Drivers be aware of Operation Southern Slow Down

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Drivers should be alert and slowing down this week. Operation Southern Slow Down has begun. It is an effort from law enforcement to reduce speeding across the southern states. Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Florida and South Carolina are all participating. Law enforcement will be hammering down on those reaching speeds well above the limits. These efforts are meant…

Lookouts Nearly No-Hit in Falling 8-0 to Mississippi

(lookouts.com) The Chattanooga Lookouts only mustered two hits in their 8-0 loss to the Mississippi Braves in the series finale. Before Mississipi’s offense exploded for eight runs, the two teams exchanged zeros. Lookouts starter Lyon Richardson threw three shutout innings and Carson Spiers followed that up with three more shutout frames. For the Braves, starting pitcher Luis De Avila tossed…

Walker Valley Excited to Return Quarterback Evan Schwarzl

Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Walker Valley slipped into the playoffs last season despite having a losing record. The Mustangs should like their chances of getting a winning record this season because they have one of high school football’s biggest luxuries. They return their starting quarterback. News 12’s Brian Armstrong rides the Mustangs into the 30-in-30 spotlight. Walker Valley football. Welcomes back at…

Shepherd’s Men honors the Fallen Five on eighth anniversary

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Sunday marked the eighth anniversary of Chattanooga’s Fallen Five. On July 16, 2015, five servicemen died due to an act of domestic terrorism.  Sergeant Carson Allen Louis Holmquist (USMC), Logistics Specialist Second Class Randall Scott Smith (NAVY), Staff Sergeant David Allen Wyatt (USMC), Lance Corporal Squire Kimpton Paul “Skip” Wells (USMC), and Gunnery Sergeant Thomas Joseph…

Tré Herndon hosts backpack drive in Ooltewah

OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) — NFL athlete, Tré Herndon, hosted a backpack drive on Saturday at East Hamilton High School.  Herndon graduated from East Hamilton in 2014 and now plays for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Along with his team Athlete Relations, he is looking to give back to the Ooltewah/Chattanooga community.  “I wanted to do the backpack drive because a lot of…

Lookouts Dump the M-Braves 12-5 in Front of Sold-Out Crowd

(lookouts.com) The Chattanooga Lookouts scored seven runs in the first inning in their 12-5 win over the Mississippi Braves in front of a sellout crowd of 6,309. The sellout crowd marks back-to-back sellouts for Chattanooga and their fourth of the year. Blake Dunn kicked things off for Chattanooga in the first inning, reaching on an error and stealing a base….

Silverdale Football Facing Many Questions

Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Confucius once said, “The one who knows all the answers, has not been asked all the questions.” Silverdale football can relate because they have more questions than answers this season. News 12’s Brian Armstrong takes the Seahawks into the 30-in-30 spotlight. Silverdale Football lost multiple seniors last year, including star quarterback Brett Rogers. When losing so many seniors,…

Cleveland Wrestler Piper Fowler Set to Represent USA in International Event

Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Cleveland High School’s Piper Fowler will be representing the United States in wrestling in the under 17 World Championships. News 12’s Brian Armstrong hears from the first girl from Tennessee to win the qualification tournament. Said Fowler: “I don’t know. I’ve never experienced anything like this. It’s going to be an amazing experience. Cleveland’s Piper Fowler will be…

Collector Car Appreciation Day celebrated at Coker Tire, Honest Charley

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Friday, July 14 is national Collector Car Appreciation Day. Coker Tire and Honest Charley invited anyone with an older auto to come on down from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Folks got free refreshments and a free tour of the Coker Museum. It’s all about appreciating classic cars, and their place in American History. “Collector Cars…

Mrs. Universe Juanita Brown-Ingram receives proclamation from Mayor Kelly

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Last fall, Juanita Brown-Ingram made history when she became the first black woman to be crowned Mrs. Universe. Today, the Chattanooga native is back home to host a charity event called Dress for Success. Brown-Ingram received a proclamation from Mayor Tim Kelly on Friday for her commitment to giving back to her hometown.  “It means a…

Wacker helps Habitat for Humanity build homes in Cleveland

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – Wacker helped build someone’s future today. Employees and interns from the chemical plant in Charleston partnered with Habitat for Humanity to help build a house in Cleveland off of Victory Street. The home is one of several in the neighborhood that have been constructed by Habitat for Humanity, and Wacker has participated in many of those…

Breakdown of I-24 construction and lane closures

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — I-24 is seeing a lot of construction work as the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) attempts to make repairs and improvements to the interstate system in Hamilton County. Here is a breakdown of TDOT’s plans for construction and closures in the area. I-75/I-24 Interchange Phase 2 begins Friday, July 14, for the I-75 at I-24…

Man arrested for June 14 Chattanooga murder

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Police arrested a man for the murder of Cordarrius Bailey last month. Chattanooga officers arrested 24-year-old Terry Scott Anderson and charged him with first-degree murder. On June 14, the police department found Bailey “mortally wounded” at 962 North Orchard Knob Avenue, around 5:30 p.m. Bailey died from injuries after first responders took him to a…

Amaero headquarters coming to Cleveland, bringing over 100 jobs

MORE: Amaero produces titanium alloy powder, which is used as a component for many industries.  Their process of product creation is called “metal additive manufacturing,” which uses 3D printing to help create their products. Amaero chose Cleveland for new headquarters over the United Arab Emirates. Doug Berry is Vice President for Economic Development for the Cleveland and Bradley County Chamber…

2 charged with first-degree murder in June shooting

Roderick Fairbanks, one of two arrested. Beasley’s mugshot is not yet available. (Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Authorities revealed new information involving a homicide shooting that occurred last month. Chattanooga Police have now arrested two men in that incident. The police department said they arrested 24-year-old Roderick Fairbanks and 19-year-old Li’Terrius Beasley. Both men face charges of…

TECH BYTE: Smartphone Apps for Summer Slide

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — We’re in the middle of summer. And with the kids out school, you need to keep them busy, and out of trouble. Some smartphone apps can help. Just because your kids aren’t in school, doesn’t mean they can’t be learning outside of the classroom! That’s where tech comes in. The free Geocaching app is what AT&T’s…

East Ridge Hoping to Cut Down on Mistakes and Penalties

East Ridge, TN-(WDEF-TV) Our 30-in-30 high school football series continues as we take a look at East Ridge. Even though the Pioneers won only two games last season, they still carry plenty of confidence into the new fall campaign. Know what you’ll find in Pioneer country this season? Said quarterback Jermaine Blackstock:”We got dogs on the team. We got dogs…

Students to Receive Free Meals in DeKalb County

RAINSVILLE, Ala. (WDEF) – Families across DeKalb County received much needed news this week. The DeKalb County School system has nearly 9,000 students across 13 schools. This week, the school system announced that for the next two school years, students will be able to receive free school meals in county schools. DeKalb County School Superintendent Wayne Lyles said, “We’re very…