Mom To Mom – How to Make Your Own Ice Packs
Kids are always getting bumps and bruises so here’s a way to make gel ice packs that will save you money and help you stay prepared.
Living Well With Troy – The Benefits of Cupping
Athletes often use a treatment called cupping to help them recuperate. Physical therapist Dr. Justine Richmond explains the benefits.
Residents still concerned for gas prices despite price drop
Oil nationally drops below $100 a barrel for first time in two weeks
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — On Monday, U.S. oil prices fell below $100 a barrel for the first time since March 1 — more than an 8% plunge in cost. Some of Broad Street’s gas stations dropped 20 cents in price per gallon at the pump, but average prices in the city remained unchanged over the past week. For Isaac Swert, an…
What’s Right With Our Schools: Harrison Elementary Black History Museum
HARRISON, TN (WDEF) – Black History Month came to life at Harrison Elementary School. Third graders became historic figures in a living wax museum. Students and visitors both learned a lot. Kyle Powers is in charge of Student Success at Harrison Elementary. He explains, “All through February, they do Black History projects and do some research, and then they get…
City residents hope new police chief meets community members
Celeste Murphy wants to build trust in the community; residents hope she follows through
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – On Tuesday, Chattanooga will see its first Black, female police chief. While that’s something to be celebrated, the people at College Hill Courts hope it’s not just more of the same as other police chiefs. Back in September, seven women were shot along Grove Street, two of them died, in a gang-related incident. It’s six months later,…
City Continues Work on 12th St. Homeless Encampment
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – On Friday, Mayor Tim Kelly stated his opposition to building sheds for Chattanooga’s growing homeless population. According to the City, such structures would be unsafe. “The solutions that we give these people need to be safe. They need to be something that… we’re not setting them up for more problems down the road,” said Sam Wolfe, Director…
Celebrating National Pi Day with STEM Activities from Local Learning Center
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): Today is National Pi Day! There are many ways to celebrate. You can eat pizza or pie, but the best way to celebrate is to challenge yourself mentally. Sylvan Learning in Chattanooga demonstrated Pi Day activities that the whole family can do. They emphasize the importance of STEM activities especially in young students. One demonstration is Circle…
Tennessee Vols Seeded 3rd in NCAA Tournament
The Tennessee Volunteers are seeded third in the NCAA Tournament and will face 14-seed Longwood on Thursday at 2:45pm on CBS.
Chattanooga Mocs Earn 13 Seed in NCAA Tournament
The Chattanooga Mocs are seeded 13th in the South Region of the NCAA Tournament and will play Illinois on Friday.
TECH BYTE: Apple Announces Spring Products
CUPERTINO, Calif. (WDEF) — Apple is bringing tech fans some good luck ahead of St. Patrick’s Day. March means new products for the tech company, including a makeover for the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro. It’s already available in several colors, but Apple is adding a new green finish, just in time for St. Patty’s Day. “iPhone 13 looks…
Warrior Freedom Service Dog aided by veterans
FLINTSTONE, Georgia (WDEF)- Americans rely on the military to protect our freedoms. Then soldiers become veterans sometimes they need to rely on service animals so it’s important for those animals to have that training and a place to be trained. Warrior Freedom Service Dogs trains dogs to become service animals to help veterans in need. Power home remodeling is building…
Tennessee Valley locals enjoys snow day
Residents encourage others to get out and enjoy the winter weather
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Valley’s local communities woke up to the wintery white stuff to begin their Saturday. Sledding and snow angels both left their marks in the cold, and even igloos were raised as the snow day started. 21-year-old Matthew McGarvey was one of many helping put it together, along with his younger sister, Remi. “The rarity of…
EPB working on power outage in Signal Mountain
SIGNAL, MOUNTAIN, Tennessee (WDEF)- A power outage on Kell Road in Signal Mountain was caused by fallen trees from high wind from the early morning storms. EPB’s Grant Carriker said when a power outage occurs EPB and others work together to be able to get power on as quickly and safely as possible, particularly with how cold it is. He…
Local church raising donations for Ukrainian refugees
Ukrainian Gospel Church accepting clothing, baby items, financial donations
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — As soon as the invasion began, so did the Ukrainian Gospel Church’s mission to collect donations for refugees. Everything from clothing, blankets, baby supplies and more will be delivered overseas to provide much-needed relief. Vitaly Skotsen, the church’s missions coordinator, said those who fled are in dire need of help. “You have just thousands of people flooding…
Tips for Saving Money at the Gas Pump
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — $4.09 a gallon, $4.29 a gallon, $4.34 a gallon – these are just a few of the gas prices currently listed at Chattanooga gas stations. It’s no surprise that gas prices are going up in Chattanooga, but what can you do to save money at the pump? “One of the biggest places that you can start is…
ESPN’s Tom Hart Relives His Call of David Jean Baptiste’s Buzzer Beater For the Mocs
Tampa, FL-(WDEF-TV) ESPN’s Tom Hart is calling games in the SEC basketball tournament. He was also on the mike for David Jean Baptiste’s buzzer beater Monday night that gave the Chattanooga Mocs the SoCon title. Said Hart: “The shot was right in front of our broadcast location. I didn’t think it was going in. It wasn’t a straight up jump…
UTC students concerned for future due to rising inflation
Rising costs in gas, food leave some Mocs anxious for entering the workforce
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Graduating college is a massive accomplishment and is often met with optimism about the future. However, with rampant inflation, some students at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are concerned about what’s next once their time at school is done. “It’s crazy,” said junior political science student DaVeon Hall. “Two years ago, gas was $1.89 and now…
Gators Fans Excited to See Chatsworth’s Billy Napier as New Football Coach
Tampa, FL-(WDEF-TV) Since News 12’s Angela Moryan was at the SEC tournament in Tampa on Thursday, she was able to catch up with Florida Gator fans and ask them about their new football coach. Chatsworth, Georgia native… Billy Napier. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Billy Napier, College Football, Florida Gators, Football
Voice of the Vols Bob Kesling Talks Tennessee Hoops Going into SEC Tourney
Tampa, FL-(WDEF-TV) Voice of the Vols Bob Kesling spoke with News 12’s Angela Moryan in Tampa on the SEC Tournament. Kesling discussed what makes the Vols a dangerous number two seed, and why the Vols could possibly end their SEC Championship drought. Tennessee hasn’t won the SEC Tournament since 1979. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – UT Vols…
Meet new city council member Marvene Noel
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – We’re now hearing from the woman recently appointed to the District 8 seat of the Chattanooga City Council. Marvene Noel has been a resident of District 8’s Orchard Knob neighborhood for more than 30 years. Following her appointment, Noel stopped by News 12 to share her thoughts on what it means to serve as a city council…
From The Archives: 1982 World’s Fair
We go back 40 years to construction for the upcoming Worlds Fair in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) – If you visit Knoxville these days, pay a visit to World’s Fair Park. It’s a greenway and public performance area downtown. The park is built around the only two remaining pieces from the 1982 World’s Fair, the Sunsphere and the Tennessee Ampitheatre. But 40 years ago, the fair was a big deal for all of Tennessee….
Stock market fallout from Russian invasion of Ukraine
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-“Gas prices are rising so dramatically that it has started to cut into the family budget. Other than at the gas pump, consumer spending starts to take a hit,” said Hopkins. In Ukraine, it’s terrifying, shelling and shootings are the number one concern. Thankfully, currently in the US, it’s more subtle as gas prices skyrocket and the stock…
Chattanooga Maintains Record High Gas Prices
Impact of Oil Inflation May Hit Supermarket
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The war in Ukraine is keeping Chattanooga gas prices at an all-time high. Here at the Raceway on Broad Street, for example, gas is currently $4.29 a gallon. Only two days ago, it was less than four dollars. “We will continue to see those increases in our local gas stations, here in Tennessee, at least for the…
Low daily COVID numbers don’t spell the end of the pandemic
COIVD updates have taken a back seat to the Russian escalation in Ukraine and gas prices
It’s been a while since you’ve heard an update on the new daily case numbers for coronavirus in Hamilton County. For that, you can thank the Russian escalation in Ukraine, and even gas prices. While COVID has taken a back seat in our minds, it’s not gone, and the pandemic may not be an endemic any time soon. Two years…
