CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A local church organization is looking to tackle the stigma of mental health care in the African American community. First Baptist Cares, a part of the First Baptist Church in downtown Chattanooga, is hosting a Mental Health Summit next weekend on February 18. The summit will be held at Orchard Knob Baptist Church. The goal of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Police identified the man involved in the homicide of a woman in January. He is facing charges, according to CPD. Police identified the suspect as 43-year-old David Fritts. CPD says they linked Fritts to the crime. He is being charged with criminal homicide and felony unlawful possession of a firearm. His arrest is related to…
UPDATE: More information has been obtained from a Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office report. School faculty also retrieved a vape pen without a cartridge from the 11-year-old. The student is a sixth grader at the school. He told school faculty that he ate some edibles and gave some to his friends. The bag that contained the edibles was thrown away by…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Chattanooga is still reeling from the death of Tyre Nichols, with talks of police reform returning to local and national attention. The National Pan-Hellinic Council of Chattanooga hosted city Police Chief Celeste Murphy as a guest speaker Monday night to discuss how Chattanooga Police is reshaping its culture and holding its officers accountable. One thing she made…
Fort Oglethorpe, GA-(WDEF-TV) You’d be hard pressed to find an area high school with better basketball player introductions than LFO. Warriors put on a show. They cut the lights. Crank the chop. And away they go, getting their guys pumped up for the game. Said LFO assistant athletic director Corey Ortwein:”It’s just something that gives it a big time, almost…
Ron Cox has stepped down at Sale Creek. He has been the only head football coach the school has ever had. Cox helped start the Panthers football program back in 2013. Cox took Sale Creek to the playoffs for the last five seasons. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Head Football Coach, Local News, local sports news, Ron Cox,…
FLINTSTONE, Ga. (WDEF) – When it comes to learning, reading, writing and arithmetic are the traditional three “R”s, but Chattanooga Valley Middle School has added a fourth, robotics. Four of its teams have qualified for statewide competition. That kind of excellence is a futuristic example of what’s right with our schools. Todd Zinkann is the robotics coach at CVMS. He…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Regional Health Council held its monthly meeting today at the Hamilton County Health Department. At today’s meeting, a discussion was centered on sexual assaults against teenagers. Representatives with the Partnership’s Rape Crisis Center say the numbers they are seeing are causing alarm and spur the need for action. Carmen Hutson, the Director of Victim Support…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Over the next two days, the local Salvation Army will be giving away professional clothing to those in need. The event is open to the public and will serve anyone who needs a suit for a job interview. Those looking to shop the event can visit the Salvation Army’s shelter between 10 a.m. and noon, or…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The four-day Chattanooga Boat Show at the Convention Center just came to a close this past weekend. If it had to do with water recreation, you found it here. Boats, kayaks, ski-dos, wake boards, everything. Something for all water enthusiasts, to include our nation’s finest. “We help disabled and injured veterans to be able to wake…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Salvation Army is giving away more than 300 new suits to those in need for two days. The 614 Corps Shelter will be hosting the giveaway on February 6 and 7. Those in need of professional attire can visit the location from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m., or 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. The event…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Chattanooga woman is being charged with aggravated assault after shooting a man in her backyard, according to CPD. It happened on 14th Street in Chattanooga. Police say the homeowner heard a noise outside around 4:30 a.m. on Monday. She went outside to investigate and found a man in her backyard. The woman told the man…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — According to a press release from Chattanooga PD, 31 years-old Jamal Adams was arrested in connection to a fatal shooting that took place last week. Adams is believed to have shot Matthew Overby at 6th street on the 1st of February, and was taken into custody Saturday, February 4th. Adams is charged with first degree murder…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — One lucky Powerball player won big in last nights lottery drawing. The mystery player won $50,000 using the DoublePlay to match four out of the five regular balls and the DoublePlay Powerball! The ticket was purchased in Knoxville, TN at a Krogers located on Clinton Highway. There is still a chance to win even more however,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Cleveland Police responded at 5:05am to the site of a fatal crash on Keith Street. Officers on the scene found one car with two people inside. The driver, 24 year-old Krista Buckner, was flown to a Chattanooga hospital to receive help, but 24 year-old passenger Leyasia Woods was pronounced dead on the scene. The preliminary investigation…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Police responded to a call late last night regarding a person shot near 4300 Dorris Avenue. . Dispatchers received the call around 12:21am and officers were on the scene shortly. Officers learned that the victim, a 22 year-old black female, had been taken to a hospital in the area to be treated for non-life threatening…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Freshman Raven Thompson led five scorers in double figures as Chattanooga handed ETSU its second road loss of the season, beating the Bucs 73-62 Saturday afternoon at The McKenzie Arena in Southern Conference women’s basketball action. Thompson went 8-of-8 from the charity stripe, nailed her single attempt beyond the arc and dished out a career-best five assists. Joining…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Tyner-Brainerd rivalry was on display Saturday night. Tyner was able to win the frantic paced game 65-57. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Beats, Brainerd High School, game. local sports, Hamilton County Schools, Highschool Basketball, Tyner High School
Fort Oglethorpe, GA-(WDEF-TV) LFO literally went old school to win their region showdown with Adairsville on Friday night. After a scoreboard malfunction in the first half at LFO’s new gym, the game was moved to LFO’s old gym for the second half. Warriors won it 72-66. Both teams sported identical 11-1 region records heading into the contest. Categories: Sports –…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) In a battle of district leaders on Friday night at Silverdale, the Seahawks beat Boyd Buchanan 49-39. Despite the loss, the Bucs still get the regular season district title because Silverdale needed to win by 13 points in order for a tie-breaker to kick in and deliver them the district title. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Boyd…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor picked up their third win over the year over McCallie on Friday night beating the Blue Tornado 54-46. Red Raiders used a stingy defensive effort to build an early lead. Zane Restelli led the Red Raiders with 18 points. Kollin Claridy had 15 for McCallie Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: against McCallie, baylor third win, Baylor…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Women sports have continued to grow in popularity and availability. How far have female sports come? Well a GPS graduate recently spoke about how when she played basketball she wasn’t even allowed to cross half court. News 12’s Brian Armstrong highlights the growth in women sports. Said Debbie Young: “It is a venue that is enhanced and changed my…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Recent carjackings by teenagers in Chattanooga have raised the alarm bells of law enforcement and the community. Hamilton County District Attorney Coty Wamp came out today to express her concerns about these incidents. Wamp said, “One of the reasons that we’re making this announcement today and treating it very serious is that I felt like if…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — This week’s Golden Apple teacher award was presented to Mrs. Dena Newsome. She is a third-grade teacher at Cloud Springs Elementary. “Mrs. Newsome is amazing. She’s a very caring teacher,” Principal Lori Welborn said. “She has had these students twice, once in kindergarten and now again in third grade. She is teaching them math. On…