EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) – Today’s school kids have seen a lot compared to what their parents and grandparents saw at school. We found an example from our Archives 40 years ago at this time. We covered a crisis at East Ridge Middle School. It was frightening at the time, students being overcome and even collapsing at school. 30 students…
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (WDEF) — More than 3,200 exhibitors from all over the world came out to Las Vegas for CES 2023. And there was no shortage of cool, high-tech products. Wouldn’t it be cool if your dog or cat could talk to you? Now they can, thanks to FluentPet. All your pet has to do is push a button…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Lee Flames entered their game with West Florida on Thursday night at Walker Arena tied for first place in the Gulf South Conference standings. Flames made sure they stayed perched atop the league standings with a 74-68 win over the Argonauts. Lee closed out the game on a 6-0 run to secure the win. Categories: Sports –…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Cleveland dominated their annual wrestling showdown with Bradley Central on Thursday night at Raider Arena. Blue Raiders raced out to a 20-0 lead before beating the Bears 35-20. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Bradley County, Cleveland, Game, local sports, Lose, Win, wrestles
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Porch pirates are back to plundering, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. The department recently said via press release that “several mail thefts” are being experienced throughout the community and that “random mail thefts” still occur even though the holidays have come and gone. They say it happens “especially in large subdivisions.” Authorities are…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – United Way of Greater Chattanooga’s grant application process is opening soon. You can start applying January 23rd. Any 501(c)3 across the 6-county region is eligible. The six counties include Hamilton, Sequatchie and Marion counties in Tennessee, and Walker, Dade and Catoosa counties in Northwest Georgia. News 12 spoke with a local nonprofit who received the grant…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Part of a building collapsed Thursday morning in Downtown Chattanooga. The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) says one car was crushed by fallen bricks. Lindsey Rogers, the public information officer with the Chattanooga Fire Department, said, “Around 11:30 this morning, our units responded here to 27 West Main Street. 9-1-1 was receiving multiple reports of a structural…
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA – The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team used another strong performance from big man Jake Stephens to help notch a key 95-76 Southern Conference victory over a streaking Western Carolina team on Wednesday night inside McKenzie Arena. Following the win, Chattanooga has won back-to-back games for the first time since December 10-15 to improve to 11-7 overall and 3-2…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — When most people think of lawyers, they picture people in suits in a courtroom. At Chambliss Law, their attorneys do dress nice, but you often see them outside of the courthouse, and in the community. It’s just one way Chambliss is driving our economy forward. “Chambliss is essentially a Chattanooga law firm,” said Mark Cunningham, President…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — If your flight was either severely delayed or outright canceled this morning, you’re not alone. CBS News reports that an “overnight outage at the Federal Aviation Administration delayed thousands of flights this morning.” This morning at the Chattanooga Airport, nearly half a dozen flights were delayed while two flights from Chicago and Charlotte were canceled. Chattanooga Tourism…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Actor Leslie Jordan is getting another tribute concert – this time in the Music City. The 67-year-old Chattanooga native died in Los Angeles back in October. “Reportin’ For Duty: A Tribute To Leslie Jordan” will be held at the Grand Ole Opry House on Sunday night, February 19. It’ll feature an all-star lineup of Leslie’s closest…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Adults looking to return to school have a new option here in Chattanooga. UTC and Chattanooga State have signed an articulation agreement to streamline a Bachelor of Applied Science in the Applied Leadership discipline. This will allow any adult learners with previous work, military, or college experience to take 60 hours of coursework at Chatt State…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) – Qcells, one of the largest and most recognized renewable energy solution providers, is expanding its operations in Georgia once again. Cartersville will get its first facility, while Dalton is adding its third. These expansions will create more than 2,500 new jobs in northwest Georgia, and over 500 new jobs solely in Dalton. Commissioner Jevin Jensen says…
Today on Mom to Mom, we’ve got a fun way to help your kids get rid of the grumpies. The holidays are over and I don’t know about you, but my kids have been extra grumpy recently. So today we’re making homemade stress balls. So, we have some pretty basic, simple ingredients that you have right in your home. We…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — It’s billed as a combination of bocce ball and curling. “Skillet Curling!” And that’s what almost 100 good folks will be doing come later this month on “Ice On The Landing” at the Choo Choo. Chattanooga’s fourth annual “Skillet Curling Tournament” will be double elimination. Four people per team. Eight times back and forth. Throwing frying…
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) — The excitement was palpable at the Nokian Tyres plant in Dayton Wednesday morning.Nokian Tyres officially announced that they will be doubling their tire production. They will be adding 75 new jobs to the facility in Dayton. The tire company plans to construct a tire warehouse to increase production, with the ability to store up to 600,000…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Cleveland held off rival Walker Valley 53-49 on Tuesday night at the Corral. The victory keeps the Blue Raiders perfect in district play with a 5-0 league mark. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Cleveland, Game, local sports, Walker Valley, Win
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) McMinn County’s pressure defense paid off against Bradley Central on Tuesday. The Cherokees collected 15 steals in knocking off district foe Bradley Central 68-60. Hayden Smith led McMinn Co with 22 points, while Caiden Botts paced Bradley Central with 20. McMinn Co improves to 5-0 in the district. They travel to Cleveland on Friday, who is also 5-0…
CHATSWORTH, Georgia (WDEF) — Two seasons, two trophies, two rings for former North Murray Mountaineer Ladd McConkey. There are numerous folks at North Murray who say the young receiver is leading by example both on and off the field. There is no doubt among those at the school that McConkey’s legacy is far from over but has already impacted his…
COHUTTA, Georgia (WDEF) — Cohutta leaders are discussing the future of their police department tonight after a large fire destroyed their Police Services Center last month. Right now, officers are having to operate out of trailers. Cohutta Mayor Ron Shinnick says the department lost “pretty much everything,” including radios, ammunition, and some firearms. Shinnick says it could be a while…
Soddy Daisy, TN (WDEF) – Long division is no problem for students in Kate Campbell’s fourth grade class at Soddy Elementary. Through kindness and patience, she makes sure every child can find their own solution. That earned Ms. Campbell this week’s Golden Apple Award. Kim Roden is the Principal at Soddy Elementary. She explains, “Ms. Campbell is an excellent teacher….
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Cynthia Derryberry says she’s been on the waitlist for an affordable housing complex for almost 11 months. She is currently living in her car and is 6th in line. Cynthia says she receives monthly social security and disability payments but still struggles to find affordable housing options that don’t have a waiting list. There are…
Warning: This Story Contains Mention of Suicide. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, you can always contact the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- With the start of a New Year, many make resolutions on various things they want to improve about themselves. One thing experts are imploring people to take a…
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) Long-time Ringgold head football coach Robert Akins is stepping down. He’s leaving the gridiron to return to school administration. Akins is taking the head administrator’s job at Fayette Academy in Somerville, Tennessee, which is near where Akins grew up. The 68-year-old Akins has been in coaching over forty years. But now he’s leaving the Tigers after a 16…