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…
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…