CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Christmas is coming early for some Family Forward families thanks to Santa and Toys for Tots. The city of Chattanooga funds the Family Forward initiative, previously called ‘Baby University’. Family Forward focuses on preparing children and families for lifelong success. Family Forward with Toys for Tots will be giving out gifts to 150 families in their program…
Benign Positional Vertigo is a condition that causes spinning and dizziness. ENT specialist, Dr. Joel Hoffman, discusses the different factors involved as well as ways to treat it.
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF)- Emma Cummings is just 18 years old, but might be experiencing her last Christmas. “I am pretty sick. This is my last Christmas,” said Emma. “She’s been battling cancer for five years and we recently got the news that there’s really no more that they can do the tumors are coming back fast and aggressive… she said…
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) – A former stray puppy has needed multiple surgeries after being attacked while sleeping. Timber went to bed one night where he thought he would safe. That ended up not being the case as he was attacked by another dog and Timber needed multiple surgeries. Perry’s Promise saved the dog but the jaw and plate surgery through…
Christmas is only eight days away, and some might find it hard to find or even afford gifts this holiday season. One couple in East Ridge wants you to know that help isn’t far away. At the corner of McBrien Road and Lazard Street in East Ridge lies some Christmas spirit. Michael Sivels and his wife, Tina, put out a…
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) The LFO girls made the short road trip to Heritage Saturday and came away with a 74-25 victory. The Warriors started the game on a 16-0 run. LFO improves to 9-0 with the victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Heritage High School, High School Basketball, Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School
Tunnel Hill, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Northwest Whitfield boys edged Coahulla Creek on Saturday 56-52 in boys high school basketball. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Coahulla Creek High School, High School Basketball, Northwest Whitfield High School
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Lee men’s and women’s basketball teams both enjoyed dominating wins over conference opponent UAH. The women beat Alabama Huntsville 73-45, while the Lee men turned back the Chargers 84-70. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, college basketball, Lee University, University of Alabama Huntsville
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Chattanooga Mocs were unable to take advantage of several opportunities in the final 30 seconds of play Saturday afternoon and fell 74-71 to North Alabama in women’s basketball action at The McKenzie Arena. Trailing 72-64 with just under two minutes to play, the Mocs put up five quick points. Abbey Cornelius drew a foul on…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The men’s basketball game between No. 18 Tennessee and Memphis was canceled about an hour before tipoff Saturday due to COVID-19 issues within the Tigers’ program. The Volunteers had warmed up and were ready to play when the game was called off at 9:54 a.m. with several hundred fans already in attendance. Tipoff had been scheduled…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-The weather cooperated better than expected during the tradition of Wreaths across Chattanooga continuing Saturday Chattanooga once again took part in the The National wreath-laying ceremony, Wreaths Across America. The annual tradition sees almost 30,000 wreaths place on grave stones around the National cemetery. One of the wreath layers said these opportunities allow them to remember and learn…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- After a few delays, New names honoring those who have served are part of the Charles H Coolidge Medal of Honor Heritage Center. The brick of honor dedication ceremony was rescheduled to today and highlighted those who served our country and will now be remembered as part of the Coolidge pathway. The dedication also highlighted all those…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor boys basketball team picked up a road win on Friday night as they pushed past Notre Dame by a final of 51-38. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Baylor School, High School Basketball, Notre Dame High School
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Notre Dame guard Kenzie Campbell picked up her 1,000th career point on Friday as the Irish held off Baylor 48-44. It was a close affair throughout. Notre Dame went up four with 25 seconds left on a back door lay-up by Campbell. But on the ensuing trip down the floor, Ellie Carico bombed a three for Baylor. Campbell then…
The Chattanooga Mocs travel to face Murray State at eight o’clock on Saturday night. It’s UTC’s second straight road game against a tough mid-major opponent. Chattanooga lost to Belmont on Wednesday, and now they get a Racers team that’s 9-1 on the year. NBA star Ja Morant was on Murray State’s team just two years ago, so th ey’re getting…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Bradley Central Bearettes are looking for a ticket to the state tournament for the fifth straight year. They’re already in good shape — especially with junior Hannah Jones leading the way. News 12’s Angela Moryan tells us what makes Jones so dangerous. Said guard Karsee Weber: “We’ll look down the court, and she’ll be already at the…
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) – A new hospital will be coming to Battlefield Parkway in Ringgold. The Catoosa County Board of Commissioners and the Development Authority are expressing their strong support of BUILDING a new C-H-I memorial Georgia hospital. This is meant to urge the STATE’S Department of Community Health to approve Memorial’s certificate of need for the new hospital. Plans…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – This was the second and final day people could pick up their angel tree gifts. With more than 13 hundred families being served, nearly 4,000 kids will have gifts under the tree this year. This annual event is special not only for the recipients, but for the volunteers, as well. Major Chiffonia Smith says “It is just…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Weather forecast is changing plans for the placement of holiday wreaths on Saturday at the National Cemetery. The noon program at the cemetery has been cancelled. Instead, volunteers will just focus on placing the wreaths. This year they have a new record of almost 30,000 to place on grave stones around the cemetery. That process begins…
Does foam ooze from your Christmas tree? Probably not! “Science Guy,” Jason Lindsey, mixes together two mystery ingredients to create a foamy fir.
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) East Hamilton defeated Tyner 74-63 on Thursday evening at East Hamilton High School. The Canes enjoyed a nice run before halftime to go up four at the break. 6’10 East Hamilton center Cade Pendleton had 15 points including a pair of 3-pointers. Ashton Munson led the Canes with 21. Nehemiah Bloodsaw paced Tyner with 16 points while teammate Rodney…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) CSAS beat CCS in the ‘Alphabet Bowl’ Thursday by a final of 52-48. Ture Gaines had a pair of clutch buckets to seal the victory. With about a minute to play, Gaines scored on a base line lay-in to put the Patriots up five. Next Chargers series, Gaines stole a pass and went down for a dunk. Categories: Sports…
Nashville, TN (WDEF-TV) – Former Cleveland high basketball stand-out Jacobi Wood had a fun time on the court last night as his Belmont team beat the Chattanooga Mocs. Wood posted five points and four assists in the Bruins victory. He was limited to 21 minutes of playing time. Wood expected to be on the floor a lot more during his…
It appears former Chattanooga Moc, Buster Skrine, has found a home with the Tennessee Titans. Tennessee signed the veteran defensive back on November 23rd, and he’s already making an impact. He got an interception in Sunday’s win over Jacksonville. Skrine played briefly with the 49er’s this season, but now he’s soaking up his new opportunity with the Titans. Said Skrine:”Well…