UTC Mocs football sign 16 players including Cleveland’s D.J. Adams

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- UTC Mocs sign 16 players on early signing day. This group of new recruits includes seven 4-year transfers, one junior college and eight high school signings. Full list: D.J. Adams – 6-2, 165, CB – Cleveland HS – Cleveland, Tenn. Chase Artopoeus – 6-1, 195, QB – UCLA – Orcutt, Calif. Martez Cooksey, Jr. – 5-10, 175, DB…

Mom to Mom-Grinch Pie

Today we are making Grinch pie. We love the Grinch in our family, and what better way to have a wonderful green snack than with pie. And it’s so easy. If you want to know anything about me, is I like easy, and this is it. Basically, all you need is some white chocolate instant pudding, some Oreo pie crust,…

Dalton and Trion Girls Advance to Championship Games of Gordon Lee Holiday Tournament

Chickamauga, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Trion girls along with the Dalton boys basketball team both advanced to the championship game of the Gordon Lee Holiday Tournament on Tuesday. Trion beat Gordon Lee 52-45, while Dalton knocked off LaFayette 69-56. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Championship games, Dalton, Gordon Lee Holiday Tournament, Trion Girls

Georgia Coach Mike White ‘On Edge’ Over Matchup With the Mocs

Chattanooga Mocs venture into the big time Wednesday. They head to SEC country to face Georgia. But believe it or not, Dawgs coach Mike White is on edge over the match-up with a mid-major. Said White:”I’m on edge you know. We all need to be on edge because Chattanooga. Their last road game they ended a long streak at Middle…

Daniel Gilbert at CCA wins this week’s Golden Apple Award

He is a math teacher at the Center For Creative Arts school

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – “On behalf of Food City and News Channel 12, I would like to present you with this week’s Golden Apple Teacher Award. ” “Oh my gosh, thank you so much!” DR. JILL LEVINE: He is engaging, he’s high energy, he cares about the kids. He makes math exciting and just comes to school every day with Incredible…

City arrives at compromise maximum tow truck rates

$25 cheaper than the original ordinance the mayor vetoed

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Mayor’s Office announces a deal over how much companies can charge for a tow in certain circumstances. The city sets a maximum charge that wrecker companies can charge if they are on the city call list (meaning they tow after wrecks, breakdowns or illegal parking). Operators complained that the rate hasn’t gone up in decades. So…

Neighbors, emergency management respond to Collegedale train collision

Two Norfolk Southern employees received only minor injuries, according to Hamilton County official

7pm UPDATE: Collegedale Police report the intersection is now back open to traffic. _________________ COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hundreds of first responders were called out to a violent train derailment in Collegedale Tuesday afternoon. Hamilton County’s Amy Maxwell confirmed in a press release that a tractor-trailer was driving west on Tucker Road, carrying a 134-foot concrete truss beam. But the back…

Homeless Man Prepares for Cold Weather

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Extremely cold temperatures are headed our way this weekend, getting as low as 10 degrees. For those without a home this holiday season, keeping warm is their utmost priority. Walter Hairston, a local man who has been homeless for almost eight months, has been struggling. He has been burning hand sanitizer and other alcohol based liquids…

Train hits road construction beam delivery truck in Collegedale

The beam was part of the Apison Pike widening project

MORE INFORMATION: EMS now says the truck was carrying a single 134 foot concrete truss beam. The driver was waiting for a green light at the railroad crossing when he got caught up on the tracks. That’s when the crossing gates came down on him and the train hit the truck. Latest count has 3 locomotives and ten cars derailed….

Train Cars Derailed in Collegedale Tuesday Afternoon

Collegedale (WDEF-TV) – A train derailed at University Drive and Apison Pike in Collegedale Tuesday afternoon. Collegedale Police are asking drivers to avoid the area. This is a developing story.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Jennifer Lopes (@jen_lopes)   Categories: Featured, Hamilton County, Local News, Ooltewah Tags: Collegedale, train derailment

University High will direct high school students to college

UTC signs agreement with Hamilton County Schools

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – UTC and Hamilton County Schools are teaming up to bring local high school students an even bigger opportunity. UTC and Hamilton County Schools signed an agreement today that will put a new college pipeline into motion. University High is a two year program open to local high school students offering a taste of the college experience…

WRWOS: A survivor’s story

Students at Skyuka Hall hear from a Holocaust Survivor

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Holocaust survivor Lore Stoll Tinney talked to students at Skyuka Hall about her family’s experiences. “When I came to this country I become a citizen of United States.. the proudest day of my life.” JILL INGALLS/SKYUKA HALL: “We think that it’s very important to make history real. And one of the ways that you do that is…

Local parents, tech officials react to TikTok bans

Tech program director, coach more concerned of people on app than Chinese government

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — In just a six-day span, both Georgia and Tennessee have banned TikTok from all state government network devices. This has led to some, once again, thinking over the controversies surrounding the app since it was launched. TikTok is currently owned by the Chinese company, ByteDance. According to CBS News, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp said both the Chinese…

More To The Story With Staley: Benton’s Grinch

Not only does the Grinch keep popping up in town, but there is now also an entire Whoville

BENTON, Tennessee (WDEF) – Downtown Benton!! Always a friendly place to be. At the courthouse, well, the Christmas spirit is alive and well. Right across the street, Marlena Miller is cutting hair. It’s what she does, as the owner of the popular salon “Faith And Football.” But wait a minute: there’s vermin in the house. It’s…..oh, it’s that nefarious character from…

GPS loses narrowly in a defensive 33-31 game

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- GPS girls started slow offensively in an early noon game on Saturday against Pope John Paul II. In a low scoring defensive affair GPS was able close the gap but weren’t able to get all the way back in a 33-31 defeat. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Defensive, Game, GPS loses, local sports news

Notre Dame Knocks Off Rival CCS 67-59

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Notre Dame beat rival Chattanooga Christian 67-59 on Friday night in front of a packed house at Phifer Gym. Irish trailed by five at halftime, but they utilized a strong fourth quarter to pull out the win. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: CCS, local sports news, Notre Dame, Rival

LFO Stays Red Hot With 65-30 Win Over Heritage

Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) The LFO girls basketball team enjoyed a spectacular season last year, and they have picked up from where they left off last season. The Warriors remained unbeaten this season after defeating Heritage 65-30 on Friday night. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Game, heritage, LFO Red Hot, local sports

Chip’s Good Word: Ooltewah Christmas Lights

The address is 5725 Sarah Drive

OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF) – There are a lot of great homes lit up around the Tennessee Valley for the holidays. Today we want to show you one display in the Ooltewah area. You are all invited to drive by 5725 Sarah Drive. Bring a car load of kids and drop off their letters to Santa in the North Pole mailbox…