Celebrating an early WDEF pioneer, Mildred Gaither
She was the force behind the first kids show on Chattanooga TV.
Here is the lineup for the new Levitt Amp Chattanooga music series
See our video previews of the acts for these Nightfall-like shows at the Bessie Smith lawn
Remembering Booker T Scruggs, II
He made his mark in Chattanooga on TV, on the bandstand, at UTC, and sitting down in the Civil Rights era.
News 12 Then: Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Phillip Wellman Meltdown at the Lookouts
Wellman is still coaching, you can compare his latest tirade in San Antonio from last year
Tennessee Aquarium proves not all Penguins are Pittsburgh fans tonight
the Tennessee Aquarium showed their true colors at Penguin Rock.
‘Love without Reason’ helping less fortunate
For some in developing countries, medical care is scarce and is often deadly. That’s why one Tennessee Valley family creates an organization to help spread ‘Love without Reason.’ 10 years ago, the Mathews family started an organization to offer craniofacial surgeries, to patients in developing countries, free of charge. The idea is inspired by their son, who has Goldenhar syndrome….
British Airways cancels all flights from London airports after IT failure
LONDON (CBS News) – British Airways (BA) has canceled all flights from London’s Heathrow and Gatwick airports Saturday, saying it is experiencing a “very severe disruption” to its IT system.
Chaos at Florida airport after Spirit flights canceled
Videos posted online show deputies trying to break up fights and detaining some unruly passengers.
Skype interviews begin for new Hamilton County Superintendent
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Board of Education interviewed two candidates for the permanent superintendent position tonight. The board scheduled Stuart Greenberg and Natasha Baker to have their interviews today starting at 5 PM. Alan Coverstone was scheduled to interview today as well but pulled his name from the list. Here is the link from the LIVE Skype interviews. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyXYUGMrNfY&feature=youtu.be Stuart…
Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network responds to “13 Reasons Why” on Netflix
“The show’s depictions of suicide, sexual assault, and bullying could prove triggering.”
Georgia man charged with inciting brawl at church
The brawl broke out after 150 members of the congregation convened to vote on the Rev. David Stephens’ future at the church
Manhunt for Amber Alert teen and suspect now wanted for murder
“He has been a family friend for years and she calls him Uncle Daniel.”
Col. Bruce Hampton dies after collapsing on stage at concert
ATLANTA (AP) – Authorities say a musician died after collapsing on stage during a birthday concert in his honor at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta. Bruce Hampton, a 70-year-old guitarist and singer known as the “grandfather of the jamband scene,” died after collapsing Monday night at the end of the show billed as “Hampton 70: A Celebration of Col. Bruce…
Man removed from flight for using bathroom before takeoff
See how Delta handled the confrontation
America’s Got Talent contestant arrested in Georgia
One family member told police she has a history of alcohol abuse.
Educators & public invited to EdCamp Gig City
EdCamp is an “unconference.”
Getting caught up in the Unicorn Frappucino frenzy
“I have unicorn crap all in my hair, on my nose.”
See all 6 new Chattanooga Fire Academy videos
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Fire Department recently graduated their largest cadet academy ever, which means even more subjects for their annual fire videos. This year’s crop ranges from humor to instructional to inspirational. But more than anything, it is your chance to live the life of a new firefighter. Bruce Garner, who produced the videos, describes each one. _____________…
McCallie student missing in the Grand Canyon
“During periods of high water hikers must use a sketchy, seldom-used trail that stays west of the creek all the way to the river.”
Amber Alert Update: Tad Cummins attempts to mislead the search for Elizabeth Thomas
Investigators believe his appearance at a Walmart in Oklahoma was also part of the deception.
UTC organization to host Make A Wish basketball tournament
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Chi Omega chapter is working with the East Tennessee Make A Wish to host the second annual Swishes for Wishes basketball tournament on Saturday, April 8th. This is the second year for the fifteen minute, half court, 3-on-3 tournament with up to 4 games playing at a time. There will be…
Previewing Chattanooga Film Festival Thursday Lineup
We’ve got a cardboard maze run amock, a live score performed for a spacey silent film, and a world premiere.
The 911 call from the Brainerd Shooting involving CPD Officers & County Corrections officer
“a white male has a rifle, with khaki shorts and blue shirt, pointed at the girlfriend”
VIDEO: Two Fires on Mountain Creek Road
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) – It was a busy morning for many city firefighters. The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a house fire at the 3500 block of Mountain Creek Road shortly after 9:00am today, finding the attached garage was fully engulfed. As additional fire crews arrived, some focused on putting out the fire, while others worked to keep the blaze…