OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- The scene at Ooltewah Elementary School was blue on Friday morning. But the mood of Grayson Ledbetter was anything but blue. The ten year old Ooltewah Elementary student is fighting the battle of a lifetime. Grayson is only one of less than 100 people around the world with Alexander’s Disease, which is a regressive brain disease of…
Earlier this month a Memphis woman, Eliza Fletcher, was kidnapped and murdered on her morning jog. Cleotha Abston Henderson is the man accused of the brutal attack. Police discovered Henderson was also linked to a rape case in 2021 by state forensic scientists. This begs the question, just how many rape kits are left untested and how many predators are…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting Friday morning on Brainerd Road. Police got the call about shots fired in the 5300 block before the bend just before noon. A witness tells us it happened at a barbershop there. They found evidence of a shooting, but a 34 year old male had already gone to the hospital with…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — If you’re in the market for new business cards, there’s no reason not to make it just as high tech as your other devices. If your business card needs an upgrade, why not get a digital one? That’s what Christian Thomas did. “Ever since TikTok has been adding ads, some things are too interesting, you can’t…
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Heritage Generals stayed perfect on the season on Thursday night as they blitzed Southeast Whitfield 55-12. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Game, heritage, local sports, SE Whitfield, sports news
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Silverdale enjoyed a 35-0 road win over Notre Dame on Thursday. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Game, local sports, Notre Dame, Silverdale, Win
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) In a match-up of top five teams on Thursday night, 5th ranked Chattanooga Christian beat 4th ranked Boyd Buchanan 33-16. Chargers led it 6-3 at halftime. Bucs blocked a punt to start the third quarter and later cashed in on an 11 yard touchdown pass from Jacob Hutchinson to Caden Johnson to make it 10-6 Bucs. CCS responded with…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) GPS senior Kennedy Ball has been one of the top soccer players in Chattanooga. It’s easy to see how her skills earned her a scholarship to Arkansas. When you’re last name is Ball, you’re destined to be a sports star right? Said teammate Kayden Wise:”We always make jokes with it whenever we make signs for games and stuff. We…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) — The Tennessee Department of Education released the graduation rate data for the last school year yesterday and the numbers are climbing. Statewide, 89.8% of high school students graduated on time and 78 districts’ graduation rates improved from last year. Tennessee Education Commissioner Dr. Penny Schwinn says the graduation rate numbers have returned to pre-pandemic levels which show,…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) – After years of fall events at Chester Frost Park, the Hamilton County Fair is in transition. Of course, the annual event has missed a few years because of the pandemic. This year, the County was trying to reboot the event by moving it to the new property they bought at McDonald Farm in the Sale…
Many car manufacturers are moving toward the widespread production of electric vehicles. As electric cars become more common, the Tennessee Valley Authority is establishing a network of charging stations to accommodate EV owners. “We’re developing a charging network across seven states. Our goal is to have 80 locations along major highways and roadways, so you’re never 25 miles of a…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) – This week, The White House held a Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health for the first time in 50 years. The Biden administration said it aims to end hunger and increase physical activity and healthy eating by 2030. Announcing an $8 million dollar investment towards the goal. According to Feeding America, in Tennessee 1 in…
Ringgold, GA (WDEF) – Last year The Ringgold High School Performing Arts program raised nearly $30,000 for a nonprofit with their performance of “Catch Me If You Can.” The program had so much success, program officials say they’re now making it a regular activity. The RHSPA has announced the creation of “Center Stage.” Each season, the program will select one…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Humane Educational Society is warning pet owners about an ongoing strain of canine flu that is causing many dogs at their shelter to get sick. Canine flu causes several symptoms in dogs including a cough that sounds like a goose honk, sneezing, and a lack of energy among other symptoms. Rebecca Bryan, executive director at the…
(press release) Chattanooga FC picked up a paramount three points with a 2-1 win over Albion San Diego on Wednesday night. Goals from Brett Jones and Markus Naglestad confirmed Chattanooga’s position as hosts of the NISA semifinals on Sunday, October 30 at Finley Stadium. Chattanooga and San Diego met just a few weeks prior in California, where the boys in…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Another big crowd turned up at GPS on Wednesday to witness the soccer rivalry between GPS and Baylor. The Bruisers Kennedy Ball scored the only goal of the match early in the first half. GPS won 1-0 to claim the region title. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – Soccer Tags: GPS, local sports, school, soccer Baylor
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Howard has a super motivational word in their nickname…the Hustlin’ Tigers. Now they have even more inspirational words pressed on the back of their new jerseys. Howard coach Dedric Maffett told his players they were getting new jerseys this year, but he didn’t tell them everything. Said defensive lineman Roy Miles:”He told me he wanted to do a retro-look,…
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. and ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writers LOS ANGELES (AP) – Coolio, the rapper who was among hip-hop’s biggest names of the 1990s with hits including “Gangsta’s Paradise” and “Fantastic Voyage,” has died. Manager Jarez Posey tells The Associated Press that Coolio, whose legal name was Artis Leon Ivey Jr., died at the Los Angeles home of…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly declared September 28, 2022, as Father Patrick Ryan Day throughout the Scenic City. Fr. Patrick Ryan served as the pastor of Saints Peter and Paul’s parish from 1872 to 1878, preaching to and serving those suffering from the yellow fever epidemic. He eventually died from the fever, himself, one day before turning 34…
(VIDEO FROM TARIN NAGEL/NAPLES FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT) NAPLES, Florida (CBS) – Hurricane Ian covered southwest Florida with the sea as it cut across the state this afternoon. One of the most powerful storms to ever hit the U.S. knocked out power to 1.6 million people and trapped untold numbers in their homes. The Hurricane center came ashore near Cayo Costa,…
CHARLESTON, TN (WDEF) – The Wacker Corporation is a major manufacturer of silicon products for everyday life. The company is looking to expand its operations in the Tennessee Valley and has teamed up with Chattanooga State. Jim Tharp is the Senior Director of Operations at Wacker. He explains, “Wacker is an international company, and we specialize in taking silicon,…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Police Department held its latest crime update meeting this morning and discussed the past week’s crime report and further crime prevention. Overall, Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy delivered mostly positive news Wednesday morning. Murphy says there were two shootings in the city over the past week. The first occurred Sunday night, resulting in the death…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Mimi Nikkel and the rest of her organization is getting ready for the big day in October. It is “Love’s Arm’s” fourth annual Jazz and Barbeque Event. A fundraiser to be held on the 27th of next month. Love’s Arm works with women survivors of human trafficking, prostitution and addiction. Money raised will make a huge difference….
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Hamilton County leaders have worked out a deal to give a pay-raise to new deputies in the Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff Austin Garrett, County Mayor Weston Wamp and Commissioner Chip Baker worked out the deal. Beginning next week, starting pay for sworn employees will be $50,000. Starting pay for sworn-certified employees will be $51,500. Current officers will also…
