East Hamilton’s Juan Bullard Made Smooth Transition From Running Back to Quarterback

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Right before the season started, East Hamilton lost starting quarterback Lake Clark to a knee injury, but the set-back didn’t doom the Hurricanes. They turned to running back Juan Bullard. Bullard rushed for 18-hundred yards last year, and he didn’t miss a beat sliding in at quarterback this season, guiding the Canes to a region title and the second…

Mocs Overpower NAIA Team Oakland City 93-49

(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA — The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team featured six scorers in double digits while head coach Dan Earl earned his first victory at UTC following a 93-49 rout over NAIA member Oakland City to open the 2022-23 home season inside McKenzie Arena on Thursday night. Following the win, Chattanooga improves to 1-1 on the season and picked up…

CFC’s Rod Underwood and Markus Naglestad Rack Up Major NISA Honors

(press release) Chattanooga Football Club has dominated the post-season awards for the National Independent Soccer Association. CFC forward Markus Naglestad earned the Golden Boot Award for most goals as well as the Golden Ball MVP Award. Additionally, CFC Men Head Coach Rod Underwood was named NISA Coach of the Year. “This was an exciting season that produced many electric performances,”…

Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors reveals new park plan details

Former NYC Parks and Rec Commissioner Mitchell Silver excited for Chattanoogans

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Former New York City Parks and Rec Commissioner Mitchell Silver is currently in Chattanooga looking into the city’s upcoming Parks and Outdoors Plan. That plan will be presented to City Council in February. Parks and Outdoors Administrator Scott Martin says it’s been 25 years since Chattanooga has had a planned parks and rec system. Fortunately for the…

Cleveland Blue Raiders Coach Marty Wheeler Retires

Cleveland football coach Marty Wheeler has announced his retirement. He’s stepping down after more than 20 years of coaching, including the last four seasons with the Blue Raiders. Wheeler says the decision will allow him to move closer to family in his hometown of Piedmont, Alabama. Wheeler posted a 21-21 record during his time at Cleveland, including two playoff trips….

From The Archives: 1982 Alabama Show

We pay tribute to group member Jeff Cook who died this week

CALHOUN, Georgia (WDEF) – It is almost fitting that founding member of the group Alabama, died the week of the CMA awards. His group would dominate the awards for years and the Vocal Group award in particular. So when Old Dominion won the award last night, their acceptance speech turned into a tribute to Jeff Cook. The guitarist and fiddle…

Avoiding Holiday Text Scams

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-With inflation and other economic pressures ongoing, shoppers will be looking to save every penny possible on holiday shopping this year.With consumers looking to cut costs however they can, scammers are not far behind in trying to be the Grinch this holiday season. They ramp up their efforts during the Holiday season. According to a survey conducted by…

RAM Clinic in Cleveland this Weekend

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Those who need medical care will have the opportunity to do so in Cleveland starting tomorrow.Remote Area Medical, or RAM for short, will be offering free dental, vision, and medical care tomorrow and Saturday at the Saint Therese Catholic Church at 900 Clingan Ridge Drive in Cleveland. Patients do not need identification to show up for care…

Mocs Volleyball Loses Home Finale to ETSU 3-0

(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA — The Chattanooga Mocs volleyball team dropped a 3-0 (25-11, 25-20, 25-23) decision to Southern Conference regular season champion ETSU on Wednesday night inside Macllelan Gym. Following the loss, Chattanooga falls to 15-15 overall and 9-6 in league play. ETSU improves to 20-7 overall and 14-1 in the SoCon, with the lone loss coming against UTC back in…

Sweden Native Lucas Lavin Enjoying Amazing Football Journey With the Mocs

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) What does the Mocs football team have that likely no one else in college football has? A player from Sweden. It’s offensive lineman Lucas Lavin. I mean, who knew they played football in Sweden. But Lavin certainly looks the part at 6’5, 327-pounds. So what’s football like in Sweden? Apparently they’ll play on any surface. Said Lavin:”I practiced on….

Northwest GA politicians respond to Walker-Warnock run-off

Georgia voters will vote again for their state's Senate seat on December 6

GEORGIA — What was arguably the most-watched race during Tuesday’s midterm elections is now headed to a run-off. After months of campaigning, neither Sen. Raphael Warnock nor Republican Challenger Hershel Walker were able to reach the 50% threshold of votes needed to win the Senate seat. Separated by less than 20,000 votes, Warnock and Walker find themselves at a political…

More To The Story with Staley: Inflation

Dave talks to a local financial expert about what's to come

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Just days ago, the Federal Reserve raised the interest rate again. Up three quarters of a point. That makes it harder to buy a home. And makes your credit cards more expensive. It’s all done to curb inflation, with consumer prices rising over 8 percent the past year alone. Local financial pro John Vandergriff of Blue Ridge Wealth…

Weekly CPD crime briefing

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) – During this week’s Chattanooga Police crime briefing, Chief Celeste Murphy shared the department has seen success in their robbery initiative. The CPD traveled to 30 different local business as part of the robbery initiative this week to educate owners and employees on what to look for and how to react in the case of robbery. This…

Nearly 100 new citizens naturalized during downtown ceremony Wednesday afternoon

Wednesday, nearly 100 immigrants entered the Joel W. Solomon Federal Building on Georgia Avenue and left as U.S. Citizens There were two ceremonies held today. During the afternoon ceremony there were 50 individuals present to take their Oath of Allegiance. Of those new citizen there were 30 different nationalities represented, including Sudan, Russia, and Ireland. To become a citizen through…

Republicans sweep Governor races in TN, GA and AL

Gov. Kemp: "It looks like reports of my political death have been greatly exaggerated."

(WDEF) – Three Governors were up for re-election on Tuesday. And they had a few things in common. Bill Lee (TN), Kay Ivey (AL) and Brian Kemp (GA) are all Republicans and they each took their states through a pandemic. The difference is that both Lee and Ivey faced token resistance, while Brian Kemp faced a major challenge again in…

Mocs Prepare For Another SoCon Showdown Against First Place Samford

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Another week. Another SoCon showdown for the Mocs. They entertain Samford, the only unbeaten team left in conference play. Mocs need a win over the Bulldogs to obtain a share of first place. Last year against Samford the Mocs could do no wrong in whipping the Bulldogs 55-13. Said head coach Rusty Wright:”Up until probably one this year that…

Walker Vs Warnock still too close to call

Republicans sweep other races in Georgia

ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) – Republicans swept a slate of state races today, except for one that is still too close to call. Republican Herschel Walker hangs on to a very think lead, but remains below the threshold for a runoff. It could be the early morning hours before we have an outcome. But the Republican promised his followers tonight that…

Golden Apple Award: Debbie Aytes, Hickory Valley Christian

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Most classrooms are filled with students of all different abilities. Whether they need a little extra help or a more challenging assignment, Debbie Aytes has a knack for reaching each one of her kids at Hickory Valley Christian. That level of versatility earned her the Golden Apple Award. Emma Beys is the Principal at Hickory Valley…

Devoris Havis a Wrecking Ball For CCS Defense

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Chattanooga Christian defensive end Devoris Havis should change his last name from Havis to Havoc because he’s constantly wreaking havoc for Chargers opponents. News 12’s Brian Armstrong caught up with the defensive wrecking ball. Said Havis:”I just get irritated because I feel offended when they try to block me.” CCS senior Defensive End Devoris Havis is seemingly always causing…

Mom to Mom – Pumpkin Turkey

We are turning your leftover pumpkins from Halloween into cute little turkeys that your kids are absolutely going to love, and you can actually use this for your decorations at the Thanksgiving Day table.

UTC Women Tip Shawn Poppie Era With 65-39 Win Over Young Harris

(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA—The Chattanooga Mocs women’s basketball took a simple axiom really seriously…”you only get one chance to make a first impression.” The ladies took it to heart starting the Coach Shawn Poppie Era off with a 65-39 win over Young Harris Monday night in McKenzie Arena. Yazz Wazeerud-Din led all scorers with 20 points while making four of the Mocs…