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,…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor plays for their first state title in 11 years Thursday night. Quarterback Whit Muschamp has been a big part of the Red Raiders success. Whit of course is the son of Georgia assistant Will Muschamp. Whit has talent and that football savvy of a coaches son, guiding a Baylor team that has scored 30 or more points in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — It brings jobs, plenty of tourists, and helps animals from the rivers and oceans. The Tennessee Aquarium is also big on educating both kids and adults alike on those sea creatures. The Aquarium talked to News 12 about how they’re driving our economy forward. “2022 has been a fantastic year for the Tennessee Aquarium, and it’s…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Chattanooga Police are still searching for 22-year-old Jasmine Pace, who recently went missing. Wednesday afternoon, local officials say they’ve arrested a suspect related to her disappearance. Hamilton County District Attorney Coty Wamp said “these days are sometimes hard” when providing new updates on the Pace case. She says finding the missing 22-year-old is the department’s main concern….
WASHINGTON (WDEF)- Many of Chattanooga’s government, educational, and industry leaders were in Washington for a big announcement today. EPB and Qubitekk, a quantum technologies company, are partnering to create the first commercially available quantum network in the United States. This network will be available to both private companies as well as government and university resources. EPB Board Chair Vicky Gregg…