Mom To Mom – Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a Rainbow In A Cup
It’s always fun to celebrate the holidays with a treats. For St. Patrick’s Day, treat yourself and the family with something from the rainbow. Here’s how to get a rainbow in a cup.
Boston Celtics Sign Former Chattanooga Moc Matt Ryan
The Boston Celtics have signed former Chattanooga Mocs basketball player Matt Ryan. They pulled him up from their G-League team in Grand Rapids and signed Ryan to a two way contract. In 28 games with Grand Rapids, Ryan was averaging almost 16 points a contest. He had a season high 39 points in a game against Delaware. Ryan has been…
East Hamilton Girls Advance to Region Finals With 46-43 Win Over Sequoyah
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The East Hamilton girls basketball team advanced to the region finals on Monday night. The Hurricanes defeated Sequoyah 46-43. They’ll now face Fulton on Wednesday night for the region championship. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, East Hamilton High School, High School Basketball, Sequoyah High School
Red Bank Coach Chris Brown Leaves For Coordinator’s Job at Baylor
Red Bank is looking for a new head football coach. Chris Brown has stepped down to become the defensive coordinator at Baylor. He’ll join Erik Kimrey’s new staff with the Red Raiders. Under Brown Red Bank had one of the best teams in Chattanooga each year . They were 40-8 during his four seasons at the helm. Categories: Sports –…
Legendary Football Coach Gary Rankin Introduced at Boyd Buchanan
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The winningest high school football coach in Tennessee history will be on the sidelines for Boyd Buchanan next season. Gary Rankin was introduced as the Bucs new coach on Monday. He left his power-house program at Alcoa to be closer to family in Chattanooga. Sometimes the reasons for change can be small. For Gary Rankin. It was a grand…
Bob Corker says Vladimir Putin has turned himself into a pariah
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Former US Senator and Chattanooga Mayor Bob Corker gave his thoughts on the Ukraine conflict today. Corker said Vladimir Putin has turned himself into a Pariah in attacking Ukraine. He expressed admiration for the nations that have come together to stand up to Russia. But he also expressed concern the conflict will result in civilian casualties and…
This couple wants back into Ukraine
Ringgold's Henry and Victoria Benach want to take humanitarian aid and gospel literature
RINGGOLD, Ga. — The war in Ukraine has continued into its fifth straight day. Ukrainian civilians are fleeing to neighboring European countries as the conflict continues. But only a week ago, Henry and Victoria Benach were trying to reach the front lines. “We had a team of about five people, including my wife, and we were taking a lot humanitarian…
Local Sanctuary for Elderly and Severely Abused Animals
PIKEVILLE, TN (WDEF) – “He’s got a lot of trust issues because you do when someone shoots you in the face,” says Judy LaGrone who is President and Treasurer for Maringa Animal Shelter. Copper is one of 50 animals being loved back to health after severe abuse and neglect at the Maringa Animal Sanctuary in Pikeville, Tennessee. Founded in 2018…
What’s Right With Our Schools: Girls Inspired at Brainerd High
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Getting into the college is one thing. Graduating college is another. Some Brainerd High School students are developing a support system that should see them all the way through. The women of tomorrow are getting help today through Girls Inspired. Jucinta Rome is a sponsor for Girl’s Inspired. She explains, “Girls Inspired was started in October…
Living Well with Troy – Causes and Treatments of Ear Pain
If you’re experiencing severe, intense pain in the ear, there could be several reasons. Dr. Joel Hoffman breaks down some the causes and treatments.
More To The Story: Cleveland Greenway Bridge
Dave Staley has the rest of the story on an old bridge that is getting new life in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) – Back in late January, we saw a ribbon cutting ceremony in Cleveland for a bridge. A completely renovated walking bridge that will be the centerpiece of a new greenway for folks to enjoy. Most people probably don’t know anything about the bridge. But it’s a hidden jewel. For you see, the Dobbs-Ford Bridge, by all accounts, is…
TECH BYTE: Digital Frames Make Pictures Perfect
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — You don’t necessarily need to print out a picture to put it on display in your home or office. That’s what digital picture frames are for! If you’re limited on space on your wall or table, but love showing off all of your pictures, it’s time to invest in a smart photo frame. Aura can hold…
Republican mayoral candidates spoke at “Conservative Conversations”
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Republican mayoral candidates Weston Wamp, Matt Hullander, and Sabrena Smedley spoke Sunday evening at Calvary Chapel. News 12 was not allowed to film the event at Calvary Chapel. The church said this “Conservative Conversations” was meant to allow discussion of the issues rather than the debate. They spoke about medical freedoms, particularly against mask mandates. They also…
Black Owned Business Expo
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- More than 30 black owned businesses were part of the Black Owned Business Expo at Hamilton place this weekend. Hamilton County black owners had their products up for sale. Clothes, food, and other goods were available for purchase. Founder and owner of Cocoa Asante, Ella Livingston said events like this not only introduce the public about black…
Murray County girls basketball bought in with belief
CHATSWORTH, Ga. (WDEF) — The Murray County girls basketball team is on the hunt for history. Tuesday, the Lady Indians won their first playoff game in more than 40 years. For 15 years, Murray County’s Lady Indians haven’t won more than 11 games in a year. That all changed this year, with new head coach Chris Tipton leading the charge….
Mocs men dominate on Senior Day, 70-57
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (UTC Athletics) — The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team used a balanced attacked concluded the regular season with a 70-57 victory over the streaking Samford Bulldogs in Southern Conference action on Senior Day inside McKenzie Arena Saturday evening. Following the win, Chattanooga finishes the regular season 24-7 overall and 14-4 inside league play. Samford saw its six-game win…
Chattanooga Prep, Brainerd advance in region brackets
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Tennessee boys basketball tipped off the region quarterfinals Saturday night. Chattanooga Prep and Brainerd were two of nine Tennessee Valley winners. SCORES: South Pittsburg – Lookout Valley FF Chattanooga Prep 67 – Whitwell 20 Polk County 42 – Sweetwater 40 Brainerd 62 – McMinn Central 57 Tyner 94 – Kingston 40 Meigs County 68 – CSAS…
LFO, Chattooga girls only North Georgia winners Saturday
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) — With tickets to the Elite Eight on the line, seven North Georgia teams battled out-of-region foes Saturday. Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe and Chattooga girls were the only survivors. Lady Warriors hosted Thomson in a dominating show. LFO puts the winless 2021 season behind them even more with a 61-47 win. LFO boys didn’t have the same luck…
Mocs women fall to Wofford despite fast and furious fourth
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (UTC Athletics) — The Chattanooga Mocs mounted a fourth-quarter comeback against Wofford to pull within nine, but fell 84-75 to the Terriers in Southern Conference women’s basketball action in the season-finale for both teams. The Mocs finish the season at 7-22 overall and 5-9 against the league, tied with ETSU for fifth in the standings and will be…
Art show gets Ukrainian couple out of country just prior to invasion
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- A Ukrainian couple is in Chattanooga as one of the artists has her art on display. Victoria Kalaichi’s solo art exhibition is on display at the Townsend Atelier. This trip was planned two years ago for her and her husband to come to the area, but the flight was one of the last to make it out…
East Hamilton Cruises Past Lenoir City 55-36 in Region Tournament
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The East Hamilton girls basketball team defeated Lenoir City 55-36 on Friday night in the opening round of their region tournament. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, East Hamilton High School, High School Basketball, Lenoir City
Karsee Weber Bags 7 Three Pointers as Bradley Central Downs Shelbyville
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Bradley Central’s Karsee Weber hit 7 three-pointers on Friday as the Bearettes beat Shelbyville 66-37 in the opening round of the region tournament. Weber finished with 23 points. The Bearettes enjoyed a 29-point victory, even though they did not attempt a single foul shot. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Bradley Central High School, High School…
Northwest Whitfield Beats Bainbridge 45-34 in Sweet 16
Tunnel Hill, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Northwest Whitfield girls defeated Bainbridge 45-34 in their Sweet 16 game on Friday evening. Whitley Chumley led the Bruins with 13 points. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, High School Basketball, Northwest Whitfield High School
Lauren Mock’s Last Second Bucket Lifts Heritage Over Monroe
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) Lauren Mock scored in the final seconds to lift Heritage over Monroe 49-47 in their Sweet 16 matchup Friday. The Generals were down 47-46 when Mock hit the shot underneath, and she was fouled. Mock made the free throw. Monroe missed a chance to tie as the horn sounded and the Generals celebrated the two point victory. Categories:…
