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Andrew Abbott Pitches Another Gem as Lookouts Down M-Braves 8-3
(lookouts.com) Lookouts ace Andrew Abbott, struck out a career-high 14 batters in the Lookouts 8-3 win over the Mississippi Braves. The southpaw now has 25 strikeouts this season which leads the Minors. In the second inning, the Lookouts gave Abbott the early 2-0 lead with home runs by Nick Quintana and Quiny McAfee. Chattanooga would continue to put its power…
Silverdale Baseball Uses 12 Run Inning to Beat McCallie 15-8
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) A little rain didn’t bother the Silverdale baseball team on Thursday. They took down McCallie 15-8. The Seahawks took control with a 12-run inning. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, High School Baseball, McCallie School, Silverdale Baptist Academy
Boyd Buchanan Softball Edges Silverdale 4-3
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) In a battle of district leaders on Thursday, Boyd Buchanan edged rival Silverdale 4-3 in high school softball. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Boyd Buchanan, High School Softball, Silverdale Baptist Academy, Softball
Baylor Beats Rival GPS 12-5
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor softball team knocked off rival GPS 12-5 on a drizzly afternoon Thursday at the Baylor School. The Bruisers jumped on top with a 3-run homer from Bailey Long in the top of the first. Red Raiders answered with two runs in the bottom of the first before rolling to the big victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports…
New Updates Presented on the Lookouts Stadium Project
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -Opening Day was on Tuesday as baseball season is in full swing. What else is in full swing is the development of the South Broad Stadium complex, as the vision for it is coming together. The Chattanooga Sports Authority Board discussed updates to the plan for the Lookouts stadium today. Master developer Jim Irwin highlighted what changes…
CPD says drug Xylazine is becoming a problem
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to Xylazine usage across the country in today’s briefing. The powerful sedative also known as “Tranq” is being mixed with fentanyl. It is used primarily in veterinary medicine. Drug dealers like it because it is cheap and powerful. “It applies the effect, and it also does it cheaply. So, you…
Woman arrested for carjacking and fleeing police at Walmart
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) — A woman pulled a knife on another female and then stole her car in Fort Oglethorpe on Thursday. The victim was not injured, according to police. Officers said the suspect is a 41-year-old white female named Debra Bice. Bice stole a silver Dodge Neon from the victim around 11:30 a.m. Fort Oglethorpe Police showed up…
Fire department steers struggling eagle to shore
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Firefighters saw an odd object floating in the water while training on Wednesday evening. As they approached it, the object started moving. (Courtesy: CFD) They realized it was a juvenile bald eagle. The firefighters contacted the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency, who told them not to intervene unless it was struggling. The CFD said they kept…
Maria Lee announces she is in remission from lymphoma
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) – Tennessee’s First Lady announces that she is in remission from cancer. Maria Lee posted a video on Thursday thanking people for their prayers during her treatment. The Governor’s wife says that a stem cell transplant in February was a success. She was diagnosed with lymphoma in August. Lee has been largely absent from public life since…
M-Braves Explode Out of the Gate to Beat Lookouts 9-5
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Mississippi Braves exploded for five runs in their first at-bat, as they sailed to a 9-5 win over the Chattanooga Lookouts. Beau Phillip did most of the damage in that first inning for the M-Braves hitting a grand slam. James Free enjoyed a big night for the Lookouts going 4-5 at the plate. Ashton Creal had a two…
Dalton Opens State Soccer Playoffs With 4-0 Win Over Jefferson
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Dalton Catamounts opened the state soccer playoffs on Wednesday with a 4-0 win over Jefferson. Luis Favela scored twice, including the first goal less than three minutes into the match. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – Soccer Tags: Dalton High School, High School Soccer, Soccer
Driving Our Economy Forward: Datably
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Running a business isn’t easy. But one Chattanooga software company’s job is to make it a little easier, and help businesses grow. Let’s see how Datably is driving our economy forward. “Datably is a custom software development company right here in the heart of Chattanooga,” said Taylor Hall, president/CEO. “We’re located on the North Shore in…
Grace Baptist Still Rebuilding after Easter Tornado
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – It has been three years since a devastating tornado outbreak tore through the Tennessee Valley. One of these tornadoes was an EF-3 with winds of 145 mph that carved a path through East Brainerd and Ooltewah the night of April 12, 2020. Driving through this area today you can still see the scars of its destruction….
Pop-up project teams with East Side Elementary for De Colores
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Local non-profit “Pop-up Project” is hosting a free parade and show tomorrow at Coosa Mill. They teamed up with East Side Elementary School in January, and taught students dance routines for tomorrow’s event. The event is called De Colores. The parade will begin at 5 p.m. at East Side Elementary. It will end at Coosa Mill,…
Update: One Killed in Dade County Train Crash
UPDATE: The GSP has identified the person killed in the crash as 77-year-old Ted Junior Wade from Trenton, GA. The Georgia State Patrol is investigating a deadly train crash in Dade County. Troopers responded to South Industrial Boulevard at Sunset Drive around 2:45 p.m., Tuesday. They say a red Jeep had a mechanical issue, causing it to stop on the…
More to the Story with Staley: Local E-Bikes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — At one time or another in our youth, just about all of us learned how to ride a bike. But bicycles have come a long ways over the years. And for one Chattanooga company, the “future is now.” It opened in November, this little shop on McCallie Avenue. And its grand opening is just around the…
Hamilton County hits milestone in reducing homelessness
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Mayor Tim Kelly announced a milestone Chattanooga and Hamilton County have achieved in reducing homelessness. In just one year, Hamilton County has seen nearly a 40% reduction in homelessness. The city, along with the Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition, implemented new ways of getting people off the streets. They are using a “housing first strategy” and a…
Mom To Mom – Sour Grapes
Today, on Mom to Mom, we're going to turn this sweet treat into a fun little prank for your kids.
My kids always love to play jokes on me when it comes to very sour type of candies. They love to watch my face. So I figured why not pay it back and get them with a fun sweet treat when it comes to grapes. I happen to come across some Starburst gelatin, and they really are pretty sour, especially…
Lookouts Fall 5-2 to Mississippi Braves in Home Opener
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Over 4,000 fans showed up for the Chattanooga Lookouts home opener against the Mississippi Braves on Tuesday at AT&T Field. Lookouts wound up losing 5-2. Chattanooga trailed 3-0 in the fourth when Nick Quintana doubled home a run. Ashton Creal hit a solo homer in the fifth to make it a 3-2 ballgame. C ade Bunnell helped ice the…
Lookouts Reflect on Wild, Bizarre, and Historic Hitless Victory Over Rocket City
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Lookouts make their home debut tonight. They return to town after collecting one of the most bizzare wins in baseball history. Last Saturday the Lookouts were no hit by Rocket City, yet they won the game 7-5, scoring all seven runs in their last at-bat. Just when you think you’ve seen everything under the sun in baseball,…
Ringgold Baseball Team Always Ready to Grind
Rossville, GA-(WDEF-TV) Every time a player puts on that Ringgold High School baseball jersey, pressure gets added to their shoulders. But the Ringgold team is showing they know how to handle it. News 12’s Brian Armstrong sees how a one-two punch can really make a season special. Said head coach Drew Walker:”Some years, you love coming to work more than…
Golden Apple Award: Gabrielle Haston, Dade County Middle, High School
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — One north Georgia choir teacher always has her students leaving her class on a high note. Gabrielle Haston with Dade County Middle and High School earned this week’s Golden Apple Award. Haston’s family was able to present her with the award. “You know it feels good to see someone that works as hard as Mrs….
Lookouts Stadium Still on Track for 2025; More to Come Thursday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Today is Opening Day in the Scenic City as the Chattanooga Lookouts are back in action against the Mississippi Braves. As their 2023 season gets underway, many are still wondering what the future holds for the Lookouts in the Scenic City. Last year, a brand new minor league ballpark was announced for the Lookouts on the…
