GEORGIA (WDEF) – $61.5 million dollars of Governor Kemp’s budget proposal will be dedicated to revamping the Georgia HOPE Scholarship. For the past decade, the HOPE scholarship has only covered around 60% of a student’s college tuition. Through Kemp’s proposal, students will receive even more help. Kemp said students “will receive roughly $1,000 in additional financial assistance in the coming…
By ADRIAN SAINZ and REBECCA REYNOLDS Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – Five former Memphis police officers have been charged with second-degree murder and other crimes in the arrest and death of Tyre Nichols, a Black motorist who died three days after a confrontation with the officers during a traffic stop. Shelby County Sheriff’s Office online records showed Thursday that…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – He just may have been the best football player to ever come out of Chattanooga. And he became a Chattanooga legend. Reggie White was a mountain of a man, both physically and spiritually. His resume made him a national star in the 1970s, 80s and 90s. 1975-1979: played at Howard High, became All-American, top-rated recruit out of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Two more pedestrians have been struck by vehicles in Chattanooga, according to police. Chattanooga police say that one pedestrian has died, and the other has non-critical injuries. On Wednesday, CPD responded to a hit and run at 1800 E. 32nd St. They say a vehicle struck a bicycle and left the scene. The incident occurred around…
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA – The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team suffered its fourth-straight defeat in another close Southern Conference battle, ultimately dropping an 85-80 contest to Wofford on Wednesday night inside McKenzie Arena. Following the loss, Chattanooga falls to 11-11 overall and 3-6 inside SoCon play at the halfway point of the regular season league slate. Wofford improves to 12-10 overall and…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) In the UTC women’s victory over Furman last Saturday, guard Addie Porter stuffed the stat sheet with a double-double, including a remarkable 20 rebounds. It’s the first time a Mocs player collected 20 boards in a game in seven years. What’s even more remarkable, Porter is the smallest player on the team at 5-feet, 4-inches tall. Said Porter:”We got…
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) Ringgold didn’t have to go very far to find their new head football coach. They turned to offensive coordinator Austin Crisp. Crisp takes over for Robert Akins, who announced he was leaving earlier this month. Crisp has been an assistant for six years at Ringgold, serving as the O-C the last three seasons. He has also coached at…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Fourteen Chattanooga police officers were “temporarily reassigned” back in August after adjustments were made to the department’s truthfulness policy. On Wednesday, the city reached a settlement agreement with those officers. Chattanooga’s Ellis Smith said in a press release this afternoon that the previously reassigned officers “have been reinstated.” He says the city and all involved parties endured a…
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) — Nokian Tyres has been making headlines a lot lately, but in a good way. The company recently announced it is expanding its Dayton factory, bringing plenty of new jobs along with it. It’s one way Nokian is driving our economy forward. “Nokian Tyres is a manufacturer of our premium tires right here in Rhea County,” said…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — There is an organization in Chattanooga that is getting ready to celebrate its one-year anniversary. It’s a place that helps people who might be in need. More to the point: it’s a place that will make people smile, sometimes for the first time in a long while. “Now that’s an interesting story Dave!” said Hyram Thomas….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – After a pair of arrests concerning sex crimes against children, Chattanooga Police are trying to alert parents to be more cautious with their children. According to CPD data that was shared this morning at their weekly press briefing, there have been 22 forcible sex offenses that have occurred in Chattanooga so far in 2023. One of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Following a rash of car break-ins, Chattanooga Police want citizens to protect their vehicles. Notably, a child was kidnapped Monday on Main Street and later found on I-75. This was just one of 83 vehicle thefts that have occurred in Chattanooga this month according to CPD data. There have also been four kidnappings this month according…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – CARTA is celebrating its Golden Anniversary this week, commemorating 50 years of service to Chattanooga public transit. The week includes several events to show appreciation and gratitude for their employees, but Thursday, January 26th will be a customer appreciation day. On that day, all CARTA bus services and routes will be completely free to the public….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The City of Chattanooga has reached a settlement with 14 officers, who were reassigned because of integrity standards. The officers have been reinstated and reimbursed for lost earnings during their reassignments. The Chattanooga Police Department enhanced their truthfulness policy, raising concerns from employees. These employees believed that assignment and personnel changes were out of compliance with…
Today on mom to mom we have a Valentine’s craft that will make for the perfect gift. Today we are making a handprint kitchen towel. Now, I love handprints on anything. Because it’s a good memory of your kids being this little because they only stay a little for so long. Plus they make perfect gifts for grandma, dad…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Notre Dame knocked off second ranked Boyd Buchanan on Tuesday at Phifer Gym 65-58. It was the Bucs first district loss of the season. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Boyd Buchanan, District loss, Notre Dame High School
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) After leading by just one at halftime, Brainerd pulled away to beat Polk Co 71-56 in a district match-up on Tuesday night at Brainerd high school. Dennis Lewis Junior led the Panthers with 20 points, while Tucker Patterson paced the Wildcats with 16 points. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Beats, Brainerd High School, Dennis Lewis Junior, High…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) What a bummer for Mocs 7-footer Jake Stephens. He was enjoying a fantastic season. One of the best big men in the country. And now he’s hurt. Stephens has a hand injury that forced him to miss the ETSU game last Saturday, and it’s hard to forecast when he might return. Hard seeing Jake Stephens in street clothes at…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Notre Dame’s Cole McCormick is a force on the basketball court. On any given night he can put up 20 plus and already has 1,000 points as a junior. News 12s Brian Armstrong spoke with him and his coach about how he *could* help lead his team to a district title. Notre dame Chattanooga is just 1 win away…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — An eyesore off of Exit 20 in Cleveland has finally been cleaned up after more than a year’s worth of volunteering from the community. Now, it seems they’re doing all they can to keep it that way. Exactly one year ago today, Cleveland City Council members met to discuss bolstering punishing resolutions against those found…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Country music star Elle King has a new album coming out this Friday. News 12 caught up with King in Nashville before she performed and co-hosted CBS’ NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH. Come Get Your Wife has 13 songs. Some of them have already been released, including “Drunk (And I Don’t Want To Come…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga welcomed over 700 new visitors as today marked the start of the Emerge Conference. Hosted by the Religious Conference Management Association (RCMA), Emerge allows for attendants to immerse themselves in a new city while learning new skills and tactics for hosting successful events. The RCMA is a non-denominational Christian organization started in 1972 that dedicates itself…
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) – It’s been one year since a young man was killed on I-75 on Catoosa County after a police chase came to a violent end. 24 year old Jeffery Thomas Jr. was out late January 23, 2022 when a police officer in Whitfield County flashed his lights to pull him over. Thomas did not pull over and…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee gave coach Josh Heupel a big raise that puts him among the highest-paid coaches in college football after he led the Volunteers to their best season in more than 20 years. Heupel will make $9 million per year through the 2028 football season under the contract extension announced by the school Tuesday and signed Jan. 19. That’s…