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BA.5 COVID-19 variant is the new dominant strain in the local area

BA.5 represents 53.6% of new cases nationwide; 54% in Georgia and the Southeast region

July 11, 2022

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – There is a new dominant strain of the COVID-19 virus in town. It’s called the B-A-5 variant. The transmission level of the B-A-5 variant in Hamilton County is high, according to the C-D-C. It’s the only county in our viewing area with that designation. Remember when Omicron started? Its transmission was far beyond Delta. B-A-5 is that…

New public opinion poll released regarding CHI Memorial’s Northwest GA hospital project

July 11, 2022

WDEF News,

RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) – For months Parkridge has been halting the construction of a new CHI Memorial Northwest Georgia hospital, by filing an appeal to a decision made by the State of Georgia approving the new hospital’s certificate of need. Certificate of Need (CON) laws are meant for approving major health care facilities. The Georgia state policy for CON is…

What’s Right With Our Schools: Battlefield Elementary Ben Carson Reading Room

July 11, 2022

Andrew Harrison,

FORT OGLETHORPE, GA (WDEF) – Young scholars have a great place turn a few pages at Battlefield Elementary School. The Ben Carson Reading Room is now open. Candy Carson is a Co-Founder for the Carson Scholars Fund. She explains, “Actually we started back in 2000 with these reading rooms, because our board of Carson Scholars Fund decided they wanted to…

Man injured in Taco Bell Parking lot shootout

July 11, 2022

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Police say one man was shot after a fight at a Taco Bell on Rossville Boulevard. It happened early this afternoon. No word on why the fight started, but one officer told News 12 the fight was outside the restaurant and two men started shooting at each other. The person shot was reportedly transported to a local hospital…

More To The Story with Staley: 60 years of marriage

July 11, 2022

Collins Parker,

SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tennessee (WDEF) – We’re up on Signal Mountain. In front of the town’s fire department. Sandra and Stacey Seals are flipping through some old pictures. Actually, a lifetime of photos. Six decades to be exact. Because you see, a little over a month ago, Sandra and Stacey celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. 60th. Not many couples can say that….

TECH BYTE: Amazon Prime Day Tech Deals

July 11, 2022

Emily Cassulo,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — If you’ve ever wanted to try out Amazon Prime, there’s no time like the present. Amazon Prime Days may not be until July 12 through 13, but Prime members can already take advantage of some pretty good deals. If you love listening to music while you’re getting ready in the morning, you might want to check…

Soddy Daisy Coach Kelsey Nunley-Moore Going Into University of Kentucky Hall of Fame

July 8, 2022

Rick Nyman,

Soddy Daisy softball coach Kelsey Nunley Moore. She has been voted into the University of Kentucky Hall of Fame. She’ll be inducted this November. Nunley Moore still holds several Kentucky pitching career records including innings pitched, wins, saves, and ERA. In 2014, Nunley Moore helped Kentucky reach the College World Series. And in 2016, she was the SEC pitcher of…

Juan Galindrez Becomes Red Wolves All Time Leading Scorer

Juan Galindrez Becomes Red Wolves All Time Leading Goal Scorer

July 8, 2022

Rick Nyman,

East Ridge, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Red Wolves are midway through their season and already have a new club record holder. News 12’s Angela Moryan has the story. Angie: “What has he provided the club over the years that has been unmatched from any other player?” Jimmy Obleda: “Goals – plain and simple.” Juan Galindrez has earned his nickname GaliGol. He’s…

HamCo schools superintendent thanks teachers in a letter for two reasons

The second reason has to do with controversial statements made by a leading educator with Gov. Bill Lee in attendance, and Lee never stood up for teachers

July 8, 2022

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Hamilton County’s teachers got a letter of support from the school superintendent today, but there were two reasons why Dr. Justin Robertson wrote that letter. At the end of every school year, most school superintendents write a letter of appreciation to their educators. Dr. Justin Robertson is no different in this case. Today’s letter had one more…

Mayor Kelly announces American Rescue Plan spending

July 8, 2022

Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Mayor Tim Kelly has announced how he wants to spend federal American Rescue Plan funds. Chattanooga is getting $30 million. Mayor Kelly wants to use it to invest in 36 local initiatives that he ways should spur economic growth and close gaps in public health and education. Here is his breakdown: ● $5.8M to increase availability of…

More To The Story: Back To School Bash

July 8, 2022

Dave Staley,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It’s “Summer Camp” time for the local non-profit “Reach One Teach One.” Third annual. Kids gathering at Calvary Church on Bonny Oaks Drive in Chattanooga. Learning some of the basic skills they’ll need to go through life. Reggie Yearby is in charge of it all. He founded this non-profit five years ago. It’s designed to help our…

Paying Tribute to Patrick Core’s Weather Career

He retires from WDEF TV after 32 years on the air

July 7, 2022

Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chief Meteorologist Patrick Core is retiring after a 32+ year career at WDEF-TV. After working at the Weather Channel for a few years, Patrick started his local TV weatherman run in 1989, working mornings and weekends. He didn’t think it would be a lifetime choice, but Patrick would end up raising his family in the Chattanooga area,…

Preliminary hearing for suspected shooter in McCallie Avenue shooting bound for grand jury

Judge Lila Statom said in court "It's clear to me from watching that that this could be not seen as anything other than gangs"

July 7, 2022

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – One of the accused shooters in the shooting along McCallie Avenue a month ago was in court today. Alexis Lewis was the second of three people arrested in connection with the shooting along McCallie Avenue. Videos from the early morning of June 5th were played, and Judge Lila Statom was flabbergasted at what she saw. “It’s clear…

County Commission approves $2M in funding for Tivoli restoration

July 7, 2022

WDEF News,

The Hamilton County Commission just approved 2 million dollars of public funding to go towards the upcoming Tivoli restoration. This project will close the landmarks doors for at least two years “When you’re dealing with historic buildings like this, the costs are really unique. They’re landmark treasures,” said Wilkinson. “It’s a pretty interesting set of circumstances you have to deal…

Chattanooga residents ready for sales tax holidays

Tennesseans could save up to 10 percent on some purchases

July 6, 2022

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Inflation continues to make budgets challenging for Americans all throughout the country. But here in Tennesee, residents of the Volunteer State will soon be enjoying a much-needed “holiday” to help a little at home. Residents are currently enjoying a sales tax holiday on gun safes and safety equipment that will run through the end of June 2023….

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EPA to grant $4.9 million toward the cleanup of contaminated sites in Chattanooga

One of the priority areas for the money is the Wheland Foundry site, where the city plans to build the new stadium for the Lookouts

July 6, 2022

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Environmental Protection Agency announced almost five million dollars is coming to Chattanooga to help the city clean up contamination. Back in mid-March, News 12 did a story about the city looking for $21 million to help start the cleanup of the old Wheland Foundry site to build new green spaces for a new stadium for the…

Tennessee Abortion Exception Requires Affirmative Defense in Court

July 6, 2022

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Tennessee’s “Right to Life Act” is expected to become law in mid-August, banning all abortions in the state except those which are necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman. But this exception is written in the statute as an affirmative defense, meaning a physician would have to prove the necessity of the procedure in a…

More To The Story with Staley: Crimeaholics

Dave meets a local woman who is part of the team for a True Crime podcast

July 6, 2022

Dave Staley,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – 29 year old Kenzi Durbin lives here in Chattanooga. Two and a half years ago, she and her good friend Holly Allen started a podcast. Calling it “Crimeaholics.” The two always had an interest in true crime. Purely fun. It was a hobby. Not anymore. It’s now a passion. And a full-time job. Investigating unsolved murders. Advocating for…

Veteran Csas Coach Mark Dragoo Announces His Retirement

Long Time CSAS Coach Mark Dragoo Announces His Retirement

July 5, 2022

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Long time CSAS basketball coach Mark Dragoo announced his retirement this summer. He arrived at CSAS in 1989, helping kick-start the school’s varsity sports programs. Now Dragoo just wants to kick-back on his own schedule. Mark Dragoo may have thought his CSAS coaching career was going to end before it even got started. Said Dragoo:”The principal was new, and…

Local pro-life nonprofit offers help to pregnant women following SCOTUS Roe v. Wade decision

July 5, 2022

WDEF News,

CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) – It has been just shy of two weeks since the Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade and local Non-profit Foundation House Ministries is preparing for an influx of calls. The nonprofit offers several alternatives to abortion. The Foundation House is the only maternity home in the region that provides financial, emotional, and physical support to pregnant…

Chattanooga Enters 10-Month Initiative to Assess Blighted Properties

July 5, 2022

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Chattanooga is one of six cities across the US to have been selected to participate in the Putting Assets to Work Incubator. The program is an initiative to assess underused properties and retool them for the economic benefit of the community. Examples of potential assets include blighted buildings and vacant parking lots. “Those are often times, right…

Veteran flies American flag while skydiving to honor Military and Veterans this 4th of July

July 4, 2022

Brian Armstrong,

JASPER, Tennessee (WDEF)- “These jumps make me excited to be out here, even after 10,000 jumps. These are the jumps I look forward to, when I can go out and do something for someone else and today is that day,” said Jenkins. Michael Jenkins served in the Army and is now a skydiver at the Chattanooga Skydiving Company. He has…

What’s Right With Our Schools: Grundy Center

July 4, 2022

Andrew Harrison,

For 60 years, the old Grundy County High School educated students in and around Tracy City. It closed 25 years ago but now the building is enjoying a remarkable second act.

TECH BYTE: Sony Announces New PC Gaming Gear

July 4, 2022

Emily Cassulo,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Gamers, rejoice! Sony is out with new gear that’ll take your computer gaming experience to the next level. If you’re looking to upgrade your current gaming system, Sony’s announcing its newest gear brand for PC gamers. The electronics company says INZONE “sharpens the senses, and enhances gaming ability.” They’re not your average computer monitors. They produce…

BA.5 COVID-19 variant is the new dominant strain in the local area

BA.5 represents 53.6% of new cases nationwide; 54% in Georgia and the Southeast region

New public opinion poll released regarding CHI Memorial’s Northwest GA hospital project

What’s Right With Our Schools: Battlefield Elementary Ben Carson Reading Room

Man injured in Taco Bell Parking lot shootout

More To The Story with Staley: 60 years of marriage

TECH BYTE: Amazon Prime Day Tech Deals

Soddy Daisy Coach Kelsey Nunley-Moore Going Into University of Kentucky Hall of Fame

Juan Galindrez Becomes Red Wolves All Time Leading Goal Scorer

HamCo schools superintendent thanks teachers in a letter for two reasons

The second reason has to do with controversial statements made by a leading educator with Gov. Bill Lee in attendance, and Lee never stood up for teachers

Mayor Kelly announces American Rescue Plan spending

More To The Story: Back To School Bash

Paying Tribute to Patrick Core’s Weather Career

He retires from WDEF TV after 32 years on the air

Preliminary hearing for suspected shooter in McCallie Avenue shooting bound for grand jury

Judge Lila Statom said in court "It's clear to me from watching that that this could be not seen as anything other than gangs"

County Commission approves $2M in funding for Tivoli restoration

Chattanooga residents ready for sales tax holidays

Tennesseans could save up to 10 percent on some purchases

EPA to grant $4.9 million toward the cleanup of contaminated sites in Chattanooga

One of the priority areas for the money is the Wheland Foundry site, where the city plans to build the new stadium for the Lookouts

Tennessee Abortion Exception Requires Affirmative Defense in Court

More To The Story with Staley: Crimeaholics

Dave meets a local woman who is part of the team for a True Crime podcast

Long Time CSAS Coach Mark Dragoo Announces His Retirement

Local pro-life nonprofit offers help to pregnant women following SCOTUS Roe v. Wade decision

Chattanooga Enters 10-Month Initiative to Assess Blighted Properties

Veteran flies American flag while skydiving to honor Military and Veterans this 4th of July

What’s Right With Our Schools: Grundy Center

TECH BYTE: Sony Announces New PC Gaming Gear

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