DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — One north Georgia choir teacher always has her students leaving her class on a high note. Gabrielle Haston with Dade County Middle and High School earned this week’s Golden Apple Award. Haston’s family was able to present her with the award. “You know it feels good to see someone that works as hard as Mrs….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Today is Opening Day in the Scenic City as the Chattanooga Lookouts are back in action against the Mississippi Braves. As their 2023 season gets underway, many are still wondering what the future holds for the Lookouts in the Scenic City. Last year, a brand new minor league ballpark was announced for the Lookouts on the…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee held a press conference this morning on school safety and announced a new executive order. He held it at a Nashville Police precinct. He is proposing strengthening Order of Protection Laws to broaden the amount of situations in which law enforcement and the judicial system can determine if an individual should have…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — One Historic Locomotive will soon leave the Tennessee Valley. The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum announced locomotive 5288 is going back home to Pennsylvania. The locomotive is scheduled to leave Chattanooga in a few weeks. It will be displayed later this year near the Boyertown Pennsylvania station. Locomotive 5288 is currently being prepped in East Chattanooga. The…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Veterans Affairs (VA) is hosting their first annual Spring Expo on Wednesday. They are inviting veterans, their families and the community to attend. The expo will feature live music, about 40 food and business vendors, and prize giveaways. It will be held outside the VA on 6401 Shallowford Road, in Chattanooga. It will last…
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) – We told you how Fort Payne’s June Jam is returning this year after a 26 year hiatus. On Tuesday, organizers announced the country music acts that will join the group Alabama for the show on June 3. The accent is on classic country, from the group’s hey day on the charts. The headliners will be…
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) – The District Attorney’s Office in northwest Georgia is releasing details on a trial last month that sent a man to prison for meth trafficking and a chase that ended in Chattanooga. The chase happened in the summer of 2021. Drug task force agents were driving on Highway 27 in Rossville, when a vehicle pulled up beside…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Fire Department honored Bobby E. Henley, Sr. on Tuesday. Firefighters displayed their American Flag up high in his honor. Henley, a retired Chattanooga Firefighter, recently passed away. He was buried at the Chattanooga National Cemetery Tuesday morning. For 26 years, he served as a firefighter. He served for the City of Chattanooga as well….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Knoxville Police Department is looking for a man who was last seen in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Knoxville Police said 37-year-old Duane Harris is wanted for questioning in an unsolved murder. Officials have yet to solve the murder of 34-year-old Matthew Scott, Jr., who was found dead near a road on July 23, 2021. They found Scott’s…
Soddy Daisy, TN-(WDEF-TV) In a key district matchup on Monday, Soddy Daisy edged Hixson 3-2. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: District Matchup, edges, game. local sports, Hixson High School, local sports news, Soddy Daisy High School
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Online registration for kindergarten opened in Hamilton County on Monday. It will continue through Friday, April 14. Parents and guardians can register their children for school on the Hamilton County Schools website. However, families may register in person at the student’s zoned school location. Children must be five years old by August 15, 2023, to…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) — Learning how to be kind to others is a valuable lesson for children to learn. See how students at Nolan Elementary are taking it to heart. It’s a great example of what’s right with our schools. “Acts of kindness are things that the kids are doing here at school,” said school counselor Debra Smart. “Some…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – The debate over two Democrats in the Tennessee State Legislature being expelled is continuing as they are likely to be reappointed back to their seats. The Metro Nashville Council voted Monday afternoon to reappoint Justin Jones as an interim representative after he was expelled last Thursday. It was passed by a unanimous vote. This is…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — It’s a baseball program that used to operate here in Chattanooga, then it went away. Now, organizers are hoping it will come back. Hosting an exhibition game is the first step. It’s the Alternative Baseball Organization. Born in 2016. The goal is to enrich the lives of those who are autistic or face other challenges. Taylor…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A popular entertainment venue is soon to have its grand opening. The Signal is preparing to move into its new venue next to the Chattanooga Choo Choo. They are currently constructing the new site but once it is finished, the new venue will have a capacity of 1,500 patrons with an expanded mezzanine and upgraded amenities….
The Stuart Heights Baptist Church holding their annual Easter at Coolidge Service at Coolidge Park. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- People across the Tennessee Valley celebrated Easter Sunday in numerous ways. Hundreds gathered on the Chattanooga Northshore for a traditional outdoor Easter Service. This was held at Coolidge Park by Stuart Heights Baptist Church. Normally their congregation is spread out over three…
Chattanooga and Tri-Community VFD firefighters helping free an injured driver after their Ford Ranger pickup truck rolled over. (Courtesy: Chattanooga Fire Department) OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- One person was injured after an Easter morning crash. The Chattanooga Fire Department says a Ford Ranger pickup truck overturned at 82-23 Old Lee Highway in Ooltewah. The driver’s arm was pinned underneath their truck,…
Rossville, GA-(WDEF-TV) Ringgold stayed unbeaten in region play on Friday evening as they defeated Ridgeland 13-2. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: defeats, game. local sports, local sports news, Ridgeland High School, Ringgold High School
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Tennessee Republican lawmakers are getting a lot of flak after two democratic state representatives were expelled last night. Democratic lawmakers Justin Pearson and Justin Jones, who are both black, were expelled after storming the state House to call for gun control. Only days after the Covenant school shooting. Their white colleague, Gloria Johnson, who protested with…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Boyd Buchanan has the top Tennessee short stop talent in Brodie Johnston. News 12’s Brian Armstrong finds out what makes the star junior so special, both on and off the field. Boyd Buchanan’ s Brodie Johnston seems to make big play after big play. Said head coach Stephen Pryor:”I would say the most special thing this year is we…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Zoo was hopping today, literally, for its annual Hug A Bunny event. Kids could participate in fun Easter crafts and games, along with a cuddle or two from some very cute bunnies. Volunteers and zoo workers helped run this event. If you asked, they could give you some fun bunny facts. The Easter Bunny,…
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WDEF) — Rock City is in the midst of celebrating its 90th anniversary! And for almost 90 years, Rock City has been advertising its beautiful little “slice of Americana” by painting its insignia on barns. One of those barns is in Fort Payne, Alabama. They used to be everywhere. Over 900 of them all across the country….
The Hamilton County Democratic Party Chair, Rachel Campbell, released a statement yesterday about two of the members of the Tennessee three being expelled from the Tennessee House of Representatives. Her statement was given via press release and read as follows: “These duly elected state representatives had the courage and dignity to stand with the young people, teachers, parents and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Spring cleaning isn’t just for cleaning out your closet. If too many of your old gadgets – from cell phones to tablets – are collecting dust, why not recycle them? Best Buy says it wants to make it easier than ever. The electronics chain is introducing a new program nationwide, allowing you to recycle all of…