CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- “The pursuit of happiness” is a phrase at the center of the American Dream. A Chattanooga organization by that same name looks to give that dream to youth in our area. The Pursuit of Happiness, led by president and CEO Michael Gordon, has launched the BHE Ready, or the Be Ready program. It teaches trades and business…
A security video circulating the internet showing an altercation between a bouncer and a seemingly intoxicated man at The Boneyard on Station Street has now become a legal matter. The video shows the patron getting physical with the bouncer when removed from the bar. The man, Caleb Young, was knocked unconscious then lies in the road for roughly 30 seconds…
CHICKAMAUGA, Georgia (WDEF) – The idea of illicit drugs in children’s Halloween candy is not a new concern, however this year, the focus is on rainbow fentanyl. A brightly colored fentanyl pill that resembles candies like ‘SweeTarts’ or ‘Smarties’. The US Drug Enforcement Administration has said it’s a quote, “deliberate effort by drug traffickers to drive addiction amongst kids and…
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (WDEF) — The future is looking electric! That’s why Chevrolet is promoting its electric vehicles, and going green. We’re seeing a lot more electric vehicles out on the road these days, but not all drivers are sold on the idea. So what’s preventing them from buying an electric car? It’s usually upfront costs, charging logistics, and things…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The East Hamilton volleyball team defeated Livingston Academy 3-0 on Thursday night to punch their ticket to the state tournament. It marks the Hurricanes 8th appearance in the state tournament. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: East Hamilton, local sports, News, State Tournament, Tickets, Volleyball
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Boyd Buchanan girls soccer team defeated Silverdale 2-1 on Thursday night at Silverdale to capture the region championship. It was the first loss of the year for the Seahawks. Bucs Kate Wood wound up scoring the winning goal in the second half. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Boyd Buchanan, Region Title local sports. sports news, Soccer…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Cleveland high school volleyball team enjoyed a fantastic regular season. Now they’ll be chasing more than a great regular season record. The Blue Raiders beat Oakland on Thursday 3-0 to advance to the state tournament. Cleveland will take a 45-5 record to Murfreesboro as they look to bring home a state crown. Categories: Sports – Local Sports…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) One of the biggest question marks for the Mocs this season was their receiving corps. But against ETSU, with Chattanooga trailing in the second half, there were the UTC receivers stepping up and making big catch after big catch, as Chattanooga rallied for the win. Heading into the season, the Mocs thought they had some talented receivers….but. Said receiver…
TRENTON, Georgia (WDEF) — It’s lights, camera, action in Dade County! The community is getting ready for a local screening of the film “Free Puppies,” which follows the works of a local pet-centered nonprofit. The Dade County Pet Project’s focus is to prevent “unwanted litters of puppies and kittens” by transporting them to a low-cost spay and neuter clinic. It’s…
WHITWELL, Tennessee (WDEF) – Ketner’s Mill is a testament to the old ways. And so is the annual fall festival at the mill. This year’s Ketner’s Mill Country Arts & Crafts Fair is Saturday and Sunday in the Sequatchie Valley near Whitwell. The event offers the usual fall festival activities, like arts and crafts, music and eating. But Ketner’s offers a…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — County Mayor Weston Wamp has hired former Chattanooga Police Chief David Robby as a special advisor. Wamp says he began thinking about a position for Roddy after he won the election, and will giving Roddy the responsibility of increasing efficiency throughout the county government. “We’re asking him to come into a special advisor role. He’ll end up…
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF)- One small business owner in Catoosa County is offering a $5,000 reward for any information leading to his company’s equipment being returned to him. Craig Burchfield has owned ASAP Tree Service in Fort Oglethrope at 1999 Dietz Road for 20 years. He says that on September 27, somebody stole his company’s 1999 white GMC Sierra pickup…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- On the summit of Aetna Mountain in southwestern Hamilton County, a new future for its development was unveiled Thursday morning. An expansion to the Black Creek community was announced in front of a crowd including local officials such as Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly and Hamilton County Deputy Mayor Cory Gearrin. The expansion will include over 1,200 new…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) We’ve got a region championship fight on Friday night as Walker Valley battles McMinn County. Both teams are 2-0 in region action, and the winner will wrap up the region title. If Walker Valley can pull off the win, they’ll celebrate their first ever region title at the 5A level. Won’t be easy though. The Mustangs have never beaten…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – You’ve got a chance to invest in the treatment and a cure for Breast Cancer, and support a local resident at the same time. Brianna Edge from Rossville is taking part in the opening round of the Fab Over 40 contest. Brianna works as a cosmetologist for Hair Benders in Chattanooga. Fab Over 40 is a fundraiser…
JASPER, Tenn. (AP) – A finalist on “American Idol” has died in a vehicle crash in Tennessee. News outlets report the Tennessee Highway Patrol says 23-year-old Willie Spence died Tuesday after hitting the rear of a tractor-trailer near Chattanooga. An accident report from the agency says the truck was stopped on the shoulder of Interstate 24 East when the crash…
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. (WDEF) — Lodge Cast Iron has called South Pittsburg home for more than a century, and a new museum has all of that history on display for the public to see. They also play a big role in the city’s annual Cornbread Festival each year, and many folks have at least one item from Lodge in their…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Police Department is rolling out 48 new SUV’s each each equipped with red and blue light bars on their roof. Each bar is a solid color, and they’re set at an angle to increase visibility from the sides. “For years, we’ve gone without any light bars on top of the vehicles. Since we looked into…
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) – It’s a home in Lafayette. On Gordon Pond. With a very unique garage. You see, it’s the Mary Claus Workshop. Inside, a “winter wonderland.” Built several years ago by Mike and Mary Anderson. Consisting of seven different Christmas sets. Folks make an appointment, come in and get their Christmas pictures taken. Mike…..well known in the area as…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) – Starting back in the Summer, Chattanooga Police saw an uptick in fraud cases, the common denominator in all of these cases, checks that were being cashed after they had been stolen out of a Post Office dropbox.Sergeant Ken Massengale is on the Chattanooga Police Department’s robbery and fraud task force. He said the course of the…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The East Hamilton volleyball team defeated Alcoa 3-0 on Tuesday night to win their region championship. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: East Hamiliton, local sports, Region Championship, sports news, Volleyball
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Coahulla Creek is enjoying their best season ever, and quarterback Kace Kinnamon is one of the big reasons why. The senior Q-B is tough to handle with his dual-threat abilities. News 12’s Brian Amrstong is on the Kace.said Said head coach Danny Wilson:”Offensively he’s the guy that leads us and everything. He commands the huddle. He commands the…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Mocs have a pass rush that’s the envy of any team in football. They can put heat on the quarterback with just their front four defensive linemen. Jay Person leads the SoCon in sacks, but he’s not the only one up-front who can make life miserable for the quarterback. Said head coach Rusty Wright:”Everybody has kind of…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — As Chattanooga’s homelessness rates continue to increase, the city is taking its next step to house those in need. Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly asked the council Tuesday afternoon to support the revitalization of the, quote, “dilapidated” Airport Inn Motel off Lee Highway. This will all be done in an effort to turn a problematic facility into new homes…
