Take it from this mom. Handmade gifts are always welcome for Mother’s Day. So today we are making handprint tulip towels. All you’re going to need are some tea towels, which you can get at a craft store, Amazon, Walmart, some fabric paint, some toilet paper rolls, some paint brushes, and a permanent marker. Now let’s grab the kiddos and…
Signal Mountain, TN-(WDEF-TV) Signal Mountain handed Soddy Daisy their first district loss of the year on Tuesday as they beat the Trojans 8-2. Benjamin Ti mblin went the distance on the mound for the Eagles. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Beats, local sports news, Signal Mountain High School, Soddy Daisy High
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) — Both staff members and students from Antioch Elementary School say second grade teacher April Pangle makes learning fun. It’s one of many reasons why she earned this week’s Golden Apple Award. April Pangle is a second-grade teacher at Antioch Elementary in Dalton, Georgia. “Miss Pangle is an outstanding teacher,” said Antioch Principal Carrie Bates. “She has…
Raw reactions from Chattanoogans about former President Trump’s arraignment: Whether they were pro-arraignment, anti-arraignment or even believing it was a joke- Chattanoogans shared all of their opinions.
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Cleveland State Community College’s baseball coach Michael Policastro has reached the milestone of 1,000 career coaching victories earlier this season. News 12’s Brian Armstrong talks with him about the acheivement and what it means to coach at the level he does. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: 000, baseball coach, career victories, Cleveland State Community College, local sports…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) – Senior Citizens will soon have the chance to vote and receive property tax exemption in Whitfield County. Residents aged 65 and older will get up to $150,000 on their county tax. Those aged 70 and older will get up to $250,000 with no income test. County leaders say the tax exemption is important to support seniors….
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) – Since 1951, those with a need for speed have flocked to Boyd’s Speedway in Catoosa County. However, it is facing an uncertain future. The 3/8ths of a mile dirt short track off I-75 has played host to racing royalty. Kathie Coulter, the granddaughter of track founder E.A. Boyd, named, “Richard Petty from NASCAR, Bobby Allison, Neil…
NEW YORK (WDEF) — Officials report that Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to all charges. He is facing 34 criminal charges relating to payment made during the 2016 presidential election. The Associated Press reported that the charges are for falsifying business records. Trump made the not guilty plea during arraignment on Tuesday. However, the indictment has still not…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Duracell Manufacturing is expanding operations in Bradley County. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee made the announcement on Tuesday. Duracell is a global battery manufacturer. They already have existing battery component manufacturing operations in Bradley County. However, the company is planning to invest another $25 million to expand its current operations. Officials said this will create 25…
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) – A Bradley County grand jury has declined to file any charges against evangelist Perry Stone. The founder of Perry Stone Ministries in Cleveland has faced accusations of sexual misconduct for several years. At one point, his own Board for the Voice of Evangelism asked him to step down while they evaluated the complaints from several women…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Bledsoe Co softball went 30-2 last year, and they’re off to a perfect start this season. When you post that kind of record in softball, it usually means you have great pitching. And the Warriors have a warrior in the circle in junior pitcher Ella Baker, the strikeout maker. When Ella Baker gets in the circle, everyone notices she…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Tennessee House filed a resolution to expel three representatives on Monday. Chair member Rachel Campbell of the HCDP confirmed that Gloria Johnson, Justin Pearson and Justin Jones will likely be expelled. Representative Johnson also posted a photo of the resolution to Twitter. The resolution states that these three representatives knowingly and intentionally brought disorder and…
SOUTH PITTSBURG, TN (WDEF) – The Scopes Trial is a vital part of local history that is still being discussed nearly a hundred years later. Students at Richard Hardy Memorial School got a unique look at the age-old argument. We recently headed to South Pittsburg for a thought-provoking example of what’s right with our schools. Lynne Haas teaches Math at…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – It’s been a week since six people, including three third graders, were killed in a mass shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville. Today, Governor Bill Lee made his first public comments on this incident, as protests continued outside and within the Tennessee State Capitol. Now as many Tennesseans are demanding some sort of action in…
Chattanooga’s Salvation Army is reaching out for support from the community after hit from inflation.
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — Boyd’s Speedway announced this morning on social media that they are under new ownership. They also suspended the rest of the 2023 racing season until further notice. The most recent owner of Boyd’s Speedway was Russell Racing, who has owned Boyd’s for about two years. The social media post stated that Russell Racing and their…
Spring Break Events CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The City of Chattanooga has scheduled events all week long to keep students busy during their spring break from school. The idea is to give them safe spaces to gather during the break. Several local organizations are pitching in. “There are a number of events available for children and families to attend over the…
TWRA recovered the body of a missing kayaker on Dale Hollow Reservoir in Crossville, Tennesssee.
On Thursday April 6th, Vice President Kamala Harris, is expected to be in Dalton, Georgia to talk about the President’s economic agenda.
Formerly homeless, now best-selling author, Frank Mckinney, visited Chattanooga today as part of a 25-city tour in hopes to spark inspiration within the homeless population.
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)- The annual Easter Egg Hunt in Collegedale occurred on Sunday the 2nd. This event was held at the ballfields off of Little Debbie Parkway from 1p.m. to 3p.m.. Each year, the Collegedale Police Department hosts the event. Before the egg hunt, kids could play on the bouncy houses and slides, eat at the concessions stand, and get…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattanooga FC got the season on Saturday afternoon off to a good start with a 3-0 home victory over Gold Star FC Detroit. Newcomer Mutaya Mwape made a big first impression for CFC as he recorded a brace with both goals coming off assist from Taylor Grey. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: 3-0, Chattanooga FC,…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) McMinn County’s offense came to life on Friday at East Hamilton as the Cherokees beat the Hurricanes 18-2. McMinn Co outfielder Reese Frazier also had a home run robbing catch. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, East Hamilton High School, highschool baseball, local sports news, McMinn County High School, thumps
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Bledsoe Co shut out CCS 3-0 on Friday evening at Chattanooga Christian. Ella Baker pitched a complete game shut-out with 11 strikeouts. Josie Potter drive in all the runs for the Warriors. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Bledsoe County High School, CCS Chargers, highschool softball, local sports news, shuts out