Mom To Mom – Homemade Bubbles
If you’ve ever tried to create your own bubbles, and it just doesn’t really work out, what you need is the perfect ingredient. Here’s the secret to making homemade bubbles.
Chattanooga Mocs Open Spring Football Practice
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Mocs opened spring practice Monday. Of course this time last year, they were playing actual games in the spring. Now they get to enjoy a normal spring campaign. With no game plans on the horizon…spring practice allows the Mocs to enhance some strengths and correct some weaknesses. Said head coach Rusty Wright:”We were really good defensively last…
Georgia residents feeling slight relief at gas stations
Prices beginning to drop following suspension of state gas tax
Catoosa County, GA (WDEF) — Georgia’s 29-cent gas tax is currently null and void to help Georgians save a little more cash at the pump. Georgia resident Matthew Brown commutes 30 minutes to work daily and was grateful for Gov. Brian Kemp’s actions. “We appreciate the tax cut,” Brown said. “Probably for me to drive back and forth from Dalton…
What’s Right With Our Schools: Dalton Academy Named AP Capstone School
DALTON, GA (WDEF) – In the hyper-competitive world of College admissions, being able to say you took the most rigorous course load your high school had to offer is crucial. At Dalton Academy, that distinction will also earn you an A-P Capstone Diploma. Matthew Mederios is the Principal at Dalton Academy. He says, “Recently the college board recognized the Dalton…
Chattanooga has seventh most minority-owned businesses in the US, report finds
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — “It’s been awesome. This city’s amazing,” said Chanda Chambers, co-owner of Chambers Welding and Fabrication. According to a report from finance website Smartest Dollar, Chattanooga has the seventh most minority-owned businesses in the US. Some local business owners point to Chattanooga’s non-profit support systems as major reason why Chattanooga is a great place to work. “My experience…
Chemical leak on Highland Park Ave. leads to police investigation
Neighbor says 'foamy' chemical emitted an 'almond-like odor, but stronger'
UPDATE: The nineteen barrels were not initially in the dumpsters seen in the story. They were lined up in front of the residence’s garage to the street. The EPA put the drums in the dumpsters as part of the cleanup effort. News 12 reached out to Mitchell Underwood, the water quality specialist for the city of Chattanooga, for further comment…
More To The Story: Bagpipe Player
Dave Staley meets the man playing bagpipes under the trees
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – I hear music, and it’s coming from the old cemetery, right across the street from UTC. Chris Johnson is playing his bagpipes. Under a tree. All alone. Johnson is an adjunct teacher at the college. Several times a week, he spends his lunch break right here. Under the same oak tree. All by himself. Relaxing and practicing…
TECH BYTE: Smartphone Apps Help With Filing Your Taxes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — You’re running out of time to file your taxes. Some smartphone apps can help you get the job done. Filing your taxes is never fun, so if you’ve been procrastinating, you have less than a month left to do it. One go-to DIY service to easily get everything done yourself is TurboTax. The free tax prep…
This little light of mine
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-This weekend’s events of remembering the life of Ed Johnson and the injustice of his death also was meant to show a light of hope. Represented in a song nearly everyone knows. This little light of mine, a song sang by many at one time or another. It was being sung at the Ed Johnson memorial to remember…
Ed Johnson lynching remembered
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- “Let’s continue to attempt to build bridges with those who will stand on the other side and plank by plank brick by brick with mallet and hand remove the bridges which already exist,” said Donivan Brown. March 19, 1906, Ed Johnson was murdered by a lynch mob on the Walnut Street Bridge for a crime he didn’t…
Local financial analysts respond to national interest rate hike
Rates will rise for the first time since 2018
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — America’s central bank will be raising national interest rates by 0.25%. It’s the first time the Fed has raised the rate since late 2018. Financial professional John Vandergriff says this is all being done to help offset inflated costs. “The reason they’re raising interest rates is so that it can help slow the economy down,” Vandergriff said….
Attorney questions why Police officer used a Taser on his client
Collegedale traffic stop now under two investigations
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF) – The Hamilton County District Attorney’s Office is launching an investigation into a traffic stop that occurred in Collegedale earlier this month. On March 10, Delane “Delaney” Gordon was tazed by an officer after being pulled over for speeding. Gordon asked to speak to the Officer’s supervisor during the stop, after which the situation escalated. His attorney,…
Parents share stories of bullying with school board
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Reports of bullying in Hamilton County Schools is on the rise this year, thanks to schools being back full-time during the pandemic. The stories of bullying, though, are horrific, and some of them came out at the school board meeting. One of them happened here at East Ridge Elementary School. “The aggressor then grabs my son’s arm…
Wamp Doubles Down on NAACP Stance
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — This morning, the NAACP filed a complaint against District Attorney candidate Coty Wamp for comments she made Tuesday night. “The NAACP has accomplished some great things in the last 100 years, but one of them is NOT the way they treat law enforcement,” said Wamp. Reverend Anne Jones Pierre of the local NAACP chapter responded, clarifying the…
More To The Story: The Painter’s Tour
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It’s a customized van. She named it “Millie.” SHE……is Christiane Palpant. Who lives in Atlanta. Christiane is a banker by trade. Well, she used to be. Now, she’s a painter. That’s because after two years of bedrest, due to open heart surgery, Palpant decided to take her painting to a new level. Accordingly, she will paint in…
Red Bank Names Assistant Ted Gatewood New Head Football Coach
(press release) Red Bank High School is excited to announce Ted Gatewood as their next head football coach. Coach Gatewood, a Red Bank HS alumnus and the current offensive coordinator, has the extensive head coaching experience, passion and ability to build quality relationships we feel the program needs to build upon previous success. We sought input from the current coaching…
Local Missionaries Provide Aid at Ukraine Border
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Two weeks ago, missionaries Henry and Victoria Benach decided to go overseas to assist those fleeing Ukraine. “I’ve booked the tickets, got everything ready, and we’re going by faith,” said Henry. Now, Henry and his wife Victoria are in Poland, at the Ukrainian border. “I’m maybe a mile from the border, at this moment. We’ve been working…
Pictures of 30 girls caught on hidden camera in school locker room
New charge and details in the Cleveland Middle School case
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) – Cleveland Police have filed a new charge against the Cleveland Middle School teacher charged over a hidden camera in a locker room. It is a second count of Attempted Aggravated Unlawful Photography of a minor. Investigators say they have learned the video recording happened over a two day period, which explains the second charge. On Thursday,…
Cleveland Middle School teacher arrested
Schroll is accused of putting a camera in the girls' locker room
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — On Tuesday, March 15, a Cleveland Middle School student found an electronic recording device discretely placed in the girls’ locker room. After being notified by the student, school administrators quickly contacted CPD, who promptly began an investigation. Within 24 hours, CMS eighth grade teacher Christopher Schroll, was identified and arrested. “That’s a place where the middle…
Chattanooga gets bad news on Lookouts Stadium project
Senate Bill 2890 receives "negative recommendation;" State won't fund $20.8 million to kickstart project
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Lookouts begin their season April 8th on the road in Knoxville to play the Smokies. But each day that passes is one more day a new stadium here is needed if Chattanooga wants to keep baseball here. And the city got some bad news Tuesday with a negative recommendation on Senate Bill 2890 – a bill…
Forte Murder Trial Continues into Day 3
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Today was day 3 in the murder trial of Bill Forte. Forte is being tried for first degree murder after shooting and killing his adopted son in 2018. Expert testimony was given in the trial this morning, and one thing was made clear to the jury on cross examination: Forte fired a shotgun at his son Charles…
Hooked On Science – Soaring Shamrock
The shamrock, it’s a symbol of Saint Patrick’s Day and according to “Science Guy” Jason Lindsey, using a few ingredients, from around the house, you can launch one through the air.
Tyner Advances in State Tourney With 66-59 Win Over Bolivar Central
Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Tyner Rams advanced to the state tournament semifinals on Tuesday after downing Bolivar Central 66-59 in Murfreesboro. The Rams came out on fire hitting 71-percent of their shots in the first quarter. Keelan Jackson was deadly from downtown for Tyner connecting on 4 of 6 three-pointers. He scored 17 points with 13 rebounds, while teammate Nehemiah Bloodsaw…
Brainerd Loses 40-39 Heart Breaker to Power Center
Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Brainerd Panthers saw their season come to an end on Tuesday falling 40-39 to Power Center Academy in the quarterfinals of the state tournament in Murfreesboro. Brainerd was down that pesky point with five seconds left when they in-bounded the ball in front of their own bench. Dennis Lewis Junior got the ball and drove the baseline,…