Calhoun Looking For Return Trip to State Title Game

Calhoun, GA-(WDEF-TV) Calhoun made it to the state finals last year, but they failed to capture the 5-A title. As News 12’s Brian Armstrong reports, the Yellow Jackets are ready to complete the mission this season. “Oh it hurt. I mean of course with the state championship loss it hurt bad,” said lineman Brody Balliew. Calhoun came up just short…

Man found by a mowing crew today was involved in a wreck sometime this week

ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) – We’ve learned more about the death of a Georgia man last night in Walker County. His body wasn’t found until a G-DOT crew spotted it while mowing. They found his vehicle a few minutes later, 300 feet down Highway 2. The Georgia State Patrol identified the man as Glenn Womble from Chickamauga. Investigators believe he lost…

Lookouts Elly De La Cruz Smashes One of Longest Homers Ever at AT&T Field

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Shortstop Elly De La Cruz is a highly regarded prospect for the Cincinnati Reds. He joined the Chattanooga Lookouts after the All-Star break, and it didn’t take him long to make some noise. On Thursday night, he smashed one of the longest home runs ever hit at AT&T Field. Lookouts hitting coach Eric Richardson witnessed the bomb against Rocket…

Car plows into crowd at Dalton Car Show

4 hospitalized, Events and parade cancelled tonight as a result

8:30 PM UPDATE: All victims have now been released from the hospital. _______________ UPDATE: Officials now say 4 people were taken to the hospital.  3 to Hamilton Medical Center, 1 to Erlanger. ______________ DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) – The Cruize In car show in Dalton is on hold tonight after a wreck this afternoon. A driver taking a vehicle to the…

WHOO! Wrestling Legend Ric Flair Visits Titans Training Camp

Wrestling legend Ric Flair attended Titans training camp on Thursday. He was invited by head coach Mike Vrabel. Flair is in Nashville, preparing for his final ever wrestling match Sunday. The Stylin’, profilin’, limousine riding, jet flying, kiss-stealing, wheelin’ n’ dealin’ son of a gun! was honored coach Vrabel asked him to speak to the team. Said Flair:”You would think…

Bike Chattanooga turns 10 years old

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Today’s the 10-year anniversary of Bike Chattanooga. It provides residents with pay-to-ride bicycles all over the city. The program launched in 2012 with 300 bikes and 30 bike stations. Now Bike Chattanooga has expanded to include 400 bikes and 40 stations. Mayor Tim Kelly commended the program for its growth over the last decade. “Since its inception back…

Several County Commissioners Request Rumored Wamp/Lookouts Emails

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — District Six County Commissioner David Sharpe is requesting a series of emails rumored to have been exchanged between Weston Wamp and the Chattanooga Lookouts. Sharpe hasn’t addressed Wamp by name, but the Chattanooga Times Free Press reports that Lookouts Owner Jason Freier possesses correspondence with Wamp about the project. According to the Times Free Press, Wamp was…

Chattanooga State launches new freight brokerage workforce training course

Beginning August 2nd, Chattanooga State will be launching a new workforce development training. The course will prepare students to enter the lucrative field of freight brokerage. The new Chatt State Freight Academy is 8 weeks long and will teach students how to enter into the workforce as an experienced freight broker. This course is offered on Tuesday and Thursday from…

Trash Pandas Rally to Knock Off the Lookouts 9-7

(lookouts.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Lookouts fell to the Rocket City Trash Pandas, 9-7, on Wednesday night from AT&T Field. Daniel Vellojin hit his first Double-A home run in the third and followed it up with his second in the fourth, finishing 2-for-4. Ivan Johnson paced the Lookout offense with a 2-for-4 contest with a home run and three…

McCallie Chasing Fourth Consecutive State Championship

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) McCallie hits the field this season chasing their fourth consecutive state championship. But to add another ring, Big Blue will have to rely on plenty of new faces. McCallie steps into the 30-in-30 spotlight. You win three straight state titles, you got a dynasty going. But you know the competition is looking to topple it. Said receiver Marcellus Barnes…

The Federal Reserve raises interest rates for fourth time in 2022

Local financial experts discuss state of economy, fears of recession

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — For the fourth time this year, The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates again, leading some to fear a recession is imminent. According to CBS News, today’s increase brings the federal funds rate to between 2.25% and 2.50%. With inflation still on the rise, the new numbers are a far cry from the near 0.25% rate Americans…

Wacker Chemicals to Add 200 New Jobs, Build New Facilities

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Chemical Company Wacker currently employs seven hundred people at its Charleston, Tennessee facility. But soon that site is going to expand, adding several new silicone production facilities. The expansion is being done to meet market demand for products such as semiconductors, and it’s a two hundred million dollar investment. “The majority of that is going to be…

More To The Story: Choo Choo Invitational

Dave looks at how the tournament at Council Fire keeps growing

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Another year of the Chattanooga Choo Choo Invitational at Council Fire is “in the books!” It was the 10th year of the event. And organizers are confident the tournament will continue to grow. As it has for the past decade. Hosting a golf tournament…..especially with your sights on it becoming one of the premiere amateur tournaments in…

Study shows back-to-school shopping costs have nearly doubled

Almost four-in-10 parents plan to spend over $600 on back-to-school shopping in 2022

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Inflation has left many families across the country stretched thin this year. With the new school year right around the corner, school supply costs, like food and gas, may leave some families struggling even more. A research team at savings.com surveyed more than 500 parents of school-aged children. Of the 500 parents surveyed, Senior Editor of Industry…

McCallie Gets New Artificial Turf

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) When McCallie takes the field this fall, they’ll be playing on brand new artificial turf. The new surface was just completed on Monday, and the team enjoyed their first workout on the new turf Monday night. McCallie head coach Ralph Potter says the new turf was needed. Said Potter:”Well it’s a lot better. It’s a little cushy. We had…