CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It’s certainly not easy to make a radical change in one’s life. It takes a lot of effort. And a lot of faith. One police officer in Cleveland, Tennessee did just that. And now, she continues her mission of helping people. And trying to save lives. News 12’s Dave Staley has the story of Sergeant Evie West,…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) -During Wednesday’s county commission meeting, commissioners discussed a resolution that would increase the school board from nine to eleven members, as a result of redistricting. Early Wednesday morning some members of the school board released a statement opposing that resolution. “We have requested that the Hamilton County Commission defer any redistricting of the Hamilton County Board…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Chairman of the Hamilton County School Board is objecting to a redistricting plan. The County Commission discussed a resolution that would increase the school board from nine to eleven members because of redistricting. They stripped out language dealing with the new state law about partisan election of school boards. They won’t vote on it until next…
SODDY DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF) – The Soddy Daisy Police department and TBI are investigating a fatal fire that happened around 6 o’clock this morning. According to Deputy Chief Dusty Morgan, an elderly female died in the fire in a duplex on Swafford Road. The building was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived. Efforts to revive the victim were not successful. No…
If your kids are anything like mine, they tend to get a little dirty. Here’s a really fun way to help clean them up, and it’s DIY bath soap.
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Mocs running back Ailym Ford is sixth in the nation in rushing with 934 yards rushing. If he gets 66 yards over his final two games, he’ll become just the fourth Moc to ever gain a thousand yards in two different seasons. Said head coach Rusty Wright:”He’s physically different. He’s not quite as soft I would say like he…
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women’s basketball team rallied in the second half but couldn’t get past Belmont, falling 88-70 in the season-opener for both teams Tuesday night at the McKenzie Arena. The Mocs (0-1) had a pair of 7-2 runs in the third quarter and spanned the third and fourth with an 11-0 run…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – “Someone said it was the hip hop culture that was causing all of the problems here and I certainly don’t understand how hip hop culture and local ordinances and laws have anything to do with each other,” says Torrey Feldman who is an attorney and patron of The Blue Light, a bar that opened in August just…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A couple of area police departments are helping restock shelves this weekend with local food drives. East Ridge Police are asking help to Fill The Cruiser Saturday at Southern Honda Powersports on Ringgold Road from 10-2. Drop off some non-perishables and officers will be there to help you load them. The proceeds will restock the East Ridge…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) – The Chattanooga Mocs won their season opener out west Tuesday night. UTC took on Loyola Marymount in Los Angeles. L.A. is famous for stars, and UTC should fit right in because it appears they have a star-studded team. Chattanooga has been picked to win the Southern Conference title. There are many reasons why UTC was picked to win…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – A child’s first teacher plays a vital role in establishing a lifelong love of learning. It’s a job that requires plenty of patience, and if you don’t love it, kids can sense it. Dupont Elementary’s Jennifer Murray checks all those boxes and many more. Kelly Weiss is the in Principal at DuPont. She explains, “Miss Murray…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The whole world turned upside down. Typically when you drive a car off the lot and the price depreciates. Today the price appreciates. Driving is something we rely on but, as car prices continue to surge and gas prices go up it can be tough to afford it. “Especially in an environment where there’s very limited inventory…
Max Cleland, who lost three limbs to a Vietnam War hand grenade blast yet went on to serve as a U.S. senator from Georgia, died on Tuesday.
Dermatologist Dr. Paré talks about the symptoms of skin cancer, how often to get checked, and whether fair or dark skin can make a difference in developing the disease.
HAMILTON COUNTY (WDEF) – School board members gathered Monday night in a special session to hear the findings from a firm they hired to help find the next superintendent. The firm is called Buffkin Baker. The firm shared their process of interviewing the candidates with the board. “Do they have the big picture experience? Do they have the communication ability?…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – This is your last week to vote for the best wildlife photos of the year in Tennessee. And we’ve got quite a bunch of great photos to pick from. These are just some of the finalists for the 20-22 Tennessee Wildlife Magazine calendar. They’re taking votes on which one should make next year’s calendar. You can only…
CHATTANOOGA , Tennessee (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Fire Department is celebrating its 150 years of putting out fires and helping keep Chattanooga safe. The CFD officially went into service on November 14, 1871 as a volunteer fire department composed of 105 citizens who pledged themselves to help fight fires. Over the years it has grown and into a full profession and…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police are issuing video of a murder suspect from a couple of weeks ago. On October 24, D’Marquis Bell was shot outside of Bayberry Apartments in the 1100 block of Arlington Avenue. Investigators believe they have photos and video of the suspect from the murder. They say he appears to be a black male and investigators…
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) – Catoosa Academy will soon have a brick and mortar facility to help young people lay a solid foundation for their future. Ground was recently broken on the building that should be finished by early 2023. Catoosa County Public Schools Superintendent Denia Reese explains, “College and Career Academies in Georgia are specialized charter high schools that prepare…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Dave Staley shows us a new bookstore opening in our area that promises to be more of a cultural touchstone. DAVE STALEY, NEWS 12 NOW; “This bookstore opened in late October. It’s the company’s first such bookstore in Tennessee. But then again, to call it a bookstore really is not accurate!” More to the point, it’s a…
It’s time to start making your Christmas wish list! Apple has some new items out just in time for the holidays.
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Getting kids to do chores around the house can be tough. BusyKid is a financial app created by financial expert Gregg Murset. His app allows kids to see on their devices what money they have earned from doing jobs around the house. “Help her remember that she’s got chores to do around the house. And when you do…
The grandson of a Medal of Honor recipient spoke at the Charles Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center about who his grandfather was.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Press Release) – The Red Wolves hosted North Texas SC on Saturday night in the quarterfinals of the USL League One Playoffs, the club’s first appearance. The match started brilliantly for the Red Wolves in the 7th minute, as Jonathan Ricketts put in a dangerous cross that was knocked into goal by a North Texas defender, the club’s…