HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month and officials are looking to raise awareness to assist victims. The Hamilton County Health Department posted online that “traffickers use force, fraud, or coercion to lure victims into forced labor, domestic servitude, or sexual exploitation.” The Tennessee Department of Health previously reported that the TBI’s Human Trafficking Hotline had…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) — With a new year comes new legislation here in the Volunteer State. According to a press release from the Tennessee State Senate, several new laws sponsored by state Republicans went into effect yesterday. Some of the most notable include a tax exemption for farmers. It relieves them of sales taxes on items and services used for agriculture…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattanooga Wrestlers like Brayden Palmer who won round of 32 to advance in the tournament. He also defeated Iowa State’s no. 2 seed Attasauov 7-4., Noah Castillo also was victories over Minnesota in the round of 32. The tournament continues Monday with the doors opening at 10 am. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – UTC…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police make an arrest after a shooting on New Year’s Eve. It happened around 11:30 Saturday night. Police say someone was shot in the 4600 block of Highland Avenue in Alton Park. Witnesses told police there was a fight between the victim and another man before the shooting. The victim was taken to the hospital with…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — A record-breaking 210,000 people from the Music City – and plenty more across the country – tuned in to watch CBS’ NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH Saturday night. News 12 was right there with them. Nashville put on quite the party for the Music City and the rest of the country to celebrate New…
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man in Sale Creek drove home after church today to find his mother’s house was on fire. Hamilton County Emergency Management say that the son called in the fire shortly before 12:30 this afternoon on Gothard Street. The son went into the burning house and was able to rescue his elderly mother. Firefighters fought the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- To kick off 2023, Blood Assurance is ringing in the New Year by celebrating National Blood Donor Month. They are rolling out two new initiatives called “The Heart of Gold Platelet Club” and “The Blood Assurance HerO Club” respectively. They are designed to increase donations of blood platelets and Type O blood. Max Winitz, media relations…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A neighborhood in Lookout Valley was shutdown for a time earlier this evening. According to Chattanooga firefighters on scene, a shed behind a home on the 3300 block of Dougs Drive caught on fire. No damage to any residential structures were reported. Witnesses in the neighborhood say the fire was massive at one point and were surprised…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor beat rival McCallie 45-35 on Friday night to claim the Best of Preps title at Chattanooga State. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baylor, local sports news, Prep Championship, rival McCallie
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The LFO girls defeated Baylor 64-48 for the Best of Preps title on Friday night at Chattanooga State. The Warriors improved to 13-0, as they celebrated their second straight Best of Preps tournament title. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baylor, Game, LFO Girls, local sports news, prep title
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Montlake Community came together this past weekend to create a Christmas miracle. Neighbors and strangers alike banded together through sharing Facebook posts, phone calls, and constant emailing to try to find Koko, a small white dog who had been missing for almost three days. The single digit weather acted as a catalyst for this community,…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — New Year’s Eve is right around the corner and the Scenic City is getting ready to party. Everything from hotel parties at the Edwin and the Moxy to kids’ events at Red Bank Bounce will be available for the community to enjoy as 2023 is welcomed in. Chattanooga Tourism is preparing for its busiest New Year’s Eve…
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (WDEF) — 2022 has been an astronomical year for NASA! Let’s take a look back at a few of their biggest moments. Of course, this list wouldn’t be worth its moon rocks without mentioning the Artemis 1 Lunar Mission. This is the start of a series of missions to explore more of the moon’s surface and ultimately…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) McCallie edged Brainerd 48-44 to advance to the finals of the Best of Preps tournament. Big Blue will face rival Baylor for the championship on Friday night. The LFO girls defeated Signal Mountain 54-43 to advance to the championship game. They’ll also play the Baylor Lady Raiders. McCallie and LFO are the respective defending tournament champs. Categories: Sports –…
Miami, FL-(WDEF-TV) With the way college football players hit the portal after the season, the Vols are fortunate back-up quarterback Joe Milton hung around. He’ll replace the injured Hendon Hooker Friday night in the Orange Bowl. Milton hopes to make waves against Clemson, kind of like New’s 12’s Brian Armstrong, who is in South Florida following the Vols. Several years…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Best of Preps tournament tipped off Wednesday at Chattanooga State. Defending champ McCallie beat LFO 81-47. Big Blue hit 18 three-pointers in the victory. Brainerd knocked off East Hamilton 68-58. The Panthers and Blue Tornado both advanced to the semifinals on Thursday. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Brainerd, local sports news, McCallie, Semifinals, Tournament
COLLEGEDALE, TN (WDEF) – Collegedale Police need your help to track down an attempted murder and aggravated rape suspect. Kenneth McKenzie Junior was already out on bond for a long list of charges involving his ex-girlfriend. Tuesday (12/27/22) night, police say he was back at her home hitting and throwing things at her front door. When officers got there, he…
Courtesy: Girl’s Leadership Summit CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An upcoming summit is aiming to help young women and girls navigate the challenges and dangers presented to them in the modern world. The Girl’s Leadership Summit will be focusing on issues such as teen dating violence, influence of social media on teenagers, and other key issues affecting Generation Z. Marissa Player-Montgomery, the…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)-A man involved in a deadly Christmas Night crash in Bradley County has been booked into Bradley County Jail. 42 year old Patricke Conley is charged with two counts of vehicular homicide and three counts of vehicular assualt. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says that around 6:30 Sunday evening, Conley was traveling westbound on U.S. Highway 64 east of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- There is a tragic update to the two vehicle crash that occurred on the 6200 block of Shallowford Road at the intersection of Shepard and Noah Reid Roads. Chattanooga Police have confirmed that two passengers, one in each car; have died because of the injuries they sustained in the crash. They were pronounced dead on the scene….
Today, on Mom to Mom, we’re making something to help promote good behavior for the new year. I have three kids who love to argue and disagree with each other, so finding anything we possibly can to help create good behavior in the house is a win for us. So I came across this warm and fuzzy jar, and it’s…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — All college football fans are being warned to be wary of ticket scams for this weekend’s Peach Bowl. In the Scenic City, Tivoli Theatre Foundation CEO Nick Wilkinson says that, sadly, he is no stranger to ticket scams negatively impacting consumers. As Georgia faces off against Ohio State, not everyone with a “ticket” will be invested in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A US Postal Service truck lost control earlier today and crashed on Browns Ferry Road and Highwater Trail. The vehicle ran off the road and landed upside down in a creek bed, spilling it’s mail and packages everywhere. Christian Robinson witnessed the crash, as it happened on his property. “I was just sitting on my porch…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – More than 300 people experiencing homelessness or financial hardships were served brunch this morning at the Salvation Army. Local volunteers helped spread the joy of Christmas by distributing backpacks filled with essentials such as hats, scarves, and hygiene products to those in need. The event started at 10 a.m. this morning and ended around noon. Community…
