Expect big bags at 2025 Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Impressive limits can be expected when qualified anglers take on Chickamauga and Nickajack lakes at the 2025 Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series Championship presented by Native Watercraft. The two-day contest is scheduled for March 11-12, with tournament headquarters located in Chattanooga. The top...
RECAP: Wrestling Finishes Runner-Up, Boast 7 on the Podium
The Chattanooga Mocs made a valiant run that fell short by a slim margin at the Southern Conference Championships. The Mocs powered by individual winners Cooper Flynn and Kade Rule ended as runner-up behind Appalachian State by a mere 1.5 points. Flynn (125) and Rule (197) headlined seven Mocs making...
Gin Phillips talks about her new novel, ‘Ruby Falls’
A psychic, his wife, his manager, a Chicago reporter and a couple of guys get stuck in a cave with a massive underground waterfall, looking for a hatpin. No, this is no joke. There's a murder. How do they get out before there's more? The new novel "Ruby Falls" is set in 1932 in Chattanooga, Tennessee shortly after a...
Two Arrested after Lockdown at Griffith Elementary in Sequatchie County
Friday morning, law enforcement responded to a situation at the Griffith Elementary school in parking lot involving a parent. The individual was taken into custody along with another adult by local authorities. During the response, law enforcement discovered drugs and weapons inside the individual’s vehicle....
Stray dog found at Lee University available for adoption
A young male mixed-breed dog, about 5 to 6 months old, was found at Lee University and is being held by Animal Control until March 12. The dog is listed as Dog #232 in Kennel 3.
Victim alive, related to suspect in RV park shooting, Catoosa County Sheriff says
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. — UPDATE: The victim of a shooting that happened at Holiday Travel Park in Catoosa County Sunday night is alive, according to the Catoosa County Sheriff's office. Catoosa County Sheriff Gary Sisk confirmed that the incident was a shooting, and the victim is alive. Sheriff Sisk...
11 year old Dade County student died Friday, funeral to be held Tuesday
DADE COUNTY, Ga. — Dade County Middle School is mourning the loss of a 6th grade student who passed away Friday, according to the school system's Facebook page. 11 year old Reece Robinson passed away on Friday. According to his obituary, Robinson was a born-again Christian who was "known...
Lady Raiders Fall To Boyd-Buchanan 9-4
The Coffee County Central Lady Raiders dropped a 9-4 decision to Boyd-Buchanan on Friday. Boyd-Buchanan struck first in the second inning, taking advantage of a wild pitch to plate the game’s opening run. Coffee County answered in the bottom half of the inning. Samantha Johnson delivered a clutch double...
Signal Mountain Road to reduce to one lane for roadwork starting March 9th, TDOT...
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. — Starting on March 9, roadwork on Signal Mountain Road will reduce traffic to one lane for five days, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. The roadwork is in preparation for a slope stabilization project coming up for Signal Mountain Road between Palisades road and...
New raised beds bring fresh food opportunities to students and families
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Saturday afternoon, Calvin Donaldson Elementary welcomed dozens of community members and local organizations to campus to help with one of the school’s Restore the Roar outdoor projects. Organizers say the effort is designed not only to benefit students but also the surrounding community....
