CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) — Though we haven’t seen many in Chattanooga, cicadas’ season has begun in north Georgia. The little noisy creatures are out and about after their long 13-year hiatus. After a cicada emerges, males will start singing with their timbals to attract the females, they are harmless to humans and pets, but they can get loud. Experts also…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton County authorities said the fire at a Signal Mountain retirement home on Monday was likely caused by a lightning strike. Someone called 911 Monday morning after strong thunderstorms passed through to report a possible lightning strike. Alexian Village fire. HCOEM Signal Mountain firefighters then arrived at the Alexian Village just after 9 a.m. They…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Four local companies received a huge boost on Monday for their commitment to youth apprenticeships. $40,000 has been awarded to Allohire, AHS Consulting, Tiny Tigers Learning Center and EPB. A representative from EPB being presented with an award for a youth apprenticeship program. These awards were announced Monday morning at the Construction Career Center on Roanoke Avenue….
Rain delayed the Soddy Daisy vs Signal Mountain championship since Friday night, leaving the talented teams in limbo. Those who waited for Sunday’s conclusion was treated to a nail-biter, with Signal Mountain securing a thrilling 9-8 victory on a final flyout with the bases loaded. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, High School Baseball, Signal Mountain High School,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, (WDEF) – It’s prime time for strawberries at the Chattanooga Market. The Strawberry Festival at the market on Sunday, May 5 featured a wide variety of strawberry flavored items. Watsonia Farms has attended the Strawberry Festival at the Chattanooga Market for over 12 years now, and they have noticed sales flourish at the Chattanooga Market. “It’s a certified…
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) – It was a busy Saturday in Red Bank. Fact is, any time you shut down the streets, you know something big is probably going down. The 43rd annual Red Bank Jubilee filled the streets with vendors, various activities and lots of good vibes. “Today were celebrating our annual Jubilee’s, this event is one of Red…
Chattanooga Football Club (CFC) edged out Orlando City B 5-4 on penalties after a thrilling 1-1 draw in regulation on Saturday. The win keeps CFC atop the Eastern Conference standings. Ouamri Strikes Early Mehdi Ouamri wasted no time getting on the scoresheet, netting his second goal of the season in just the third minute. Jesus Ibarra found Ouamri with a…
Red Bank, TN-(WDEF-TV) Soddy Daisy and Signal Mountain were unable to settle their district tournament championship game on Friday at Red Bank High School. The game was suspended in the bottom of the 6th due to weather. The Eagles enjoyed a 9-7 lead over Soddy Daisy when the rain halted play. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, High…
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Christian Heritage soccer team lost to Georgia Military College Prep 4-2 in the state semifinals on Friday. The Lions took an early 1-0 lead in the match, and then they saw GMC Prep score literally as the horn sounded to end the half to tie the match at one. The visitors then tacked on three more goals…
Decatur, TN-(WDEF-TV) Playing high school sports should be fun. And of course it’s always fun when you win. The Meigs County softball team has won a lot this season, so of course, they’re having a good time. Sounds like a story for fun-lovin News 12 reporter Brian Armstrong. Everything seems to be going right for Meigs County softball as they’ve…
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) — Boyd Buchanan School held its 27th annual physics boat day on Friday. Students were only allowed to use cardboard and duct tape to complete their boat. Students had a fun time creating their boats and feeling a sigh of relief that their boats made it across the water in one piece. “I’m excited just to win…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Protests concerning the ongoing Israel-Hamas War continue to spread throughout college campuses across America. Now, there have been some protests in Tennessee. The protests began with an encampment at Columbia University in New York City and spread coast to coast. One group of protestors argue that Israel’s war in Gaza has been genocidal in nature, while…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Gas prices have been a rollercoaster ride for us in the last few months. But the good news is, experts say the worst is behind us. They are predicting a relatively calm summer season for prices. That wasn’t the case 45 years ago. For our Thursday Throwback, we remember the truckers’ strike of 1979 that caused long…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Fire Department announced on Friday it has a new Swiftwater Rescue Team. The team is made up of 26 firefighters who learned new skills to make rescues in certain water scenarios. CFD Swiftwater Rescue Team. Chattanooga Fire Department These firefighters have new gear and five new boats. CFD said they recently spent several days…
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) — Silverdale academy is getting some big changes in the near future. Today the school held a groundbreaking for their new building, and it will be named the commons. The commons will have state of the art new equipment for students such as a new lab for students to work on computer engineering and robotics. Cindy Ford…
Chattanooga, TN – While some might head in to this weekend excited to celebrate Mexican Independence Day and spend time at their favorite taco place, there’s another holiday that we here at Tech Byte didn’t want to overlook. Widely known as May the Fourth or Star Wars day, this year it will also be free comic book day. We are…
Red Bank, TN-(WDEF-TV) Signal Mountain defeated Red Bank 9-4 in their district tournament baseball game on Thursday at Red Bank High School. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, High School Baseball, Red Bank High School, Signal Mountain High School
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor jumped out to a quick lead and never looked back in beating Knox Catholic 10-0 in six innings in their region tournament. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, Baylor School, High School Baseball, Knox Catholic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A historic school in downtown Chattanooga will soon be getting needed upgrades. The school building that houses the Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences (CSAS) has been in use since 1922, previously as Chattanooga and Riverside High Schools. As Hamilton County Schools begin to take action on their school facilities plan, some have wondered what…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — We are learning more about how students at the Catoosa Career Academy are preparing for their future in healthcare. Representatives from the medical field recently met with the students. It’s a program that has been driving our economy forward since 2017. Vincent Velarde-Bell said, “The main objective coming out today to this Academy is really looking…
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Heritage baseball team swept Seckinger on Wednesday to advance to the Elite Eight. Generals won game one 4-0, and they took game two 8-4. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, Heritage High School, High School Baseball, Seckinger High School
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Big Orange Caravan tour rolled into the Scenic City Wednesday. Football coach Josh Heupel hopes his team can get on a roll this fall, with the help of some young Chattanooga talent. Said Heupel “I would not say that this program resembles what it was when we got here day one.” Tennessee Vols head football coach Josh Heupel…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A Hamilton County Commissioner says he is under investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office for funds used for a satellite office. Satellite offices are used by commissioners to conduct business within their own districts. However, Hamilton County Commissioner Warren Mackey said an issue has come up with his satellite office. During a vote on a resolution…
CHATTTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Drug Recovery Court presented updated statistics on Wednesday showing the extent of the local drug crisis. During a presentation, the court said in 2023, there were 162 overdose deaths in Chattanooga. To put into perspective, if Chattanooga were a state, it would have the second highest per capita death rate per 100,000 residents…