SPRINGFIELD, Tennessee (WDEF) – After a day-long standoff, police have finally arrested a suspect for the murder of a Middle Tennessee deputy on Sunday. 22 year old Savanna Puckett failed to show up for her shift Sunday evening at the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office. When another deputy went by her home to check on her, he found it in flames….
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) – The Cleveland City Council met today to discuss the dumping sites at which used tires are being disposed illegally. To combat the issue, the council proposed a resolution which, if accepted by the State, would deal out harsher punishments to offenders. “It asks our colleagues in the state legislature to stiffen the penalties and improve the…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Knowing each other is the cornerstone of a strong community. That’s the idea behind the Leadership Exchange Program at Howard High. Students from several area schools are taking part, and it can be a real eye-opener. Dr. Charles Mitchell is the Vice Principal at Howard. He explains, “So this is our leadership exchange program that we…
UPDATE: Officials now say it took between 50-60 firefighters to control this. The home will have to be torn down to put out the last smoldering embers. ________________ CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It has taken a lot of help to contain a house fire in Highland Park Monday afternoon. It happened in the 1500 block of Chamberlain Avenue near the…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – “This month’s back to back winter storms have created several new potholes along our interstates and state routes,” says Rae Anne Bradel, Community Relations Officer for TDOT. When water enters cracks in the roadways and then freezes, it expands causing pavement to weaken and crack. The result is roadways filled with holes which has been the bane…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Texas Roadhouse is a pretty popular steakhouse. Here in Chattanooga, when you walk inside, you’ll see a lot of awards on the wall bestowed upon one Jason Allen. 37 year old Jason Allen works in the back, in a cooler, that’s 34 degrees. He works with knives. Sharp knives. He has fun. And he sports a passion for…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – An escapee from Middle Tennessee faces 22 charges in Hamilton County following a chase early this morning. The Sheriff’s Office says a deputy spotted the vehicle speeding and driving recklessly on Highway 27 in Soddy Daisy. But when he tried to stop it, the vehicle sped away, recklessly. However, the deputy chose not to pursue for safety…
A dermatologist goes over three things that men need to worry about when it comes to skin care.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — As COVID-19 continues to spread, the Centers for Disease Control is urging us to step up our game to get the most protection possible. We can do that by getting tested for the virus, and wearing the right face mask. Tech can help. Since they’ve gotten harder to find, we now have another way to track…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans had the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage along with Derrick Henry making a return just in time for the postseason. Once again, playing in Music City just wasn’t enough for this franchise. Not with all the mistakes the Titans made Saturday in losing their AFC divisional game to Cincinnati 19-16. Left tackle…
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) — The Bradley Central Bearettes had no problems with North Georgia’s best girls basketball program this season Saturday. Bearettes blasted through LFO, winning 69-41. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Bradley Central, High School Basketball, Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School, LFO
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Today is the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade when the Supreme Court legalized abortion. March for Lifes have been taking place all over the country and Chattanooga had one of its own, taking off from Coolidge Park. Hundreds of pro-life people took to Chattanooga carrying signs to rally against legalized abortion. “It’s awesome to be here…
Our News 12 Now cameras caught three high school basketball games on Friday evening. McCallie defeating CCS 54-21. Tyner knocking off Walker Valley 60-49. And LFO beating rival Ringgold 67-48 Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: High School Basketball
UDPATE #2: Scott Quiner passed away Saturday at a hospital in Houston. UPDATE: Since the airing of this story, the post has been deleted, and moved to a subreddit channel where you would need the link to access it. ________________________________________________________________________________________ CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Reddit is a place where you can find information on just about anything: from recipes to…
ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) – If you have ever considered getting your kids in on the Soap Box Derby racing circuit, we’ve got a good entry point for your on Saturday. Two champions from last year’s race in Athens will share their stories at the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum Saturday at 11 AM. Zeke Hembree and Juliet Couch will be…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The local coalition Early Matters launched a new survey yesterday for people in Hamilton County. The topic? Early childhood education. The survey takes about nine minutes to complete. It’s intended to find out what young families feel their children need during their earliest years. Jennifer Andrews tells us “This survey is a more board stroke for the whole…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) After seven seasons as the head football coach at CCS, Mark Mariakis has announced his resignation. Mariakis took the Chargers to the post season six times during his tenure. He said he decided to leave for family reasons. Said Mariakis:”My wife and I took my mom in when my dad passed five years ago. So becoming primary care-givers. Just…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Riverbend Festival organizers say the lineup selection process is complex but involves community input. “We sent out a survey to around 30,000 people and just ask them straight up, who would you want to see,” says Mitchell Hall, Director of Operations for Friends of the Festival. Hall says spreadsheets are used to narrow that list of artists…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – With 670 new cases reported in Hamilton County today, Chattanooga continues to face yet another surge of COVID-19. Driven by the Omicron variant, this new wave comes with a high positivity rate. “We have high transmission. Positivity rate is over forty-six percent. That means half of those tests that we get reports on, that are reported, are…
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) — The Lafayette Ramblers are eyeing a third straight region title after a massive year from senior Aidan Hadaway. “He’s a winner, and it’s contagious to his teammates,” coach Hank Peppers said. Hadaway is even better than he was last year — if that’s even possible. The Ohio University commit is averaging nearly 30 points and 13…
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Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) According to East Hamilton basketball coach Andy Webb, Cade Pendleton had 23 rebounds in a game for the Hurricanes this season. Not too surprising for a 6’10 guy. What you don’t expect from someone Pendleton’s size is his three point shooting. Pendleton can really dial it up from downtown. Who knows…someday he may get 23… three’s in a game….
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Chattanooga battled back from a nine-point halftime deficit for its third straight win, beating Western Carolina 55-48 at The McKenzie Arena Thursday night in Southern Conference women’s basketball action. The win was the 900th in program history for the Mocs, 39th best in NCAA Division I history. The Mocs improve to 5-14 overall and 3-1 in…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Red Bank Lions hit the road against Cleveland on Thursday and came away with a 59-55 victory. It was the Lions fifth straight win. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Cleveland High School, High School Basketball, Red Bank High School