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…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A resident of Waterford Place Apartments off Shallowford Road said he was cooking fish in his kitchen when he and his brother went outside. Moments later, smoke was billowing from the roof. Thinking fast, resident Sam Elhassan ran back inside. “It was, everything was black. He couldn’t see nothing. So he jumped from the balcony,” says Sam’s…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn (WDEF) – The Walker County Sheriff’s Office and the East Ridge Police Department has identified the man who is suspected of stealing a car over the weekend. Police say warrants have been sent out but they are not releasing the name of the suspect until he is in custody. Officials say the subject in these pictures stole a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – It’s the giving season and judges are asking local attorneys to give the gift of their time this holiday season, by choosing a pro bono case from the courthouse tree. Each one of the cards hanging from the tree represents cases of legal needs for residents who can’t afford an attorney. A Judge even penned a poem…
Seventeen residents are displaced after a fire Tuesday night at an apartment complex on Shallowford Road.
When it comes to gifting those special teachers for the holidays, we like to think outside the box. So, instead of those traditional mugs with hot chocolate or coffee in it, we like to get Christmas ornaments and throw all the yummy, delicious stuff inside.
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) CSAS is back in the same district as Brainerd, and the Patriots and Panthers had a district dog fight on Tuesday with Brainerd pulling out a 49-48 victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Brainerd High School, Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences, High School Basketball
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Howard basketball team was pushed up into the state’s biggest basketball classification this season…the new 4A class. Doesn’t seem to faze the Hustlin’ Tigers. They beat district for Bradley Central 58-52 on Tuesday at Howard. Hustlin’ Tigers went up 13 points in the first half before the Bears tied it at halftime. Bradley Central then took a five…
The Hamilton County School Board has a solution surrounding questionable books in schools and getting more input on what kids have access to.
Cleveland, TN – (WDEF-TV) Before Rhyne Howard started tearing up SEC basketball at Kentucky, she was tearing up high school basketball at Bradley Central. Howard is one of the best players to come through our area in recent years. Last Friday night, Bradley Central honored her outstanding career by retiring her number 23 jersey. Said Howard: “It’s just super fun…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): Fairy Godmothers Chattanooga is giving back this Christmas. The brand new group is partnering with the community to give widowed and single parents Christmas presents. Fairy Godmothers started in Dallas – Fort Worth last Christmas by a widowed mom. “One of the harder things around the holidays is for the children to see their remaining parent without…
CHATTANOOGA. TN (WDEF) – Parents of students in Leah Broersma’s special needs pre-k program at Rivermont a grateful to have such a good teacher. They describe her as passionate and attentive. Jill Evans is the Principal at Rivermont. She says, “She is a wonderful teacher. She has a heart for all students. She always finds the best. She always finds…
SPRING CITY, Tenn (WDEF) – Spring City Police Officer, Sgt. Jeffery Batten recently underwent amputation surgery. Sgt Batten tells News 12 how type 2 diabetes cost him his foot and how he is working to adjust to a new way of life.” “I couldn’t imagine that one day I’m working and the next day I’m having my right foot cut off,”…
Tennessee Valley (WDEF): Weather in the classroom was busy Tuesday. Meteorologist Bekah Birdsall visited Skyukah Hall. The middle school students have been learning about weather. They had lots of questions about volcanoes, tornadoes, and winter weather. Chief Meteorologist Patrick Core traveled to Battle Academy. Patrick taught the four kindergarten classes about the four seasons, thunderstorms, and weather safety. Andy, a…
(tssaa.org) Tennessee’s best high school football players for 2021 were recognized at the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards luncheon hosted by the Tennessee Titans. More than 400 people, including the honorees, their families, coaches, school administrators and members of the media from all parts of the state, attended the 2021 luncheon at Nissan Stadium. “This is such an outstanding honor…