“It’s been traumatic on the whole family” mother describes her son’s fight with MIS-C

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Some covid long haulers are left dealing with symptoms for weeks, or even months, following the Covid-19 infection. But there’s another condition being diagnosed by doctors- and it’s affecting children. MIS-C is the name of this rare condition and while the cause of it is unknown, more and more children are exhibiting the symptoms. Doctors are finding…

Central-Carrollton Wins Softball Showdown 5-2 Over Heritage

Ringgold-(WDEF-TV) In a battle of heavyweight softball teams on Thursday, Central-Carrollton beat Heritage 5-2 at Heritage High School. The two region teams were a combined 37-3 coming into the game. The contest was tied at two in the fourth inning before the Lions pulled away for the victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Central-Carrollton, Heritage High School, High…

News 12 Now Sales Manager Tommy Youngblood retiring

After 17 years at WDEF, Tommy is going to Disney World and travelling the country

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It is the end of an era at News 12 Now. After more than 17 years, and thousands, upon thousands of sales calls, General Sales Manager Tommy Youngblood is about to enjoy a very well-deserved retirement. Tommy is a proud graduate of Central High School, where he played a little baseball and a little football. He is a…

Renovating the historic Tipton-Fillauer house in Cleveland

CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) – One of the most historic homes in our area is getting a renovation. And the state of Tennessee is helping with the project. It’s all part of “grant money.” In hopes of preserving historic sites. News 12’s Dave Staley tells us about it, in tonight’s installment of More To The Story. It sits in downtown Cleveland….

City council person rails against “snitches get stitches” code, urges shooting witnesses to come forward

Officials react to Grove Street shooting and other Chattanooga gun violence at County Commission meeting

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – “If you witness something and you’re coming forth for justice, that’s not snitching,” says Chattanooga City Council person Demetrus Coonrod. Dozens of people witnessed a shooting on Grove Street Saturday night that took two lives and injured five more. The police say they have no suspects or motives. “In our community we are now stepping over bodies…

Why are COVID cases now dropping in Chattanooga?

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga’s worst COVID surge yet may finally be behind us. “We’ve seen a rather substantial drop consistent with the numbers that are being reported by the health department,” says  Dr. Jay Sizemore with Erlanger. He says that relief from the mounting death toll might still be weeks away. “People who were a case three weeks ago…

Mom to Mom – Graham Cracker Apple Snacks

Here’s the perfect snack to give you all the fall feels and your kids are going to love it. It’s typically for preschoolers and toddlers, because they really enjoy making these, and it’s graham cracker apple snacks, and they’re so yummy.

Colonel Mark Tillman flew Air Force One on 9/11

He spoke Tuesday at the Friends of Scouting luncheon

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Convention Center hosted the 17th Annual Friends of Scouting Luncheon on Tuesday. The event was headlined by Colonel Mark Tillman – the nation’s 12th presidential pilot for Air Force One who flew with former President George W. Bush on September 11th. Prior to the luncheon, he spoke with News 12 about his experience during that…

Grove Street Residents Share Concerns of Growing Violence and Hopelessness Following Shootings

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – “It’s like hopelessness. We don’t get the proper resources. We don’t get no help. So when you’re coming up out here, it’s like, this is life,” says T. West of Grove Street, Chattanooga. Days after a gunman opened fire into a neighborhood party and still no suspects, community members are on edge and frustrated officials aren’t doing…

How does Chattanooga address recent violence?

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga was rocked by a tragic weekend of violence, and now the community wants answers. “Particularly the last eighteen months with the pandemic, all of us, the communities, the world, are living in a heightened state of crisis,” says Sejal West with Volunteer Behavior Healthcare. A 14-year-old girl was among those shot on Grove Street Saturday…

Cole Copeland Making Most of Second Chance With the Mocs

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Cole Copeland started six games as a freshman quarterback for the Mocs in 2017, but then he was suspended the following season for academics. The Bradley Central grad eventually left the team. With his college football career going no where, Copeland worked up the courage to seek a return to UTC. Now he’s making the grades and also starting…

Interim Police Chief and Local Reaction On Weekend Of Gun Violence

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – “They’re all in gangs. They’re violent. They’re young. They don’t have no guidance, no parents,” says Irma Mendoza in response to the nine shootings with three fatalities in Chattanooga this weekend. “Nobody cares about them so they get killed and it’s just like…nothing,” says Mendoza. One of the weekend shootings was outside of 1124 Grove Street. Seven…