Two Die in Fatal Fire in McMinn County
TBI fire investigators are in McMinn County trying to determine what caused a fatal fire early Wednesday morning.
East Hamilton’s Jeremiah Flemmons Excited to Sign With Austin Peay
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Six East Hamilton Hurricanes signed to play college football last week. At top billing was receiver Jeremiah Flemmons, who heads to Austin Peay. News 12’s Angela Moryan tells us just how special Flemmons has been for the Canes. East Ham’s Jeremiah Flemmons has done it all for the Hurricanes. Receiver, quarterback, defensive back — you name it, he’s played…
Soccer Doesn’t Feel Like a Spring Sport For Many Georgia High Schools
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Soccer is a sport designed to be played in warm weather. After all the players wear shorts and a short sleeve jersey, but warm weather doesn’t exactly greet Georgia high school teams. Many schools started their season in January. Not exactly what you expect for a so-called spring sport. Most coaches are excited to start practice for the…
NW Whitfield Downs Rival Dalton 62-51
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Northwest Whitfield pulled away to beat rival Dalton 62-51 Tuesday night at Dalton High School. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Dalton High School, High School Basketball, Northwest Whitfield High School
LaFayette Improves to 22-0 With Victory Over Coahulla Creek
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) The LaFayette Ramblers improved to 22-0 on the season Tuesday night with a 66-47 road win over Coahulla Creek. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Coahulla Creek High School, High School Basketball, Lafayette High School
Residents come out in full force to oppose development in Mountain Creek
There was no open seat at Tuesday night's City Council meeting
One developer had a whole community against its plan to add a high-density apartment complex to the Mountain Creek area. News 12’s Scott Koral had a ringside seat to the Chattanooga City Council meeting.
Market South converting into a music venue
Here is what's happening to the old restaurants in the space on the Southside
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A downtown favorite is getting an overhaul, as Long Street’s Market South has officially started its transition from a food hall into a music venue. The 15-thousand square foot building will soon undergo renovations to become an indoor music hall set. It will eventually be able to host a variety of music artists and up to 500…
Dade County Schools drop quarantines
TRENTON, Georgia (WDEF) – Another local school system has made changes to its policy for students who have been exposed to COVID-19. Starting yesterday, students at Dade County Schools are no longer required to quarantine after a COVID exposure. The change comes after the school system found that none of the children sent home due to an exposure this semester…
Judge Scolds Car Chase Driver, Doubles Bond, For Traumatizing Daughter
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – On a busy Thursday afternoon just before last Christmas, authorities allege Randal Keeton sped past Chief Deputy Austin Garrett, driving erratically and leading him on a pursuit that began around a packed Hamilton Place Mall. Footage from multiple mall security cameras shows the pursuit. “This person is a danger to the community. That was well proven on…
Golden Apple: Lori Giles, North City Elementary
ATHENS, TN (WDEF) – Love, passion and patience are important qualities for a teacher. Lori Giles has all three combined with a tireless work ethic. That makes her a perfect fit at North City Elementary School in Athens. Angel Hardaway is the principal at North City. She explains, “Ms. Giles is one of our very special instructional assistants here at…
Dade County Schools Drops Quarantine Requirement for Students Exposed to COVID
DADE COUNTY, Ga. — Starting February 7, students at Dade County Schools are no longer required to quarantine after a COVID exposure. The change comes after the school system found that none of the children sent home due to an exposure this semester developed symptoms. “Since we returned in January, we have reported no close contact clusters, meaning the kids…
Hearing over chase that included Chief Deputy Austin Garrett
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Hamilton County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Austin Garrett was involved in a high speed pursuit in December. Today was the preliminary hearing to determine if the case would go to grand jury. Authorities allege Randall Keeton initiated a high speed car chase on a busy afternoon just before last Christmas. Before Judge Christy Sell at the Hamilton County…
Mom To Mom – Valentine Minion
Turn a Twinkie into a recognizable character to make a Valentine’s Day treat that your kids can have at their party or just for a snack.
Football Coaches Struggle to Deal With Losing
“You play to win the game,” Herm Edwards made the quote famous years ago, but what happens when you lose. Every coach and player goes through it, and it can be especially rough in football since you have to wait a week to play again. Reporter: “Okay losing.” Said East Hamilton head coach Grant Reynolds: “It sucks.” (laughter) Said McCallie…
Fabian Rodriguez Scores Four Goals as Dalton Beats Rival NW Whitfield 6-1
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Dalton soccer beat rival NW Whitfield 6-1 Monday night at Harmon Field in Dalton. Bruins Huriel Guzman tied the match at one in the first half on a penalty kick. Moments later and Fabian Rodriguez scored for the Catamounts to make it 2-1. Rodriguez soon made it 3-1 at halftime. He also scored in the second half…
“Maus” author: McMinn County School Board decision to remove book is “about control”
Art Spiegelman backs teachers in denouncing school board decision
On Monday night, Spiegelman spoke to people in McMinn County and plainly explained that decision isn’t about what age kids should learn certain topics.
TSSAA Moving Some High School Football Games to Thursday Due to Officials Shortage
Your favorite Tennessee high school football team will likely have to play one game on a Thursday night next fall. The TSSAA is making the move because of a shortage of officials. They plan to identify roughly 20 games each week that will need to be moved to Thursday. The TSSAA hopes to inform schools by mid-march which game will…
Former Bradley County slave’s freedom finally recognized
Nathaniel Grant bought freedom back in 1853, died in 1856
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — History was made Monday in Cleveland, Tennessee, as Nathaniel Grant was finally recognized as a free citizen of the United States after purchasing his freedom from slavery over 150 years ago. Andrew Freiberg, court judge of Tennessee’s 10th Circuit Court, officially signed the orders proclaiming Nathaniel Grant’s freedom on February 7, 2022 — the first…
Free N95 Masks Available at Food City
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Food City stores in our area are offering free N 95 face masks to customers and associates. In mid-January, the federal government announced plans to distribute 400 million masks through retailers around the country. Food City will be receiving several shipments of these high-quality face coverings, which will be available at the front of the store, while…
Janet Hinds Sentenced to 11 Years for Vehicular Homicide of Officer Nicholas Galinger
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – “And that’s when Lieutenant Holloway said Barry, Nicholas is Gone.” Barry Galinger is the father of Officer Nicholas Galinger who was killed in February of 2019 when Janet Hinds struck him down on Hamill Road. Hinds had consumed multiple alcoholic drinks at a restaurant right before hitting him. She drove away and it was days before she…
Food City offering N 95 masks
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Food City stores in our area are offering free N 95 face masks to customers and associates. In mid-January, the federal government announced plans to distribute 400 million masks through retailers around the country. Food City will be receiving several shipments of these high-quality face coverings, which will be available at the front of the store, while…
What’s Right With Our Schools: East Lake Elementary Soaring to Success
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Setting a goal is the first step to success, but staying motivated along the way is just as important. Students and teachers at East Lake Elementary receive recognition for every benchmark they hit. Jasmine Farrow is the Principal at East Lake. She remembers, “Over the summer we met with the leadership team, and we talked about…
Living Well With Troy – Calorie Budget
Nutritional coach, Dr. Tracy D. Holmes, talks about the calorie budget; what it is and how to use it. Categories: Health Tags: Calorie Budget
Whitfield Co. releases 911 tape of disabled man trapped inside burning home
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) – Whitfield County Firefighters saved a 71 year old man last Friday when his mobile home caught on fire. He was disabled and trapped inside the burning home on Doe Trail. The fire was already raging when he called 911. “Hurry, please, I don’t want to die!” “Hurry, the whole house is on fire.” “Hurry, I’m burning…