Dave Staley meets the UPS driver who delivered a lost dog to a family

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…

Bridge Chattanooga making sure local kids get outdoors

What's Right With Our Schools

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. ”…

CFD Discusses Fire Safety Plans After Residential Fire Displaces Family

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…

Toys for Tots Gives Gifts Out to Family Forward Families

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…

Family Forward families get their Toys For Tots

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…

Perry’s Promise saving Timber’s life

ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) – A former stray puppy has needed multiple surgeries after being attacked while sleeping. Timber went to bed one night where he thought he would safe. That ended up not being the case as he was attacked by another dog and Timber needed multiple surgeries. Perry’s Promise saved the dog but the jaw and plate surgery through…

East Ridge couple shows Christmas spirit with gift giveaway

Gifts are available for adults and children; gift donations are also welcome

Christmas is only eight days away, and some might find it hard to find or even afford gifts this holiday season. One couple in East Ridge wants you to know that help isn’t far away. At the corner of McBrien Road and Lazard Street in East Ridge lies some Christmas spirit. Michael Sivels and his wife, Tina, put out a…

LFO Girls Stay Unbeaten After Beating Heritage 74-25

Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) The LFO girls made the short road trip to Heritage Saturday and came away with a 74-25 victory. The Warriors started the game on a 16-0 run. LFO improves to 9-0 with the victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Heritage High School, High School Basketball, Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School

North Alabama Edges UTC Women 74-71

(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Chattanooga Mocs were unable to take advantage of several opportunities in the final 30 seconds of play Saturday afternoon and fell 74-71 to North Alabama in women’s basketball action at The McKenzie Arena. Trailing 72-64 with just under two minutes to play, the Mocs put up five quick points. Abbey Cornelius drew a foul on…

Vols-Memphis Showdown Canceled Due to COVID Issues With the Tigers Team

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The men’s basketball game between No. 18 Tennessee and Memphis was canceled about an hour before tipoff Saturday due to COVID-19 issues within the Tigers’ program. The Volunteers had warmed up and were ready to play when the game was called off at 9:54 a.m. with several hundred fans already in attendance. Tipoff had been scheduled…

Wreaths across Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-The weather cooperated better than expected during the tradition of Wreaths across Chattanooga continuing Saturday Chattanooga once again took part in the The National wreath-laying ceremony, Wreaths Across America. The annual tradition sees almost 30,000 wreaths place on grave stones around the National cemetery. One of the wreath layers said these opportunities allow them to remember and learn…

Bricks of Honor

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- After a few delays, New names honoring those who have served are part of the Charles H Coolidge Medal of Honor Heritage Center.  The brick of honor dedication ceremony was rescheduled to today and highlighted those who served our country and will now be remembered as part of the Coolidge pathway.  The dedication also highlighted all those…

Teams Have Hard Time Keeping Up With Bradley Central’s Hannah Jones

Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Bradley Central Bearettes are looking for a ticket to the state tournament for the fifth straight year. They’re already in good shape — especially with junior Hannah Jones leading the way. News 12’s Angela Moryan tells us what makes Jones so dangerous. Said guard Karsee Weber: “We’ll look down the court, and she’ll be already at the…

CHI Memorial will build a new hospital on Battlefield Parkway

RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) – A new hospital will be coming to Battlefield Parkway in Ringgold. The Catoosa County Board of Commissioners and the Development Authority are expressing their strong support of BUILDING a new C-H-I memorial Georgia hospital. This is meant to urge the STATE’S Department of Community Health to approve Memorial’s certificate of need for the new hospital. Plans…

Wreaths Across America arrivals Saturday at National Cemetery

Time changes by weather, convoy details from US Xpress Saturday morning

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Weather forecast is changing plans for the placement of holiday wreaths on Saturday at the National Cemetery. The noon program at the cemetery has been cancelled. Instead, volunteers will just focus on placing the wreaths. This year they have a new record of almost 30,000 to place on grave stones around the cemetery. That process begins…