Mom To Mom – Make your Own Bath Soap
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.
Mocs RB Ailym Ford Nears Another Rushing Milestone
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…
UTC Women Can’t Overcome Large Halftime Deficit in Falling to Belmont 88-70
(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…
Local Bar Owner Defends Complaints and Reopens
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…
Chip’s Good Word: Police food and toy drives this season
Chip shares details on several drives this weekend and coming up
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…
Mocs Take Talented Team Out West For Season Opener With Loyola Marymount
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…
Golden Apple Award: Jennifer Murray, DuPont Elementary
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…
Used car prices still on the rise
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…
Former Georgia U.S. Senator Max Cleland dies
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.
Living Well With Troy – Skin Cancer
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 School Board Narrows Down Superintendent Search to Four, Begins Interviews
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?…
Chip’s Good Word: Wildlife Photo contest
You can vote this week to see which pictures make it into the Tennessee Wildlife Magazine next year
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 Fire Department 150 years
They are celebrating with a new book on their history
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…
Can you identify this murder suspect from the video?
Police believe he shot D'Marquis Bell outside of Bayberry Apartments
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…
What’s Right With Our Schools: Catoosa Academy Groundbreaking
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…
More To The Story: New type of bookstore opens in Hixson
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…
TECH BYTE: Apple Upgrades Laptops, Headphones
It’s time to start making your Christmas wish list! Apple has some new items out just in time for the holidays.
Busykid teaching kids how to earn and save money
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…
Grandson Tells Story of His Grandfather’s Medal of Honor
The grandson of a Medal of Honor recipient spoke at the Charles Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center about who his grandfather was.
Red Wolves win first ever playoff game, advance to semis
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…
Mocs run all over Wofford, 35-10
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (UTC Athletics) — The 25th-ranked Chattanooga Mocs football team used a stingy defensive effort and a balanced offensive attack to earn its fourth-straight Southern Conference victory, cruising past Wofford 35-10 on a blustery Saturday afternoon inside Gibbs Stadium in Spartanburg, S.C. Following the win, Chattanooga improves to 6-3 overall and 5-1 in SoCon play, controlling its own destiny…
Male Mentorship Program
A Hamilton County organization taught boys how to be men with a focus on entrepreneurship, health, and policing and law.
Head of the Hooch Regatta delayed by fog
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Thousands of people had to wait a little longer Saturday as The Head of the Hooch Regatta was delayed this morning due to a foggy start to the day. This was done for safety reasons due to lack of visibility. Despite the first day of the event belong delayed the 5,000 athletes of high school, college, and…
Inaugural Honoring Those Who Served Parade and Festival
Fort Oglethorpe had its inaugural Honoring Those Who Served Parade and Festival.