CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Tennessee Senate passed a bill that would criminalize certain public cabaret and drag performances. Tennessee senators passed the bill this morning with a party-line vote of 26-6. The bill creates an offense for a person who “engages in an adult cabaret performance” that is held on public property or could be viewed by a minor….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — An individual shot at multiple vehicles Wednesday on Bonny Oaks Drive, according to Chattanooga police. They are still searching for those responsible. Chattanooga Police say no one was injured. Witnesses of the shooting gave the CPD suspect vehicle descriptions. Police then started an area-wide search. One witness told officers that a white Kia was involved. Police…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Mocs are trying to make February a spring month, by starting up spring football practice. Why such an early start? News 12’s Brian Armstrong springs into action for some spring football answers. Chattanooga Mocs football is getting an early jump on spring football practice Said receiver Sam Phillips: I actually don’t want to be in the weight room…
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA – The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team connected on 15 threes while Jamal Johnson poured in a career-high 24 points to help lift the Mocs to an 82-63 victory over The Citadel in Southern Conference action on Wednesday night inside McKenzie Arena. Following the win, Chattanooga snaps a three-game home skid and improves to 13-13 overall and 5-8 inside SoCon…
DADE COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF) — Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene got plenty of national attention today following her words and actions at last night’s State of the Union address. During Tuesday night’s address, Greene was one of many Republicans booing President Biden following comments on the nation’s economy. As the GOP voiced their opinions in unison, Greene could be seen…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The INCubator has helped plenty of Chattanooga businesses flourish, including Zoe Angling Group. This local business not only works in the fishing market, but it also creates jobs for those in need overseas. It’s another way Zoe Angling is driving our economy forward. “Zoe Angling Group started about eight years ago,” said Jeff Coffey, Founder and…
The Welcome to Hixson sign located on the pedestrian bridge above Hixson Pike in front of DuPont Elementary School. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Last week News 12 brought you a story about some businesses that have recently closed or about to close in Hixson. This has led some in the community to question the direction the community is heading towards economically….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Garry Mac was a renaissance man of sorts in a long Chattanooga career. The former newsman, radio personality and businessman passed away on Tuesday at the age of 67. Garry grew up on local radio stations in the 1960’s, seventies and eighties. In the 1990’s, he moved over to television to become the evening news anchor…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Cleveland Police Department released a statement detailing a new method to engage with the community through an online comment portal. Cleveland PD has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies since 2009. They are in the 4% of police departments nationwide that has earned accreditation honors. Recently, CALEA made a change…
Red Bank city hall. RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Red Bank Board of Commissioners have voted on changing requirements for citizens to be able to own chickens in their backyards. These new requirements would eliminate the acreage requirement in order to own a chicken. The current rule states a property owner must have half an acre of land. Most people…
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Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Lee women’s basketball team currently sits in first place in the Gulf South Conference standings. Senior guard Haley Schubert is a big reason for the Lady Flames success. She has turned into one of Lee’s most prolific all-time scorers. It seems Haley Schubert has that intangible trait all coaches love to see in a player. Said head…
Mocs tight ends coach Jacob Huesman has left to take a job at Richmond. That’s where he’ll reunite with his father Russ, who is the Spiders head coach. Huesman will be the quarterbacks coach for his dad’s team. Huesman played quarterback at UTC when his father was the Mocs head coach. Huesman has been on the Mocs staff since 20…
Athens, TN-(WDEF-TV) McMinn County is a win against Cleveland tonight from winning the district title. News 12’s Brian Armstrong shows how McMinn County Head Coach Randy Casey will be on the pacing up and down the sidelines, coaching his players, making sure they have fun and showing his typically enthusiastic emotions. Said Casey: We get in the huddle, hey coach,…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — During Tuesday night’s Chattanooga City Council meeting, both council members and attendees honored Mrs. Doris Bruce Kelly — a St. Elmo resident who spent more than 100 years in the community. At the intersection of Tennessee and West 46th in St. Elmo, a commemorative street sign will soon stand to honor Kelly’s legacy. Her story and life,…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Local social justice organization Concerned Citizens for Justice rallied outside Chattanooga City Hall Tuesday night. They’re furious about the death of Tyre Nichols and what they call “police terrorism.” The group posted Sunday on social media that, quote, “the entire system of policing must be completely dismantled and abolished altogether.” They also stated that, quote, “government officials…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Teaching math is no problem for Skyuka Hall’s Amber Hicks. Her approach starts with being a good listener. Factor in trust and kindness, and the answers have way of appearing. Her caring and creative approach earned Mrs. Hicks the Golden Apple Award. Ashley Moore is the Principal at Skyuka Hall. She says, “What makes Mrs. Hicks,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee gave his annual State of the State address last night in Nashville. Governor Lee just started his second term as Tennessee Governor after his landslide re-election and celebrated this fact during his speech. Gov. Lee proclaimed, “I say with great pride that Tennessee is leading the nation. The state of our beloved…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – News 12 spoke with local dispensary owner David Rutherford, who owns Journey Hemp in St. Elmo. Rutherford responded to the Lakeview Middle school incident. He said protecting kids from THC products is both the dispensary and the parent’s responsibility. For parents, one of the biggest tips is educating your child. “You just want to sit them…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) — At a town hall tonight, Walker County officials will speak on a new program that will address the topic of brownfields. A $500,000 grant gifted to Walker County by the Environmental Protection Agency will allow up to 30 brownfield sites to be properly identified and cleaned. The town hall tonight will teach residents what a brownfield…
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…