School Board Chair Proposes Committee to Review Students’ Books, Receives Bipartisan Support
The Hamilton County School Board has a solution surrounding questionable books in schools and getting more input on what kids have access to.
Bradley Central Celebrates Rhyne Howard’s Basketball Career by Retiring Her Jersey
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…
Fairy Godmothers Chattanooga: Giving Back to Widowed/Single Parents for Christmas
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…
Golden Apple: Leah Broersma, Rivermont Elementary
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…
Local Officer who lost his foot warns others about the dangers of avoiding medical care
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,”…
Weather in the Classroom – Skyuka Hall & Battle Academy
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 Announces Mr. Football Award Winners
(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…
Supply Chain Shortages Hit School Cafeterias
Hamilton County School Board looked at how much food students are really getting
The latest school board meeting wasn’t about who would become the new superintendent, or about what books should be in the classroom and libraries. This was about how much or how little food students get to eat for lunch at school.
Skill Up I.T. Program Celebrates College Hill Courts Graduates
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – “Yes, I can be successful. It’s not always about surviving,” says Skill Up I.T. graduate Victoria Gray. Some residents of the College Hill Courts community of Chattanooga began a new chapter today. “I can have an abundant life full of purpose and success,” says Gray. It was graduation day for the students of Chattanooga State and the…
Living Well with Troy – How to Naturally Manage Pain
A chiropractic expert discusses how to naturally manage pain. Categories: Health Tags: Back Pain, Chiropratic
Chattanooga Fire Departments adds two new Fire Boats
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Fire Department has two new state-of-the-art fireboats! They are made by Stanley Boats out of Canada. They are 24 feet in length with a dive door and a landing craft front. The boats are powered by 225 horsepower Suzuki engines. “Most of our calls on the water are actually rescues like paddle boarders. With…
What’s Right With Our Schools: Howard High School Family Night
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – As the pandemic drags on, educators still have to adapt to make sure everyone is on the same page. Family night returned in person to Howard High School this year, with a few modifications. Dr. Leandrea Ware is the Executive Principal. She exclaims, “Oh my goodness! There is so much excitement here at 2500 Market Street….
State of Georgia identifies two residents with Covid-19 Omicron
NORTH GEORGIA, (WDEF) – The State of Georgia has identified two residents that have tested positive for the omicron variant-both having recently traveled from South Africa. Though Georgia has two residents with Omicron, only one is actually in the state. The other was the first resident to be identified but is New Jersey. Both residents are self isolating. Experts say variants…
Weather in the Classroom Visits Bess T. Shepherd Elementary
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): Weather in the classroom was on the road again today to Bess T. Shepherd Elementary. During these visits, we present weather related experiments, talk to students about severe weather and the different weather phenomenons that we face in the Tennessee Valley. The kindergarten students have been learning about weather for a month now. They had lots of…
Mayes sentenced for Baldwin Street murder
Sentenced as a multiple offender
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Jamaal Mondrew Mayes was sentenced on Monday for a shooting near the Community Kitchen in 2017. He got 48 years for second degree murder as a multiple offender. He has past convictions for child rape, attempted murder and aggravated robbery. Four years ago, Mayes shot Willie Bacon on a Sunday night at the intersection of East 11th…
TECH BYTE: Handwritten Cards Go High Tech
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Holiday cards aren’t necessarily a thing of the past. They’re getting even more high tech, while still staying personal. “This year with COVID in particular, sending a holiday card that has actual ink on it really makes a tremendous impact,” said David Wachs, Handwrytten CEO. It may make a big impact, but when you have to…
Mocs ladies fight, but fall short to Alabama, 80-64
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (UTC Athletics) — Chattanooga’s Abbey Cornelius matched her career-high with a double-double Sunday afternoon at The McKenzie Arena in the Mocs 80-64 loss to Alabama in women’s basketball action. Cornelius dropped in a team-best 22 points and snared 10 rebounds for her second double-dip of the year. She added four assists in the game and had one block….
Adult Big Wheel Race for a good cause
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Downtown Chattanooga saw plenty of events going on for the Main Street 24 parade and celebrations. One of the highlights was the adult big wheel race for a good cause. 24 teams, 96 racers competed to be crowned big wheel champions. The course looped around the parking lot and saw lots of spin outs. “Raising money for a…
Bradley Central Bearettes Retire Rhyne Howard’s Jersey
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Bradley Central retired the jersey of one of the greatest in Bearettes history. Two-time SEC Player of the Year Rhyne Howard back in her hometown for the ceremony, which took place place during halftime of the Bradley-Cleveland boys game. Howard’s number 23 joins the wall of legendary Bearettes. She was met with a full house, standing ovation. Said…
Calhoun Beats Blessed Trinity to Advance to Class 5A State Title Game
Calhoun, GA-(WDEF-TV) Calhoun defeated Blessed Trinity 24-7 on Friday at Calhoun High School to advance to the Class 5A state title game next Saturday in Atlanta. Yellow Jackets scored on their opening possession as Emaree Watson hauled in a short touchdown pass from Christian Lewis to make it 7-0. Lewis added another touchdown pass early in the second quarter on…
South Pittsburg Rallies to Beat McKenzie For Class A State Title
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) South Pittsburg rallied from a 14-0 deficit to beat McKenzie 24-21 for the Class A state title on Friday at Finley Stadium. Xavier Webber scored on a 48-yard touchdown pass to make it 7-0 Rebels. Right before the end of the first quarter, McKenzie recovered a fumble and later punched in another touchdown to make it 14-0. Pirates finally…
City of Red Bank hosts annual Christmas parade and festival
Holiday Traditions continue after a year long pause
RED BANK, Tenn (WDEF) – The City of Red Bank is celebrating the holidays with the return of the Red Bank Christmas Parade and Festival. Local vendors were on site from 4 pm until 8 pm displaying and offering their unique crafts and gift selections. After canceling the annual holiday event last year due to Covid concerns, the City was excited…
Managing Holiday Stress during Covid-19
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – With the holidays in full swing, the added pressure of planning, shopping, traveling, social obligations, and covid-19 restrictions can add even more stress to those who have an underlying mental health condition. “ You don’t have to fight this alone. I think one of the biggest problems we have is that we get so self-conscious and that…
How CFD safely performs emergency extrications from electric and hybrid vehicles
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Electric and hybrid vehicles are viewed as the way of the future. However, with new technology comes potentially new challenges. Such as how does a vehicular extrication team cut into an electric car safely. “First and foremost we have to ensure that the vehicle is safe to work around. Depending on the manufacturer there are different ways that…