Baylor Beats Red Bank 66-49

Red Bank, TN-(WDEF-TV) Baylor made the short drive to Red Bank High School on Tuesday and beat the Lions 66-49. The Red Raiders jumped out to a 20-3 lead and never looked back. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Baylor School, High School Basketball, Red Bank High School

Local Restaurants and Food Bank Impacted by National Rise in Food Prices

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Consumer Price Index reports meat prices are up over 20 percent from a year ago. Food prices overall are up 6.4 percent. And the Chattanooga Area Food Bank says more people than ever need food assistance. “We’ve seen a spike in probably the last three months. We’ve had an increase in need. We’re still sitting at…

Golden Apple Award: Ryan Barton, East Lake Elementary

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Ryan Barton is a former Adventure Therapist. He traveled to some of the most remote spots on the globe before answering the call to become a teacher. His students at East Lake Elementary School are sure glad he did. Mr. Barton is creative, and he truly cares about their social and emotional learning. Melissa Coffelt is…

Officer involved shooting at gas station in Dade County, GA

DeKalb County AL officer shot a driver Sheriff says was trying to run him over

WILDWOOD, Georgia (WDEF) – One person was shot Monday night by law enforcement in northwest Georgia. Dade County Sheriff Ray Cross says the incident happened at One 9 Fuel stop off I 59 at Wildwood exit around 7PM. He says the officers were actually out of DeKalb County, Alabama. Officers got a tip about a stolen vehicle. Deputies from both…

Local COVID Numbers Slightly Decrease but Hospitals Fill with Other Respiratory Infections

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – While new Hamilton County COVID cases continue a slight decline following a pandemic all-time high last week, local hospitals report they are still seeing crowds. “So we had anticipated some increases just because of indoor gatherings, the holidays, traveling around, gathering perhaps with more people than we normally would when we’re being very cautious and not knowing…

What’s Right With Our Schools: REACH Program at Lakeview Middle School

ROSSVILLE, GA (WDEF) – A College Education is getting more expensive every year. In Georgia, the REACH program combines local sponsors with state funds to give 8th graders a head start on their tuition. Denia Reese is the Superintendent for Catoosa County Public Schools. She explains,”The REACH Scholarship Program is funded by the Georgia finance commission. It was started by…

Snow conditions in the Tennessee Valley

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – In the Tennessee Valley, we saw an elevation snow overnight. While sleet, heavy rain and strong winds brought down power lines all over the area, the snow mainly affected the mountains around Chattanooga. Most of the road issues coming out from Walden Ridge and the Signal Mountain, Montlake, and Flat Top mountain were treacherous this morning. The…

TECH BYTE: Apps for Quitting Bad Habits

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — We made it to 2022, and a new year means a fresh start. That means breaking bad habits, and tech can help! Many people picked them up during the pandemic to deal with the stress – like drinking more, or overeating. Those habits don’t have to continue through the new year. If you’re looking to drink…

Palmer powers to Southern Scuffle history

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Mocs wrestler Brayden Palmer gave a new meaning to Chattanooga Strong in the Southern Scuffle this weekend. After losing in the opening match, the sophomore won six straight — three in overtime — to advance to Sunday’s medal round. Palmer wrestling Iowa’s Cullan Schriever in the 133-pound third place match. It was close. Palmer picked up…

Another high day for new Covid cases in Hamilton County

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) – Health officials report another bad day for new Covid cases in Hamilton County. But not as bad as yesterday. The Health Department reports 727 new Covid cases for Thursday, which makes it the second worst day  during the entire pandemic. The worst day was yesterday, with 948 new cases. And the 7 day moving average…

McCallie and LFO Girls Claim Best of Preps Titles

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The McCallie basketball team knocked off Tyner 56-51 to win the Best of Preps Championship on Wednesday at East Hamilton high school. LFO won the girls title with a dominating 84-42 victory over Meigs Co. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Best of Preps, East Hamilton High School, High School Basketball, Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School, McCallie…

Signal Mountain Woman Arrested on Criminal Homicide Following Stabbing Death

SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TN (WDEF) – “It’s a small community so word spread quickly,” says land owner and developer of Wild Ridge Jack Kruesi. Signal Mountain is known for being a safe and quiet family community. Sitting over a thousand feet above most city crime, a sleepy neighborhood in Signal Mountain is now the scene of a suspected murder. Signal Mountain…

More To The Story: The Snowy Owl photographer

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The “Snowy Owl” is a very rare bird. Certainly not a bird you’d see in Chattanooga. But one local photojournalist saw one. In her neighborhood and took pictures. Now, she’s doing all she can to spread her enjoyment of the natural world. And, the Snowy Owl! News 12’s Dave Staley is just the man to tell us…

Best of Preps Holiday Basketball Tournament Returns This Year

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) COVID deprived Chattanooga of the city’s biggest basketball tournament last year. This week, the Best of Preps showcase is back in a new venue. News 12’s Angela Moryan tells us why the tournament’s return is a welcome sight. Said Signal Mountain girls coach Kendra Bell: “It’s great to be back in this atmosphere.” 2020 halted much of normal life….