DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) – A superstar running back who is set to realize his dreams is giving back to his hometown. Dalton High alum Jahmyr Gibbs has volunteered to become an official ambassador for Family Frameworks in Dalton. That organization engages 2,500 students a year in Whitfield, Murray and Gordon counties in seven-week classes designed to help them learn healthy…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Learning to read is the most important brick in the foundation of lifelong learning, but not every child learns the same way or at the same speed. That’s where teachers like Bess T. Shepherd’s Allyson Dunbar come in. Dr. Sarah Lane is the Principal at Bess T. She says, “Oh, there’s so many things I could…
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) — A driver crashed on Fredonia Road in Dunlap Monday night. The driver was inside the upside-down vehicle when Dunlap Volunteer Firefighters arrived. It happened just before 11 p.m. Eastern time on March 6. Officials said the accident occurred near the intersection with Coca Cola Road. The Dunlap Fire Department said only one person was involved in…
UPDATE: Chattanooga Police said a woman called 911, claiming she was assaulted by her brother. The suspect was Dwight Land, 52, who punched his sister in the shoulder and accused her of theft, according to police. After the victim called the police, they said Land fled to a camper behind a nearby home. The CPD said Land refused to come…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Chattanooga Prep defeated Pickett Co 57-48 in overtime on Monday to advance to their first ever state tournament. Derrick Roberson led the Sentinels with 20 points. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Chattanooga Prep, defeats, earn first ever, game. local sports, local sports news, Pickett County High School, trip to state tournamnet
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Brainerd toppled Gatlinburg-Pittman 71-66 on Monday night to advance to the state touranment. Marks the second straight year the Panthers have defeated the Highlanders in sub-state to reach the state tournament. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: advance, Brainerd Topples, game. local sports, Gatlinburg-Pittman, local sports news, state tournamnet
(gomocs.com) ASHEVILLE—The Chattanooga Mocs run in the Southern Conference Championships presented by Ingles ended in heart-breaking fashion Monday night in Harrah’s Cherokee Center. The Mocs ended up on the wrong side of an 88-79 decision to regular season co-champ Furman. Jake Stephens led the way with 25 points and eight rebounds. Jamal Johnson added 17 with 14 points, 10 rebounds…
We saw the UTC women punch their ticket to the Big Dance on Sunday after beating Wofford in the SoCon finals. The victory celebration turned into a big hug-fest. It was UTC’s first touranment title since 2017. Chattanooga is now 19-0 all time in the SoCon tournament finals. Incredible stat. And what an incredible season for first year head coach…
LFO high school announced on Monday that head basketball coach Josh Laney has stepped down in order to spend more time with his family. Laney took over the Warriors program in the summer of 2018, and he led LFO to incredible success. He won 88 games, and he took the team to the state tournament the last four seasons. Categories:…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Skyuka Hall has come a long way in 9 years. When it was founded, there were only a dozen students. Now, it’s a dually accredited K-12 independent school, and it’s about to move onto one of the most breath-taking campuses in Tennessee. Jill Ingalls is the Associate Head of School at Skyuka. She explains,”Skyuka Hall was…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A presentation was held today to discuss a rise of syphilis cases in Hamilton County. According to the CDC, syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease that can cause some serious health issues if not treated. It has four stages of infection that can last years. Rising numbers here have the Hamilton County Health Department ringing the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Jewish Community is celebrating the holiday of Purim starting tonight. It lasts through tomorrow. Purim celebrates the Jewish people being saved from a plot to destroy their culture during the Persian Empire. It’s based on a story from the Megillah, or the Book of Esther. The Chabad Jewish Center of Chattanooga is gearing up for…
TRENTON, Georgia (WDEF) – The I-59 corridor from Trenton to the state line has claimed another 18-wheeler. This time a truck carrying chicken feed has overturned. The wreck is in the south bound lanes of the interstate just above Trenton. Crews are having to scoop up all the feed before opening up the interstate again. They think it will take…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A teenage argument ended in gunfire over the weekend near Hamilton Place. Police say the fight was between juvenile girls and two boys Saturday night around 7:30 PM on Hamilton Place Boulevard. They were between the Cheesecake Factory and Aloft Hotel, when one of the young males fired a shot. No one was hit by the shot,…
OOTLEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) – Ootlewah is now home to Scenic City Speech, the only private practice with an office in town. This full service speech practice hosted an open house to let the community know they’re ready to help. News 12s Allie Schrenker digs deeper into how a local speech pathologist has been helping Ootlewah families. “If you think about…
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) – Notre Dame looking to win its first state title in school history and has a chance to do so Saturday against GoodPasture. Irish shot over 60-percent in the first half but couldn’t hold up in the second half as Cole McCormick missed much of the final period with a leg injury he suffered from a hard…
Tree City USA recognizing Chattanooga as a Tree City at Shepard Community Center on Arbor Day. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Arbor Day in the state of Tennessee is celebrated on the first Friday of March. From Soddy-Daisy to Lookout Mountain, many in the Tennessee Valley chose today to celebrate the ways we can give back to our land. Chattanooga Mayor Tim…
The interior of the Local Dive Retail consignment shop, which held its grand opening on Saturday on the Northshore. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Northshore welcomed in a new consignment shop today. The Local Dive Retail Consignment Shop opened at 6-33 Cherokee Boulevard with its grand opening event. The shop features numerous local vendors who sign up for spaces inside…
One of the two EF1 tornado paths that struck Jackson County Friday afternoon, this one near Section. (Courtesy: NWS Huntsville) SECTION, Ala. (WDEF)- The National Weather Service in Huntsville has confirmed two tornadoes touched down in Jackson County Friday afternoon. Both tornadoes were rated as EF-1’s with estimated wind speeds of 95 miles an hour. They both happened in succession…
(gomocs.com) ASHEVILLE—The Chattanooga Mocs moved past VMI by a 92-72 tally to head into the quarterfinals of the Southern Conference Championships presented by Ingles. The Mocs used a dominant start and not allowing a glimmer of hope to the Keydets throughout. The Mocs scored on their first four possessions leading for all but the 12 seconds it was 0-0. They…
UPDATE: As of 9:30 p.m. Saturday, EPB says crews continue to work to restore power to about 1,500 customers due to Friday’s severe weather. UPDATE: As of 5:30 p.m. Saturday, EPB says crews continue to work to restore power to 2,600 customers due to Friday’s severe weather. UPDATE: As of 11:30 a.m. Saturday, EPB says there are approximately 5,000 customers…
(gomocs.com) ASHEVILLE—The Chattanooga Mocs roared into the championship game of the Southern Conference Championships presented by Ingles with a 69-40 win over ETSU in the Harrah’s Cherokee Center. It was a dominant performance on both ends of the floor. Raven Thompson led the way with 23 points and 10 rebounds. The Mocs were a +36 on the scoreboard in here…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has signed a bill banning public performances of drag shows. Senate Bill Three was signed into law yesterday, effectively banning drag performances in public spaces. Phil Cobucci, Founder of Inclusion Tennessee believes this bill may set a dangerous tone for LGBTQ and transgender citizens of Tennessee. “This could apply to transgender performers…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Highway 153 bridge at Chickamauga Dam had to be shut down due to downed power lines falling just north of the bridge near the TVA buildings. Traffic in both directions slowed significantly as drivers were rerouted onto alternate roads. Shortly after 5 p.m. this evening, traffic was reopened in both directions as EPB was continuing…