has reached a settlement with 14 officers, who were reassigned because of integrity standards. The officers have been reinstated and reimbursed for lost earnings during their reassignments. The Chattanooga Police Department enhanced their truthfulness policy, raising concerns from employees. These employees believed that assignment and personnel changes were out of compliance with…

Mom To Mom – Dish Towels

Join us in Mom To Mom for a fun, Valentine's craft!

  Today on mom to mom we have a Valentine’s craft that will make for the perfect gift. Today we are making a handprint kitchen towel. Now, I love handprints on anything. Because it’s a good memory of your kids being this little because they only stay a little for so long. Plus they make perfect gifts for grandma, dad…

Brainerd Defeats Polk Co 71-56

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) After leading by just one at halftime, Brainerd pulled away to beat Polk Co 71-56 in a district match-up on Tuesday night at Brainerd high school. Dennis Lewis Junior led the Panthers with 20 points, while Tucker Patterson paced the Wildcats with 16 points. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Beats, Brainerd High School, Dennis Lewis Junior, High…

Cole McCormick a Driving Force For Notre Dame

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Notre Dame’s Cole McCormick is a force on the basketball court. On any given night he can put up 20 plus and already has 1,000 points as a junior. News 12s Brian Armstrong spoke with him and his coach about how he *could* help lead his team to a district title. Notre dame Chattanooga is just 1 win away…

Local nonprofit, community clean up illegal tire dumpsite

Exec. Director Amanda Peels says volunteers cleaned 8,321 tires from site

BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — An eyesore off of Exit 20 in Cleveland has finally been cleaned up after more than a year’s worth of volunteering from the community. Now, it seems they’re doing all they can to keep it that way. Exactly one year ago today, Cleveland City Council members met to discuss bolstering punishing resolutions against those found…

Emerge Conference Returns to Tennessee

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga welcomed over 700 new visitors as today marked the start of the Emerge Conference. Hosted by the Religious Conference Management Association (RCMA), Emerge allows for attendants to immerse themselves in a new city while learning new skills and tactics for hosting successful events. The RCMA is a non-denominational Christian organization started in 1972 that dedicates itself…

Vols Give Josh Heupel a Big Raise to Push His Salary to $9 Million a Year

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee gave coach Josh Heupel a big raise that puts him among the highest-paid coaches in college football after he led the Volunteers to their best season in more than 20 years. Heupel will make $9 million per year through the 2028 football season under the contract extension announced by the school Tuesday and signed Jan. 19. That’s…

Update: Man who Stole Car, Kidnapped Child was Arrested

from Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The man who stole a car with a sleeping child in the backseat Monday has been arrested by Chattanooga police. An affidavit from Hamilton County states that Harold R. Green of Cleveland is being charged with kidnapping and two counts of property theft over $5,000. Green stole a Toyota on…