CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The wait to find out who will be Chattanooga’s new Chief of Police is over. This morning, Mayor Tim Kelly announced that Celeste Murphy will be taking the role. Murphy hails from Atlanta, where she worked in law enforcement for over two decades. “Celeste rose through the ranks at the Atlanta Police Department, serving as patrol officer,…
The Republican field for Hamilton County Mayor is not very large: Sabrena Smedley; Weston Wamp; and Matt Hullander. While they all have similar ideas as to what they want Hamilton County to be, they’re vastly different as to how they’d go about it. Hullander: “Being a conservative, to me, starts with my belief in Biblical values.” Smedley: “I’m the only…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – On January 15th, authorities say 36-year-old Zachery Johnson attacked an Uber driver after leaving a Chili’s restaurant on Gunbarrel Road. Today he faced Judge Alex McVeagh in General Sessions Court for a preliminary hearing. The victim testified before the court and audio of the alleged assault from dispatch was played. The victim’s 911 calls during the assault…
For those cold days you want to stay inside, here’s a fun activity to get ready for the warm weather and bring birds to the yard.
Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly announced Celeste Murphy as the city’s new police chief. Pending confirmation by the Chattanooga City Council, Murphy will be the first female officer ever to serve in the position.
Athens, TN-(WDEF-TV) Hannah Jones hit a lay-in with roughly 10 seconds to play to lift Bradley Central to a 37-36 win over McMinn County in the finals of their district tournament. It was the Bearettes 12th straight district tournament title. Bradley Central built an 11 point lead in the third quarter, but it was erased by McMinn County. The Cherokees…
Brunswick, Georgia (WDEF) — The men responsible for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery are on trial again, this time for federal hate crime charges. However, all three were sentenced to life in prison, leaving some to perhaps wonder why an additional trial is necessary. McCracken Poston, a criminal defense lawyer in Ringgold, Georgia, and a former Georgia state representative, clarified…
Teaming up with the National Weather Service, our local Office of Emergency Management reminding everyone that this is Tennessee Severe Weather Awareness Week. During the months of March, April, and May, people in east Tennessee should be prepared for inclement weather. “This is a great time to remind our residents that if you have an emergency plan, look at it,…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Our national pastime is more popular than ever at OLPH thanks to the addition a brand new ball field. It’s the culmination of a long time effort that will soon have bats cracking and gloves popping. Dewarren Lamb is the Athletic Director at OLPH. He says, “We decided that we wanted to have baseball here at…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – “It is something that happens almost on a daily basis that we respond to someone with a drug overdose where we have to administer Narcan,” says Chattanooga Fire Department Fire Chief Phil Hyman. While the Chattanooga Police Department just reported ten overdose deaths in a two week period, it’s the same story across the country as the…
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…