East Ridge, TN-(WDEF-TV) East Ridge unveiled its brand new football field house on Thursday. The alumni association raised over $200,000 to help with the cost. The facility includes a state of the art weight room, locker room, showers and laundry facilities. The ribbon cutting was an emotional day for coach Tim James, whose father Raymond was a legendary Pioneers coach….
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Two days of testimony ended in a conviction for 21-year-old Tamarion Johnson, but it wasn’t for the original charges the prosecutors sought. The prosecution still sees it as a win. Judge Don Poole: “In regard to the first count submitted to the jury, would you read your finding please?” Jury Foreperson: “We find the defendant guilty of…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Army National Guard landed two Blackhawk helicopters on Chamberlain Field at U-T-C, today. According to service members, the landing was a demonstration of some of what the national guard does. The demonstration was also intended to catch the eye of any students who might be considering service in R-O-T-C or the national guard. Staff Sergeant Jacqueline…
CAHTTANOOGA (WDEF) – The three Republican candidates for Hamilton County Mayor are raising the stakes, now that supporters of Weston Wamp are running their own commercials. Statements from Matt Hullander and Sabrina Smedley are complaining about what they call “attack ads” from Wamp’s camp. These ads have appeared on flyers and radio spots. However, Wamp told us today that Hullander…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Country music star Kane Brown is bringing his “Blessed and Free” Tour back to his roots in Chattanooga next month. Representatives from Finley Stadium believe the concert will sell out, and expect between 18,000 and 22,000 people to be there on May 7. Kane Brown tells News 12 he’s thrilled to come back home. He’s already…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — This morning, the United Campus Workers Union and its allies presented UTC Chancellor Steve Angle with a 500 signature petition for a $15 dollar minimum wage.” “We do not think that fifteen dollars and hour is a crazy ask, at all, especially since that’s what UTK offers — I believe the University of Memphis offers that —…
UPDATE: The Rhea County Herald reports that Thacker has resigned as County Executive. _______ CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The County Executive for Rhea County has pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of wire fraud. George Thacker faces up to 20 years in prison when he is sentenced in September. There was no other sentencing requirement…
Dave Staley and Kay Blevins spent the morning in the kitchen. The anchor team made cornbread recipes to celebrate the return of the National Cornbread Festival in South Pittsburg Tennessee. Kay made a berry cornbread, while Dave cooked up some breakfast cornbread. See who Amy Rogers, from the National Cornbread Festival, picked as her favorite below plus check out their…
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Dalton soccer team got a goal with just over four minutes to play to edge Lakeside-Evans 2-1 in the second round of the state tournament on Wednesday evening at Harmon Field. Catamounts enjoyed a 1-0 lead at halftime. The Panthers evened the match in the second half on a chip shot penalty kick. Then with barely four…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The GPS Bruisers won a softball slugest on Wednesday afternoon at GPS. They defeated East Hamilton 11-10 in nine innings. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: East Hamilton High School, Girls Preparatory School, High School Softball, Softball
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — This morning, local attorney Robin Flores filed a lawsuit against the City of East Ridge and two of its police officers on behalf of Ronald Cummins. The lawsuit alleges six counts of civil rights violations, one count of battery, one count of assault, one count of civil conspiracy, and one count of malicious prosecution. In July of…
RED BANK, Tennessee (WDEF) – The Joe Glasscock Red Bank Community Center certainly has a new look! With Red Bank’s city leaders making it official! Cutting the tape on the new and improved community playground. There wasn’t really much to this community center for quite awhile. Just an old pavilion and a beat up swing set. But not anymore!!! Bright, shiny…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — With prices still rising from inflation, one food platform with a local branch in Chattanooga believes it can provide a solution to aid struggling small farms. The service’s mission? Lead locals to a wide selection of fresh food growing right in the heart of the community. Nick Carter is a fourth-generation farmer. He’s also the CEO of…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Big Orange Caravan Rides again. It was back on the streets for the first time in four years. First tour stop was Chattanooga with Big Orange coach Josh Heupel on board. All those Orange and White balloons suggest a party. And it felt like a party tor Coach Heupel. Meeting so many Vols fans on the caravan stop….
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) CFC gets a shot at a soccer giant Wednesday. They face Atlanta United of the MLS in the third round of the U-S Open Cup. Chattanooga is a huge underdog, so are they really playing to win? Heck yeah. Said head coach Rod Underwood:”As professional athletes you come to do your best. You come to showcase your talent. You…
The Tennessee Titans are more like the Tennessee Volunteers right now. That’s because voluntary workouts have begun, and a couple of veteran players addressed what’s happening with the team. Even though the Titans are starting anew, it’s still hard to forget that stinkin’ home playoff loss last January to the Bengals. Said safety Kevin Byard:”More tough because just dealing with…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The NAACP is raising questions over a police tasing incident in East Ridge last week. Video surfaced on Youtube that appeared to show three officers tasing a man while trying to arrest him. In a separate case, a local attorney has drafted a complaint against the city of East Ridge and two of its police…
Bristol last weekend. Talladega this weekend. We’re in the heart of NASCAR season. Driver Austin Dillon is getting very close to his first win of the season. News 12’s Angela Moryan talked to him about momentum and his ties to Chattanooga, in an exclusive interview. Austin Dillon might be the grandson of NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Childress — but…
Good principals play a vital role in assembling a caring and professional staff for the school. Lake Forest Middle School Principal Ritchie Stevenson checks those boxes and many more earning him a Golden Apple Award.
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CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Following a Florida federal judge’s ruling to strike down mask mandates on public transport, Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport has announced that customers will no longer be required to wear masks. CHA’s Statement: “In accordance with the federal ruling striking down the CDC mask mandate, the TSA will not continue to enforce the mandate at this time. In addition,…
Lookouts short stop Matthew McClain has been named the Southern League player of the week. He batted .450 with eight extra base hits…including three home runs. On top of that, McClain hit for the cycle in Chattanooga’s 7-6 win over Birmingham Sunday. McClain is rated as the fourth best prospect in the Cincinnati Reds organization. Lookouts were off Monday before…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Boyd Buchanan soccer suffered their first loss of the season on Monday night. They fell at home to Baylor by a final of 3-0. The Red Raiders got all three of their goals in the first half. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baylor School, Boyd Buchanan, High School Soccer, Soccer
Bradley Central graduate Rhyne Howard went through her first practice as a pro on Monday. She hit the floor with the Atlanta Dream. The Dream made Howard the top pick in the WNBA Draft last week, and they’re looking to the former Kentucky guard to turn around their team. Atlanta went 8-24 last season. For Howard, she was glad to…