CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — ‘Tis the season of giving! We’re not only making sure we’re getting gifts for the people we love, but we also can’t forget non-profit organizations helping those in need. Non-profit organizations are making it as easy as possible for people to give back. Especially since many groups lost a lot of money during the pandemic. While…
TURTLETOWN, Tennessee (WDEF) – Everybody loves a happy ending to a story. For one family in Polk County, a troubling situation turned into a “sigh of relief.” All because of a good samaritan, who happens to be a UPS driver. News 12’s Dave Staley tell us about it, in tonight’s edition of “More To The Story With Staley!” Darrell Slack…
As we first told you last week, Bridge Chattanooga works hard to help students develop the life skills they need in order to be successful. One of their tools to achieve this are outdoor activities. See how they use all of these opportunities available in the Scenic City to push their students in tonight’s, What’s Right With Our Schools. ”…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): A family of four has been displaced just before the holidays following a residential fire Sunday night on the 1400 block of Bradt street. The fire displaced one adult and three children. Everyone made it safely out of the residence before Firefighters arrived. The Chattanooga Fire Department discusses the importance of a fire safety plan. “During an…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): Christmas is coming early for some Family Forward families thanks to Santa and Toys for Tots. The city of Chattanooga funds the Family Forward initiative, previously called ‘Baby University’. Family Forward focuses on preparing children and families for lifelong success. Family Forward with Toys for Tots will be giving out gifts to 150 families in their program…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Christmas is coming early for some Family Forward families thanks to Santa and Toys for Tots. The city of Chattanooga funds the Family Forward initiative, previously called ‘Baby University’. Family Forward focuses on preparing children and families for lifelong success. Family Forward with Toys for Tots will be giving out gifts to 150 families in their program…
Benign Positional Vertigo is a condition that causes spinning and dizziness. ENT specialist, Dr. Joel Hoffman, discusses the different factors involved as well as ways to treat it.
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF)- Emma Cummings is just 18 years old, but might be experiencing her last Christmas. “I am pretty sick. This is my last Christmas,” said Emma. “She’s been battling cancer for five years and we recently got the news that there’s really no more that they can do the tumors are coming back fast and aggressive… she said…
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) – A former stray puppy has needed multiple surgeries after being attacked while sleeping. Timber went to bed one night where he thought he would safe. That ended up not being the case as he was attacked by another dog and Timber needed multiple surgeries. Perry’s Promise saved the dog but the jaw and plate surgery through…
Christmas is only eight days away, and some might find it hard to find or even afford gifts this holiday season. One couple in East Ridge wants you to know that help isn’t far away. At the corner of McBrien Road and Lazard Street in East Ridge lies some Christmas spirit. Michael Sivels and his wife, Tina, put out a…
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) The LFO girls made the short road trip to Heritage Saturday and came away with a 74-25 victory. The Warriors started the game on a 16-0 run. LFO improves to 9-0 with the victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Heritage High School, High School Basketball, Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School
Tunnel Hill, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Northwest Whitfield boys edged Coahulla Creek on Saturday 56-52 in boys high school basketball. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Coahulla Creek High School, High School Basketball, Northwest Whitfield High School
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Lee men’s and women’s basketball teams both enjoyed dominating wins over conference opponent UAH. The women beat Alabama Huntsville 73-45, while the Lee men turned back the Chargers 84-70. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, college basketball, Lee University, University of Alabama Huntsville
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Chattanooga Mocs were unable to take advantage of several opportunities in the final 30 seconds of play Saturday afternoon and fell 74-71 to North Alabama in women’s basketball action at The McKenzie Arena. Trailing 72-64 with just under two minutes to play, the Mocs put up five quick points. Abbey Cornelius drew a foul on…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The men’s basketball game between No. 18 Tennessee and Memphis was canceled about an hour before tipoff Saturday due to COVID-19 issues within the Tigers’ program. The Volunteers had warmed up and were ready to play when the game was called off at 9:54 a.m. with several hundred fans already in attendance. Tipoff had been scheduled…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-The weather cooperated better than expected during the tradition of Wreaths across Chattanooga continuing Saturday Chattanooga once again took part in the The National wreath-laying ceremony, Wreaths Across America. The annual tradition sees almost 30,000 wreaths place on grave stones around the National cemetery. One of the wreath layers said these opportunities allow them to remember and learn…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- After a few delays, New names honoring those who have served are part of the Charles H Coolidge Medal of Honor Heritage Center. The brick of honor dedication ceremony was rescheduled to today and highlighted those who served our country and will now be remembered as part of the Coolidge pathway. The dedication also highlighted all those…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor boys basketball team picked up a road win on Friday night as they pushed past Notre Dame by a final of 51-38. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Baylor School, High School Basketball, Notre Dame High School
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Notre Dame guard Kenzie Campbell picked up her 1,000th career point on Friday as the Irish held off Baylor 48-44. It was a close affair throughout. Notre Dame went up four with 25 seconds left on a back door lay-up by Campbell. But on the ensuing trip down the floor, Ellie Carico bombed a three for Baylor. Campbell then…
The Chattanooga Mocs travel to face Murray State at eight o’clock on Saturday night. It’s UTC’s second straight road game against a tough mid-major opponent. Chattanooga lost to Belmont on Wednesday, and now they get a Racers team that’s 9-1 on the year. NBA star Ja Morant was on Murray State’s team just two years ago, so th ey’re getting…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Bradley Central Bearettes are looking for a ticket to the state tournament for the fifth straight year. They’re already in good shape — especially with junior Hannah Jones leading the way. News 12’s Angela Moryan tells us what makes Jones so dangerous. Said guard Karsee Weber: “We’ll look down the court, and she’ll be already at the…
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) – A new hospital will be coming to Battlefield Parkway in Ringgold. The Catoosa County Board of Commissioners and the Development Authority are expressing their strong support of BUILDING a new C-H-I memorial Georgia hospital. This is meant to urge the STATE’S Department of Community Health to approve Memorial’s certificate of need for the new hospital. Plans…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – This was the second and final day people could pick up their angel tree gifts. With more than 13 hundred families being served, nearly 4,000 kids will have gifts under the tree this year. This annual event is special not only for the recipients, but for the volunteers, as well. Major Chiffonia Smith says “It is just…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Weather forecast is changing plans for the placement of holiday wreaths on Saturday at the National Cemetery. The noon program at the cemetery has been cancelled. Instead, volunteers will just focus on placing the wreaths. This year they have a new record of almost 30,000 to place on grave stones around the cemetery. That process begins…