FORT OGLETHORPE, GA (WDEF) – David Tindell and Ryan Otting serve as co-teachers at Barnhardt Academy. Their coaching background helps them motivate students. They encourage perseverance, teamwork, and personal growth. All that earned this talented duo this week’s Golden Apple Award. Barret Blankenship is the Principal at Barnhardt Academy. He says, “Coach Tindell and Coach Otting are phenomenal teachers. they…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians honored Dr. Edna Varner at the 2025 Trefoil Society Luncheon in Chattanooga, celebrating her lifelong dedication to education, leadership, and community service. Held at the Waterhouse Pavilion, the annual event recognizes a distinguished woman in each region who exemplifies the spirit and values of Girl Scouting. A Chattanooga native, Dr….
Board Certified Allergist Dr. Marc Cromie joins News 12’s Chip Chapman to remind parents and guardians about the potential dangers of Halloween candy. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Halloween is just around the corner which means plenty of great sweet treats for the kids, but also risks of candy sending them into anaphylactic shock. The Chattanooga Allergy Clinic reminds families to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – To close out Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a candlelight service will honor survivors and memorialize victims who lost their lives to domestic violence. The Family Justice Center says the event will shine a light on strength, survival, and remembrance in Chattanooga. Regina McDevitt, Executive Director of the Chattanooga Family Justice Center, said, “It is important to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police have made two additional arrests in connection to two homicides that happened nearly five years ago. According to authorities, Willie Wooten Jr. and Anthony George were both taken into custody and booked into the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center. This case stems from a pair of homicides that occurred on December 1, 2020….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Both sides have rested in the Andre Grier murder trial. Grier is charged with first degree murder in the 2016 killing of Bianca Horton. There were over three hours of closing arguments from the prosecution and defense. Their decision will determine the fate of Grier, who if convicted, could face the death penalty. Prosecutor Amy Werich said,…
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) – Walker Valley students recently got to look into their possible futures at STEM Career Day. Employers from throughout our region were on hand to show kids who they are and what they do. And that’s a far-reaching example of “What’s Right With Our Schools.” David Gluckner is the Principal at Walker Valley STEM Academy. He…
UPDATE: Authorities believe they tracked the suspect to a house on Samples Chapel Road. At last check he was still holed up inside and the SWAT team was outside trying to get him out. CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Cleveland Police Department (CPD) responded to reports of gunfire at Barku Plastics on Monday, October 27 around 10:21 a.m. Upon arriving,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – For years, Kimberly Smith lived in silence, trapped in a relationship that left her afraid to speak and ashamed to be seen. Today, she stands as the Vice President of Voices, a survivor-led organization through the Family Justice Center. Voices helps others find hope, healing, and the strength to rebuild something Smith once had to find…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The murder trial of Andre Grier continued Saturday, October 25, inside the Hamilton County Courthouse as prosecutors worked to connect the accused killer to the 2016 murder of Bianca Horton. Grier, who prosecutors say went by the street name Hollywood, is charged with first-degree murder. He’s accused of killing Horton before she could testify against…
GoMocs-The Chattanooga Mocs football team used 35 unanswered points to help earn its third-straight victory after posting a 49-13 rout at Samford during Southern Conference action Saturday afternoon inside Pete Hanna Stadium in Birmingham, Ala. Quick Records & Series Chattanooga: 4-4, 3-1 SoCon | Samford: 1-7, 1-5 SoCon Series: 50th all-time meeting… Chattanooga now leads the series 35-12-3. Breakdown Samford opened the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- From the opening kickoff where Dion Edwards took the opening kickoff 86 yards to the house against Brainerd to a big man touchdown it was all Tyner all the time over Brainerd on Saturday. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Marion County, Tennessee (WDEF)-Marion County honored one of their own on Friday. They retired the jersey of former play-maker Jacob Saylors. He set several records during his career with the Warriors. Played in three state title games. Then Saylors went on to an outstanding career at ETSU, and he currently plays in the NFL with the Detroit Lions. Categories: Sports –…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Notre Dame has five wins already this season, which is the most they have enjoyed since 2018. The Irish are hoping to close out the season strong to earn their first trip to the playoffs in seven years. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Friday was day four of the Andre Grier Trial. Grier is charged with first degree murder in the 2016 killing of Bianca Horton in Chattanooga. A trio of FBI Special Agents were on the stand Friday. They were evaluating different kinds of evidence in this case, including fingerprints, DNA, and cell phone records. Special Agent Marissa Bender…
Hannah Dalton joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to remind nearby communities about National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and local efforts to keep drugs out of the wrong hands. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – With cold and flu season on the horizon, now’s the time to clean out your medicine cabinet to protect yourself and save to a life! Saturday, October…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) CSAS won their region cham pionship match against CSLA 1-0. Ravyn Anthony had the lone goal in the game. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor girls soccer team has qualified for the state tournament next week in the Scenic City. They advanced with a 3-0 win over Briarcrest. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
South Pittsburg, TN-(WDEF-TV) South Pittsburg continues to look like one of the top teams in Class A. On Thursday night, they scored 72 points in the first half against Copper Basin on their way to an 86-7 victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Hixson, TN-(WDEF-TV) The quarterback is always the center of attention on offense. Especially at Hixson, since quarterback Jake Pollock is a former center. That’s right. The Wildcats have a former O-lineman running the offense. Brian Armstrong centers up the story. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Andre Grier murder trial continued into Day 3. He is charged with first degree murder in the 2016 death of Bianca Horton. Prosecutors on day three of the Andre Grier murder trial focused on the vehicle Andre Grier and his associates used in the murder of Horton. They say that a white Ford work van contains…
Kathryn Bolles and Dr. Anany Prosper with CNP Haiti join News 12’s Amelia Greer to remind the public of the importance of this Chattanooga non-profit. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Children’s Nutrition Program of Haiti, CNP Haiti, is working toward breaking the cycle of malnutrition in children in Haiti. The non-profit was born from communities in Chattanooga looking to provide a…
Chickamauga, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Gordon Lee softball team is headed back to the state tournament in Columbus, Georgia. The Trojans swept their Sweet 16 matchup against Heard County. Gordon Lee won game one 10-2 and game two 12-2. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Andre Grier walking into the courtroom Wednesday. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The murder trial of Andre Grier continued into day two Wednesday. Grier is charged with the first degree murder of Bianca Horton in 2016. Horton was set to testify against Athens Park Blood gang member Cortez Sims, after Sims shot and paralyzed her one year old baby Zoey in a…