CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – On a busy Thursday afternoon just before last Christmas, authorities allege Randal Keeton sped past Chief Deputy Austin Garrett, driving erratically and leading him on a pursuit that began around a packed Hamilton Place Mall. Footage from multiple mall security cameras shows the pursuit. “This person is a danger to the community. That was well proven on…
ATHENS, TN (WDEF) – Love, passion and patience are important qualities for a teacher. Lori Giles has all three combined with a tireless work ethic. That makes her a perfect fit at North City Elementary School in Athens. Angel Hardaway is the principal at North City. She explains, “Ms. Giles is one of our very special instructional assistants here at…
DADE COUNTY, Ga. — Starting February 7, students at Dade County Schools are no longer required to quarantine after a COVID exposure. The change comes after the school system found that none of the children sent home due to an exposure this semester developed symptoms. “Since we returned in January, we have reported no close contact clusters, meaning the kids…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Hamilton County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Austin Garrett was involved in a high speed pursuit in December. Today was the preliminary hearing to determine if the case would go to grand jury. Authorities allege Randall Keeton initiated a high speed car chase on a busy afternoon just before last Christmas. Before Judge Christy Sell at the Hamilton County…
Turn a Twinkie into a recognizable character to make a Valentine’s Day treat that your kids can have at their party or just for a snack.
“You play to win the game,” Herm Edwards made the quote famous years ago, but what happens when you lose. Every coach and player goes through it, and it can be especially rough in football since you have to wait a week to play again. Reporter: “Okay losing.” Said East Hamilton head coach Grant Reynolds: “It sucks.” (laughter) Said McCallie…
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Dalton soccer beat rival NW Whitfield 6-1 Monday night at Harmon Field in Dalton. Bruins Huriel Guzman tied the match at one in the first half on a penalty kick. Moments later and Fabian Rodriguez scored for the Catamounts to make it 2-1. Rodriguez soon made it 3-1 at halftime. He also scored in the second half…
On Monday night, Spiegelman spoke to people in McMinn County and plainly explained that decision isn’t about what age kids should learn certain topics.
Your favorite Tennessee high school football team will likely have to play one game on a Thursday night next fall. The TSSAA is making the move because of a shortage of officials. They plan to identify roughly 20 games each week that will need to be moved to Thursday. The TSSAA hopes to inform schools by mid-march which game will…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — History was made Monday in Cleveland, Tennessee, as Nathaniel Grant was finally recognized as a free citizen of the United States after purchasing his freedom from slavery over 150 years ago. Andrew Freiberg, court judge of Tennessee’s 10th Circuit Court, officially signed the orders proclaiming Nathaniel Grant’s freedom on February 7, 2022 — the first…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Food City stores in our area are offering free N 95 face masks to customers and associates. In mid-January, the federal government announced plans to distribute 400 million masks through retailers around the country. Food City will be receiving several shipments of these high-quality face coverings, which will be available at the front of the store, while…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – “And that’s when Lieutenant Holloway said Barry, Nicholas is Gone.” Barry Galinger is the father of Officer Nicholas Galinger who was killed in February of 2019 when Janet Hinds struck him down on Hamill Road. Hinds had consumed multiple alcoholic drinks at a restaurant right before hitting him. She drove away and it was days before she…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Food City stores in our area are offering free N 95 face masks to customers and associates. In mid-January, the federal government announced plans to distribute 400 million masks through retailers around the country. Food City will be receiving several shipments of these high-quality face coverings, which will be available at the front of the store, while…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Setting a goal is the first step to success, but staying motivated along the way is just as important. Students and teachers at East Lake Elementary receive recognition for every benchmark they hit. Jasmine Farrow is the Principal at East Lake. She remembers, “Over the summer we met with the leadership team, and we talked about…
Nutritional coach, Dr. Tracy D. Holmes, talks about the calorie budget; what it is and how to use it. Categories: Health Tags: Calorie Budget
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) – Whitfield County Firefighters saved a 71 year old man last Friday when his mobile home caught on fire. He was disabled and trapped inside the burning home on Doe Trail. The fire was already raging when he called 911. “Hurry, please, I don’t want to die!” “Hurry, the whole house is on fire.” “Hurry, I’m burning…
Janet Hinds was sentenced to 11 years in prison for the hit and run death of Chattanooga Police Officer Nicholas Galinger.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Losing a loved one is tough, but what happens if you need to access something on their phone after they’ve passed away? Apple has a solution for that problem. The tech company created Legacy Contacts, so you can access data stored on their account after they’ve passed away. They have to add you as a Legacy…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (UTC Athletics) – University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s wrestling team picked up three ranked wins over the Appalachian State Mountaineers on Sunday afternoon in Southern Conference action. App State logged a pin in the final match of the afternoon to secure a 18-16 win and stay perfect in league competition. The Mocs fall to 5-10 overall and 2-2…
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF) – Collegedale Police Officers took some time out their day for ‘coco with the popo.’ Around a dozen police officers and number plus kids enjoyed hot chocolate together at the Collegedale commons. This event allowed kids to meet the people who protect them and also allow them to bind over their love of hot coco. “Where the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Hamilton County Marine Rescue might not be an organization you’ve heard of very often or at all. However, they are some of the people who perform water rescues and dives to rescue people or allow a family who lost a loved one to have closure. “We deal with a lot of this day in and day out someone…
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga was represented in all four finals matches at the TSSAA state wrestling duals Saturday. In Division I-AA, the classic Bradley Central-Cleveland match-up entertained fans right until the end. Tied at 28, the title fight came down to the 195 class. Tetoe Boyd won with a pin to earn Cleveland’s fifth straight duals state title —…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Tyner Ram Train rolled through district rival Brainerd with Nehemiah Bloodsaw leading the charge. Bloodsaw led the Rams with 19 points in the 75-52 victory. A win against CSAS Friday secures Tyner’s district title. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Brainerd, High School Basketball, Nehemiah Bloodsaw, Tyner
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (UTC Athletics) — Behind a career-high 18 points from Josh Ayeni and a blistering second half shooting performance, the Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team got back to its winning ways with a 77-68 victory over Mercer in Southern Conference action on Saturday afternoon in McKenzie Arena. Chattanooga improves to 19-5 overall and 9-2 in SoCon action following the…