ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF)-Imagine getting to go to work every day with your best friend. Well, that’s what it’s like for Leonard Schrader with the Walker County Sheriff’s office. His K-9 and best friend Anzo was just awarded K-9 of the year in Georgia. The award comes allows the K-9 unit in Walker County to grow and it shows the love…
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF)- Nearly 200 vendors took over the Collegedale Commons Sunday to celebrate a family-friendly Christmas festival. Craft tents for adults, inflatables for kids, this family event has people coming throughout the day to enjoy the Mistletoe Market. Mr. and Mrs. Clause were also in attendance and anyone could get a free picture with them. The owner of Touch…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Some elective procedures are being put on hold due to the current blood donation shortage here in Tennessee and Georgia. East Lake Academy is trying to do its part for help with the blood shortage by hosting a Blood Assurance bus blood drive. Blood Assurance is in desperate need of all blood types particular O and one…
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF)- Animals and their families got a special treat in Rossville Saturday. Perry’s Promise takes the pressure off of people in need during the holiday season. Seniors and People in need could get cat and dog food as well other treats and toys for their pets to help. “We started this nonprofit to help them with low-cost spay…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Tyner Rams rolled past rival Brainerd 64-47 on Friday night inside a hot, and packed Tyner gymnasium. Tyner led it 28-23 at halftime before pushing the lead to 15 at the end of the third quarter. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Brainerd High School, High School Basketball, Tyner Academy
Fort Oglethorpe, GA-(WDEF-TV) The LFO girls improved to 6-0 on the season beating rival Ringgold 44-22. The Lady Warriors were up 10-8 after the first quarter before they pulled away for the victory. Amazing turn around for LFO this season after going 0-19 last year. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, High School Basketball, Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Howard remained unbeaten on the season with a 45-44 district win over Cleveland. The Hustlin’ Tigers got a pair of free throws in the final seconds to secure the hard-fought victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Cleveland High School, High School Basketball, Howard School
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Boyd Buchanan girls welcomed rival Silverdale to Jett Gym on Friday. The Lady Bucs outlasted their cross-town rival 47-41. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Boyd Buchanan, High School Basketball, Silverdale Baptist Academy
Christmas is only 15 days away. Can you believe it? People all around the valley are getting into the spirit, but one subdivision in Hixson went a little further and transformed its little neighborhood into a Christmas classic. Welcome to Whoville! Technically, this is Hixson, but along Canyon Springs Road for the holiday season, it’s a different world. One where…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Net Resource Foundation’s feeding program was started back in 2015. Relying heavily on donations and volunteers. Now, the feeding program is expanding. Launching a campaign called “Giving Tuesday.” The end result will be the food pantry at Westside Church opening three days a week, instead of just one. With better accessibility for those in need. Executive…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A war hero who calls Chattanooga home stopped by News 12 This Morning accompanied by a music crew. Army Captain Larry Taylor flew Cobra helicopters in Vietnam. His service earned him a Silver Star, and he is being considered for the Medal of Honor as well. Captain Taylor heroically rescued four servicemen who were surrounded and under…
Calhoun, GA-(WDEF-TV) Calhoun has catapulted into the state championship thanks to two special — and very connected — senior leaders. News 12’s Angela Moryan tells us how twinnin’ is winnin’ for the Jackets. Said quarterback Christian Lewis: “From playing in the front yard, playing in the backyard, to playing in the state championship this Saturday, it’s something that a lot…
EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF)-“One of the unseen costs is the cost inflicted upon the children involved in these types of activities,” said Patterson. Social media became active with comments when a young child was seen in local security camera pictures shared by the East Ridge Police Department on its Facebook following a man with warrants out for the theft of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Just after 12:15 Friday Afternoon visitors to the Hamilton County Courthouse got to experience some Christmas Song and cheer. Christmas at the Courthouse featured the Choo Choo Kids, Jazz Vocal Ensemble, Men’s Ensemble, and string Quartet all from Center for Creative Arts. Dean of Fine Arts Vincent Hale said it’s an incredible holiday tradition to be able…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – “The state doesn’t have a very good history of taking over under-performing schools and turning them around,” says Hamilton County School Board member Joe Smith. The state of Tennessee proposed taking over Orchard Knob Middle School with a pilot program. In addition to taking over Orchard Knob, they promised $750,000 to Howard School. “Well now the state…
Calhoun, GA-(WDEF-TV) Calhoun plays for a state football title this Saturday. That’s nothing new given the Yellow Jackets rich history. But this year, Calhoun made the finals not long after jumping up to the much bigger 5A classification. Two years ago, Calhoun made the leap from Class 3A to 5A. Apparently it hasn’t been a big adjustment since the Yellow…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – After a bit of debate this evening, the Hamilton County School Board has made their decision on who the new superintendent will be. They chose their own in-house candidate Dr. Justin Robertson with a 7-2 vote. The board picked him over candidates from Birmingham and Las Vegas. Dr. Robertson will follow Dr. Bryan Johnson who left this…
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA—Chattanooga Mocs Head Golf Coach Mark Guhne announced his retirement Thursday afternoon. He served 16+ seasons in the role building the program into a national power. It’s not something lost on the 1984 UTC grad who amassed nearly 1,600 wins in 16+ seasons. “It’s always an honor to lead a program at your alma mater,” Guhne reflected. “You rattle…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- It was a full room at the Hamilton County Election Commission as the public gave their thoughts on the new precincts. “We have to make sure that we are providing voters with information that by law that they must have access to and should know. That would include what our precinct is, what their polling places are,…
Is the Christmas Tree up yet? If so, grab a Santa ornament. Our “Science Guy,” Jason Lindsey, shows us how to do the Santa drop by using the ornament and a few other ingredients from around the house.
EAST RIDGE, Tenn (WDEF) – It’s the season of giving, so in an effort to promote safe driving this Christmas, the East Ridge Police Department has teamed up with Advance Auto Parts to give out gift cards in order to help residents fix their violations, instead of getting a citation. “This is going to help them comply with the law and…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Another person has tossed their hat into the Hamilton County Mayoral Race, bringing the total candidates so far to 3. Realtor and Hamilton County Commissioner and Chair Sabrena Smedley has filed paper work to run for the position being left vacant by Mayor Jim Coppinger. She made the announcement this morning before a crowd of supporters at…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Press Release) – Baylor School officials announced today that Phil Massey will be leaving his position as head football coach. Just got off the phone with Phil Massey. He said the school elected not to renew his contract. His only regret is not bringing a gold ball trophy to Baylor. Said it’s a tough day after “pouring your…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – We’ve got some amazing pilots in our area with a specialty brand of flying. And they proved their skill at a national competition over the weekend in Florida. The STOL Bandits won overall best among other trophies at the Central Florida Classic. STOL stands for “short takeoff and landing.” They compete to see how quickly they can…