CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A jury trial begins for the man accused of a 2018 murder of a little girl. Benjamin Brown was charged with felony murder, following the death of two-year-old Annie Shell of Soddy Daisy. Brown was the boyfriend of Brandi Giannunzio, who babysitting the girl. Brandi was charged with making false reports, and accessory after the fact. Brandi…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – On January 31, Bright Eyes, a small, mixed-breed dog was found having wandered onto a local woman’s porch. The dog was visibly frightened, and had her mouth bound shut with electrical tape. After the dog was taken into the care of McKamey Animal Center, a reward of $500 was posted for information on who might have done…
CHATSWORTH, Ga. (WDEF) — There’s a new chief in Murray County. The Indians hired Kurt Napier, son of legendary Murray County coach Bill Napier, Monday. Kurt played quarterback for his dad before moving on to coaching. He spent a year coaching receivers at Thomas County Central and five years as the running backs coach at Callaway. During his time at…
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) — Ridgeland might’ve hired its new football coach back in December, but Craig Pritchett is just now finally settling in — back in his hometown of Rossville. Pritchett was the defensive coordinator for the famed Panthers team that made it to the state championship in 2012. Now, 11 years later, he returns, ready to bring the Panthers…
CHICKAMAUGA, Georgia (WDEF) – The UniFirst Corporation deals with a LOT of uniforms. Selling and washing uniforms. Mostly specialized garments. Such as workwear. And protective clothing. Also dealing in floor care products. Mats, rugs. Some 14-thousand company employees nationwide. But for the first time ever, the Chattanooga area has an Aldo Croatti award winner.It’s this man: Chickamauga’s Jason Groce. He’s…
TBI fire investigators are in McMinn County trying to determine what caused a fatal fire early Wednesday morning.
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Six East Hamilton Hurricanes signed to play college football last week. At top billing was receiver Jeremiah Flemmons, who heads to Austin Peay. News 12’s Angela Moryan tells us just how special Flemmons has been for the Canes. East Ham’s Jeremiah Flemmons has done it all for the Hurricanes. Receiver, quarterback, defensive back — you name it, he’s played…
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Soccer is a sport designed to be played in warm weather. After all the players wear shorts and a short sleeve jersey, but warm weather doesn’t exactly greet Georgia high school teams. Many schools started their season in January. Not exactly what you expect for a so-called spring sport. Most coaches are excited to start practice for the…
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Northwest Whitfield pulled away to beat rival Dalton 62-51 Tuesday night at Dalton High School. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Dalton High School, High School Basketball, Northwest Whitfield High School
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) The LaFayette Ramblers improved to 22-0 on the season Tuesday night with a 66-47 road win over Coahulla Creek. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Coahulla Creek High School, High School Basketball, Lafayette High School
One developer had a whole community against its plan to add a high-density apartment complex to the Mountain Creek area. News 12’s Scott Koral had a ringside seat to the Chattanooga City Council meeting.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A downtown favorite is getting an overhaul, as Long Street’s Market South has officially started its transition from a food hall into a music venue. The 15-thousand square foot building will soon undergo renovations to become an indoor music hall set. It will eventually be able to host a variety of music artists and up to 500…
TRENTON, Georgia (WDEF) – Another local school system has made changes to its policy for students who have been exposed to COVID-19. Starting yesterday, students at Dade County Schools are no longer required to quarantine after a COVID exposure. The change comes after the school system found that none of the children sent home due to an exposure this semester…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – On a busy Thursday afternoon just before last Christmas, authorities allege Randal Keeton sped past Chief Deputy Austin Garrett, driving erratically and leading him on a pursuit that began around a packed Hamilton Place Mall. Footage from multiple mall security cameras shows the pursuit. “This person is a danger to the community. That was well proven on…
ATHENS, TN (WDEF) – Love, passion and patience are important qualities for a teacher. Lori Giles has all three combined with a tireless work ethic. That makes her a perfect fit at North City Elementary School in Athens. Angel Hardaway is the principal at North City. She explains, “Ms. Giles is one of our very special instructional assistants here at…
DADE COUNTY, Ga. — Starting February 7, students at Dade County Schools are no longer required to quarantine after a COVID exposure. The change comes after the school system found that none of the children sent home due to an exposure this semester developed symptoms. “Since we returned in January, we have reported no close contact clusters, meaning the kids…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Hamilton County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Austin Garrett was involved in a high speed pursuit in December. Today was the preliminary hearing to determine if the case would go to grand jury. Authorities allege Randall Keeton initiated a high speed car chase on a busy afternoon just before last Christmas. Before Judge Christy Sell at the Hamilton County…
Turn a Twinkie into a recognizable character to make a Valentine’s Day treat that your kids can have at their party or just for a snack.
“You play to win the game,” Herm Edwards made the quote famous years ago, but what happens when you lose. Every coach and player goes through it, and it can be especially rough in football since you have to wait a week to play again. Reporter: “Okay losing.” Said East Hamilton head coach Grant Reynolds: “It sucks.” (laughter) Said McCallie…
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Dalton soccer beat rival NW Whitfield 6-1 Monday night at Harmon Field in Dalton. Bruins Huriel Guzman tied the match at one in the first half on a penalty kick. Moments later and Fabian Rodriguez scored for the Catamounts to make it 2-1. Rodriguez soon made it 3-1 at halftime. He also scored in the second half…
On Monday night, Spiegelman spoke to people in McMinn County and plainly explained that decision isn’t about what age kids should learn certain topics.
Your favorite Tennessee high school football team will likely have to play one game on a Thursday night next fall. The TSSAA is making the move because of a shortage of officials. They plan to identify roughly 20 games each week that will need to be moved to Thursday. The TSSAA hopes to inform schools by mid-march which game will…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — History was made Monday in Cleveland, Tennessee, as Nathaniel Grant was finally recognized as a free citizen of the United States after purchasing his freedom from slavery over 150 years ago. Andrew Freiberg, court judge of Tennessee’s 10th Circuit Court, officially signed the orders proclaiming Nathaniel Grant’s freedom on February 7, 2022 — the first…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Food City stores in our area are offering free N 95 face masks to customers and associates. In mid-January, the federal government announced plans to distribute 400 million masks through retailers around the country. Food City will be receiving several shipments of these high-quality face coverings, which will be available at the front of the store, while…
