CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A woman suffered serious burns in a fire last night at a homeless camp. It happened around 10PM near the Riverpark on Middle Street off of Amnicola Highway. Witnesses say she was burned in a tent at a vacant lot beside the River Walk. People brought her to a restroom at the Park where firefighters loaded her…
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) – Firefighters in Catoosa County now have a new facility to train in. The Catoosa County Fire Department has opened a new training facility on Mack Smith Road. Located at fire station 10, the five-story tower will provide firefighters with simulations of challenges they may face in the field. Fire Chief Randy Kemp says “Being able top…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — As anyone may well imagine, there is a zero-tolerance animal abuse policy at the McKamey Animal Center. This can be seen in the case of one of the shelter’s most recent residents. On January 31, the animal shelter received a phone call concerning an abused dog that had wandered onto a local’s porch. The dog’s muzzle was…
Several local high school football players put pen to paper on Wednesday on National Signing Day. McCallie had six players sign with quarterback William Riddle going to ETSU. East Hamilton also had six players sign with receiver Jeremiah Flemmons going to Austin Peay. Calhoun had a record seven players sign on Wednesday, highlighted by receiver Cole Speer going to Georgia….
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A recent report from the Tennessee Justice Center suggests that when it comes to oral health and its outcomes, this state ranks near the bottom nationally. Low-income families, people of color and those living in rural areas are at a higher risk due to a lack of insurance or costly procedures. Chattanooga has a few places for…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A Soddy Daisy man was arrested in January for shooting at a man and his pregnant girlfriend. Coty Wamp serves as the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Lead Counsel. She says she learned Soddy Daisy Police may have arrested the wrong man. She claims she felt ethically bound to speak with the victims herself. “I had a feeling…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) – In Georgia, the Whitfield County Board of Commissioners has voted to extend sewer lines three miles north to Strain Road. The decision was made with the expectation that over one thousand homes will be built in that area. “The developer that we’ve been working with for several months in this project has agreed to close on…
(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…