CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms has released a new rule concerning pistol braces on firearms. Pistol braces were designed for disabled gun owners to help them better handle firearms. They wrap around the user’s forearm to help stabilize the firearms. The ATF does not regulate gun accessories such as pistol braces. However, the…
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Two staff members at Liberty Christian Academy in Athens, Tennessee, have been arrested for numerous sex charges involving minors. Additional charges have also been made from an ongoing investigation of sexual assault this past August. McMinn County Sheriff Joe Guy says authorities have arrested both 46-year-old Jason Kennedy and 28-year-old Brittany Branham. According to a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – UTC’s Police Department is holding a cell phone drive next week for survivors of relationship abuse. The school’s police department is partnering with the 911 Cell Phone Bank and the Partnership for Families, Children and Adults. The charity drive starts the 23rd and lasts until the 28th. They are collecting all small electronic devices, including smartphones,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga, as well as the rest of the country, is seeing a significant increase in Syphilis. Over the last year Hamilton County has seen a 65% increase in reported cases. Hamilton County’s Sexual Health Clinic is doing their best to curb infections in our community. Dr. Stephen Miller with HC Health Department says, “It’s very important…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Salvation Army Chattanooga Area Command 614 is partnering with Food City to host a food drive lasting from January 23rd to January 27th as part of their Life Navigation Ministry. Starting on Monday the 23rd, donation bins will be placed in participating Food City locations. The food and supplies gathered will stock a mobile truck…
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Apple’s newest computers are getting a big boost. Apple is boasting some new chips for its Mac Mini and MacBook Pro computers. The tech company says the M2 Pro and M2 Max have a more “game-changing performance, and the longest battery life ever in a Mac.” That battery life on the upgraded MacBook Pro now lasts…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Boyd Buchanan improved to 19-3 on the year after beating Grace Academy 82-51 on Thursday night at Morris Hill Baptist Church. Bucs remain in first place in the district as well improving to 6-0 in district play. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) You rarely see many athletes talented enough to play two sports in college, especially at a power five conference. But Baylor’s Caleb Hampton will give it to go. He has committed to play football and baseball at Stanford. News 12’s Brian Armstrong caught up with the dual-sport threat. Said Baylor football coach Erik Kimrey: “He makes me look cool…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton plans to bring a variety of bills to the legislation this year. Among these are exemptions to the abortion laws put into effect in August 2020. Speaker Sexton says members are likely to file proposals to add exemptions to the abortion laws for life of the mother, cases of sexual…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hundreds of new jobs are soon coming to Cleveland and Bradley County. Tennessee Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter announced that, “It is my pleasure to announce on behalf of Governor Lee and the state of Tennessee to welcome SK Food Group. They’re going to invest more than 205 million dollars to construct its fourth…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – Cleveland City Schools may soon be relocating to a new central administrative office. They held a special board meeting this morning to discuss the matter. Dr. Russell Dyer, the director of Cleveland Schools, said that their current Central Office location on Mouse Creek Road next to Ross Elementary and Yates Primary Schools is not big enough…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Grocery store lines are always evolving. Local consumers are grousing about the rising number of stores that are forcing us over to self-checkout. But 30 years ago, they were just trying to keep us engaged while we waited for a cashier. Food Lion made a deal with CNN to create the Checkout Channel. They installed small TV…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — Police responded to a domestic disturbance Thursday morning where they found a dead body, according to Bradley County Sheriff’s Office. Police say they had to provide aid to a man outside the home. They then had to force entry into the home, according to the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO). After entering, they found two women….
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA – The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team went cold down the stretch and allowed an 11-3 run to close the game during a 77-69 loss to Southern Conference foe Furman on Wednesday night inside McKenzie Arena.Following the loss, Chattanooga falls to 11-9 overall and 3-4 in SoCon action. Furman, the preseason favorite, improved to 14-6 overall and 5-2…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — You’re never too young to network. That’s what some Hamilton County middle and high school students are doing with local companies, as they “Get Future Ready.” It’s one way they’re driving our economy forward. “The Chamber’s involvement with ‘Get Future Ready’ is really focused on what we’re hearing from our employers right now,” said Christina Henderson,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga’s furry friends are being invited to a free microchip clinic and pet tag event to close out January. The Humane Educational Society will host the clinic from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, January 29. Education Manager Jeanine Cloyd says the event is a great opportunity to make sure that, should one’s pet go missing, there’s a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Broad Street could soon be receiving a facelift. The River City Company has launched an online survey to hear from the community how they’d like to see that happen. President and CEO Emily Mack says she wants to see every Chattanoogan provide their feedback. The majority of input received so far shows residents want Broad Street…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — During today’s weekly press briefing, Chattanooga police asked for the public’s help to find a 22-year-old man wanted for domestic violence charges. Amon Grace was last seen driving a white Lincoln MKZ sedan. While Grace does have domestic charges against him, police say he was having a mental health crisis at the time of his disappearance….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – More information is coming out on a Hamilton County man accused of numerous sex crimes in Georgia. Thirty-four-year-old Dustin Spillers was arrested on Monday in Hamilton County according to the Troup County Jail in Georgia. Spillers lives in Ooltewah, but these charges are from the LaGrange area just outside of the Atlanta area. He is…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — It’s the “Art Space” at the Chattanooga Airport, tucked away in the corner of the ticketing area. There are usually paintings on display here, for sale. Not this time. Would you believe quilts? Yup! Quilts on loan from the Houston Museum of Decorative Arts, which is located at the Bluff View Art District. Quilts from the…
Today on Mom to mom, we have a fun winter themed craft for your toddlers. Today we are making glow in the dark snowman which makes for a really good sensory item and I love sensory bottles because it helps your toddlers explore with their senses. It’s a calming tool and it’s just all around a great way to keep…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Bradley Central boys and the Bradley Central girls both posted wins over rival Cleveland on Tuesday night at Jim Smiddy Arena. The boys handed the Raiders their first district loss of the year after winning 59-55 in overtime. The Bearettes cruised to a 60-31 win. Bradley Central held the Lady Raiders scoreless in the second quarter. Between…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) You can find one of the best college basketball players in America at McKenzie Arena. It’s Mocs 7-foot-center Jake Stephens. The VMI transfer has lived up to the hype since his arrival, dominating play in the Southern Conference. When it comes to Jake Stephens. Said head coach Dan Earl:”The legend grows right?” Quite literally. Said Earl:”He has certainly grown…