We have an ice cream party hack to make your life easier. We know that party planning for kids can be extra stressful, so being prepared is definitely a win. So today, we have an ice cream party hack that’s going to help change your life for the better. Basically, what you want to do is scoop that ice cream…
Baylor gets the 30-in-30 spotlight. The Red Raiders went to the college ranks for their new head coach in Erik Kimrey. But as News 12’s Brian Armstrong reports, Kimrey’s high school coaching record is pretty incredible. Baylor High School football is going to look a lot different this season. With New head coach Erik Kimrey. The former South Carolina t…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Recent comments by Hillsdale College President Larry Arnn concerning teachers’ intelligence have sparked national controversy. Earlier this month, Arnn claimed that teachers “are trained in the dumbest parts of the dumbest colleges.” This put Tennessee Governor Bill Lee in the hot seat with some on the board for failing to rebuke his comments. On Thursday,…
Coaching quotes have been apart of sports for years. Heck, it’s practically the back-bone of the TV show Ted Lasso. The soccer coach is a walking quote machine. Such as… “I do love a locker room. I smell potential”. Or.. “I love meeting people’s moms. It’s like reading an instructional manual as to why they’re nuts.” So are local high…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – At its most pure, technology should be used to improve our lives. To that end, UTC’s College of Engineering and Computer Science hosts a Technology Symposium. Bright local minds coming up with innovative solutions are a perfect exampled of What’s Right With Our Schools. Dr. Daniel Pack is the Dean of the College and Engineering and…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — In 2018, a man was killed in a a head on collision with a vehicle driving the wrong way on Highway one eleven in Soddy Daisy. As a result, Sherry Brumlow lost a son and Makisha Gorbski lost a brother. According the victim’s family, the Hamilton County District Attorney’s office has been handling the case for the…
RINGGOLD (WDEF) – Rock star Sammy Hagar once sang “I Can’t Drive 55.” He wrote that song in 1984 after getting a ticket in upstate New York for driving 62 miles an hour in a 55 zone. It’s almost 40 years later, and the speed limit in Tennessee and Georgia jumped to 70. This summer, police this summer are going…
EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) – It’s a hot, humid, sticky Sunday morning at Camp Jordan in East Ridge. The soccer complex is packed. Packed with older people. Men and woman. Players and fans. Many are senior citizens. From coast to coast. What is going on here??? ED PUCCINELLI, TEAM CAPTAIN / 76 YEARS OLD; “Simple. It’s fun. It’s fun. It’s fun….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Summer means it’s time for a trip to your favorite theme parks! There are some smartphone apps you’ll want to download before you visit them. There’s already good news for Disney park goers this summer. The company announced it’s enhancing its My Disney Experience and Disneyland apps with a much needed car locator feature. How many…
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF)- “June stuff is over in July feels like the official start of football so it’s good to be out here and ready to go,” said Coach EJ Slaughter. The Heritage Generals are returning 18 seniors this season. “Probably the best thing is there’s so much cognitive carryover from the previous year we’re way ahead of anything we’ve…
Lafayette, Georgia (WDEF)-Lafayette just missed the playoffs last year. Close losses is something coach Scott said plagued them last year. Lafayette moves into a new region this year and he expects players like Dawson Pendergrass and Austin Tucker to thrive. Last year’s Quarterback Zach Barrett had shoulder surgery and should be back in time but other players have stepped up….
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- CHI Memorial stadium was a power house for the Red Wolves last season. This season it hasn’t been the same. With the season halfway gone, a challenge was issues to take advantage of the hometown crowd. Boy did it, as the Red Wolves came out firing creating multiple chances early and beat North Carolina 2-1. Categories: Sports…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Seven years ago today, five servicemen in Chattanooga were gunned down in a case of domestic terrorism. Their names are Sergeant Carson Allen Louis Holmquist (USMC), Logistics Specialist Second Class Randall Scott Smith (NAVY), Staff Sergeant David Allen Wyatt (USMC), Lance Corporal Squire Kimpton Paul “Skip” Wells (USMC), and Gunnery Sergeant Thomas Joseph Sullivan (USMC). The city…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) They’ve got one of the best high school nicknames, and they’ve got the 30-in-30 spotlight. We’re talking about the Central Purple Pounders. After a run to the playoffs last year, the Purple Pounders want to raise the bar even higher this fall. Central coach Curt Jones is always pacing with that white towel. He’s determined to take this program…
Rising Fawn, GA-(WDEF-TV) The scenic 18th hole at McLemore has been rated one of the best finishing holes in golf. Now the club is adding even more scenic holes, as construction has started on a brand new 18 hole course. It’s pretty easy taking in the views of the 18th hole at the McLemore and the land it sits on….
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The next two games for Chattanooga FC are on the road in New York State. Tomorrow’s game is against Flower City Union in Rochester. Chattanooga lost 1-0 back in April this season at home. Chattanooga FC head Coach Rod Underwood says the team is only looking for a w and there is no room to be looking…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — The portion of I-75 that runs through Hamilton County currently features several potholes and cracks in the concrete. Starting tonight at nine P-M, the Tennessee Department of Transportation will begin laying down new concrete to rehabilitate the road. As a result, there will be lane closures until 6 A-M on Monday. “The contractor plans to close the…
DALTON (WDEF) – The solar industry in the United States is growing, and its growth is very close to home. Ground is now broken on a new facility that will bring almost 500 jobs to Dalton and Whitfield County. The expansion at Qcells was announced a couple months ago by Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff. Today, he marked the event by…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Local artist Carrie Pendergrass is at it again! With another edition of her art exhibits at the Chattanooga Airport. This one is located in the ticketing area. The exhibit is called “Tipping Point.” What does that mean? Well, in a nutshell, it’s art that is open to your interpretation of a critical moment. “It’s basically the idea of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Red wolves back at home Saturday against North Carolina FC after coming off a loss on the road last week. Red Wolves head coach Jimmy Obleda says with half the season gone it’s time to focus on the season half of the season like it’s the second half of a game. Restart and whatever happened before does…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Our 30-in-30 high school football preview series tackles Chattanooga Christian. While there’s some big changes for CCS, they will still feature one of the top players in our area. The CCS Chargers are getting re-charged this fall. Said lineman Devoris Havis:”We got new players. New quarterback. We are excited to see what we are going to do this year.”…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Red Wolves have brought up a local player thru their team academy. It’s Yahir Paez of Dalton High School. The Red Wolves staff says Paez has been a stand out player in their youth system and will have opportunities to make his team debut during the season. Said Paez:”Many of them don’t believe, just because we’re from…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) It’s a road swing through the state of New York this week for CFC. They head to Rochester for a game on Saturday, and then Syracuse for a match on Wednesday. The team will stay in the Empire state between matches. And as News 12s Brian Armstrong, the added down time on the road will not be an issue…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Although Monkeypox has been around since around 1958, it’s only recently been labeled as an outbreak. Hamilton County Health Officer Dr. Stephen Miller says if Monkeypox makes it way into the County, he’s confident there’s enough treatment and vaccinations available. “We do have an effective vaccination for it. And even in Tennessee, we have an appropriate amount…