CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County celebrated their librarians at the first ever Read 20 Librarian of the Year Award Luncheon. The award ceremony honored Hamilton County School librarians, and the work they do for kids. Principals were asked to write an essay on why their school’s librarian was the best. Nolan School’s Laura Dowd won the first ever award….
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It has been 30 years now since the storm everyone remembers as The Storm of the Century for our area. It was a two day event for our area, arriving late on March 12th and snowing throughout March 13th. The official snowfall total for Chattanooga was 20 inches, but there were drifts over two feet. That much…
The red pickup truck that rolled over Sunday afternoon on I-24 westbound, snarling traffic. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Traffic came to a screeching halt this afternoon in Chattanooga. Around 1:45 p.m., a crash occurred on I-24 westbound near mile marker 181, or near the intersections with 4th Avenue and 23rd Street. Chattanooga Police say that a red pickup truck suddenly lost…
A post made by CARTA’s official Twitter account saying the Walnut Street Bridge was soon closing for repairs on March 7. It has since been deleted. UPDATE: Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors issued this statement on Sunday regarding Walnut Street Bridge. “Friends. There have been a lot of questions the last couple days regarding our beloved Walnut Street Bridge closing…
The inside of Camp Jordan Arena as the Just Between Friends Spring Sale kicked off Sunday. EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- If you are pregnant or have a young family and need a place to get children’s supplies at a discount, there’s an opportunity this week for you to stock up. The Just Between Friends Spring Consignment Sale is ongoing this…
The Dunlap Police Department shared on Facebook their recent findings of fake money that is being used as legal currency.
On Friday night, Dade Co. deputies pursued Ronald D. Sever of South Carolina in a car chase around speeds of 90 mph.
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA—The Chattanooga Mocs football program just completed No. 15. That’s 15 practices to get through a wealth of opportunity. Opportunity for veterans to hone their craft and pass along knowledge to the next generation of Mocs. The chance for younger guys to work and develop and prepare for what’s ahead whether it’s battling for a starting job or to…
Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) Karina Bystry scored 27 points to lift McMinn Central to a 58-50 win Friday over Gibson Co in the semifinals of the Blue Cross state championships. The Chargerettes continue to make their opponents pay at the foul line in the state tournament. They buried 20 of 25 free throws against Gibson Co. McMinn Central will face Westview for…
Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Bradley Central girls basketball team got off to a fast start and never looked back Friday against Cookeville. They won 59-54 to advance to the finals of the Blue Cross state championships. The Bearettes shot an incredible 77-percent in the final quarter to seal the victory. Harmonie Ware led the Bearettes with 20 points. They’ll play Bartlett…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Groundbreaking of the new Lookouts Stadium was reported to start next month. But fans may have to wait a few more weeks before construction begins. Officials from the mayors office said that they are fine tuning their plans for the 120-acre site. Their meetings have covered traffic patterns, Geo-technical operations and zoning. Ellis Smith, Director of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Millions of people across the world will be participating in Daylight Savings this weekend. For most, its a regular and necessary change to our schedule that means more sun and time to enjoy the day. But the consequences of losing rest and shifting our sleep schedule can be serious. Local sleep doctor, Dr. Anuj Chandra said…
FRANKLIN, N.C. (WDEF) — Thursday night at 7 p.m., a LIFE FORCE helicopter crashed in North Carolina. Both Erlanger and LIFE FORCE have released updates regarding the crash. Erlanger President and CEO Jim Coleman said all four people survived the crash. He also said one crew member was released from the hospital after evaluation. Coleman said the other three involved…
FRANKLIN, N.C. (AP) — A patient and three crew members survived when a medical transport helicopter crashed in North Carolina, authorities said. Macon County 911 Communications Supervisor Todd Seagle said the helicopter went down moments after it declared an emergency around 7 p.m. Thursday, WLOS-TV reported. Macon County Sheriff Brent Holbrooks said the EC-135 helicopter was traveling to Mission Hospital in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — If you’re looking for ideas for your Easter basket this year, both Apple and Samsung have new phones that can easily fit inside. You can now pre-order the Apple iPhone 14 and 14 Plus in a new color – yellow. This ray of sunshine on your phone comes just in time for spring. It seems to…
Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) Molly Masingale scored 29 points as McMinn Central pulled away in the second half to beat Gatlinburg-Pittman in the quarterfinals of the Blue Cross Basketball state championships. The Chargerettes were down one at halftime, but they hit over 50 percent of their shots in the second half to seal the victory. McMinn Central was lethal at the foul…
MACON COUNTY, NC (WDEF) – News 12 is following a developing story out of Macon County, North Carolina. According to a Deputy with the Sheriff’s Office a Lifeforce helicopter from Erlanger crashed there, in a field, around 7 o’clock this (3/9/23) evening. Within an hour, two staff members, who were on board, and the patient were taken by ground ambulance…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Some Chattanooga residents have been lacking cell service for a week now. Boost Mobile customers in the area have recently experienced periods of no service. This has left them without a way to activate phones or SIM cards, or pay bills. Boost Mobile’s customer service is unavailable at this time. This is the message customers are…
Chattanooga pollen counts reach an all time high.Chattanooga pollen counts reach an all time high.CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Allergy season is at its peak and Chattanoogans are reaping the consequences. A Chattanooga Allergy Clinic allergist explained how the prolonged allergy season is causing so many feel miserable. “This allergy season has been described by many of my patients already as…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – As Tennessee lawmakers tackle a variety of issues on alternative lifestyles this session, local leaders have posted differing messages on how they will impact Chattanooga. District Attorney Coty Wamp says she will fully enforce the new cabaret law that will prohibit drag shows in front of minors. “This piece of legislation is not as complex as some…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It has been eight and a half years since Chattanooga’s leading broadcaster passed away at the age of 92. But we still remember Luther here at WDEF-TV. His career in radio is unprecedented. More than 70 years on the air at WDEF radio. He is the only broadcaster who was on the air to report both the…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It may not be fair to call him a politician, but Basil Marceaux has made a career out of running for public office. And even though he has never actually won any of those races, his efforts have won him a national audience. To be fair, his fame comes from his outlandish claims on the way things…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Smart Factory Institute in Bradley County is helping engineers do their jobs better. They’re learning new technology – from artificial intelligence, to robotics. That’s one way the Institute is driving our economy forward. “We have manufacturing professionals from engineering and maintenance and operations, all coming together to talk about automation maintenance and reliability,” said Denise…
Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) March Madness swarmed Bradley Central in their state quarterfinal game against Bearden. Harmonie Ware rebounded an air-ball from Erika Swick and put it in the basket right before the horn sounded to give Bradley Central a 55-53 win in the BlueCross basketball state championships. Bearettes threatened to run away with the game in the second half pushing their…