Hooked On Science – Dissolving Witches
If you’re worried about witches flying around the house this Halloween, Science Guy Jason Lindsey shows us how to use some acetone to take care of the problem.
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…
Grove Street gang retaliation shooting update
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police have confirmed Saturday night’s shooting was gang-related and the women who were struck were not the targets, they were just in the crossfire. “You can pass your laws. You can write your bills or whatever you want to do but the change has got to come from within the community,” says Grove Street resident Kenneth…
Fatal Shooting in East Brainerd Wednesday Night
Manhunt for James Farris in Soddy Daisy after he fled from police
A 29 year old male was shot and killed Wednesday evening in the East Brainerd area.
Baylor breaks GPS rivalry streak, 4-1
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Baylor-McCallie rivalry week started off with a bang for the Red Raiders. Baylor girls soccer dominated in a home match against rival GPS, winning the match, 4-1. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – Soccer Tags: Baylor, girls soccer, GPS, McCallie, Soccer
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…
God’s Pit Crew building home destroyed by 2020 Easter Sunday tornados
A Christian nonprofit is rebuilding a house in Cleveland that was destroyed during the Easter tornadoes in 2020.
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.
McCallie’s Ralph Potter Shares Glimpse of His Football Life
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor and McCallie renew their annual rivalry Friday night. Blue Tornado head coach Ralph Potter knows all about this Scenic City Showdown. He saw his father, Pete, coach in the game. Ralph played in the contest as a quarterback at McCallie, and he has even coached at both schools. He recently sat down with News 12’s Rick Nyman to…
The Pursuit of Happiness providing therapy to those in need to help prevent future gun violence
A Chattanooga nonprofit is offering free counseling to those impacted by this week’s shootings.
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…
Teaching through a global Pandemic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – With the coronavirus mutating and now sweeping through our younger, unvaccinated generations, teachers say it’s worse now than ever before. “We all went into last year thinking it was going to be the most difficult year of our lives and maybe up to that point it was but this year has been so much worse because this…
Golden Apple: Ashley Shankles-Johnson, Jasper Middle School
How far did a Jasper Middle Social Studies teacher go to earn her Golden Apple Award? Her path has lead her to yard sales all over our area.
Living Well With Troy – Getting Toned Arms
Fitness trainer DeEric Williams has some simple exercises to help achieve toned arms.
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…
Community Response to Chattanooga Gun Violence
After the shooting, this weekend on grove street resulting in two deaths, some people from the community are trying to bring awareness to this violence.
What’s Right With Our Schools: OLPH Smart Lab
You hear about STEM programs all the time these days. They help students develop a logical thought process, and they are also a gateway to the high paying jobs of tomorrow. Students at OLPH are getting a leg up in their Learning Lab Smart Library.
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…
Transparency questions over Hamilton County redistricting
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – The once-in-a-decade district redrawing for Hamilton County is officially underway, but not everyone agrees with how the process has been handled so far. “(You must) Involve the public more by giving people information before your meeting so that they can be prepared to ask questions at your meeting,” says State Representative, Yusuf Hakeem. The first…