UPDATE: The National Weather Service has determined that an EF0 tornado struck the Birchwood and Georgetown areas of northeastern Hamilton County. They say the tornado had winds of 75 m.p.h. as it uprooted trees and power lines along with causing minor building damage. The first tornado warning for Hamilton County was issued shortly after 1 a.m. Thursday morning. In the…
Signal Mountain, TN-(WDEF-TV) After scoring only eight points in the first half, the Soddy Daisy girls basketball team rallied to beat Signal Mountain 30-26 in their region tournament championship game. It was the Trojans first region title in over 50 years. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Beats, first region title, game. local sports, Highschool Basketball, in over 50…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Mocs basketball team staggered down the stretch dropping their final three games of the regular season. Now it’s time to regroup for the SoCon tournament, and who knows, Chattanooga might finally see their best player back in action. Well, well, well. Look who’s back at practice. The Big Kahuna. Jake Stephens. He hasn’t played since January 18th with…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — AAA is incredibly concerned over a legislative proposal that could “substantially weaken” the Volunteer State’s motorcycle helmet law. Organization Spokesperson Megan Cooper says House Bill 42 has the potential to lead to greater injuries and deaths for motorcycle riders throughout Tennessee. She and others in the organization are warning riders that regardless of where the bill ends,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — One of the horrors of World War Two was the Holocaust. One man who survived the Holocaust was just in Chattanooga, and what a story he has to tell. World War Two showed us the worst of mankind, as the death camps in Europe took the lives of some six million Jews. This man survived. He was…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Hip-Hop Summit is starting a series of lectures designed for those interested in entering the music industry. Starting next Thursday, March 9, artists, managers and other industry experts will give a series of presentations in their Music and Business Speaker Series. The first speaker in this series will be Kadeem Phillips, who manages numerous…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) – With warm Spring days ahead, many kids across the Tennessee Valley will be enjoying their recesses much more. However, according to the National Program for Playground Safety Institute, more than 200,000 children a year are injured on playgrounds across America. A parent shared with News 12 concerns that equipment at Snow Hill Elementary School’s playground is…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — One local staple, Merchants on Main, will be closing its doors this summer, but their journey will not stop there. Owners Madi and Missy Steiner were notified at the beginning of the year that their building is being developed. Now, they are forced to leave their spot on Main street after 13 years of service. The…
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Police seized over 700 suspected fentanyl pills at a Signal Mountain residence. The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office said this is the largest fentanyl bust in the county’s history. Officers obtained a search warrant and arrested three individuals on February 28. Police arrested Terry Gray, Donna Kay Harvey and Gwendolyn Faye Nichols. The arrests took place…
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) – After a 26 year break, the June Jam is back in northeast Alabama. Tickets go on sale online today for the return of the country music festival set for the DeKalb County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 3rd. Prices start at $50 (plus fees). So far, the only act announced will is for host group Alabama….
Athens, TN-(WDEF-TV) Cleveland edged rival Walker Valley 49-46 in overtime of their region semifinal game on Tuesday night at McMinn Co high school. The Blue Raiders advance to the finals to face McMinn Co. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Cleveland High School, edges, game. local sports, Highschool Basketball, local sports news, Overtime, Walker Valley High School
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The UTC women’s basketball team came close to winning the SoCon regular season title, finishing a game out first. Now it’s time to chase the league’s tournament title, which comes with a ticket to the Big Dance. Mocs coaches and players are ready for the edge-of-your-seat drama of the SoCon tournament. Said head coach Shawn Poppie:”When it’s held like…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) East Hamilton head football coach Grant Reynolds is leaving the Hurricanes in order to take the head coaching position at Chattanooga Christian. Reynolds coached the Canes for four seasons, posting over 30 victories. Now he’s ready to replace Phil Massey at CCS. Said Reynolds:”Being able to get back into a Christian atmosphere with the private school. It’s kind of…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — A new legislation was discussed tonight by Chattanooga City Councilwoman Demetrus Coonrod that could provide term limits for city council members. The ordinance would set term limits to four consecutive four-year terms for Chattanooga’s council members. In a 7-2 vote in favor of further discussion, the Chattanooga City Council could be getting closer to new term limits….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan is going before the Supreme Court today. Their decision is going to affect almost 43 million borrowers. “Every single one of us knows someone with student debt,” said Mary Jo Terry, a managing partner at a student loan company. “The amount of college debt across the US is enormous,” she…
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Skillern Elementary School is proud to offer a different kind of educational experience for students. A healthy dose of outdoor activities and a holistic approach sets the school apart. That can be a challenge for teachers, but Maggie Caruso has met that challenge with a smile on her face. Angie Markum is the CEO and Founder…
Signal Mountain, TN-(WDEF-TV) Defense wins championships. And in basketball, rebounding is a big part of defense. Brian Armstrong talks with Signal Mountain’s girls basketball team about their work on rebounding and working to bring home a region title. Said head coach Kendra Bell: We like to dominate offensively and defensively on the boards.And we say that’s what wins championships is…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – In September, a beloved member of the Chattanooga community died after choking on food at a restaurant. Greg Creswell would have been 60 years old today. His family says that he lost the ability to breathe for 30 minutes last September which led to his death. His family says that the Heimlich Maneuver was not performed,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) is hosting three Idea Leap Grant competitions. Monday, they announced the semifinalists. The grants will go to small business owners in the Tennessee Valley area. The credit union is granting a total of $75,000 to Chattanooga winners, $50,000 to Cleveland winners and $50,000 to Northwest Georgia winners. TVFCU announced…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Years of action and protest were rewarded today with the announcement of the new Tyner Middle-High. Faculty, staff and members of the Tyner community have spoken out for years, calling out the degrading conditions of the school buildings. In 2022, students had decided enough was enough. A walk-out was staged by Tyner Academy students in protest…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A teenager was grazed by a bullet that was fired into a home early this morning in South Chattanooga. Police say it happened at home on East 52nd Street near the Georgia line just before 6 a.m. They say the occupants of the home were awakened by gunshots into their house. A 19-year-old male suffered a…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Cleveland girls basketball team beat Coffee Co 50-37 on Monday night at Bradley Central’s Jim Smiddy Arena. The Lady Raiders hit seven treys in the victory, while Coffee Co was 0-15 behind the arc. Cleveland will now face Bradley Central in the region finals on Wednesday. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: advance to region finals,…
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) Former Vols and Titans quarterback Josh Dobbs was the key-note speaker for the Chattanooga FCA banquet on Monday night at the Colonade. Dobbs is coming off his best season in the NFL with the Titans. He filled in for injured quarterback Ryan Tannehill over the final two games of the year and threw for over 400-yards. While Dobbs…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Bradley Central girls won their region semifinal game on Monday night at Jim Smiddy Arena. The Bearettes defeated Warren Co 61-53. Kimora Fields led Bradley Central with 23 points. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Bradley Central High School, defeats, game. local sports, Highschool Basketball, local sports news, region semifinals, Warren County