CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Gas prices are on their way down, but some people across America are already fed up with gas, and are looking for electric vehicles. They’re learning that the cost of getting one is going up, and the chance of getting one is going down. Way down. Anyone who’s ever taken an economics class knows about supply and…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) – The Whitfield County Fire Department has been battling a blaze at a local plant The fire began at Asset Recycling on Cross Plains Boulevard off of Highway 41, around 1 PM. Witnesses report hearing explosions at the time. The Department reports that the building has partially collapsed. No one has been hurt by the fire…
OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF) – Ooltewah resident Alexander Bormotov has traveled to Poland to help refugees from his native country of Ukraine. “I’m at the center where they help around 400 refugees, 400 hundred refugees in the same building,” he said. In Warsaw, he’s found an incredible humanitarian effort on the part of the Polish government. “All tickets for all Ukrainians…
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) – Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, has signed a bill that will deliver additional income tax refunds due to the state’s budget surplus. It will go to those who filed taxes in 2020 and 2021. Single filers receive a $250 refund, head of household will receive a $375 refund and married couples receive $500. “We’re running on a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- National Medal of Honor Day began as the sun rose at the National Cemetery in Chattanooga. Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center offered two for one ticket deals and used this day to pay special tribute to those who earned the highest honor. National Medal of Honor Day is every March 25th and recognizes…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — On Friday, March 25, Pope Francis will deliver a prayer of peace for the war overseas. The prayer is called the Act of Consecration of Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. It will be delivered at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. In Chattanooga, Fr. David Carter of the Basilica of Saints Peter &…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) In high school softball action on Thursday Rhea County out-lasted Bradley Central 10-9. Emma Gentry got the scoring party started with a two run homer in the top of the first inning for Rhea Co unty. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Bradley Central High School, High School Softball, Rhea County High School, Softball
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Due to the challenge of refrigerating milk, many food pantries just don’t have enough storage to hold all the milk they need. News 12s Brian Armstrong joins us with how Mayfield Dairy is helping change that. Milk is one of the most highly requested items but enough refrigerator storage is tough. Tennessee-based Mayfield Dairy is donating 50,000…
TRENTON, Ga — On December 16, 1988, a woman’s body was found on the side of the road in Dade County. “It was off I-59 northbound, just inside of Dade County, about 5.3 miles just inside the Georgia line,” said Joe Montgomery of the GBI. After 34 years, that body has been identified as Stacy Lynn Chahorski of Norton Shores…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-“Been a very interesting year, to say the least for both housing prices and rent prices,” said Carberry. Chattanooga’s rent cost is lower than the national average but still higher than the state average. “The rate of increase you’re seeing for a two-bedroom apartment, which is the most popular unit size right now, is below the national average…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Former Chattanooga Police Chief Freeman Cooper has died at the age of 70. He had been battling lung cancer. Cooper was a 25 year veteran of the Chattanooga Police Department when he was appointed Chief in 2007. He served as chief until 2010 when he retired. The Department says Chief Cooper was best known for focusing on…
EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF)-There are a lot less political campaign signs up in East Ridge due to what the city is calling an ordinance violation. East Ridge City Manager Chris Dorsey said over 100 campaign signs were removed due to the signs blocking driver visibility. He said most of the signs were placed on corners too close to the street…
You might use it to dry your hair, not our “Science Guy,” Jason Lindsey. He shows us how to turn a hair dryer into a ping pong ball launcher.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — On March 15, the Senate unanimously passed a bill that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent in America year-round. Dr. Anuj Chandra, the founder of the Advanced Center for Sleep Medicine, is all in on seeing this brought to fruition. “There’s nothing good about the time change,” Chandra said. “It plays havoc with our circadian rhythm in…
TRENTON, Ga. — With the weather warming up and COVID cases going down, some people are hitting the road in RV’s. But gas prices remain high. “It’s made the trip a lot more expensive. On the average, I would say, from when we started to now, they’re up a buck and a half,” said John Hague, an RV owner from…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It’s a number of students gathering at Hickory Valley Christian School here in Chattanooga. Listening and learning. Hope Goodwin is doing the talking. She’s 76 years old. Living in Lenoir City. Hope is talking about World War Two. And showing them what a Purple Heart looks like. That Purple Heart was awarded to a man who lies here…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A suspect has been indicted on a double murder from six years ago. On January 31, 2016 George Dillard and Lakita Hicks were shot to death in their home on East 13th Street. Their son called 911 to report that his parents had been shot. The Cold Case Unit has kept the investigation going. Today, District Attorney…
Cleveland, TN (WDEF-TV) – Bradley Central defeated rival Cleveland 7-3 Tuesday night at Bradley Central High School. The Blue Raiders pushed across three runs in the top of the third to go up 3-1, but the Bears battled back with six runs in the bottom of the fourth to seal the 7-3 victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags:…
Enjoyable day at Hixson High School for Janet Tate. The school named their softball field in her honor. Tate coached the Wildcats softball team on two different occasions winning back-to-back state titles in the early 80’s. She was also instrumental in having the field built. Tate also coached the Wildcats volleyball and basketball teams. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The NFL draft goes down next month, and Mocs offensive lineman Cole Strange expects to hear his name called. Strange has already had the chance to showcase his talents for NFL coaches and scouts at the Senior Bowl and NFL Combine. News 12’s Rick Nyman recently caught up with the Mocs big fella as he prepares for his NFL…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Georgia commuters’ wallets have begun to breathe easier at the pump over the past few days. To celebrate, one couple hit the road with not one but two vehicles. “The price coming down a little bit has kind of made things easier on us and made this little trip that we’re doing a lot more fun for…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It’s spring time, and that means showers are likely in our forecast. Sometimes, those showers bring so much rain they overwhelm drains, and that brings sewage and liter into our river. To help that, the city of Chattanooga has a program for businesses and residents that can help take money off your bill. Chattanooga residents can save…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – “The Tennessee River is our most important natural resource. It is literally and figuratively the essence of sustainability in Chattanooga, and that’s Chattanooga’s essence,” said Mayor Tim Kelly. It’s world water day, and the Tennessee River behind me is now home to the largest network of litter skimming devices in the world. They’re called sea-bins, and each…
ATHENS, TN (WDEF) – Elementary school classrooms are made up of students with vastly different skills and experiences. The ability to reach each one of them is the hallmark of a good teacher. That certainly describes Ingleside Elementary’s Dyan Winters Jill Swafford is the Principal at Ingleside. Jill says, “Ms. Winters is very dedicated to her job. She loves her…