CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — On Saturday night, six people were shot on Cherry Street. All six victims were under the age of 18. To understand the factors that lead to violence among teens, News 12 reached out to Toccora Johnson-Peterson, CEO of Girls Incorporated, a nonprofit for young women. Peterson said one risk factor is an unstable family structure. “Any entity…
The Baylor softball team made history last weekend in Murfreesboro. They beat GPS to claim their seventh straight state championship, which set a new state record for the most consecutive state titles. News 12’s Rick Nyman has more. Said pitcher Avery Shamblin:”Well I think we just knew like we worked through this, and we were built for this.” When you’ve…
The Cleveland Police Department has been chosen as a part of pilot program that has allowed them to hire their first mental-health co-responder The co-responder will assist officers responding to members of the community having any type of mental health crisis and provide de-escalation, assessment, and resources. Mark Gibson is the Chief of the CPD. He said this is a…
from Chattanooga Fire Dept. UPDATE: Truck driver has been extricated after 90 minutes and is headed to the hospital. __________ LOOKOUT VALLEY, Tennessee (WDEF) – I-24 has been snarled since after noon by a chicken truck wreck near Lookout Valley. Chattanooga firefighters report the 18 wheeler clipped a guardrail and flipped in the median. Witnesses called first responders and tried…
Here’s a fun craft for the lava lamp enthusiast in your home. It can also be a good sensory toy for babies and toddlers.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — “It means so much to the families and to the spirit of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice,” said Representative Chuck Fleischmann. Hundreds gathered Monday morning at the Chattanooga National Cemetery in recognition of Memorial Day, honoring the men and women who have died in military service. “We need to continue to celebrate their life, because their…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — If you spend too much time on your phone, could it impact your mental health? Is digital technology good or bad for your wellbeing? Google is working with the University of Oregon to find out. They’re teaming up on a four-week-long study. It’s being lead by psychology professor Dr. Nicholas Allen, who’s the school’s director of…
Chattanooga, Tennessee (WDEF) – Two teenagers sustained life threatening gunshot injuries Saturday night at a downtown shooting where a total of six teenagers were shot. “I mean now I’m more scared than anything to come down here at night,” said Fleming. Gunshots were heard by Chattanooga Police Officers Saturday night, just before 11, as six teenagers were shot. The ages…
UPDATE (WDEF)- New information is coming out about the victims of the shooting that occurred late Saturday Night in downtown Chattanooga. The six victims were all the age of 15, except for one victim which was 13. There were four males and two females that were shot and injured in the shooting. The shooting occurred as a result of two…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 29, 2022) –Blood Assurance needs the public’s help after a Saturday evening shooting left several people injured in Chattanooga. The nonprofit organization is asking blood donors to schedule appointments as soon as possible. In high demand are donors who have O-positive, O-negative and A-positive blood. “We are devastated to hear about the violence that happened Saturday night…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Russell ‘Crazy Legs’ Patterson is one of the players being recognized by the Chattanooga Lookouts for his time in the Negro League. In my opinion I’m not through yet. I love this. I appreciate what they’re doing whether we get paid or not I don’t care. I got a 2000 Ford Ranger. I’ll go anywhere,” said Patterson. “…
(lookouts.com) The Chattanooga Choo-Choos defeated the Birmingham Black Barons, 4-1, on Negro League Appreciation Night at AT&T Field. Choo-Choos lefty starter Brandon Williamson was a key cog in the team’s third straight win. Williamson only allowed one run in six innings, giving him his fifth win of the season. With Williamson dealing, the Lookouts offense was able to give him…
Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) The McCallie baseball team used plenty of late inning heroics on Friday to beat Lipscomb Academy 14-13 for the state title. Game went to the top of the seventh tied at nine. The Mustangs scored 4 runs in the top of half of the inning. Big Blue answered with five runs in their last at-bat. Zach Porter had…
Mufreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor softball team made history on Friday night in Murfreesboro. They beat rival GPS 8-2 to secure a state record seven straight state titles. It was also the final game for long time GPS coach Susan Crownover who announced she was retiring after this season. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baylor School, Girls Preparatory School,…
HAMILTON COUNTY (WDEF) – The Southern Baptist Convention released a database of church leaders who have been accused of sexual misconduct. News 12 went through the long list, and learned two of them had local ties. The database of alleged offenders is quite long. 206 pages worth of church leaders the Southern Baptist Convention investigated and learned were accused of…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Red Wolves are currently tied for third place in the USL League one standings. If the Red Wolves plan on moving up in the league standings this weekend, they’ll have to get past an old nemesis in the Greenville Triumph. When head coach Jimmy Obleda thinks about playing Greenville. Said Obleda:”ooph” Yeah ooph. Greenville has played in…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – You can’t miss it on Hickory Valley Road here in Chattanooga. Just off the interstate. A brand spanking new massive Hindu temple and community center. It will serve all followers of the Hindu faith. It didn’t take very long to build this facility, which opened on May 8th. Just 14 months. All paid for by donations. The cost…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — As memorial day weekend begins, AAA is expecting 39.2 million people to take to the road. This is an 8.3 percent increase over memorial day last year. “The majority of Tennesseans — about 87% of that 800,000 people — are planning on taking a road trip. And it’s a similar trend for nationwide, as well. So, those…
(lookouts.com) – The Chattanooga Lookouts scored six runs across the first three innings en route to a 7-5 win over the Birmingham Barons. The home team started the scoring off early when Isiah Gilliam belted a two-run home run in the first. In the second inning, Ivan Johnson smacked a two-run single to double up the score. Birmingham cut the…
Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor boys soccer team won the state title on Thursday in Murfreesboro, edging Father Ryan 4-2 on penalty kicks. The match went to overtime tied at two before progressing to PK’s. Father Ryan eliminated Baylor in the playoffs last year, so the Red Raiders completed what they called their ‘Revenge Tour’ in beating the Irish for the…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The CFC are finally back at Fort Finley. They return home Saturday night for the first time in nearly a month. Chattanooga will lace’em up against Bay Cities FC. The CFC have won their last two matches and are currently tied for second place in the NISA Eastern conference standings. Should be a tough match-up. Bay Cities has a…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Chattanooga is taking another step toward more affordable housing in Mayor Tim Kelly’s One Chattanooga Plan. This newest effort can, quite literally, begin right in your backyard. Accessory Dwelling Units, or A-D-Us for short, go by many names — in-law suites, carriage houses, granny flats, etc. Chattanooga’s Chris Anderson says that soon, whatever residents want to call…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Ten years ago this week, hundreds of Chattanoogans came out to watch actor Chadwick Boseman do his thing. But they also hoped to get into his movie. On May 25, 2012, the movie “42” came to Chattanooga’s Engel Stadium to shoot some scenes from the life of Jackie Robinson. And there was an open call for extras….
DALTON (WDEF) – Back in 1986, Timbuk 3 released a song called “The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades.” It’s 36 years later, and Whitfield County is subscribing to that mantra, now that a company has a deal to expand its facilities in Dalton. Hanwha, a company already in Dalton that makes solar cells called QCells, is planning an…
