CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (UTC Athletics) — Malachi Smith knocked down a pair of go-ahead free throws with 7.6 seconds left and secured the game-winning defensive stop on the other end to lift the Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team to a thrilling 71-69 win over Southern Conference leader Furman inside a raucous ‘Gold Rush’ McKenzie Arena on Saturday afternoon. Following the win,…
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (UTC Athletics) — The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women’s basketball team won its second straight game Saturday with a 66-46 win over East Tennessee State in Southern Conference action at Brooks Gym. The Mocs shot just over 50 percent for the game and out rebounded the Bucs 42-26. Amaria Pugh and Brooke Hampel combined for 30…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) – Two UTC students are using running and walking as a way to go on a mission trip to Ecuador. Korie Hawthorne and Lauren Odon put on a 5k and 10k for runners and walkers to raise $700 to go on a mission trip to Ecuador. They wanted to make a difference in the country and the…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) McCallie picked up their 13th straight win on Friday night with a 55-46 win over rival Baylor. Kollin Claridy led Big Blue with 21 points, while Zane Restelli paced the Red Raiders with 16. McCallie led it just 24-22 at halftime, but they pushed their advantage to ten points going into the fourth quarter. Categories: Sports – Local Sports…
Fort Oglethorpe, GA-(WDEF-TV) The LFO girls basketball team rallied to beat region foe Murray Co on Friday night 56-50 at LFO high school. The Indians enjoyed a five point lead at halftime before the Warriors pulled out the victory. With the win LFO improves to 17-0 on the year. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, High School Basketball,…
On the Vols football front, Neyland Stadium is undergoing a major renovation. All in an effort to continue to modernize the historic venue. The price tag on the current renovations is around $30-million. You see the lower section on the press box side is under construction. They’ll be getting chair back seats, and the section will feature a bar area….
For one man here in Chattanooga, possums are a passion. He’s doing all he can to make their lives better. Dave Staley found out there’s more to the story.
To commemorate the 150 year anniversary of the Chattanooga Fire Department, a hard bound, full color book was created and a copy presented to the Chattanooga Public Library Friday morning.
The historic Chattanooga Bank building is once again on track to become a hotel.
Winter weather means hot cocoa and snow angels, but it also means caution when taking to the road. News 12’s Chris Guin goes over TDOT’s plans for the roads to prepare for the conditions.
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked the federal vaccine requirement for businesses of 100 or more employees but they kept the mandate for large health care providers. News 12’s Andy Santoro spoke with a local attorney for some legal insight into the decision.
When schools went virtual after COVID-19 started nearly two years ago getting internet to people in need was a challenge but solved by organizations in Chattanooga.
Mother Nature not giving you a winter wonderland? No problem, create your own. Science guy, Jason Lindsey, shows us how to engineer an instant snowstorm.
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor girls basketball team won their rivalry showdown with GPS on Thursday evening at the Girls Preparatory School. The Red Raiders took home a 56-43 victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Baylor School, Girls Preparatory School, High School Basketball
The Tennessee Titans get to sit out super wild card weekend, which gets underway on Saturday. Titans enjoying a first round playoff bye with the best record in the AFC. But the team is keeping the extra time off in perspective. Having a first round playoff bye is a huge benefit. But it guarantees absolutely nothing. Said head coach Vrabel:”This…
Area law enforcement put a new twist of protect and serve Thursday. Chattanooga law enforcement served lunch and dinner at Chuy’s restaurant on Gunbarrel Road to raise money for the Special Olympics.
January is National Blood Donor month, and the American Red Cross is facing its worst blood shortage in more than ten years.
The Hamilton County Health Department is making a push to get more kids vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Dalton can no longer offer free Regeneron treatment to anyone with active COVID and symptoms.
A foundation funded by carpet industry titans is giving back in a very unique way in a first of its kind program that offers individuals training and certification in a much needed skill.
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) – State Republicans have released their plan to redraw the political boundaries in Tennessee. “The Democratic master put out a month ago. The Republican match came out yesterday and really no time to study the ammo. Really have input as to potential changes so it was open in an effort to just have the power we’re going…
Beginning at midnight, Hamilton County residents will no longer be required to pass an emissions test for vehicle registration. For over thirty years, residents have been required to pay for these tests under the Clean Air Act of 1990. A test is priced at 9 dollars, but some have argued that the tests are most expensive for those least able…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Election Commission met this morning to discuss redistricting and voting centers. Numerous county residents attended. The crowd of was noted as the largest in recent memory. “We were basically at people just standing. We didn’t have enough seats for everyone that came today. I think we may be looking at what the new normal…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It’s an old building in the St. Elmo area of Chattanooga. Inside the walls, Chris Campbell is teaching an old version of martial arts. For the internal system. It’s Tai Ji. Originating in China back in the 1600’s. Chris has lived here in the Scenic City for over 20 years. He’s been a Tai Ji teacher for…