LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) – Yesterday, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 514, which prohibits mask mandates in primary and secondary schools. “No local board of education, governing board, superintendent, or personnel at any public school system or state chartered school can unilaterally impose a mask mandate on students without providing parents the choice to opt their child out,” said…
DECATUR, TN (WDEF) – The best teachers know how to listen and encourage. As a teacher and coach at Meigs County High, Tyler Roberts displays both those skills on a daily basis. He is quick to praise his student’s accomplishments, and he stays in close contact with their parents. Principal John Grissom says, “Coach Roberts is one of a kind….
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – This is Chad Covington. Chad lives here in Chattanooga. But that toy in his hand is how he makes his living. It’s called Kendama. A traditional Japanese skill toy. It’s been around since the 17th century. 8 years ago, when Chad was 18, he and his brother, this young man, Shelton, started their own company, Sol Kendamas. They…
We’re going to take all those broken crayons you’ve got and put them to good use. We’re making Easter crayons.
The Republican candidates for the Hamilton County District Attorney race exchanged several disagreements in a debate Tuesday night.
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Silverdale baseball team knocked off Boyd Buchanan 8-5 on Monday night at Silverdale Academy in a district match-up. After falling behind 1-0 in the second, the Seahawks exploded for six runs in the bottom of the second highlighted by a 3 run homer from Brody Lamb. Silverdale improves to 9-0 on the season. They’ll meet up with…
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA—The Chattanooga Mocs women’s golf team boasts three in the top 20 heading to Tuesday’s final round of the Chattanooga Classic at Council Fire Golf Club. The ladies shot 307 today for a 2-day total of 609. They are tied for tenth at +33. Dorota Zalewska paced the quartet with a 2-under par 70. It was a near flawless…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Commissioner Erica Davis is seeking re-election in District 6 of Bradley County. At the same time, she’s in ties with the state’s Comptroller’s Office. Former County Commissioner Dan Rawls addressed the Bradley Co. Commission at their Monday night meeting, amazed that there has yet to be an audit committee meeting regarding Davis. He said that…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – We are little more than a month away from the Republican Primary in the Hamilton County District Attorney’s race, but we are just one day away from a debate between the incumbent, Neal Pinkston and challenger Coty Wamp. The East Brainerd Kiwanis Club will host that debate, tomorrow (3/29/22) night at 7 at the Brainerd Baptist…
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) – The city of Rossville wants to restore its former glory. The question isn’t how, but when. It’s beginning with an aesthetic change, and with a new look comes a new attitude, and businesses might like what they see. Back in the ’50’s and ’60’s, Rossville was considered the ‘crown jewel of Walker County.’ The best of…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — “When these students finish in this nine weeks, they’re going to be cream of the crop,” said Charlotte Brand, Economic Mobility Program Coordinator for the Enterprise Center. This morning, the enterprise center kicked off the second cohort in its EMPACT IT skills training program. The nine week program will award graduates with a Google IT certification, which…
Fitness expert DeEric Williams shows us the secret to a successful ab workout.
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Did you know that Aretha Franklin sang at Howard High School 67 years ago? We’ll she did. A touching tribute to that performance is coming up soon. Ricardo Morris is the Theater Arts Teacher at Howard. He says, “It was Monday, April the 4th 1955 when her dad was on an evangelistic tour of the country. …
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It’s almost time for Easter! This year, it’s on April 17th. And that means it’s time for another Westside Easter Egg Hunt. It’s all organized and sponsored by a Chattanooga native, who simply wants to give back to our community. His name is William Jones Odom. But most know him by his stage name: Coogi Doogi. Coogi…
Some new tech is helping to remove tons of garbage from the Tennessee River and other waterways. Here’s how it works.
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Sip Tennessee made a stop in Chattanooga over the weekend. Over a dozen Tennessee wineries brought some of their wines to the Scenic City. Jonathan ball said things are getting back to normal after not being able to have many events like this over there past two years due to the pandemic. “Way to cancel a lot of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Football Club tied with the Maryland Bobcats in the 2022 season opener Saturday. Making his CFC head coaching debut, Rod Underwood said he wanted to see more shots in the second half. The Boys in Blue missed two great looks that half which would have put the game away. Chattanooga FC returns to Fort Finley…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- A historical addition has temporarily been added to the Charles H Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center. Jacob Parrott is considered the first Army Medal of Honor recipient. He and two dozen other soldiers attempted to disable the railroad line. Their objective was to cut off Chattanooga’s confederate Garrison from reinforced men and communications. The mission…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-When you hear the term ‘The Ides of March,” it usually refers to the 74th day of the calendar year. It roughly translates to about March 15th. Today, in Renaissance Park, Cempa Community Care held the “Strides of March,” a fundraiser walk to help commemorate their fight against HIV and AIDS. This year’s event is two years in…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tennessee (WDEF)- Smoke coming from Signal Mountain. News 12 just spoke with a person who said he was driving up and down the mountain and it looked like a California wildfire. He said he immediately turned around because he thought it was going to engulf his car in flames. We will continue to update you on this developing…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Mocs basketball was back together on campus Friday for one final celebration of their historic season. Chattanooga went to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016. Of course it was a bittersweet since head coach Lamont Paris was not there. He has taken the job at South Carolina, and his now former UTC players are excited for…
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA—It was a great day for the Chattanooga Mocs athletics family. Despite chilly weather compared to the glorious start to spring this week, the front of McKenzie Arena was aglow with optimism for the future amid the warmth of memories of a fantastic football alum. It was groundbreaking day for the Wolford Family Athletics Complex addition to the Roundhouse….
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The CFC kick off their season Saturday by hosting Maryland. Prepare to see a lot of new faces in blue — like Roddy Green, who comes over from an old CFC rival. New’s 12’s Angela Moryan picks up the story. Said Green: “It’s kind of funny because I’ve played here lots of times. My first time coming here I…
FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia (WDEF) – The 6th Cavalry Museum in Fort Oglethrope came to being back in 1981. Until this week, there was no virtual experience TO the museum. But when students from Lafayette Middle School walked through the doors, they became the first group to learn about the facilities virtual opportunities. JENNIFER CRUTCHFIELD, CHATTANOOGAADVENTURES.ORG; “We had students today from the…