CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – “What a great time of year to give these guys and these women some hope and their children some hope,” says Joe Smith who is the executive director of Prison Prevention Ministries. They just held their annual Christmas Angel program, bringing gifts to children whose parents are incarcerated. “There was over 200 children there. And Santa Claus…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Covid cases continue to rise as the Omicron variant has surged in Tennessee and Georgia. The cases are definitely on the rise. We are testing a lot more people this week than we have in weeks past. As well as doing more monoclonal antibody treatments that case numbers are definitely on the rise in Hamilton County. The…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga was the surprise destination for a pro-wrestling legend’s wedding. WWE Hall of Famer Diamond Dallas Page tied the knot with retired adventure athlete Payge McMahan on December 9th. And in true wrestling tradition, there was intrigue, misdirection and drama involved. Page, with the help of his event planner/daughter, Brittany Page, rented out the entire Dwell Hotel…
RAINSVILLE, Alabama (WDEF) – Each year, we get a new bundle of holiday songs. Some last, some don’t. Which takes us to a seasonal hit from 30 years ago, “Santa Claus, we ain’t got no chimney.” It was popular in 1991 on local country gospel radio stations. But the man who sang it on Sand Mountain, was an even better…
Do you have a real Christmas tree? If so, “Science Guy,” Jason Lindsey, shows us what might happen, if you don’t water the tree, by creating holiday fireballs.
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- A Chattanooga Church will be providing a Christmas Eve lunch for the homeless. The Union Gospel Mission will be serving Christmas meals to those in need from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center. The Gospel Mission is asking for volunteers as they are needed to serve the dinners and distribute cold-weather clothing. “For…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (UTC Athletics) — David Jean-Baptiste (24) and Malachi Smith (21) combined for 45 points to help lead the Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team to a big second half performance in a 77-65 win over Middle Tennessee on Wednesday night inside a raucous McKenzie Arena. Following the non-conference finale victory, Chattanooga snaps a two-game skid and improves its season…
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF)- After all the devastation in Kentucky from the tornadoes, Collegedale is coming together to help those impacted by the storm. “Since our area had gone through so many tornadoes in the last 10 years, that since we were lucky Saturday and we did not have any tornadoes here, that we should try to do something for the folks…
Fort Oglethorpe, GA (WDEF-TV) The LFO’s boys basketball team is undefeated and poised to make a massive region run this season. The Warriors have two star guards leading the charge. However, JaMichael Davis already has SEC eyes on him. News 12’s Angela Moryan tells us about him. Angie: “How invincible is he on the court?” Said teammate Brent Bowman: “About…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Nearly 3 months after two women were killed and five other people were injured, there are still no arrests in the Grove Street shootings. Chattanooga Police need additional information and cooperation from eyewitnesses. Mayor Tim Kelly, Minister Kevin Muhammad, Chattanooga interim police chief Eric Tucker and others were at the Community Haven on North Hickory Street this…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): If you’re considering gifting a pet this holiday season, you may want to think twice. Before surprising a loved one with a pet, the Humane Educational Society says to make sure they are ready for the commitment. H-E-S says to not spring a lifetime commitment on someone who is not prepared. If the person has expressed interest…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): It’s important to make sure those who served our country have enough to eat this holiday season. To that end, the 8th Annual Chattanooga Veteran’s Center Food Drive was held today. They gave out turkeys, boxed meals, and canned goods to local veterans. The veteran center gave out more than one hundred and sixty meals last Christmas….
LAFAYTTE, Georgia (WDEF) – The Roper Corporation plans to invest $118 million into their manufacturing operations in LaFayette. The company (a subsidiary of GE Appliances) is already Walker County’s largest employer. The expansion promises to bring another 600 jobs. The LaFayette plant makes cooking products including wall ovens, cooktops, and ranges for multiple GE Appliance brands. “Roper Corporation has been a fixture…
Today we are making Grinch pie. We love the Grinch in our family, and what better way to have a wonderful green snack than with pie.
5:00 UPDATE: Chattanooga fire officials identify 23 year old Brandon England as the suspect in the dumpster fires from last night. He faces charges of aggravated arson. They credit local businesses with helping investigators identify the suspect. ___________ 3:00 UPDATE: The Chattanooga Fire Department says they now have a suspect in custody for the arsons. from Chatt. Fire Dept….
Memphis bowed out of their game against Tennessee on Saturday in Nashville citing COVID issues. Vols coach Rick Barnes has an issue with the Tigers vaccination rate or lack there of, and Barnes doesn’t want to deal with a team like that again. Said Barnes:”We’re not going to risk scheduling a team that we know has many un vaccinated players….
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) A lot of players have come from afar to suit up for the CFC. But the team didn’t have to go far at all to find Damian Rodriguez. He graduated last spring from Dalton high school, and the CFC signed him to a unique contract. Damian Rodriguez hit the jackpot Monday. A pro soccer contract, and scholarship money…
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Chattanooga women’s basketball team put together a pair of runs to start each half and led wire-to-wire Monday afternoon at The McKenzie Arena, defeating UNC Asheville 62-51 in non-conference action. Chattanooga got off to a 14-0 start and led 20-6 at the end of the first half shooting 69.2 percent in the opening frame. “It…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — ‘Tis the season of giving! We’re not only making sure we’re getting gifts for the people we love, but we also can’t forget non-profit organizations helping those in need. Non-profit organizations are making it as easy as possible for people to give back. Especially since many groups lost a lot of money during the pandemic. While…
TURTLETOWN, Tennessee (WDEF) – Everybody loves a happy ending to a story. For one family in Polk County, a troubling situation turned into a “sigh of relief.” All because of a good samaritan, who happens to be a UPS driver. News 12’s Dave Staley tell us about it, in tonight’s edition of “More To The Story With Staley!” Darrell Slack…
As we first told you last week, Bridge Chattanooga works hard to help students develop the life skills they need in order to be successful. One of their tools to achieve this are outdoor activities. See how they use all of these opportunities available in the Scenic City to push their students in tonight’s, What’s Right With Our Schools. ”…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): A family of four has been displaced just before the holidays following a residential fire Sunday night on the 1400 block of Bradt street. The fire displaced one adult and three children. Everyone made it safely out of the residence before Firefighters arrived. The Chattanooga Fire Department discusses the importance of a fire safety plan. “During an…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): Christmas is coming early for some Family Forward families thanks to Santa and Toys for Tots. The city of Chattanooga funds the Family Forward initiative, previously called ‘Baby University’. Family Forward focuses on preparing children and families for lifelong success. Family Forward with Toys for Tots will be giving out gifts to 150 families in their program…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Christmas is coming early for some Family Forward families thanks to Santa and Toys for Tots. The city of Chattanooga funds the Family Forward initiative, previously called ‘Baby University’. Family Forward focuses on preparing children and families for lifelong success. Family Forward with Toys for Tots will be giving out gifts to 150 families in their program…
