CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Jennifer Turner has a passion and a joy that shines in all she does. That enthusiasm makes learning fun for students in her Westview Science Lab. Debbie Caudle is the Principal at Westview Elementary School. She explains, “I cannot say enough about Miss Turner and the time that she gives to the school, and the investment…
Mayor Tim Kelly Speaking at Chattanooga City HallMayor Tim Kelly Speaking at Chattanooga City HallChattanooga, TN (WDEF): “By focusing on programs and investments in young children, we as the city of Chattanooga have the potential to help break the violence of multi – generational poverty, prevent violence in our neighborhood, and ensure the young people are prepared for school and…
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) – The Catoosa County Sheriff says a cheerleading coach working for private companies has been arrested for child molestation. The suspect is 49 year old James Everett Sisson, who they say worked for Culprit Athletics. Sheriff Sisk says his investigators got a tip about inappropriate contact with an underage female while working with the coach. He says…
To get a firm “booty”, fitness expert DeEric Williams has a couple exercises that will get you seeing results within a month.
Chatsworth, GA-(WDEF-TV) Chatsworth, Georgia, is now Gators country. Murray County native Billy Napier is Florida’s new head football coach. Napier’s youngest brother Kurt lives and coaches in Chatsworth, and he’s digging his brother’s new job. Kurt Napier says growing up, Billy was your typical older brother. Said Kurt:”They would pick me up by my ankles and hang me upside down.”…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – The Omicron Covid variant was first identified by scientists in South Africa. Although little is known about this new variant, World Health Officials say the omicron poses a “very high” global risk. Now the race is on to determine if existing vaccines will stop its spread.” The Omicron variant has now spread to at least 14…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – “We hereby proclaim the month of November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month,” said Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger to a full Courthouse lobby. The lobby was filled with officials, police officers, and first responders , all to honor Lung Cancer Awareness. Mayor Coppinger and Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly presented the proclamation to CHI Memorial Hospital’s Chief of…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – At Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Chattanooga, children learn 3 core values. They are to know, love and serve. Even the youngest students put those values in action. Dr. Caroline Carlin is the Principal at OLPH. She explains, “Today, we have invited the Chattanooga Community Kitchen which has been a partnership with our school over…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): “Cyber Monday is a huge shopping day, we see billions of dollars spent by consumers,” says Michele Mason, President of the Better Business Bureau for Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia. Shopping has never been easier these days with just a click of a button. However, the Better Business Bureau says you still need to take your time…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A “Who’s Who” of Chattanooga Officials – including a former NFL player – met at the Hamilton County Courthouse this morning for a Lung Cancer Awareness Rally. Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly and Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger proclaimed November Lung Cancer Awareness Month at the rally. The Courthouse lobby was filled with police officers, sheriff’s deputies, fire…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — If you still didn’t get all of your shopping done on Black Friday or earlier this holiday season, you’re running out of time! Not everyone can make it to a physical store to get their holiday shopping done. That’s why the Internet’s so great! However, it is easier to get scammed online, so don’t let it…
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF)- Christmas at the Zoo took place over the weekend. Boynton United Methodist Church inviting the public out to celebrate an early Christmas with food, a petting zoo, and other kids activities. Pastor of the church, Nena Jones said after a tough past two years it’s important to be together safely this holiday season. “Last couple of years…
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF)- A church is selling Christmas trees at a goal of $15,000 to help people in need Mercy Ridge Church had a Christmas event over the weekend while selling trees to help raise money for people in need. Buy a tree, save a life started in Florida and has made its way to North Georgia. The church is…
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF)- The Battle of Ringgold gap living history showed what happened back over 150 years ago during the civil war. They described it as a way to show history and truth. The Battle of Ringgold Gap living history looked back in time on what happened during the battle. “Between these two ridges here is where the battle took place…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- One of the biggest disc golf tournaments in the area is the Belch’n Turkey. “About 180 players tournament filled up in eight minutes it’s one of the fastest tournaments in Tennessee and also one of the longest-running tournaments in Tennessee.” The tournament turns the park near the Chickamauga dam into a temporary 18 hole disc golf course….
South Pittsburg punched their ticket to the Class A state title game on Friday by beating Cloudland 30-22 in the semifinals of the state playoffs. The Pirates fell behind 14-0. Reggie Hunter then hauled in a 27 yard touchdown catch in the second quarter to pull South Pitt withing 14-7 at halftime. Pirates got the ball to start the third…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Porch Pirate season is here and that means paying extra attention to your shipping delivery dates. With the holiday season upon us, online shopping is on the rise, and so are deliveries. But just as you are anxiously awaiting the arrival of your gifts, porch pirates are waiting to steal your deliveries. “Thefts do increase during the…
Leaves are transforming from the usual green to a beautiful orange, red, purple, or yellow. Science Guy Jason Lindsey, takes us to Lexington, KY, to better understand the science behind the change.
You’d think the Tennessee Titans were a minor league baseball team with all the roster changes they’ve been through this year. Every week guys are leaving and new faces are arriving. Injuries are the main culprit. We’ve already seen running back Adrian Peterson wash through the team trying to fill Derrick Henry’s shoes. This week receiver Golden Tate and former…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – More than five thousand people – and dogs – woke up early Thanksgiving Day morning to participate in the annual Grateful Gobbler 5K that benefits the Maclellan Shelter for Families. “It’s great weather. It’s a great day to be running and it’s an even better cause. ” “The weather is perfect. It’s a sunny day even though…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Seeing family at the airport is a typical Thanksgiving tradition, but this was no typical meeting. 62-year-old Scott Cantrell, a father and grandfather from Cleveland, TN, saw for the first time in person his lifesaving blood stem cell donor Tobias Schnurr at the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport. “I love this guy. ‘I love you too’ my donor. Without…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) LFO closed out the CCS Thanksgiving tournament on Wednesday with a 67-50 victory over Boyd Buchanan. Jamichael Davis was nearly unstoppable for the Warriors pouring in 39-points. Davis and teammate Brent Bowman proved to be a tough one-two punch as Bowman finished with 20 points. Ryan Lopex paced the Bucs with 11 points. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News…
South Pittsburg, TN-(WDEF-TV) Injuries, COVID , and a head coaching departure did not appear to slow down South Pittsburg this season. Despite all of that adversity, the Pirates are still in the hunt for the Class A state title. They meet Cloudland Friday in the semifinal round. For awhile it looked like the Pirates season would blow up. South Pitt…
One of the most festive sights of the season is set to return to Chattanooga. EPB’S Holiday Windows will be on display starting Thanksgiving and run through the beginning of the new year.