Brainerd Edges CSAS 49-48

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) CSAS is back in the same district as Brainerd, and the Patriots and Panthers had a district dog fight on Tuesday with Brainerd pulling out a 49-48 victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Brainerd High School, Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences, High School Basketball

Howard Knocks Off New District Foe Bradley Central 58-52

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Howard basketball team was pushed up into the state’s biggest basketball classification this season…the new 4A class. Doesn’t seem to faze the Hustlin’ Tigers. They beat district for Bradley Central 58-52 on Tuesday at Howard. Hustlin’ Tigers went up 13 points in the first half before the Bears tied it at halftime. Bradley Central then took a five…

Bradley Central Celebrates Rhyne Howard’s Basketball Career by Retiring Her Jersey

Cleveland, TN – (WDEF-TV) Before Rhyne Howard started tearing up SEC basketball at Kentucky, she was tearing up high school basketball at Bradley Central. Howard is one of the best players to come through our area in recent years. Last Friday night, Bradley Central honored her outstanding career by retiring her number 23 jersey. Said Howard: “It’s just super fun…

Fairy Godmothers Chattanooga: Giving Back to Widowed/Single Parents for Christmas

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): Fairy Godmothers Chattanooga is giving back this Christmas. The brand new group is partnering with the community to give widowed and single parents Christmas presents. Fairy Godmothers started in Dallas – Fort Worth last Christmas by a widowed mom. “One of the harder things around the holidays is for the children to see their remaining parent without…

Local Officer who lost his foot warns others about the dangers of avoiding medical care

SPRING CITY, Tenn (WDEF) – Spring City Police Officer, Sgt. Jeffery Batten recently underwent amputation surgery. Sgt Batten tells News 12 how type 2 diabetes cost him his foot and how he is working to adjust to a new way of life.” “I couldn’t imagine that one day I’m working and the next day I’m having my right foot cut off,”…

Weather in the Classroom – Skyuka Hall & Battle Academy

Tennessee Valley (WDEF): Weather in the classroom was busy Tuesday. Meteorologist Bekah Birdsall visited Skyukah Hall. The middle school students have been learning about weather. They had lots of questions about volcanoes, tornadoes, and winter weather. Chief Meteorologist Patrick Core traveled to Battle Academy. Patrick taught the four kindergarten classes about the four seasons, thunderstorms, and weather safety. Andy, a…

TSSAA Announces Mr. Football Award Winners

(tssaa.org) Tennessee’s best high school football players for 2021 were recognized at the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards luncheon hosted by the Tennessee Titans. More than 400 people, including the honorees, their families, coaches, school administrators and members of the media from all parts of the state, attended the 2021 luncheon at Nissan Stadium. “This is such an outstanding honor…

Chattanooga Fire Departments adds two new Fire Boats

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Fire Department has two new state-of-the-art fireboats! They are made by Stanley Boats out of Canada. They are 24 feet in length with a dive door and a landing craft front. The boats are powered by 225 horsepower Suzuki engines. “Most of our calls on the water are actually rescues like paddle boarders. With…

What’s Right With Our Schools: Howard High School Family Night

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – As the pandemic drags on, educators still have to adapt to make sure everyone is on the same page. Family  night returned in person to Howard High School this year, with a few modifications. Dr. Leandrea Ware is the Executive Principal. She exclaims, “Oh my goodness! There is so much excitement here at 2500 Market Street….

State of Georgia identifies two residents with Covid-19 Omicron

NORTH GEORGIA, (WDEF) – The State of Georgia has identified two residents that have tested positive for the omicron variant-both having recently traveled from South Africa.  Though Georgia has two residents with Omicron, only one is actually in the state. The other was the first resident to be identified but is New Jersey.  Both residents are self isolating. Experts say variants…

Weather in the Classroom Visits Bess T. Shepherd Elementary

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): Weather in the classroom was on the road again today to Bess T. Shepherd Elementary. During these visits, we present weather related experiments, talk to students about severe weather and the different weather phenomenons that we face in the Tennessee Valley. The kindergarten students have been learning about weather for a month now. They had lots of…

Mayes sentenced for Baldwin Street murder

Sentenced as a multiple offender

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Jamaal Mondrew Mayes was sentenced on Monday for a shooting near the Community Kitchen in 2017. He got 48 years for second degree murder as a multiple offender. He has past convictions for child rape, attempted murder and aggravated robbery. Four years ago, Mayes shot Willie Bacon on a Sunday night at the intersection of East 11th…

TECH BYTE: Handwritten Cards Go High Tech

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Holiday cards aren’t necessarily a thing of the past. They’re getting even more high tech, while still staying personal. “This year with COVID in particular, sending a holiday card that has actual ink on it really makes a tremendous impact,” said David Wachs, Handwrytten CEO. It may make a big impact, but when you have to…

Mocs ladies fight, but fall short to Alabama, 80-64

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (UTC Athletics) — Chattanooga’s Abbey Cornelius matched her career-high with a double-double Sunday afternoon at The McKenzie Arena in the Mocs 80-64 loss to Alabama in women’s basketball action. Cornelius dropped in a team-best 22 points and snared 10 rebounds for her second double-dip of the year. She added four assists in the game and had one block….

Bradley Central Bearettes Retire Rhyne Howard’s Jersey

Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Bradley Central retired the jersey of one of the greatest in Bearettes history. Two-time SEC Player of the Year Rhyne Howard back in her hometown for the ceremony, which took place place during halftime of the Bradley-Cleveland boys game. Howard’s number 23 joins the wall of legendary Bearettes. She was met with a full house, standing ovation. Said…

Calhoun Beats Blessed Trinity to Advance to Class 5A State Title Game

Calhoun, GA-(WDEF-TV) Calhoun defeated Blessed Trinity 24-7 on Friday at Calhoun High School to advance to the Class 5A state title game next Saturday in Atlanta. Yellow Jackets scored on their opening possession as Emaree Watson hauled in a short touchdown pass from Christian Lewis to make it 7-0. Lewis added another touchdown pass early in the second quarter on…

South Pittsburg Rallies to Beat McKenzie For Class A State Title

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) South Pittsburg rallied from a 14-0 deficit to beat McKenzie 24-21 for the Class A state title on Friday at Finley Stadium. Xavier Webber scored on a 48-yard touchdown pass to make it 7-0 Rebels. Right before the end of the first quarter, McKenzie recovered a fumble and later punched in another touchdown to make it 14-0. Pirates finally…

City of Red Bank hosts annual Christmas parade and festival

Holiday Traditions continue after a year long pause

RED BANK, Tenn (WDEF) – The City of Red Bank is celebrating the holidays with the return of the Red Bank Christmas Parade and Festival.  Local vendors were on site from 4 pm until 8 pm displaying and offering their unique crafts and gift selections.  After canceling the annual holiday event last year due to Covid concerns, the City was excited…