Hooked On Science – Santa Drop
Is the Christmas Tree up yet? If so, grab a Santa ornament. Our “Science Guy,” Jason Lindsey, shows us how to do the Santa drop by using the ornament and a few other ingredients from around the house.
Advance Auto Parts & East Ridge PD give gift cards instead of vehicle citations
EAST RIDGE, Tenn (WDEF) – It’s the season of giving, so in an effort to promote safe driving this Christmas, the East Ridge Police Department has teamed up with Advance Auto Parts to give out gift cards in order to help residents fix their violations, instead of getting a citation. “This is going to help them comply with the law and…
Sabrena Smedley joins race for Hamilton County Mayor
She is the first woman to ever run for the seat
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Another person has tossed their hat into the Hamilton County Mayoral Race, bringing the total candidates so far to 3. Realtor and Hamilton County Commissioner and Chair Sabrena Smedley has filed paper work to run for the position being left vacant by Mayor Jim Coppinger. She made the announcement this morning before a crowd of supporters at…
Phil Massey out as Baylor’s football coach
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Press Release) – Baylor School officials announced today that Phil Massey will be leaving his position as head football coach. Just got off the phone with Phil Massey. He said the school elected not to renew his contract. His only regret is not bringing a gold ball trophy to Baylor. Said it’s a tough day after “pouring your…
Chip’s Good Word: Those amazing STOL Bandit fliers
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – We’ve got some amazing pilots in our area with a specialty brand of flying. And they proved their skill at a national competition over the weekend in Florida. The STOL Bandits won overall best among other trophies at the Central Florida Classic. STOL stands for “short takeoff and landing.” They compete to see how quickly they can…
Shallowford Apartment Fire Displaces 17, Third Apartment Fire in Ten Days
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A resident of Waterford Place Apartments off Shallowford Road said he was cooking fish in his kitchen when he and his brother went outside. Moments later, smoke was billowing from the roof. Thinking fast, resident Sam Elhassan ran back inside. “It was, everything was black. He couldn’t see nothing. So he jumped from the balcony,” says Sam’s…
East Ridge Police identify stolen car suspect
EAST RIDGE, Tenn (WDEF) – The Walker County Sheriff’s Office and the East Ridge Police Department has identified the man who is suspected of stealing a car over the weekend. Police say warrants have been sent out but they are not releasing the name of the suspect until he is in custody. Officials say the subject in these pictures stole a…
Lawyers Encouraged to take a Pro Bono legal case for the holiday season
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – It’s the giving season and judges are asking local attorneys to give the gift of their time this holiday season, by choosing a pro bono case from the courthouse tree. Each one of the cards hanging from the tree represents cases of legal needs for residents who can’t afford an attorney. A Judge even penned a poem…
Shallowford Road Apartment Fire
Two Alarm
Seventeen residents are displaced after a fire Tuesday night at an apartment complex on Shallowford Road.
Mom To Mom – Create a Special Hot Cocoa Ornament
When it comes to gifting those special teachers for the holidays, we like to think outside the box. So, instead of those traditional mugs with hot chocolate or coffee in it, we like to get Christmas ornaments and throw all the yummy, delicious stuff inside.
Brainerd Edges CSAS 49-48
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) CSAS is back in the same district as Brainerd, and the Patriots and Panthers had a district dog fight on Tuesday with Brainerd pulling out a 49-48 victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Brainerd High School, Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences, High School Basketball
Howard Knocks Off New District Foe Bradley Central 58-52
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Howard basketball team was pushed up into the state’s biggest basketball classification this season…the new 4A class. Doesn’t seem to faze the Hustlin’ Tigers. They beat district for Bradley Central 58-52 on Tuesday at Howard. Hustlin’ Tigers went up 13 points in the first half before the Bears tied it at halftime. Bradley Central then took a five…
School Board Chair Proposes Committee to Review Students’ Books, Receives Bipartisan Support
The Hamilton County School Board has a solution surrounding questionable books in schools and getting more input on what kids have access to.
Bradley Central Celebrates Rhyne Howard’s Basketball Career by Retiring Her Jersey
Cleveland, TN – (WDEF-TV) Before Rhyne Howard started tearing up SEC basketball at Kentucky, she was tearing up high school basketball at Bradley Central. Howard is one of the best players to come through our area in recent years. Last Friday night, Bradley Central honored her outstanding career by retiring her number 23 jersey. Said Howard: “It’s just super fun…
Fairy Godmothers Chattanooga: Giving Back to Widowed/Single Parents for Christmas
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): Fairy Godmothers Chattanooga is giving back this Christmas. The brand new group is partnering with the community to give widowed and single parents Christmas presents. Fairy Godmothers started in Dallas – Fort Worth last Christmas by a widowed mom. “One of the harder things around the holidays is for the children to see their remaining parent without…
Golden Apple: Leah Broersma, Rivermont Elementary
CHATTANOOGA. TN (WDEF) – Parents of students in Leah Broersma’s special needs pre-k program at Rivermont a grateful to have such a good teacher. They describe her as passionate and attentive. Jill Evans is the Principal at Rivermont. She says, “She is a wonderful teacher. She has a heart for all students. She always finds the best. She always finds…
Local Officer who lost his foot warns others about the dangers of avoiding medical care
SPRING CITY, Tenn (WDEF) – Spring City Police Officer, Sgt. Jeffery Batten recently underwent amputation surgery. Sgt Batten tells News 12 how type 2 diabetes cost him his foot and how he is working to adjust to a new way of life.” “I couldn’t imagine that one day I’m working and the next day I’m having my right foot cut off,”…
Weather in the Classroom – Skyuka Hall & Battle Academy
Tennessee Valley (WDEF): Weather in the classroom was busy Tuesday. Meteorologist Bekah Birdsall visited Skyukah Hall. The middle school students have been learning about weather. They had lots of questions about volcanoes, tornadoes, and winter weather. Chief Meteorologist Patrick Core traveled to Battle Academy. Patrick taught the four kindergarten classes about the four seasons, thunderstorms, and weather safety. Andy, a…
TSSAA Announces Mr. Football Award Winners
(tssaa.org) Tennessee’s best high school football players for 2021 were recognized at the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards luncheon hosted by the Tennessee Titans. More than 400 people, including the honorees, their families, coaches, school administrators and members of the media from all parts of the state, attended the 2021 luncheon at Nissan Stadium. “This is such an outstanding honor…
Supply Chain Shortages Hit School Cafeterias
Hamilton County School Board looked at how much food students are really getting
The latest school board meeting wasn’t about who would become the new superintendent, or about what books should be in the classroom and libraries. This was about how much or how little food students get to eat for lunch at school.
Skill Up I.T. Program Celebrates College Hill Courts Graduates
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – “Yes, I can be successful. It’s not always about surviving,” says Skill Up I.T. graduate Victoria Gray. Some residents of the College Hill Courts community of Chattanooga began a new chapter today. “I can have an abundant life full of purpose and success,” says Gray. It was graduation day for the students of Chattanooga State and the…
Living Well with Troy – How to Naturally Manage Pain
A chiropractic expert discusses how to naturally manage pain. Categories: Health Tags: Back Pain, Chiropratic
Chattanooga Fire Departments adds two new Fire Boats
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Fire Department has two new state-of-the-art fireboats! They are made by Stanley Boats out of Canada. They are 24 feet in length with a dive door and a landing craft front. The boats are powered by 225 horsepower Suzuki engines. “Most of our calls on the water are actually rescues like paddle boarders. With…
What’s Right With Our Schools: Howard High School Family Night
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – As the pandemic drags on, educators still have to adapt to make sure everyone is on the same page. Family night returned in person to Howard High School this year, with a few modifications. Dr. Leandrea Ware is the Executive Principal. She exclaims, “Oh my goodness! There is so much excitement here at 2500 Market Street….
