(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…
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…
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…
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…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor boys basketball team picked up a road win on Friday night as they pushed past Notre Dame by a final of 51-38. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Baylor School, High School Basketball, Notre Dame High School
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Notre Dame guard Kenzie Campbell picked up her 1,000th career point on Friday as the Irish held off Baylor 48-44. It was a close affair throughout. Notre Dame went up four with 25 seconds left on a back door lay-up by Campbell. But on the ensuing trip down the floor, Ellie Carico bombed a three for Baylor. Campbell then…
The Chattanooga Mocs travel to face Murray State at eight o’clock on Saturday night. It’s UTC’s second straight road game against a tough mid-major opponent. Chattanooga lost to Belmont on Wednesday, and now they get a Racers team that’s 9-1 on the year. NBA star Ja Morant was on Murray State’s team just two years ago, so th ey’re getting…
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…
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…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – This was the second and final day people could pick up their angel tree gifts. With more than 13 hundred families being served, nearly 4,000 kids will have gifts under the tree this year. This annual event is special not only for the recipients, but for the volunteers, as well. Major Chiffonia Smith says “It is just…
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…
Does foam ooze from your Christmas tree? Probably not! “Science Guy,” Jason Lindsey, mixes together two mystery ingredients to create a foamy fir.
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) East Hamilton defeated Tyner 74-63 on Thursday evening at East Hamilton High School. The Canes enjoyed a nice run before halftime to go up four at the break. 6’10 East Hamilton center Cade Pendleton had 15 points including a pair of 3-pointers. Ashton Munson led the Canes with 21. Nehemiah Bloodsaw paced Tyner with 16 points while teammate Rodney…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) CSAS beat CCS in the ‘Alphabet Bowl’ Thursday by a final of 52-48. Ture Gaines had a pair of clutch buckets to seal the victory. With about a minute to play, Gaines scored on a base line lay-in to put the Patriots up five. Next Chargers series, Gaines stole a pass and went down for a dunk. Categories: Sports…
Nashville, TN (WDEF-TV) – Former Cleveland high basketball stand-out Jacobi Wood had a fun time on the court last night as his Belmont team beat the Chattanooga Mocs. Wood posted five points and four assists in the Bruins victory. He was limited to 21 minutes of playing time. Wood expected to be on the floor a lot more during his…
It appears former Chattanooga Moc, Buster Skrine, has found a home with the Tennessee Titans. Tennessee signed the veteran defensive back on November 23rd, and he’s already making an impact. He got an interception in Sunday’s win over Jacksonville. Skrine played briefly with the 49er’s this season, but now he’s soaking up his new opportunity with the Titans. Said Skrine:”Well…
If you’ve lived in the area for quite some time, you may not have heard of Resolute Forest Products. You may know them as Bowater. Today, the company announced it is shuttering its pulp and paper operations at its plant in Calhoun, resulting in the loss of 350 jobs. But things might not be as bad as they sound….
SODDY-DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF) – The students at Soddy Daisy Middle School received a special dose of Christmas cheer this morning. Principal Jane Reynolds decided to spread some holiday joy at the school in a unique way. Students arrived at school this morning to find Reynolds dressed up as an elf on a shelf in a display case. She also took…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The problem with more online Christmas shopping is where will people go to sit on Santa’s lap? For generations, parents took their kids to visit Santa while they went shopping. It started with Department Store Santas in the 50s and 60s. Then mall culture took over in the 70s and 80s. So by the 1990s, Chattanooga parents…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Mayor Kelly just returned from the White House. “When the White House calls, it’s the President so you go.” Kelly says of the ten new mayors invited, he represented the smallest city, getting to learn about the infrastructure bill alongside mayors from cities like Atlanta and Seattle. Congress passed a $1 trillion dollar infrastructure bill, claiming the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- This week there is extra holiday cheer at the Hamilton County Criminal Courts Clerks office. Since taking the position in 2014, Criminal Court Clerk Vince Dean wanted to make the holiday season special. For the entire week the offices to all out for Christmas and today three judges including News 12s Chip Chapman decided who decorated the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Kids will be rocking around the Christmas tree with presents under the tree thanks in large part to the Salvation Army angel tree program. Now a lot of Chattanooga Hamilton County comes out to support the event but imagine being able to receive the gifts as a kid and be able to pay it forward later in…
In Game of Thrones, the character Lord Eddard Stark said in the first season that “Winter is coming.” For Hamilton County schools, it’s the winter break that approaches quickly. And, with the break comes change: A new superintendent in Dr. Justin Robertson, and the realization that Hamilton County schools see an equity problem. During last week’s school board…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) – The State of Tennessee is teaming up with legendary fisherman Bill Dance for a foundation to improve lake quality across the state. They are creating the Bill Dance Signature Lakes. TWRA and the state will invest $15 Million in improvements at 18 lakes across the state, both above and below the water line. The lakes include…
