WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — A Whitfield County jury has found a Dalton man guilty of raping a six-year-old child. William Gilberto Gaspar-Mateo, 37, showed no remorse according to Judge Wilbanks. He believes the man was a risk to the community’s children. Superior Court Judge Jim Wilbanks sentenced Gaspar-Mateo to serve the remainder of his life in prison. Whitfield County…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Notre Dame rallied from a 10 point halftime deficit to beat CSAS 62-59 on Monday night. Cole McCormick paced the Irish with a game high 29 points. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Beats, CSAS, game. local sports, High School Basketball, local sports news, Notre Dame, Sports
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Cleveland introduced new head football coach Chandler Tygard on Monday. He was the head coach at Blackman in Murfreesboro the last two seasons. Tygard believes the Blue Raiders have what it takes to be a championship program. What a welcome to Cleveland for Chandler Tygard. He’s definitely not in Murfreesboro anymore. Said Tygard:”I walked into Panera just for…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Monday afternoon, the Walker County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that three people in the Kensington community passed away from a fentanyl overdose. Sheriff Steve Wilson then addressed his community promoting safety, saying that too many lives have already been lost to the drug. Wilson identified the deceased as Carla Joann Quillen, Donald Ray Wallin and Kevin Leroy Walker. While…
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Alexis Morris scored a career-high 31 points, stirring a raucous sellout crowd with a series of clutch transition layups in the fourth quarter, and third-ranked LSU remained unbeaten with a 76-68 victory over Tennessee on Monday night. Both teams were 8-0 in SEC play coming into the game. Angel Reese had 18 points and 17…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Separate groups of teens committed unrelated carjackings this weekend almost back-to-back. But organizations like the Bethlehem Center are fighting back – or rather, fighting for. The Bethlehem Center says this is their mission: “Inspired by the gospel, we build lasting relationships with Chattanooga’s youth and families by encouraging spiritual growth, education, and leadership development.” The Bethlehem…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Lana’s Love Foundation is a on mission to help families fighting cancer, one cup of lemonade at a time. Lana was a student at Boyd Buchanan, now her schoolmates are honoring her life through an inspiring example of what’s right with our schools. Sarah Wright teaches 4th grade at Boyd Buchanan. She says, “So, we’ve been…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — This Wednesday, February 1st, is the start of Black History Month. It’s when we pay tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled through adversity to achieve citizenship in this country. And it’s also a big day for a 9th grade class at one school in Chattanooga. Here are the hopes and dreams of just…
UPDATE: Ooltewah-Georgetown Road has reopened. OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) — Two women are in critical condition after being shot in Ooltewah on Monday, according to police. Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett said the suspect is not in custody at this time. Police are still searching for the suspect. The shooting occurred at 6405 Ooltewah-Georgetown Road. The location is close to I-75…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A woman was found dead inside a home last Thursday, according to police. They are currently ruling the death as a homicide. The Chattanooga Police Department said they received a call that a woman was unconscious at 605 Merriam St. near Northshore. Police found Angela Young, 48, with gunshot wounds. CPD said she was unresponsive when…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Tennessee Basketball Player Josiah-Jordan James made the trip from Knoxville to Chattanooga to participate in Ball with a Vol. James played Basketball Knockout with kids then were able to talk and get autograph and a photo with him. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – UT Vols Tags: college men’s basketball, community, local sports news, Sports,…
A home at 825 Robert Mills Road on fire Saturday afternoon. (Courtesy: Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department) HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF)- Dallas Bay Firefighters responded to a house fire Saturday afternoon. The fire was at 825 Roberts Mill Road in the Falling Water community. Firefighters say they responded to the home shortly after 4:30 p.m. Saturday and found the home completely…
Trion firefighters responding to a gas leak. (Courtesy: Trion Fire Department) TRION, Ga. (WDEF)- The Trion Fire Department in Chattooga County had to respond to a gas leak Sunday afternoon. Firefighters say a four inch supply gas line was leaking at the intersection of India Drive and Jason Drive. That area had to be shut down for repairs, but has…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – East Lake Community Center celebrated it’s grand re-opening after it had been closed for over three years. Mayor Tim Kelly and City Councilwoman Roquetta Dotley cut the ribbon. This renovation is the investment people have been waiting for. Dotley said the people are “ready to see their community be brought into the forefront.” Edward Curtis said…
DALLAS (AP) — Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett, who led the Bulldogs to their second straight national championship, was arrested early Sunday after police said he was intoxicated and banging on doors. Bennett, 25, was charged with public intoxication and taken to the city detention center, Dallas police said. Police said that at about 6:10 a.m., officers responded to reports of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-To Paraphrase Chattanooga FC head coach Rod Underwood, Atlanta should dominate, should win, and should look good doing it. But Chattanooga FC made sure that wasn’t the case. which Underwood had something to do with it. Over 7,000 fans attended to see both teams score 3 goals each in the first half and the game ended in a 3-3…
NIOTA, Tenn. (WDEF)- One person is dead after a crash that occurred in McMinn County on Friday. A crash report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol says that a tractor trailer was traveling westbound on Highway 68 shortly before 6 Friday evening. The report says a another vehicle pulled out in front of the truck at the intersection of Highway 68…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Thousands of LEGO lovers gather at the Chattanooga Convention Center to see awe-inspiring creations. Brickuniverse USA is putting on the two-day event, displaying professional and amateur builds. On this tour, they have five featured artists from all over North America. Brickuniverse is calling this tour the “Inspire Tour.” “I hope it’s inspirational for people, you know?…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Students from all over Hamilton County and North Georgia have teamed up to compete in the LEGO League Challenge. “All you gotta do is look at the face of a student that’s participating on one of these teams to know why it’s exciting,” Tennessee Valley Robotics Director Scott Rosenow said. Vice President of TVR, Tracy Hightower,…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Even before the body cam footage was released publicly Friday night, several local and state officials posted online about the death of Tyre Nichols, which has since gripped the nation in disgust and anger. Here in Chattanooga and throughout the state of Tennessee, numerous political figures and community leaders have made it clear — this is unacceptable….
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- In a mistake filled first half Boyd Jumped out to an early lead but CSAS was able to battle back and win in a close one 77-76. Categories: Chattanooga, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Boyd Buchanan, CSAS, defeat, game. local sports, rallies, TSSAA boys basketball
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- McCallie jumped out to a 12-0 lead but Baylor erased the early lead and won at home 46-24. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: 46-24, Baylor Vs McCallie, duke arena, game. local sports, High School Wrestling, wins
McMINN County, Tennessee (WDEF)- McMinn County knows it will win a district title if it wins its remaining five game. The first of the five games was Friday night against Howard. McMinn County lead early and won in dominating fashion. Categories: Featured, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: coach casey, High School Basketball, McMinn County High School, Win, winning streak
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A carjacking took place Thursday night, according to Chattanooga police. They said the suspects of the carjacking were all minors. Police said the incident occurred at 2525 DeSales Avenue, which is near CHI Memorial Hospital. It happened at approximately 8:45 p.m. A woman got to her car when three male teenagers approached her with guns. CPD…