CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The trial continues for a man accused of shaking a nearly 3 year old girl to death. Benjamin Brown was the boyfriend of a woman who was babysitting Annie Shell in 2018. The babysitter, Brandi Giannunzio, told officials that the little girl died from seizures after falling. She was charged with making a false report and accessory…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Local artist Carrie Pendergrass is at it again!!! Carrie’s done all of the “heavy lifting” on this new exhibit in the main lobby of the Chattanooga Airport. It went up last month. The theme this time around is “A Stilled Life.” Centering around still moments and images that represent everyday things we see and do. There are…
ATHENS (WDEF) – One month ago, the McMinn County School Board made a decision that put it squarely in the international public eye. The McMinn County School Board says it will not review its decision to remove the graphic novel ‘Maus,’ a book about the Holocaust, from the district’s eighth grade curriculum. It’s been 31 days since the McMinn County…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Bradley Central swept the basketball series with rival Cleveland on Thursday night at Raider Arena. The Bearettes won 63-42 and the Bradley Central boys edged Cleveland 51-48. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Bradley Central High School, Cleveland High School, High School Basketball
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Boyd Buchanan girls edged Silverdale 32-30 in the their district tournament semifinals on Thursday at Silverdale. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Boyd Buchanan, High School Basketball, Silverdale Baptist Academy
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Mocs improved to 11-2 in the SoCon after their win over Western Carolina last night. They also moved two full games ahead of the pack for first place in the league standings. Reporter:”Do you pay attention much to the SoCon standings right now?” Said guard Grant Ledford:”Uh. Honestly no. We kind of know where we’re at. We…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Fire Department and Erlanger Health System are working together to put a spotlight on National Burn Awareness Week. The theme is “Burning Issues in the Kitchen!”. That was selected to help prevent scald burns and distracted cooking because Nearly half of all home fires are caused by cooking. The fire department wants people to know…
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) – A grand jury declined to indict a man in a road rage incident last fall that ended in a fatal shooting. The shooting happened last September on Elm Avenue next to the Catoosa County sports complex off of I-75. Jack Chandler Pedigo was found shot in his vehicle. Deputies took a man into custody but did…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A new Health Science Building is coming to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. The 92,000 square-foot building will include new classrooms, lab spaces and offices. But perhaps the biggest new addition that the building will bring … is more nurses. UTC School of Nursing Director, Dr. Christine Smith, certainly hopes that’s the case. As we were…
After serving District 8 for five years, Anthony Byrd is stepping down from the City Council to become the City Court Clerk. The City Council voted on Tuesday to vacate his seat and appoint a replacement upon acceptance of his resignation. But the NAACP has expressed concern over the the council’s decision not to advise his appointed successor against running…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – “We’re not concerned about our job being easier, we’re concerned about people we put in jail who are a danger to the community staying in jail,” says Chattanooga Police Public Information Officer Sergeant Jeremy Eames. Chattanooga Police have strong words about a bond system they say can put the public in danger. Zachary Smith was arrested on…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF) — One of Catoosa County’s own is stepping down after decades of service to countless students. Superintendent Denia Reese was honored with a luncheon this afternoon at The Colonnade in Ringgold and will retire at the end of next month. She’s also proud to be “a product” of Catoosa County, having graduated from Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Our Valentine’s Day traditions haven’t changed all that much over the years. For our Thursday Throwback, we’re going back 30 years to celebrate in 1992. The technology for reserving flowers or taking video has changed since then. But the sentiment behind the holiday remains the same. Categories: From The Archives, Hamilton County, Local News Tags: Valentine’s Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- According to AAA, gas prices in Tennessee are up $0.13 from last week and almost a dollar more than this time last year. “It’s just something that we have to roll with the punches and hopefully gas prices will drop at some point but I don’t think that’s gonna be any time soon,” said Mason Frierson. “I’m paying…
Do you love science? You might after this experiment. Our “Science Guy,” Jason Lindsey, shows us how to skewer a heart balloon.
Mocs offensive lineman Cole Strange got to showcase his talents for NFL coaches last weekend at the Senior Bowl. Now he gets another chance to impress NFL scouts. Strange has been invited to the famous NFL combine in Indianapolis. A total of 324 draft prospects have been invited. The combine starts March first. Categories: Sports – Football, Sports – Local…
(gomocs.com)HATTANOOGA (February 9) — The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team avenged its loss to Western Carolina earlier this season with a stout defensive effort and earned its third-straight victory behind a 65-47 tally on Wednesday night in Southern Conference action inside McKenzie Arena. Following the win, Chattanooga improves to 21-5 overall and remains atop the SoCon standings at 11-2. Western…
Chris Rock once said “Nothing good happens after 2 a.m.” It was 6 a.m. Wednesday morning when a catering trailer behind Nooga-Q near Signal Mountain was taken from a parking spot behind the business. A surveillance camera nearby caught it all. A red Ford F-150 drives on to the lot, backs into the trailer, hitches it and leaves. From beginning…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A jury trial begins for the man accused of a 2018 murder of a little girl. Benjamin Brown was charged with felony murder, following the death of two-year-old Annie Shell of Soddy Daisy. Brown was the boyfriend of Brandi Giannunzio, who babysitting the girl. Brandi was charged with making false reports, and accessory after the fact. Brandi…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – On January 31, Bright Eyes, a small, mixed-breed dog was found having wandered onto a local woman’s porch. The dog was visibly frightened, and had her mouth bound shut with electrical tape. After the dog was taken into the care of McKamey Animal Center, a reward of $500 was posted for information on who might have done…
CHATSWORTH, Ga. (WDEF) — There’s a new chief in Murray County. The Indians hired Kurt Napier, son of legendary Murray County coach Bill Napier, Monday. Kurt played quarterback for his dad before moving on to coaching. He spent a year coaching receivers at Thomas County Central and five years as the running backs coach at Callaway. During his time at…
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) — Ridgeland might’ve hired its new football coach back in December, but Craig Pritchett is just now finally settling in — back in his hometown of Rossville. Pritchett was the defensive coordinator for the famed Panthers team that made it to the state championship in 2012. Now, 11 years later, he returns, ready to bring the Panthers…
CHICKAMAUGA, Georgia (WDEF) – The UniFirst Corporation deals with a LOT of uniforms. Selling and washing uniforms. Mostly specialized garments. Such as workwear. And protective clothing. Also dealing in floor care products. Mats, rugs. Some 14-thousand company employees nationwide. But for the first time ever, the Chattanooga area has an Aldo Croatti award winner.It’s this man: Chickamauga’s Jason Groce. He’s…
TBI fire investigators are in McMinn County trying to determine what caused a fatal fire early Wednesday morning.