EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) — For anyone looking to adopt a furry friend this holiday season, the city of East Ridge is making it much easier. Throughout the month of December, adoption fees are being waived entirely. The local shelter has been at full capacity since May and hopes the animals inside can find a new home for Christmas. East…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF) — Polls have just closed state-wide for the Georgia Senate runoff election between Incumbent Raphael Warnock and Challenger Herschel Walker. Voters in Georgia will not be the only ones anxious to see the results of tonight’s election, as the race has garnered national attention after neither candidate received at least 50 percent of votes needed to…
HARRISON, TN (WDEF) – Corporate America’s loss is Brown Middle School’s gain. In less than 2 years, Matthew Brady has transformed into a dynamic young teacher with a knack for problem solving. His unconventional approach earned Mr. Brady the Golden Apple Award. Karyn Cox is the Principal at Brown Middle. She says, “Mr. Brady was a product of Project Inspire….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A federal lawsuit has been filed in the Eastern District Court of Tennessee against administrators at the Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences (CSAS) and the Hamilton County School Board. The plaintiffs of the lawsuit claim that they failed to protect a young female student from sexual harassment and bullying. This lawsuit has been filed in…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Country music artist and LaFayette, Georgia native Channing Wilson is getting ready to make his Grand Ole Opry debut next year. He recently announced he’ll be playing at the historic venue on Saturday, February 25. Wilson lives in LaFayette, but travels to Nashville and cities across the country to record his music, and play concerts. He’s…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — The Chattanooga community came together Monday night to remember 22-year-old Jasmine Pace, who disappeared last month. Last Thursdsay, the remains of her body were discovered in the Tennessee River. A candlelight vigil was held at Coolidge Park to celebrate her life. Family, friends, and strangers alike gathered in the cold and rain to remember a life taken…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Tyner rolled over Central on Monday night winning 91-62. Nehemiah Bloodsaw paced the Rams attack with 23 points. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-The first hearing in the Budgetel Eviction Case was held this afternoon at the Hamilton County Courthouse. This case is to determine whether or not District Attorney Coty Wamp’s Petition of a Nuisance will be upheld, permanently shutting down the Budgetel Inn and Suites Motel. The hearing was held In front of a packed gallery, mostly of those…
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)- In North Georgia, turnout has been very high for a runoff election. In Catoosa County, 11 thousand four hundred and 60 votes have been cast in early voting. Officials say that lines have been out the door and if there had been a normal three week voting period instead of just a single week of early voting, a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Ten different Chattanooga programs are teaming up to help educate men how to be not only dads but fathers. One organization is Pain perseverance Character Hope. Another speaker is Founder of the Brave Effect Joe Jenkins who helps dads re-enter the family after serving time in jail or prison. Pursuit of Happiness CEO Michael Gordon says unity between…
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia swatted away the field goal attempt, the ball spinning to a stop at its 4-yard line. The LSU players trudged off the field, thinking the play was over. Christopher Smith knew better. He suddenly scooped it up and took off the other way, sprinting 96 yards for a touchdown that epitomized the Bulldogs program. They were…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Josh Jackson has been incredible season long. Tyner has played great all season long. However, things went sideways for Tyner as Jackson threw two interceptions and were trailing 15-0 in the first quarter in the state title game. Tyner trailed by four at half and took its first lead in the game on the opening possession of…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Cleveland’s Judah Sault scored a game high 22 points on Friday night as the Blue Raiders beat arch rival Bradley Central 57-46. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Bradley County, Cleveland, Game, Judah Sault, local sports, SCORE, Win
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Bradley Central girls basketball team won their first district game of the year on Friday beating rival Cleveland 47-37. Bradley Central was up ten going to the fourth quarter. Lady Raiders trimmed the lead to four before the Bearettes pulled away. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Bearettes, Bradley County, Cleveland, local sports
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Tyner coach Scott Chandler has the Rams in the 2A state title game tomorrow. Chandler is a long time coach, who has relished his opportunities in high school football. Scott Chandler knows winning is the name of the game for coaches, but impacting young lives is pretty cool as well. Said Chandler:”When I was in high school, I had…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Philip Grymes, the former Director of Outdoor Chattanooga, was honored today by his friends, family and colleagues. The organization renamed its River Street building after him today. With numerous family members, former co-workers and three past and present Scenic City mayors in attendance, the community gathered to remember the impact Grymes left behind. “He reached and touched…
UPDATE— News 12 was told by someone with the Hamilton County’s Medical Examiner’s Office that all three of the victims were adults, two male, and one female. They were located in a shed on the property of a home that had been completely destroyed in a fire in December of last year according to our files. There was an additional…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It’s called McDonald’s “Fries For School Supplies.” For one week a year, local franchise owners and operators take the proceeds from a la carte french fry sales and donate the money to local schools. This year, the check for Hamilton County was worth over 42-hundred dollars. KRISSA BARCLAY, HAMILTON COUNTY SCHOOLS; “We are fortunate to have these…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Tis the season for listening to a lot of Christmas music. Apple’s making it easier for you to find those songs you have on repeat. Apple Music users can now take advantage of a new Replay experience. The tech company says it wanted to make the experience “more special, personal, and unique for subscribers.” They can…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor beat MBA 38-34 on Thursday night at Finley Stadium to capture their first state title since 1973. Red Raiders fell behind 21-7 in the first half before storming back to tie the game. Amari Jefferson scored on a 48-yard end-around to cut the lead to 21-14. Caleb Hampton answered with a touchdown run on the Red Raiders next…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It is fitting that major league pitcher Gaylord Perry lived to a ripe old age. He died at his home in Gaffney, South Carolina Thursday at the age of 84. The legendary pitcher played 21 years in the majors for eight different teams, including a brief stint with the Atlanta Braves. He won two Cy Young awards…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- It’s been two weeks since the evictions at the Budgetel Inn in East Ridge.But even before that event, homelessness among students in Hamilton County was on the rise. According to Duoloyi Ministries, it is believed that up to 1,400 students in the Hamilton County school system are in a homeless condition, and that number was taken…
UPDATE: Chattanooga Police officially confirm that Jasmine Pace’s body was recovered from the Tennessee River. They began searching the area at Suck Creek Road around 1:30 PM today. CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Friends and family of Jasmine Pace are saying that police have now recovered the body of the missing woman. Police shut down a section of Suck Creek Road this…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Christmas season shopping has changed a lot over the years. While you go to Amazon, your parents went to discount malls. For tonight’s Thursday Throwback, we take you back 39 years into our archive for the holiday shopping season. And we find out what little girls were wanting for Christmas in 1983 (a barbie dreamhouse). Categories: Featured,…