(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA—It started in December and continued today. The Chattanooga Mocs added to nearly every position group with 14 newcomers currently joining the 2022 roster during the 2021-22 signing period. “You can’t sustain a successful program without recruiting the best possible people,” Coach Rusty Wright began. “We do a lot of work putting together a class that not only wins…
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) Murray Co won a district showdown with Ringgold on Tuesday 63-55. The Lady Indians were up seven at halftime. The Tigers cut it to three with just over four minutes to play, but Murray Co withstood the rally to get the victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, High School Basketball, Murray County High, Ringgold High…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Howard won a dogfight over Walker Valley on Tuesday 44-42. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, High School Basketball, Howard School, Walker Valley High School
Signal Mountain’s wrestling team is ranked second in the state just a few short weeks away from the state tournament. News 12’s Angela Moryan tells the story of the three brothers that are leading the way.
David Perdue spent part of his first day on his gubernatorial tour in Whitfield County talking to the people of Dalton.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A twenty-eight million dollar terminal expansion has been planned for the Chattanooga Airport. If the plan moves forward, its first phase would add twenty-six thousand square feet. Three new gates, a new concourse restaurant, and updated restrooms are all included in the plan. Airport Authority President Terry Hart explains why it’s a good investment for Chattanooga. “We…
Chattanooga police is reaching out to the Latino community within the Highland Park neighborhood following a recent spike in robberies that police say are targeting them.
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) – A Chevy Silverado truck was stolen in Catoosa County over the weekend. The owner was warming up his vehicle when it was stolen by a group of juveniles. After stealing the truck, the kids took pictures of themselves with the victim’s phone. The photos then uploaded to the victim’s Google Drive. Captain Jeremy Keener with the…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — For the first time since 2006, Tennessee has new license plates. The new blue plates were voted in by the public and feature a little bit of everything, from the option to have “In God We Trust” displayed over the state’s three-star insignia to improved decals that offer better security. Monica Brown, the assistant chief deputy for…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – From The Ohio State University to Orchard Knob Middle School, Joshua Edens is an exceptional educator, and he’s not a bad coach, either. Students, players and parents all agree that Mr. Edens goes above and beyond. Travis Miller is the acting principal at Orchard Knob Middle. Miller says, “He (Edens) goes above and beyond both in…
Songbirds Guitar & Pop Culture Museum has two exhibits right now both highlighting African American musicians.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police are warning the public of a spree of burglaries targeting Hispanic victims in the Highland Park area. They say the robbers are confronting victims in parking lots and driveways while they are distracted. The Police Department is increasing patrols in the area and they are advising Hispanics to be on the lookout. They also announced…
If you’re looking for a fun drink for Valentine’s Day that the kids can enjoy, try a Cupid Float. Here’s how to make one.
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Tyner’s E.J. Ward notched his 100th victory as the Rams head coach on Monday as Tyner defeated Chattanooga Christian 50-34. Rams were up 25-19 at halftime before pulling away for the victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Chattanooga Christian School, EJ Ward, High School Basketball, Tyner Academy
Monday at the capitol, the legislature and other key figures in the state government gathered to hear Governor Bill Lee’s State of the State address. Taking its title from a 1965 state slogan, “America at its Best” was a largely celebratory and optimistic speech. Much of the speech underscored the fiscal stability of the state government, which has operated with…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF-TV) – The University of Tennessee Chattanooga was founded in 1886. Couple of years later and David Jean Baptiste arrived on campus. While that’s a bit of a stretch, it just seems like the Mocs guard has been around UTC forever. He actually showed up in 2016, and he has been terrorizing the SoCon ever since. This year…
Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has made it perfectly clear that there are two Chattanoogas: one for the affluent, and one for the not-so-wealthy. The Mayor’s One Chattanooga Plan is up for public discussion, and the Mayor’s Office held a listening session. Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has a problem, and it didn’t start with him. How does a leader fix problems…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Dedrick Lamont Lindsey Jr. Of Chattanooga shot a man in 2013 and 2017. Investigators say the man is the father of a child with a woman Lindsey dated. The man later testified against Lindsey and Lindsey was charged with attempted first degree murder. Lindsey has been in jail awaiting trial ever since. In October of 2020 while…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The controversy over the banning of a holocaust book in Southeast Tennessee continues to spread world-wide. And the story has pushed the graphic novel up to #2 on the overall bestsellers list on Amazon on Monday. The Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga continues to attack the McMinn County School Board decision to ban the book. The school…
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Local authorities continue to search for the body of a missing man at the Hales Bar Marina in Marion County. Two boats quickly caught fire Thursday night at Dock G at the Marina, where the Jasper Fire Department and the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded. Recovery efforts were postponed over the weekend because of the…
HIXSON, TN (WDEF) – When an American flag becomes tattered beyond repair, there is a proper way to dispose of it. Cadets in Hixson High’s Air Force Junior ROTC program know exactly how. Doug Burhans is a Master Sergeant with TN 081. He explains, “There’s a proper way to dispose of all flags that are become unserviceable, worn, tattered; and…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Charlie Newton calls himself a student of painting. He’s had many exhibits over the years. Here in America, in London, in Italy….all over many parts of the world. Over the last 30 years or so, most of his work has been inspired by the Bible. And that’s the subject matter of his latest exhibit, which is called “The…
If you have ever experienced ringing in the ears, ENT specialist, Dr. Joel Hoffman, discusses possible causes and treatments.
UPDATE: Fire officials now say it was a malfunctioning boiler in the basement. The boiler was shut down until it can be repaired. _________ CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Can we chalk another one up to the Read House ghost? Chattanooga firefighters responded to the iconic downtown hotel after noon on Monday because of smoke. But in this case, where there is…