Tennessee Vols Seeded 3rd in NCAA Tournament
The Tennessee Volunteers are seeded third in the NCAA Tournament and will face 14-seed Longwood on Thursday at 2:45pm on CBS.
Chattanooga Mocs Earn 13 Seed in NCAA Tournament
The Chattanooga Mocs are seeded 13th in the South Region of the NCAA Tournament and will play Illinois on Friday.
TECH BYTE: Apple Announces Spring Products
CUPERTINO, Calif. (WDEF) — Apple is bringing tech fans some good luck ahead of St. Patrick’s Day. March means new products for the tech company, including a makeover for the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro. It’s already available in several colors, but Apple is adding a new green finish, just in time for St. Patty’s Day. “iPhone 13 looks…
Warrior Freedom Service Dog aided by veterans
FLINTSTONE, Georgia (WDEF)- Americans rely on the military to protect our freedoms. Then soldiers become veterans sometimes they need to rely on service animals so it’s important for those animals to have that training and a place to be trained. Warrior Freedom Service Dogs trains dogs to become service animals to help veterans in need. Power home remodeling is building…
Tennessee Valley locals enjoys snow day
Residents encourage others to get out and enjoy the winter weather
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Valley’s local communities woke up to the wintery white stuff to begin their Saturday. Sledding and snow angels both left their marks in the cold, and even igloos were raised as the snow day started. 21-year-old Matthew McGarvey was one of many helping put it together, along with his younger sister, Remi. “The rarity of…
EPB working on power outage in Signal Mountain
SIGNAL, MOUNTAIN, Tennessee (WDEF)- A power outage on Kell Road in Signal Mountain was caused by fallen trees from high wind from the early morning storms. EPB’s Grant Carriker said when a power outage occurs EPB and others work together to be able to get power on as quickly and safely as possible, particularly with how cold it is. He…
Local church raising donations for Ukrainian refugees
Ukrainian Gospel Church accepting clothing, baby items, financial donations
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — As soon as the invasion began, so did the Ukrainian Gospel Church’s mission to collect donations for refugees. Everything from clothing, blankets, baby supplies and more will be delivered overseas to provide much-needed relief. Vitaly Skotsen, the church’s missions coordinator, said those who fled are in dire need of help. “You have just thousands of people flooding…
Tips for Saving Money at the Gas Pump
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — $4.09 a gallon, $4.29 a gallon, $4.34 a gallon – these are just a few of the gas prices currently listed at Chattanooga gas stations. It’s no surprise that gas prices are going up in Chattanooga, but what can you do to save money at the pump? “One of the biggest places that you can start is…
ESPN’s Tom Hart Relives His Call of David Jean Baptiste’s Buzzer Beater For the Mocs
Tampa, FL-(WDEF-TV) ESPN’s Tom Hart is calling games in the SEC basketball tournament. He was also on the mike for David Jean Baptiste’s buzzer beater Monday night that gave the Chattanooga Mocs the SoCon title. Said Hart: “The shot was right in front of our broadcast location. I didn’t think it was going in. It wasn’t a straight up jump…
UTC students concerned for future due to rising inflation
Rising costs in gas, food leave some Mocs anxious for entering the workforce
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Graduating college is a massive accomplishment and is often met with optimism about the future. However, with rampant inflation, some students at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are concerned about what’s next once their time at school is done. “It’s crazy,” said junior political science student DaVeon Hall. “Two years ago, gas was $1.89 and now…
Gators Fans Excited to See Chatsworth’s Billy Napier as New Football Coach
Tampa, FL-(WDEF-TV) Since News 12’s Angela Moryan was at the SEC tournament in Tampa on Thursday, she was able to catch up with Florida Gator fans and ask them about their new football coach. Chatsworth, Georgia native… Billy Napier. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Billy Napier, College Football, Florida Gators, Football
Voice of the Vols Bob Kesling Talks Tennessee Hoops Going into SEC Tourney
Tampa, FL-(WDEF-TV) Voice of the Vols Bob Kesling spoke with News 12’s Angela Moryan in Tampa on the SEC Tournament. Kesling discussed what makes the Vols a dangerous number two seed, and why the Vols could possibly end their SEC Championship drought. Tennessee hasn’t won the SEC Tournament since 1979. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – UT Vols…
Meet new city council member Marvene Noel
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – We’re now hearing from the woman recently appointed to the District 8 seat of the Chattanooga City Council. Marvene Noel has been a resident of District 8’s Orchard Knob neighborhood for more than 30 years. Following her appointment, Noel stopped by News 12 to share her thoughts on what it means to serve as a city council…
From The Archives: 1982 World’s Fair
We go back 40 years to construction for the upcoming Worlds Fair in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) – If you visit Knoxville these days, pay a visit to World’s Fair Park. It’s a greenway and public performance area downtown. The park is built around the only two remaining pieces from the 1982 World’s Fair, the Sunsphere and the Tennessee Ampitheatre. But 40 years ago, the fair was a big deal for all of Tennessee….
Stock market fallout from Russian invasion of Ukraine
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-“Gas prices are rising so dramatically that it has started to cut into the family budget. Other than at the gas pump, consumer spending starts to take a hit,” said Hopkins. In Ukraine, it’s terrifying, shelling and shootings are the number one concern. Thankfully, currently in the US, it’s more subtle as gas prices skyrocket and the stock…
Chattanooga Maintains Record High Gas Prices
Impact of Oil Inflation May Hit Supermarket
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The war in Ukraine is keeping Chattanooga gas prices at an all-time high. Here at the Raceway on Broad Street, for example, gas is currently $4.29 a gallon. Only two days ago, it was less than four dollars. “We will continue to see those increases in our local gas stations, here in Tennessee, at least for the…
Low daily COVID numbers don’t spell the end of the pandemic
COIVD updates have taken a back seat to the Russian escalation in Ukraine and gas prices
It’s been a while since you’ve heard an update on the new daily case numbers for coronavirus in Hamilton County. For that, you can thank the Russian escalation in Ukraine, and even gas prices. While COVID has taken a back seat in our minds, it’s not gone, and the pandemic may not be an endemic any time soon. Two years…
Cold Case Unit arrests suspect in 11 year old Big K murder
Police: Store owner was gunned down trying to shield a clerk
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Prosecutors now think they can make the case against a suspect in a 2011 murder that they couldn’t make back then. In May of that year, Herbert Strickland was gunned down at the Big K Market on Dodson Avenue. He was the owner, and police in 2011 thought he may have been trying to shield a clerk…
Things you might not have known about Luther
Radio Icon would have turned 100 today
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Local icon Luther Masingill would have been 100 years old today. Even after his death, we still salute the impact he had on Chattanooga as a broadcasting legend, voice of the people and our area’s top cheerleader. Chip Chapman has more on his life and legacy. Luther and Ed King Categories: Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News…
Chattanooga Gas Prices Hit Record High
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Gas prices in Chattanooga have reached unprecedented highs. “In Chattanooga, you are seeing the most expensive gas prices that you have seen on record,” said Megan Cooper, a AAA representative. Yesterday, President Biden banned oil imports from Russia. US Representative Chuck Fleischmann is in favor of this decision. “We have needed to be sterner. we have needed…
Mocs Fans Greet SoCon Champs After Possibly the Greatest Shot in UTC History
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) When you hit an amazing shot that defines March Madness like David Jean Baptiste did for the Mocs Monday night. Surprise. Surprise. A lot of people turn out to see you come back home. Chattanooga returned to campus Tuesday as SoCon tournament champs. Guys are still in a daze over the way they punched their ticket to the Big…
UTC Announces Women’s Basketball Coach Katie Burrows Has Stepped Down
(gomocs.com) UTC Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Mark Wharton announced a change in leadership with the Mocs women’s basketball program today. Katie Burrows is stepping down as head coach after four seasons at her alma mater. “I would like to thank Coach Burrows and her staff for their hard work and dedication to our women’s basketball program,” added Wharton. …
Golden Apple Award: Delin Brown at Fairlyand Elementary
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, GA (WDEF) – In 20 years, Delin Brown has become an institution at Fairyland Elementary. She cultivates a life long love of learning in her gifted students and oversees the aftercare program. Kids in her class and in her care, love her. Jeremy Roerdink is the Principal at Fairyland. He says, “Here’s what I can tell you about…
Moc Reflect on David Jean Baptiste’s Incredible Game Winning Shot in SoCon Finals
The Chattanooga Mocs joined March Madness lore on Monday night. David Jean Baptiste feeling the madness with a 35-footer at the buzzer to lift Chattanooga to a one point win against Furman in the SoCon tournament finals. With the victory, Baptiste helped the Mocs punch their ticket to the Big Dance. Said Baptiste: “I knew I had four seconds left….