CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Former Chattanooga Police Chief Freeman Cooper has died at the age of 70. He had been battling lung cancer. Cooper was a 25 year veteran of the Chattanooga Police Department when he was appointed Chief in 2007. He served as chief until 2010 when he retired. The Department says Chief Cooper was best known for focusing on…
EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF)-There are a lot less political campaign signs up in East Ridge due to what the city is calling an ordinance violation. East Ridge City Manager Chris Dorsey said over 100 campaign signs were removed due to the signs blocking driver visibility. He said most of the signs were placed on corners too close to the street…
You might use it to dry your hair, not our “Science Guy,” Jason Lindsey. He shows us how to turn a hair dryer into a ping pong ball launcher.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — On March 15, the Senate unanimously passed a bill that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent in America year-round. Dr. Anuj Chandra, the founder of the Advanced Center for Sleep Medicine, is all in on seeing this brought to fruition. “There’s nothing good about the time change,” Chandra said. “It plays havoc with our circadian rhythm in…
TRENTON, Ga. — With the weather warming up and COVID cases going down, some people are hitting the road in RV’s. But gas prices remain high. “It’s made the trip a lot more expensive. On the average, I would say, from when we started to now, they’re up a buck and a half,” said John Hague, an RV owner from…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It’s a number of students gathering at Hickory Valley Christian School here in Chattanooga. Listening and learning. Hope Goodwin is doing the talking. She’s 76 years old. Living in Lenoir City. Hope is talking about World War Two. And showing them what a Purple Heart looks like. That Purple Heart was awarded to a man who lies here…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A suspect has been indicted on a double murder from six years ago. On January 31, 2016 George Dillard and Lakita Hicks were shot to death in their home on East 13th Street. Their son called 911 to report that his parents had been shot. The Cold Case Unit has kept the investigation going. Today, District Attorney…
Cleveland, TN (WDEF-TV) – Bradley Central defeated rival Cleveland 7-3 Tuesday night at Bradley Central High School. The Blue Raiders pushed across three runs in the top of the third to go up 3-1, but the Bears battled back with six runs in the bottom of the fourth to seal the 7-3 victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags:…
Enjoyable day at Hixson High School for Janet Tate. The school named their softball field in her honor. Tate coached the Wildcats softball team on two different occasions winning back-to-back state titles in the early 80’s. She was also instrumental in having the field built. Tate also coached the Wildcats volleyball and basketball teams. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The NFL draft goes down next month, and Mocs offensive lineman Cole Strange expects to hear his name called. Strange has already had the chance to showcase his talents for NFL coaches and scouts at the Senior Bowl and NFL Combine. News 12’s Rick Nyman recently caught up with the Mocs big fella as he prepares for his NFL…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Georgia commuters’ wallets have begun to breathe easier at the pump over the past few days. To celebrate, one couple hit the road with not one but two vehicles. “The price coming down a little bit has kind of made things easier on us and made this little trip that we’re doing a lot more fun for…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It’s spring time, and that means showers are likely in our forecast. Sometimes, those showers bring so much rain they overwhelm drains, and that brings sewage and liter into our river. To help that, the city of Chattanooga has a program for businesses and residents that can help take money off your bill. Chattanooga residents can save…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – “The Tennessee River is our most important natural resource. It is literally and figuratively the essence of sustainability in Chattanooga, and that’s Chattanooga’s essence,” said Mayor Tim Kelly. It’s world water day, and the Tennessee River behind me is now home to the largest network of litter skimming devices in the world. They’re called sea-bins, and each…
ATHENS, TN (WDEF) – Elementary school classrooms are made up of students with vastly different skills and experiences. The ability to reach each one of them is the hallmark of a good teacher. That certainly describes Ingleside Elementary’s Dyan Winters Jill Swafford is the Principal at Ingleside. Jill says, “Ms. Winters is very dedicated to her job. She loves her…
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF) – News 12 Now has obtained the affidavit from a traffic stop in Collegedale in which the suspect was tazed and arrested. The case is now under investigation by both the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and Collegedale Police following a request by District Attorney General Neal Pinkston. While those are underway, Delane Gordon and his attorney held…
Dermatologist Dr. Elise Barnett shows us the benefits of PRP or Platelet Rich Plasma.
If you’ve ever tried to create your own bubbles, and it just doesn’t really work out, what you need is the perfect ingredient. Here’s the secret to making homemade bubbles.
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Mocs opened spring practice Monday. Of course this time last year, they were playing actual games in the spring. Now they get to enjoy a normal spring campaign. With no game plans on the horizon…spring practice allows the Mocs to enhance some strengths and correct some weaknesses. Said head coach Rusty Wright:”We were really good defensively last…
Catoosa County, GA (WDEF) — Georgia’s 29-cent gas tax is currently null and void to help Georgians save a little more cash at the pump. Georgia resident Matthew Brown commutes 30 minutes to work daily and was grateful for Gov. Brian Kemp’s actions. “We appreciate the tax cut,” Brown said. “Probably for me to drive back and forth from Dalton…
DALTON, GA (WDEF) – In the hyper-competitive world of College admissions, being able to say you took the most rigorous course load your high school had to offer is crucial. At Dalton Academy, that distinction will also earn you an A-P Capstone Diploma. Matthew Mederios is the Principal at Dalton Academy. He says, “Recently the college board recognized the Dalton…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — “It’s been awesome. This city’s amazing,” said Chanda Chambers, co-owner of Chambers Welding and Fabrication. According to a report from finance website Smartest Dollar, Chattanooga has the seventh most minority-owned businesses in the US. Some local business owners point to Chattanooga’s non-profit support systems as major reason why Chattanooga is a great place to work. “My experience…
UPDATE: The nineteen barrels were not initially in the dumpsters seen in the story. They were lined up in front of the residence’s garage to the street. The EPA put the drums in the dumpsters as part of the cleanup effort. News 12 reached out to Mitchell Underwood, the water quality specialist for the city of Chattanooga, for further comment…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – I hear music, and it’s coming from the old cemetery, right across the street from UTC. Chris Johnson is playing his bagpipes. Under a tree. All alone. Johnson is an adjunct teacher at the college. Several times a week, he spends his lunch break right here. Under the same oak tree. All by himself. Relaxing and practicing…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — You’re running out of time to file your taxes. Some smartphone apps can help you get the job done. Filing your taxes is never fun, so if you’ve been procrastinating, you have less than a month left to do it. One go-to DIY service to easily get everything done yourself is TurboTax. The free tax prep…
