CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – On the day that Neal Pinkston officially announces his re-election bid, a Hamilton County Commissioner asks him to resign. Pinkston issued a release today saying he will seek a second term this spring. In Tennessee, District Attorneys serve 8 year terms, the longest for elected D-A’s in the country. “I did not take your faith in me…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Tuesday, the Chattanooga Fire Department reported that Gabriel Vaughn and Robby Dobos were lost in a cave beneath Lookout Mountain. The men were not found until 3:45 Wednesday morning. After learning that two men had gone missing after going caving, several emergency services divisions began searching caves at the base of Lookout Mountain, yesterday evening. Gabriel Vaughn…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-“The problem is housing supply,” said Mayor Tim Kelly. Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly and staff are attempting to expand the supply of affordable housing in the city. Wednesday’s announcement focused on those currently or potentially facing homelessness. The city unveiled the ‘Housing Provider Risk Mitigation Fund’ program, which will provide funding for repairs that are needed after damage…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It’s a relatively small barber shop on Alton Park Boulevard here in Chattanooga. But there’s nothing “small” about the owner! “Good morning, Bear’s Barber Shop…..” That’s 74 year old Larry High answering the phone. But everybody knows him as “Bear.” March is always an anniversary month for Bear. Bear High has been here a long time. A LONG…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Two lost cavers under Lookout Mountain finally saw the light of day again on Wednesday morning. 21 year old Gabriel Vaughn and 23 year old Robby Dobos went to explore caves off a railroad tunnel at the base of the mountain on Monday. They had not been heard from since Monday evening. A rescue effort lasted 12…
Fort Oglethorpe, GA (WDEF-TV) The LFO girls suffered a tough loss in the Elite Eight on Tuesday. They fell 67-60 to Greater Atlanta Christian. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, High School Basketball, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) It’s March first. Let the March Madness begin. Seems the madness is always there for Mocs freshman guard Addie Porter. UTC hopes to unleash her aggressive style in the SoCon tournament this week. If Katie Burrows needs a spark for her team, she knows Addie Porter can ignite it. Said head coach Katie Burrows:”She’s a Bulldog. She’s tough. Mentally….
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Members of the Ukrainian Gospel Church turned the Walnut Street bridge into a sea of blue and yellow Tuesday night. Youth Leader Assistant Maksim Mikhaylishin said their message not anger and violence, but rather, peace, love, and most of all — prayer. “We have a lot of family, a lot of relatives that are suffering,” Mikhaylishin said….
7:41 AM UPDATE At approximately 3:45 AM Wednesday, personnel with the Hamilton County Cave and Cliff team made contact with both missing men. They were found in the farthest known part of the cave and are now being assisted out. The evacuation is expected to take several hours. At approximately 3:45 AM Wednesday, personnel with the Hamilton County Cave and…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Less than one thousand people, from all across the world, have run a marathon on all seven continents. Chattanooga is home to one. Truman Smith has finished more than 200 marathons, even after life-threatening health scares. News 12’s Angela Moryan has his story. Said Smith: “Finally seeing that finish line, it was overwhelming.” Chattanooga native Truman Smith is one…
WALKER CO., Ga. — On Monday, the Georgia State Senate passed Bill 319, which would allow eligible people in Georgia to carry a handgun without a license or permit. The bill is an example of constitutional carry legislation, which Governor Brian Kemp vowed to support moving into 2022. “It goes back to the fundamentals of the constitution. Most people believe…
Cleveland, TN (WDEF): Weather in the classroom was on the road today to Cleveland Middle School. Meteorologist Bekah Birdsall gave two presentations to four hundred middle schools about being a meteorologist. The sixth grade students have been learning the weather and climate unit. They had lots of questions about tornadoes and severe weather safety. The teachers wanted the students to…
Chickamauga, GA (WDEF) – Even in the rigid world of of mathematics, there can be more than one way to solve a problem. Good teachers like Lester Galyon realize that. Despite a lifetime of experience in the classroom, he is always open to trying new things.” Chris Edge is the Assistant Principal at Gordon Lee Middle. He says, “Coach Galyon is…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-“Every traffic fatality that we have worked, speed has been a factor. Each and every one of them,” said Lt. Danny Jones. Chattanooga Police Department says Chattanooga has already had seven fatal accidents, as compared to two at this point in 2021. “We’ve got to have people sit down. If it’s not for anything other than for your…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Salvation Army of Chattanooga is celebrating Mardi Gras by aiding women facing homelessness. This eighth annual Mardi Bra event handed out necessities such as bras, panties, and feminine hygiene items. Salvation Army volunteer, Claudette Andrews, said these items are rarely donated due to cost and often being overlooked. “They can get what they need here. Things…
It’s always fun to celebrate the holidays with a treats. For St. Patrick’s Day, treat yourself and the family with something from the rainbow. Here’s how to get a rainbow in a cup.
The Boston Celtics have signed former Chattanooga Mocs basketball player Matt Ryan. They pulled him up from their G-League team in Grand Rapids and signed Ryan to a two way contract. In 28 games with Grand Rapids, Ryan was averaging almost 16 points a contest. He had a season high 39 points in a game against Delaware. Ryan has been…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The East Hamilton girls basketball team advanced to the region finals on Monday night. The Hurricanes defeated Sequoyah 46-43. They’ll now face Fulton on Wednesday night for the region championship. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, East Hamilton High School, High School Basketball, Sequoyah High School
Red Bank is looking for a new head football coach. Chris Brown has stepped down to become the defensive coordinator at Baylor. He’ll join Erik Kimrey’s new staff with the Red Raiders. Under Brown Red Bank had one of the best teams in Chattanooga each year . They were 40-8 during his four seasons at the helm. Categories: Sports –…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The winningest high school football coach in Tennessee history will be on the sidelines for Boyd Buchanan next season. Gary Rankin was introduced as the Bucs new coach on Monday. He left his power-house program at Alcoa to be closer to family in Chattanooga. Sometimes the reasons for change can be small. For Gary Rankin. It was a grand…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Former US Senator and Chattanooga Mayor Bob Corker gave his thoughts on the Ukraine conflict today. Corker said Vladimir Putin has turned himself into a Pariah in attacking Ukraine. He expressed admiration for the nations that have come together to stand up to Russia. But he also expressed concern the conflict will result in civilian casualties and…
RINGGOLD, Ga. — The war in Ukraine has continued into its fifth straight day. Ukrainian civilians are fleeing to neighboring European countries as the conflict continues. But only a week ago, Henry and Victoria Benach were trying to reach the front lines. “We had a team of about five people, including my wife, and we were taking a lot humanitarian…
PIKEVILLE, TN (WDEF) – “He’s got a lot of trust issues because you do when someone shoots you in the face,” says Judy LaGrone who is President and Treasurer for Maringa Animal Shelter. Copper is one of 50 animals being loved back to health after severe abuse and neglect at the Maringa Animal Sanctuary in Pikeville, Tennessee. Founded in 2018…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Getting into the college is one thing. Graduating college is another. Some Brainerd High School students are developing a support system that should see them all the way through. The women of tomorrow are getting help today through Girls Inspired. Jucinta Rome is a sponsor for Girl’s Inspired. She explains, “Girls Inspired was started in October…