Passed Ball Helps Lookouts Down the Shuckers 7-6

(lookouts.com) With the game tied at six entering the bottom of the eighth inning, the Lookouts took the lead on a passed ball to lead them to an eventual 7-6 victory. The game started out in the Lookouts favor as they took an early 4-0 lead in the first. TJ Hopkins and Alex McGarry knocked home runs with RBI singles…

Josh Malone Among Players Looking to Make Impression in Titans Summer Camp

  Can’t be fun going through OTA’s and mini-camps for the Titans right now with the temperature hovering around 100 degrees. You know you’re gonna sweat…a lot, but for some offensive players, you can’t let’em see you sweat under the pressure of making the team. The Titans signed former Vols receiver Josh Malone in February, and he’s digging his return…

Underground transformer explosion knocks out downtown power

Fire is under control, but power repairs could take awhile

11:15 Update: Fire Dept. handing over scene to EPB crews to make repairs overnight.  Here is their description of the incident. CFD post from Twitter Firefighters were called to the 200 block of Broad Street at 8:17 PM Tuesday. Flames and sparks were coming out of the ground through grates. Because it was electrical in nature, firefighters used several dry…

CMA Fest Spotlight: Sophia Scott

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Like most performers, country music artist Sophia Scott is pumped to be back on stage again. Her new EP “One of These Days” just came out June 2. She spent part of CMA Fest last weekend celebrating by performing her new songs. “It’s definitely been a long time coming,” Scott said. “Some of these songs I…

Third arrest, new information on McCallie shooting

Rodney Harris, Garrian King, Alexis Lewis UPDATE: U.S. Attorney in Knoxville confirms the gun charges against Garrian King and Rodney Junior Harris. They have both been indicted by a grand jury for possession of a weapon by felons from the McCallie Avenue shootings investigation. “The indictment alleges that on or about June 5, 2022, in the Eastern District of Tennessee,…

You may be a victim of “shrinkflation” and not know it

Instead of marking up prices, some companies are giving us less product

(CBS) – The latest data from the Bureau of Labor statistics shows the price of food shot up 10% over the past year, the biggest annual jump since 1981. And if high prices weren’t enough, now some of the products, we buy are getting smaller. It’s called shrinkflation. Consumer advocate Mary Bach was at the grocery store last week and…

What’s Right With Our Schools: Ringgold High Performing Arts

Ringgold, Georgia (WDEF) – It was a dazzling year for Performing Arts at Ringgold High School.From scholarships, to state honors to a very famous visitor, they pull back the curtain on What’s Right With Our Schools. Jane’ Ellis is the Musical Theater and Choir Director at Ringgold High. She explains,”The students received 12 Shuler nominations, got the chance to perform on that…

History of burned Highland Baptist Church

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Curator of Collections, Lindsay Stuber, with the Chattanooga Historical Society says the start of the church dates back to the 1890s.  “Highland Baptist Church actually started out as Orchard knob Baptist Church back in the 1890s. It’s not until the 1920s that they built the church that unfortunately was affected by the fire,” said Stuber. She says…

More To The Story: Lavender Farm

The Lavender Farm has just opened for visitors in Rising Fawn

RISING FAWN, Georgia (WDEF) – For this story, we’re traveling a little dusty road. Over the babbling creek. Up the hill. A unique experience awaits. You are about to enter a world of lavender. “Lookout Lavender” to be exact. Without further ado, let me introduce you to Bill and Alice Marrin. This is Bill! And this is Alice. After living in…

Silverdale RB Connor Delashmitt Commits to UTC Mocs

Silverdale running back Connor Delashmitt announced on social media Sunday that he has committed to play college ball at UTC. Delashmitt has been a beast in the backfield for the Seahawks. Last year he rushed for over 1,300 yards with 18 touchdowns. For his Silverdale career, he racked up over 6,000 all purpose yards with 45 touchdowns. Categories: Sports –…

90 year old celebrates birthday by skydiving

JASPER, Tennessee (WDEF)-Irene Hammontree, from Dalton,  celebrated turning 90 this weekend by visiting the Chattanooga skydiving company. “Whenever you start on the free fall, I want you to throw your hands out and yell real loud. I said I’m afraid too, I’m afraid I’ll lose my teeth,” said Hammontree. Her family says she’s been talking about this for a while…

Georgia Receiver Ladd McConkey Returns to Chatsworth Home For Autograph Session

Chatsworth, GA-(WDEF-TV) Georgia receiver Ladd McConkey was back in Chatsworth Saturday, signing autographs and taking pictures with fans  at J&W Sports Apparel.  McConkey was sporting his Georgia national championship ring. The North Murray high school graduate says it’s surreal being back in his hometown as a college football celebrity. Said McConkey:”Yeah it’s kind of weird to think about it first….

United Way celebrates 10th anniversary

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The United Way of greater Chattanooga is celebrating its birthday with 100 days 100 ways campaign. This birthday celebration campaign is meant to encourage simple acts of kindness throughout the community. This is all leading up to impact days where the community will volunteer all together on September 16th and 17th. The United Way of Greater Chattanooga…

Old Highland Park Church burns

11:25 UPDATE: Fire Dept. extends “shelter in place” to 5 blocks around church ______________ 11 PM UPDATE: from Chatt. Fire Dept. “Residents living within these blocks: 3rd Street to Highland Park Avenue, 3rd Street in between Glenwood Parkway and Highland Park Ave, extending South to East Main Street at Highland Park Ave and up to Dodds Avenue are asked to…

Does Chattanooga Have a Gang Problem?

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Do we have a gang problem in Chattanooga? “Yes,” said Public Defender Boyd Patterson. An affidavit from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms has confirmed the presence of three known gang members from two different gangs at the scene of the McCallie shooting. With this information, some are wondering if gangs are a significant problem in…

Mental health’s impact on shootings

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-After mass shootings, in Chattanooga, over back-to-back weekends, and other mass shootings across the country, the impact of mental health has become a focus. “We’re not being proactive. The whole city, we’re being reactive,” said Pursuit Of Happiness CEO, Michael Gordon. Last Sunday morning 3 people were killed with 14 people shot near McCallie ave. The weekend prior,…

More To The Story: Hospice home expanding in Chattanooga

Welcome Home of Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Welcome Home of Chattanooga was started in 2015. Providing shelter and support for those who need end-of-life care. The non-profit just moved into its new five acre facility in 2020. And now, phase two of expansion is complete. An additional three-bedroom home. Specifically for homeless cancer patients. Who need shelter to receive treatment. While the first home…