Hooked On Science – Foamy Egg
Searching for a way to add a little science to your Easter celebration? If so, “Science Guy,” Jason Lindsey, has an idea. He shows us the foamy Easter egg.
EPB charging stations
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Many vehicle and car Experts believe electrical vehicles are the way of the future. Now with EPB’s help, the Gig city is getting EV ready. As gas prices remain high causing a price trip to the gas station, the automotive industry is accelerating toward electric vehicles. The 13 new charging stations are on the first floor of…
FBI not releasing details on Mountain Shadows raid
They confiscated many weapons from home
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The FBI is not saying much about a raid they conducted in the Mountain Shadows neighborhood in East Brainerd. We counted at least 16 vehicles at the raid of a home on Wednesday morning. They were at the home in the 9300 block of Mountain Shadows Drive for several hours. But neighbors tell us…
N Germantown Rd Shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a shooting resulting in a man being taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries according to CPD. Chattanooga Police and investigators are working on a shooting incident near the 700 block of Germantown Dr. CPD said a male party shot and ems transported him to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. The…
CFC Team Up With Volkswagen For 2022 Jerseys
(press release) Chattanooga, TN (April 6, 2022)– Two iconic Chattanooga brands, better together. Chattanooga FC is thrilled to announce a collaboration with Volkswagen Group of America that will electrify supporters from their neighborhood pitches all the way to Fort Finley. “Not only will VW’s iconic logo return to the front of all CFC jerseys, but Volkswagen will work with us…
Catoosa County Commissioner, residents fed up over hospital dispute
CHI Memorial wants to relocate and build new hospital, Parkridge Health System contests move
CATOOSA COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF) — CHI Memorial Hospital in Fort Oglethorpe has provided medical services to the residents of Catoosa, Walker and Dade Counties for years. But the facility is in need of an upgrade. Memorial wants to build a new, modern hospital on its Battlefield Parkway property. However, according to Commissioner Chuck Harris of the Catoosa County Board of…
Chattanooga Mocs Introduce Basketball Coaches Dan Earl and Shawn Poppie
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Mocs named their new men’s and women’s basketball coaches last week. Wednesday, we got to meet them. News 12’s Angela Moryan was their for the introductions. Angela: “The next chapter of Chattanooga basketball began today with the introduction of not one but two brand new head coaches for the Mocs. Both Shawn Poppie and Dan Earl walk…
Fentanyl overdoses on the rise in Walker County, Georgia & Tennessee
Tennessee & Georgia each see synthetic drug overdose deaths rise by 24% from Oct. 2020-Oct. 2021
WALKER COUNTY (WDEF) – Saying ‘no’ to drugs is harder than ever. Part of the reason is because pills you might get for pain actually may come with something you didn’t expect. The Lookout Mountain Drug Task Force says that little something is fentanyl, and it doesn’t take much to kill you. The recreational drugs of choice have changed throughout…
Governor Lee Visits Marion County, Breaks Ground Alongside Thunder Enterprises
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. — This morning, property developer Thunder Enterprises broke ground alongside Governor Bill Lee on a new project in Marion County. “What’s happening here is a really important thing in our state,” said Governor Lee. The project, which overlooks the Tennessee River, is called River Gorge Ranch. “The planning commission just approved 398 lots in this first phase,…
More To The Story: Female Tuba Player
Dave Staley meets a rare female tuba player at UTC
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It’s the wind ensemble class at UTC. One of three meetings per week on campus. Sophomore Ember Evans is on the scene, getting ready to join the party! As the old saying goes, “no one is an island. No one stands alone.” Well my friends, Ember stands alone. In a figurative sense, she sits alone. Because you…
Support Boys and Girls Club of Ocoee and Angela in Dancing with the Stars
UNDATED (WDEF) — News 12 Now’s sports anchor Angela Moryan will be one of the stars featured in this year’s Dancing with the Stars, in support of the Boys and Girls Club of the Ocoee Region. The show goes on Friday, May 13 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. at the Museum Center at 5ive Points in Cleveland….
Tiger Woods Says He Expects to Play the Masters
Tiger Woods has the green light to chase the green jacket. He expects to tee it up at the Masters. It will be Tiger’s first tournament in over a year following his horrible car crash. Tiger is anxious to return, and apparently he’s still not divulging the secrets to winning at Augusta. Said Woods:”Well as of right now I feel…
City Council passes vacation rental property moratorium
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — The Chattanooga City Council recently passed a moratorium on the acceptance of vacation rental applications for non-owner rental properties. The unanimous vote took place at Tuesday night’s meeting. This gives the council more time to review and develop additional regulations while addressing these property concerns in the city. While the council was in favor of the new…
Under One Roof: Local church needs financial assistance to preserve history
The Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul has stood tall for more than 130 years
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — In 1980, the Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul was listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Department of the Interior. 42 years later, Fr. David Carter says the building’s interior is falling apart. “We have all of these communities that meet under one roof, but this roof needs some repair,” Carter said….
Mocs Defensive Back Rashun Freeman Hopes to Realize NFL Dream
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Ten Chattanooga Mocs showed off in front of NFL scouts last week in hopes of earning a coveted spot in the pros. News 12’s Angela Moryan caught up with an Ooltewah native trying to make dreams come true. Said UTC defensive backs coach Camiron Smith: “Rashun is definitely one of the best athletes and brightest athletes that I’ve been…
Golden Apple Award: Janice McDaniel, Oakwood Christian
CHICKAMAUGA , GA (WDEF) – First grade is big adjustment in a child’s life. The frivolity of kindergarten takes a back seat to more serious learning, but that doesn’t mean first grade can’t be fun. Oakwood Christian’s Janice McDaniel has poured her heart and soul into teaching for the past 25 years. Vicki Garner is the Pre-School and 1st Grade…
Local missionaries still seek help in aid for Ukraine
Benach family & JEM Ministries continue humanitarian efforts despite further Russian escalations
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Russian escalation in Ukraine isn’t just something that’s worried all of Europe or the United States government. There are people right here in the Tennessee Valley and over the border in North Georgia that are taking up the effort to help rebuild the embattled country. And one local family needs your help to do it. The…
District Attorney Candidates Defend Perceived Weaknesses at UTC Debate
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Last night, all three candidates for Hamilton County District Attorney made their case for election before a crowd of college students, attorneys, and members of the public. “I have been an attorney for a long, long time,” said Democratic candidate John Brooks. “I would like to hit the refresh button,” said Republican challenger Coty Wamp. “We have…
Weather in the Classroom Visits Dupont Elementary
Weather in the ClassroomHIXSON, TN (WDEF): Meteorologist Bekah Birdsall went up the road in Hixson today for weather in the classroom. The third graders at Dupont elementary school have been learning about different types of weather and climate. They are about to study natural hazards and how it impacts humans and the environment. The students asked lots of questions about…
Ringgold house fire
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) – This morning, a house caught fire in Catoosa County, Georgia. The fire took place in the 300 Stanley Drive in Ringgold around 9 a.m. The home was still burning when News 12 arrived on the scene at 10. First responders were unable to give comment on the fire, at that time. No injuries were reported, but a…
Mom To Mom – Eggs-ersizes
Spruce up your Easter Egg Hunt this year and get your kids to burn off a lot of extra energy doing “egg-ersizes”. Here’s how it works.
Dalton Soccer Edges Baylor 2-1
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) After trailing 1-0 at halftime, Dalton scored twice in the second half to beat Baylor 2-1 on Monday night at the Baylor school. Fabian Rodriguez and Fernando Guerrero scored the two goals for the Catamounts. For the Red Raiders it was their first loss of the season as they fall to 7-1. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports…
South Pittsburg coffee shop experiences tragedy
One co-owner dead, the other arrested and charged with criminal homicide
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. (WDEF) — Authorities say a 911 call was made around 8:30 a.m. central time Monday morning from Dragging Canoe Coffee Traders — a local favorite coffee shop. Marion County Sheriff Ronnie “Bo” Burnett said that business co-owners Kevin Hudson and Robert John Bateh got into “an altercation.” Shortly after, the situation “turned deadly.” “One employee was killed,…
Hatching Out a Compromise: City chicken ordinance has family crying foul
City & family seek compromise in raising urban chickens on certain amount of land
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The term “urban chicken” is not a reference to a chicken sandwich at a fast food restaurant. It refers to raising chickens in a city. Chattanooga allows for urban chickens, but the city ordinance has one family crying foul. Now, both sides hope they can hatch out a compromise. Urban farming isn’t a new idea. It’s usually…