CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – This is John Disterdick. He lived in Chattanooga for over 20 years. He’s in Florida now. But he’ll be back in the Scenic City to celebrate his birthday! His 80th birthday. How will he mark his big day? Dig this: come March 12th, John will endure an 8K row, an 8K run, an 80K bike ride, an 800…
Dermatology expert explains the difference between age spots and sun spots, and how to treat both.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — We’re all feeling this pain at the pump right now. There are some smartphone apps that can help you navigate these high gas prices, and save some money. The GetUpside Cashback: Gas & Food app helps you save money, and earn some too! You can use it to earn cash back on gas, groceries, and at…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (UTC Athletics) – The Chattanooga Mocs’ softball team concluded the Chattanooga Challenge on Sunday afternoon with two wins, an 8-6 victory over SIUE and a weekend finale 8-2 win against Purdue Fort Wayne. UTC improved to 5-5 this season, while SIUE dropped to 3-7 and Purdue Fort Wayne is now 1-9. The Mocs are scheduled to return to…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) — After a back-and-forth battle in the first half, North Cobb Christian found distance from Christian Heritage in the third quarter to take a substantial lead in the region finals game Saturday. Despite double-digit performances from Jax Abernathy (21), Braden Koneman (13) and Zundra Jackson (12), the Lions fell just short of a region championship, losing to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (UTC Athletics) – Brooke Parrott etched herself into the record books at Frost Stadium on Saturday afternoon against Radford. The junior starter tossed seven perfect innings en route to throwing the team’s first perfect game since 2002 and fifth ever in the history of Chattanooga Softball. The The Mocs defeated Radford 4-0 before falling in the final game…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (UTC Athletics) — The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team found themselves in an early hole for the second time this week and suffered an 80-75 loss to VMI in Southern Conference action on Saturday afternoon inside McKenzie Arena. Following the loss, Chattanooga falls to 22-8 overall, 12-4 in SoCon play, and is now just one came clear of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- President and CEO of the Pursuit of Happiness Michael Gordon and Board Member Troy Rodgers braved the freezing temperatures last night and spent the night in tent city. “The freezing temperature. Not knowing where you’re going to use the restroom. Not being able to charge your phone. Sleeping on that hard concrete, the sounds, the security issues!…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) McCallie’s Dr. Pepper Classic features the top ranked high school basketball team in America in Sunrise Christian Academy out of Kansas. The Buffaloes are ranked number one by USA Today, and they looked the part on Friday night beating Hamilton Heights 68-33. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Dr. Pepper Classic, High School Basketball, McCallie School, Sunrise…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Red Bank boys basketball team defeated Central 87-52 in the semifinals of their district tournament on Friday at East Hamilton High School. Haden Spurgeon led the Lions with 29 points. Red Bank will now face East Hamilt on in the district finals. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Chattanooga Central, High School Basketball, Red Bank High…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Notre Dame girls and boys basketball teams lost in their region tournament semifinals on Friday at Silverdale Academy. Lakeway Christian beat the Lady Irish 71-45, while CAK edged the Irish boys team 43-40. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, High School Basketball, Notre Dame High School
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) A new leader’s in charge at Chattanooga FC. With the season opener just over a month away, the Boys in Blue are gearing up for a new game plan — under a new head coach in Rod Underwood News 12’s Angela Moryan introduces us to the new face of the club. Said team captain Juan Hernandez: “His ideas, his…
Tunnel Hill, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Northwest Whitfield girls won their region tournament championship game on Friday at NW Whitfield High School. The Bruins defeated Pickens 36-25, snapping their 21 game winning streak. The Bruins boys basketball team lost in the region finals to Central-Carrollton 61-58. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, High School Basketball, Northwest Whitfield High School
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – News 12 receives multiple calls a month on our tipline from family members of inmates who say their relative has been assaulted at Silverdale Detention Center. “When we see crime happen, the public looks to the criminal justice systems as if it’s responsible for it when in fact we’re at the tail end of it,” says Hamilton…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Chattanooga became Con Nooga once again, as hundreds of friends and families gathered inside to enjoy a day ripe with numerous events, amazing cosplays and most of all, fun. Kent Keleman Jr., a fan of the convention, was glad to be back. “Everybody’s so welcoming,” Keleman Jr. said. “You see so many different costumes and you see…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Last December, John McCecil was given a reference to Notre Dame High School to direct the musical, “Godspell.” Only a month into working on the play, he received a phone call from School President Kyle Schmitt. “He said that I was in a same-sex marriage. That goes against the Catholic teaching that marriage is to be only…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattanooga will begin to automatically reroute emergency services and commenter traffic when a train is present at a Hixson railroad crossing. “It’s going to be an interconnected signaling device where the lights will be flashing when the train occupies the crossing and that way people will understand not to take that particular route,” said Robin Smith, Tennessee…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The long delays at a train crossing in Hixson has been quite a community issue. Now Chattanooga has a tech solution to ease the problem using their fiber network. The crossing is at Hamill Road, near Memorial Hospital Hixson. Now the city and Norfolk Southern Railway are using some TDOT funds to develop a system to reroute…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) – STEP Studio in Dalton is getting ready to premiere its first ever piece of work. STEP stands for students,team, entertainment and production. Jacob Poag is the president, a 17 year old junior at Christian Heritage School. Noah Crump is the head editor, a 17 year old senior at Coahulla Creek. They’ll be showcasing a documentary called “Dalton:…
The tagline for the Hamilton County School District is “experience the future without limits.” One group of students at Ooltewah High School say the removal of the school’s international baccalaureate program goes against that mantra. Take a good look at this sign. It’s probably the last time you will see those words on the marquee. This past Friday, an email…
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA (February 17) — After a ferocious comeback effort over the final four minutes, the Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball suffered a 73-70 loss after Kobe Langley nailed a game-winning three with 3.0 seconds left to lift UNCG to victory in Southern Conference action on Thursday night inside McKenzie Arena. Following the loss, Chattanooga falls to 22-6 overall this season…
Tunnel Hill, GA-(WDEF-TV) Both the Northwest Whitfield girls and boys basketball teams won their region tournament semifinal games on Thursday. The girls knocked off Heritage 39-32. The Bruins boys basketball team defeated Southeast Whitfield 76-48. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, High School Basketball, Northwest Whitfield High School
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Chattanooga beer board is suspending one bar’s beer license for four weeks. Blue Light club Owner Brian Joyce says he’s being unfairly targeted for playing hip hop music and having a diverse clientele. But The beer board says he’s not addressing security issues. The recent violations stem from an incident in January, where three women claim…
DADE COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF) – A wildfire in Dade County is fully contained but not before it destroyed 136 acres, according to forest firefighters. Georgia Forestry says the fire started yesterday afternoon around 5. Investigators suspect arson. Georgia Forestry has created a barrier around the entire perimeter using bulldozers and assistance from ten rangers. “We’re here putting in lines on…