CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Protesters all across the nation rallied to condemn Texas’ restrictions on abortions. There was an abortion justice rally right here in the scenic city. Hundreds of people gathered at Renaissance park and marched the streets of Downtown Chattanooga for women’s rights. Organizers say that this is a time to clear any negativity that comes with abortions. Kamari…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- It has been a week since 7 women were shot on Grove Street. Two of those women died and others were seriously injured. Today, The Strive Club, victims of the shooting, their families and the community marched for justice at College Hill Courts. Chattanooga police still do not have any leads about what happened after the community…
LAS VEGAS (AP) — People who are healing and some still struggling gathered Friday to remember those who died and were injured during the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history four years ago on the Las Vegas Strip. “I was wounded. Those physical wounds have healed,” said Dee Ann Hyatt, whose daughter also was hurt and whose brother died…
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) – An early morning gathering at Rossville Middle School. Administrators, teachers and students preparing to honor one of their own. It’s a surprise celebration. Come on now……who doesn’t like a good surprise??!! Let me introduce you to Juanita Foster. There’s not many like her! Principal Robert Stinson says she has no peers. ROBERT STINSON, SCHOOL PRINCIPAL; “I…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Some covid long haulers are left dealing with symptoms for weeks, or even months, following the Covid-19 infection. But there’s another condition being diagnosed by doctors- and it’s affecting children. MIS-C is the name of this rare condition and while the cause of it is unknown, more and more children are exhibiting the symptoms. Doctors are finding…
If you’re worried about witches flying around the house this Halloween, Science Guy Jason Lindsey shows us how to use some acetone to take care of the problem.
Ringgold-(WDEF-TV) In a battle of heavyweight softball teams on Thursday, Central-Carrollton beat Heritage 5-2 at Heritage High School. The two region teams were a combined 37-3 coming into the game. The contest was tied at two in the fourth inning before the Lions pulled away for the victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Central-Carrollton, Heritage High School, High…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police have confirmed Saturday night’s shooting was gang-related and the women who were struck were not the targets, they were just in the crossfire. “You can pass your laws. You can write your bills or whatever you want to do but the change has got to come from within the community,” says Grove Street resident Kenneth…
A 29 year old male was shot and killed Wednesday evening in the East Brainerd area.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Baylor-McCallie rivalry week started off with a bang for the Red Raiders. Baylor girls soccer dominated in a home match against rival GPS, winning the match, 4-1. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – Soccer Tags: Baylor, girls soccer, GPS, McCallie, Soccer
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It is the end of an era at News 12 Now. After more than 17 years, and thousands, upon thousands of sales calls, General Sales Manager Tommy Youngblood is about to enjoy a very well-deserved retirement. Tommy is a proud graduate of Central High School, where he played a little baseball and a little football. He is a…
A Christian nonprofit is rebuilding a house in Cleveland that was destroyed during the Easter tornadoes in 2020.
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) – One of the most historic homes in our area is getting a renovation. And the state of Tennessee is helping with the project. It’s all part of “grant money.” In hopes of preserving historic sites. News 12’s Dave Staley tells us about it, in tonight’s installment of More To The Story. It sits in downtown Cleveland….
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – “If you witness something and you’re coming forth for justice, that’s not snitching,” says Chattanooga City Council person Demetrus Coonrod. Dozens of people witnessed a shooting on Grove Street Saturday night that took two lives and injured five more. The police say they have no suspects or motives. “In our community we are now stepping over bodies…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga’s worst COVID surge yet may finally be behind us. “We’ve seen a rather substantial drop consistent with the numbers that are being reported by the health department,” says Dr. Jay Sizemore with Erlanger. He says that relief from the mounting death toll might still be weeks away. “People who were a case three weeks ago…
Here’s the perfect snack to give you all the fall feels and your kids are going to love it. It’s typically for preschoolers and toddlers, because they really enjoy making these, and it’s graham cracker apple snacks, and they’re so yummy.
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor and McCallie renew their annual rivalry Friday night. Blue Tornado head coach Ralph Potter knows all about this Scenic City Showdown. He saw his father, Pete, coach in the game. Ralph played in the contest as a quarterback at McCallie, and he has even coached at both schools. He recently sat down with News 12’s Rick Nyman to…
A Chattanooga nonprofit is offering free counseling to those impacted by this week’s shootings.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Convention Center hosted the 17th Annual Friends of Scouting Luncheon on Tuesday. The event was headlined by Colonel Mark Tillman – the nation’s 12th presidential pilot for Air Force One who flew with former President George W. Bush on September 11th. Prior to the luncheon, he spoke with News 12 about his experience during that…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – “It’s like hopelessness. We don’t get the proper resources. We don’t get no help. So when you’re coming up out here, it’s like, this is life,” says T. West of Grove Street, Chattanooga. Days after a gunman opened fire into a neighborhood party and still no suspects, community members are on edge and frustrated officials aren’t doing…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga was rocked by a tragic weekend of violence, and now the community wants answers. “Particularly the last eighteen months with the pandemic, all of us, the communities, the world, are living in a heightened state of crisis,” says Sejal West with Volunteer Behavior Healthcare. A 14-year-old girl was among those shot on Grove Street Saturday…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – With the coronavirus mutating and now sweeping through our younger, unvaccinated generations, teachers say it’s worse now than ever before. “We all went into last year thinking it was going to be the most difficult year of our lives and maybe up to that point it was but this year has been so much worse because this…
How far did a Jasper Middle Social Studies teacher go to earn her Golden Apple Award? Her path has lead her to yard sales all over our area.
Fitness trainer DeEric Williams has some simple exercises to help achieve toned arms.
