CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF)- “No joke I woke up at 5 AM this morning just thinking about different schemes that we’ve been talking about and how we can do things differently. Try to develop more as coaches and give our kids the best opportunity to be successful,” said Akins. Walker Valley Head coach Drew Akins is constantly thinking about ways to…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – You might not know the name Sania Khan, but she left a legacy with those she knew. A candlelight vigil in her honor took place tonight at her old high school, the Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences. While the vigil took place at night, Sania’s life still shines bright for all who knew her. “Our…
Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia (WDEF)- Wide receiver and Defensive back Trevon Gott for LFO isn’t lacking any confidence. The. do it all player, is someone opposing teams will see a lot of this season. “Being a better player with the offense wrapped around me, you know I got to have it like perfection, perfection, perfection. I gotta do my thing, when…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattanooga FC sidelines looked different without Head Coach Jimmy Obleda on the sidelines as he is currently suspended. Red Wolves had several shot attempts but were unable to find the back of the net. Defense has been a focus for the Red Wolves so even though they were unable to get a goal and the 3 points,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Chattanooga FC was tied 2-2 in the second half and the story looked like it was being written. Chattanooga FC missed chance after chance after chance, creating opportunities but, just unable to finish in the box That would all change in the 82nd minute as Taylor Grey comes out of nowhere and rifles it into the back of…
(lookouts.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Lookouts dropped the series-opening game on Friday night to the Tennessee Smokies, 10-6, from AT&T Field. The Smokies got on the board first racing out to a 6-0 advantage after three innings. Chattanooga (38-50) slowly started chipping away scoring with a solo shot from Alex McGarry in the fourth. In the fifth, the Lookouts…
Soddy Daisy, TN-(WDEF-TV) Our 30-in-30 spotlight shines on Soddy Daisy. Trojans feature a new head coach this season in Carter Cardwell. For a new head coach. Never hurts to take over a team with a big roster. Said Cardwell:”We are fortunate this year. Our number are up. We’re at the 80 number, which is good. We’ve got a good senior…
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) – Two local communities are winners in this year’s Dog Park Dash. Randy and Jenny Boyd formed the Boyd Foundation to help fund dog parks across Tennessee. This year they are handing out $375,000 to 15 communities to complete their goal of 100 dog parks across the state. Communities apply for the grants by coming up with…
As a heatwave continues to roll throughout the country, the Tennessee Valley is no exception to the raging temperatures fuming across the South East. More than 100 million Americans are being impacted by this extreme heatwave according to the National Weather Service. Steve Wilson is with home insurance company Hippo, he said there are simple steps you can take to…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – If you’re looking for someone who knows sound……Jennifer Kearns has “got you covered!” Kearns, a Kentucky native, is relatively new to Chattanooga. And one week ago, she opened up her new business on Gunbarrel Road. Theta Therapy. It’s sound therapy. An old, ancient trend that is gaining new popularity. Kearns uses all types of instruments to help…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — There are thirty million dollars in federal money available to the city of Chattanooga through the American Rescue Plan. The City is considering using two point eight million to build a low barrier homeless shelter. According to Director of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, Same Wolfe, such a shelter would make it easier for homeless people to get…
Rossville, GA-(WDEF-TV) After suffering through a couple of down seasons, Ridgeland went searching for a new coach. The trail lead to South Carolina, where the Panthers managed to bring back one of their own in Craig Pritchett, who is a former Ridgeland player and assistant coach. He admits it’s surreal to be back as the Panthers head coach. Said Pritchett:”This…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — The Southside development at the former U.S. pipe site has left many in local city and county governments with split opinions on its development. However, some longtime Chattanooga public figures say they’ve seen this all before. Former Chattanooga Mayor Ron Littlefield and radio personality Earl Freudenberg see similarities in today’s debates of rebuilding the Southside to those…
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) – The abortion laws changed abruptly in Georgia on Wednesday following a court ruling. A federal appeals court overturned an injunction of Georgia’s Heartbeat abortion ban. The legislation essentially bans abortion in the state of Georgia after six weeks of pregnancy. There are reports that some clinics had to inform clients already waiting for abortions on Wednesday…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Three homes were hit by lightning in the Tennessee Valley, this morning. According to the Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management, the strikes occurred within the span of thirty minutes. “It’s very rare that we get these many in one specific day. And within one hour, we did have a lot of lightning that was reported by…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Nashville isn’t just the country music capital because of it’s recordings. The town has always lead the way for putting artists on TV. In the summer of 1987, a new show tried to join the club with a showcase taped here in Chattanooga. “The Chattanooga Choo Choo” was a music show anchored at the tourist destination in…
The Center for Disease Control has confirmed there are ten active cases of monkeypox in Tennessee. There are currently no known cases in Hamilton County according to the Hamilton County Health Department. monkeypox can spread from the time symptoms start until the rash has fully healed and a fresh layer of skin has formed. The illness typically lasts 2 to…
Hamilton County Commissioners approved $2 million from America Rescue Plan (ARP) funds on Wednesday for the Westside Evolves project. The Westside is one of Chattanooga’s oldest public housing communities. It’s home to more than 1,500 families. The money will be used for renovations to James A. Henry school, 100 new head start seats, a health clinic, and other recreational projects….
As the weather gets hotter and hotter over the summer, Food City registered dietitian Nicole Pazdziorko has a nutritious way to cool off, fill you up, and provide health benefits.
Decatur, TN-(WDEF-TV) Meigs County has been one of the most successful high school football teams in our area in recent years, and they expect even more success this fall. The Tigers leap into the 30-in-30 spotlight. Meigs Co has averaged 12 wins a year over the last six seasons. Talk about setting a standard. Said lineman Landon Thompson:”Winning has always…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The BA.5 variant is now the most dominant strain of COVID-19 in the country. Its transmission level is high in Hamilton County, according to the CDC. Erlanger’s Dr. Jay Sizemore says there has been a “slight uptick” in hospitalizations over the past few weeks compared to April’s COVID numbers, although they aren’t as high as…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Local McDonald’s owner-operators presented a check for nearly $17,000 Wednesday morning to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Chattanooga. That money was raised from the Happy Meals for the House Fundraiser, which took 10% of sales from Happy Meals at local McDonald’s restaurants. It was the first year for the fundraiser. “The House is important because it…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — In January, the U-S Department of Transportation acknowledged a nationwide shortage of bus drivers. As the fall semester approaches, Cleveland City Schools are still in need of more drivers. “We’re looking for about eight, altogether, bus drivers that, you know, we’ll even train if we have to, because right now it’s such a shortage of drivers across…
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) – For the second year in a row, the Cleveland-based “Foundation House” is holding its “Christmas In July” celebration! Foundation House is an organization that provides assistance to mothers or pregnant women who are struggling with homelessness, joblessness or addiction. The business also serves the public with its two gift shops in downtown Cleveland. Lots of holiday decorations…
