Macon, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Heritage girls basketball team rallied from a 10-point deficit in the second half to beat Sandy Creek 65-63 in overtime to win the Class 3A state title. The Generals took home the top prize in their first ever trip to the state title game. With under ten seconds left in regulation, Georgia Gracy hit a three-pointer to…
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Dalton State loaded up the bus and took off for the NAIA tournament. The Road Runners open first round play in Marion, Indiana, on Friday. Dalton State plays Shawnee State out of Ohio. The Road Runners carry a 23-8 record into the NAIA Big D ance. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Will Hamilton County create its own planning commission? That’s what some in county government would like to see. However, others raised concerns about the message that could send. Currently, Hamilton County and Chattanooga have a joint planning commission at the Regional Planning Agency. However, some within county government would like to see county create their own planning…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission once again discussed when they should hold their weekly meetings. Commissioner Gene-O Shipley proposed that meetings go back to 9:30 a.m. on Wednesdays. The meetings have been held at 4 p.m. since a trial change proposed by Commissioner Jeff Eversole was approved last year. Several commissioners believe that the meeting should remain at…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Spring is here, and with it comes seasonal allergies. For many residents, the familiar symptoms, sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes, are already starting to appear. Pollen levels rise in both the spring and fall, making certain times of the year particularly challenging. In the Chattanooga area, geography plays a big role in how severe allergies can feel. …
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) After falling behind 1-0 early, the Baylor baseball team came back to knock off Chattanooga Christian 9-2. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) They lined the hallways at Heritage high school on Tuesday for a big send-off for the girls basketball team. They’re playing for the state championship on Wednesday in Macon against Sandy Creek at 5:30pm. The Heritage band gave it a pep-rally feel. Head coach Greg Elkins is certainly proud to see this year’s team make the state championship…
The TSSAA handed out their annual awards on Tuesday for the best basketball players in the state. And we had a pair of winners from the Tennessee Valley. Chatt Prep’s Derek Roberson took home the state’s Mr. Basketball Award in Class 2-A. It’s the first time he has won the honor after being named a finalist last year. Roberson just…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Our friends at the Chattanooga Zoo are introducing their first ever mascot to the team, and his name is Finnegan. To uphold the zoo’s mission of creating a fun and interactive environment where people can learn about animals, Finnegan can be seen walking around the zoo grounds and appearing at special events, including animal feedings and…
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) – On Saturday, a house fire damaged the home of a local family in Rossville, Georgia. Former residents say the fire claimed not only physical and irreplaceable items but also the lives of several pets. One resident says while the loss affects her husband and children, it has also impacted their ability to provide care for three…
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County Deputy Caleb LeBruno was laid to rest today. Deputy LeBruno was killed last Wednesday night in a motorcycle crash on Brainerd Road. He is remembered for dedicating his life to serving others during their most difficult moments. LeBruno began his career as a dispatcher. In 2020, he became a deputy with the Grundy County…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – With opening day less than two months away, several Hamilton County Commissioners toured Erlanger Park this week to see the progress on the future home of the Chattanooga Lookouts. During the tour, officials viewed new stadium features and historic elements preserved from the original 1800s foundry buildings. Concrete slabs and a 1936 floor made from river…
RINGGOLD, GA. (WDEF) – Firefighters responded to a large house fire Tuesday morning on The Pointe Drive in Ringgold. The Catoosa County Fire Department was called to the scene just after 7 a.m. Crews arrived to find a fire burning at a large home on the property and began working to bring the flames under control. The house was vacant…
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) – Did you ever have a teacher who made you love going to school. For students at Oak Grove Elementary, Alexis Kaczor is that teacher. She goes above and beyond to make every day a fun learning experience. She also keeps parents in the loop every step of the way. All that earned Ms. Kaczor this week’s…
Julie Scruggs and Paloma Stansell join News 12’s Amelia Greer with a reminder of what comfort they provide for newborns in the state. The TN Safe Haven Law went into effect several years ago, and has made a way for parents to safely surrender their newborn without fear of prosecution. The two women speak on the impact of their organization…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Chatt Prep is headed back to the state tournament in Murfreesboro, where they will try to capture their third consecutive state championship. The Sentinels cruised past Unicoi Co in their sub-state game on Monday by a final of 82-58. The Sentinels took charge late in the first quarter when they scored on three consecutive dunks. Categories: Sports – Local…
South Pittsburg, TN-(WDEF-TV) South Pittsburg was trying to punch their ticket to the state tournament for the first time in 40 years on Monday. The Pirates raced out to a 10-0 lead against Pickett Co, but they couldn’t h ang on. The Bobcats went on to win the game 59-38. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Darron Lee talking with deputies shortly before his arrest on February 5, 2026 in Ooltewah on Snow Cone Way. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The former NFL player accused of murdering his girlfriend last month was back in a Hamilton County courtroom this afternoon. Darron Lee is charged with the first degree murder of Gabriella Perpétuo last month at their Snow Cone…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A proposed affordable housing development connected to Greater Tucker Missionary Baptist Church is moving closer to construction after the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission approved a key request at its March 2026 meeting. The commission approved the zoning request for Greater Tucker Missionary Baptist Church’s housing development at 1107 North Moore Road, which involved lifting previous…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Another Whataburger is now open in the Tennessee Valley. The Texas-born chain officially opened its second Chattanooga location Monday, March 9, at 2332 Shallowford Village Drive, the former home of Fazoli’s. Founded in 1950 in Corpus Christi, Texas, Whataburger began as a small burger stand with a simple idea: make each meal fresh, customizable, and served…
DALTON, GA (WDEF) – Creating a working robot requires a strong understanding of mathematics and mechanical engineering. Teams of local teenagers recently showed what the machines could do at the GeorgiaFIRST Robotics competition. We visit the Dalton Convention Center for tonight’s “What’s Right With Our Schools.” “Today is the Dalton First Robotics Competition qualifier. This is one of five qualifiers…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- In response to that ongoing conflict in Iran, drivers have noticed that gas prices have continued to go up. GasBuddy is reporting that the average price of gas in the Chattanooga area have risen by 52 cents. The average gas price in Chattanooga sits right at three dollars a gallon. The cheapest prices are around $2.79, while…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga River Market is back for the season, bringing local vendors, artists, and small businesses to the Tennessee Riverfront. Some vendors make the drive from outside the area to participate, drawn by the sense of community the market fosters. As small business owner Brady Williams explained, “Without having a community you don’t really got anything…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) – Coin collectors from across the region attended Camp Jordan Arena this past weekend for a regional coin and currency convention. The event brought together vendors and hobbyists for three days of buying, selling, and trading coins and other collectibles. Inside the arena, tables were filled with U.S. coins, world currency, paper bills, and precious metals…