Six Run First Inning Lifts Lookouts Over Birmingham 7-5

(lookouts.com) A six-run opening frame has fueled the Chattanooga Lookouts to a 7-5 victory over Birmingham on Wednesday night. After starter Eduardo Salazar fanned two of the three batters he faced in the first inning, five of the Lookouts first six batters reached base in the bottom half of the inning as the Lookouts began to take control. After Mike…

Homeless encampment taken down

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Members of Chattanooga’s homeless community woke up this morning to the city removing what was considered their home. The city gave certain members of the homeless population three days to find a new place to live. They were in wood homes, or had flammable materials as part of their property. Three weeks ago, one building caught fire…

The Urban Vision Initiative set up to help business ideas

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – U-T-C has started a new program to assist disadvantaged entrepreneurs. The Urban Vision Initiative has been launched to help those starting in Chattanooga’s under-served areas. According to U-T-C, eighteen percent of Chattanoogans live in poverty, and this program is intended to offer entrepreneurs from impoverished backgrounds with mentoring on how to achieve profitability as quickly as possible….

“When are we next?”: Hamilton County School Board member hopes for more school security

Tiffanie Robinson: Changes implemented since 2018 have been very good, but more is needed

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Everytown for Gun Safety says there have been 77 gun incidents on school grounds this year, resulting in 14 deaths. Then came yesterday at Uvalde, Texas. 19 children. 2 adults. Dead. It sent shock waves throughout the U.S., and Hamilton County was no exception. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) on the Senate floor: “What are we doing?” Olivia…

More To The Story: Run For the Wall

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A little before six o’clock on a Tuesday night. For the most part, it’s pretty quiet at the Harley Davidson shop on Lee Highway. But it appears that people are waiting for something. Lots of food is being boxed and stacked. Something is about to go down. Here’s something…. Over 350 motorcycles rolling into “dodge” to spend the…

Wednesday Spring Fling Scores

BASEBALL Lipscomb Academy 3 Baylor    2 Coalfield  7 Lookout Valley   5 Bradford   7 Lookout Valley 1 Northpoint Christian 8 Silverdale   7 McCallie  8 Knox Catholic 2 SOFTBALL Loretto  3 Meigs Co 2 Soddy Daisy  6 Brighton       0 Gibbs  9 Soddy Daisy 3 Baylor  15 CCS  0 GPS   9 Tipton-Rosemark 2   SOCCER Baylor  3 McCallie 1 Boyd…

Beto O’Rourke disrupts news conference on shooting

“You are doing nothing"

By ACACIA CORONADO Associated Press UVALDE, Texas (AP) – A news conference about the shooting at a Texas elementary school broke into shouting Wednesday as Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke blamed Republican Gov. Greg Abbott for inaction ahead of the latest in a long string of mass shootings in the state. As the Republican governor was finishing his remarks, O’Rourke…

Colton Moore wins uphill Republican battle for State Senate in Georgia

ROCK SPRING, Georgia (WDEF) – Dade County Republican Colton Moore defied expectations and party leaders to claim a primary victory on Tuesday to represent northwest Georgia in Atlanta. He defeated Stephen Henry in a close vote for the 53rd District State Senate Seat. Moore won by just 800 votes. His victory was over the Commission Chairman from the most populous…

Barons Beat Lookouts 7-2 in Rain Shortened Game

(lookouts.com) A five-run fifth inning has fueled Birmingham to 7-2 a victory in their series opener against the Chattanooga Lookouts at AT&T Field on Tuesday night. Pitching in relief during a rain-shortened game, left-hander Andy Fisher allowed a pair of bases-loaded walks to drive in a pair of Barons runs. Earlier in the game, Byrd Tenerowicz hit his fifth homer…

Long Time GPS Coach Susan Crownover “Leaving With Such a Big Legacy”

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Three decades, eight state titles and a cancer battle later — GPS softball coach Susan Crownover is hanging up her blue and black for retirement. News 12’s Angela Moryan has the story of her impact — as Crownover prepares for her final Spring Fling. Said senior catcher Ansley Blevins: “GPS softball is Coach Crownover. Like, this school is Coach…

US Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene wins GOP primary in Georgia

Marcus Flowers is leading on the Democratic side

By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has defeated five Republican challengers in a Georgia primary that tested conservative voters’ tolerance of her divisive politics. Greene advances to the November election, where she will face the winner of a three-way Democratic primary in northwest Georgia’s 14th District, a seat drawn to give Republicans a huge advantage. Jennifer…

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp defeats David Perdue in GOP primary

Victory speech is an early attack on Democratic opponent Stacey Abrams

By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) – Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has defeated his Donald Trump-backed challenger David Perdue after a furious push by the former president to punish Kemp for not overturning the 2020 election results. Kemp’s victory on Tuesday sets up another general election race against Democrat Stacey Abrams, who was unopposed in her primary. The November…

Reaction to Texas School Shooting

UPDATE: Death toll rises 18 students dead 3 adults 3 more in serious condition UVALDE, Texas (WDEF) – Reactions to the school shooting in Texas in which 14 children were killed along with a teacher when an 18 year old opened fire at an Elementary school before being shot by police. Parkland, Fla. (May 24, 2022) – Today, following the…

Silverdale’s Turner Junkins a Mr Baseball Finalist

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Three of our area’s high school baseball players have been named finalists for the state’s Mr. Baseball award, including Silverdale’s Turner Junkins. The right hander has an ERA just over one, and he’s batting well over .300. Not bad for a kid playing a broken shin. Said head coach Lance Rorex:”It doesn’t surprise you. You see the work that…

Last words from Republican front-runners for Governor

We spoke to both Brian Kemp and David Perdue on election eve

ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) – Less than 24 hours to go until Georgians go to the polls to vote for their next governor. News 12 heard from both of the major Republican candidates: incumbent Brian Kemp, and former U.S. Senator David Perdue. While Perdue is behind in the polls, he’s not too worried about it. And Kemp has one message in mind…

More To The Story: Carry The Load

Think of it as an Olympic Torch Relay for Memorial Day

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – They were here just a couple of days ago. A big bus, parked at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. The nonprofit called “Carry The Load” wants to highlight the true meaning of Memorial Day. So they walk. And walk. Through and around places such as this hallowed ground. CASSIDY DILLARD, SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER; “We come to places such as…

What’s Right With Our Schools: Heritage High Teacher Appreciation

Ringgold, GA (WDEF) – Heritage High School has turned teacher appreciation into an art form. The many ways students show their gratitude is a great example of “What’s Right With Our Schools.” Michelle Pettyes is an SGA sponsor at Heritage. She explains, ” SGA does a lot of work for teachers during teacher appreciation week, and we do, we write…

Georgia State Senate Race Profile

Steve Henry faces Colton Moore for the Republican nomination to replace Sen. Jeff Mullis

(WDEF) – On Tuesday Georgia and Alabama voters will go to the polls to select candidates for the general election this year. There are primaries for Governor, U-S Senate, the U-S house and scores of local races. One of those is the state senate seat of Jeff Mullis, a republican who will not run again. News 12’s Hannah Bullard talked to…

Flea Market Fire blamed on too many extension cords

Fire destroyed the flea market on Waterlevel Highway over the weekend

CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) – Bradley County Fire Investigators have determined that the cause of the blaze that destroyed the Flea Land Flea Market over the weekend was electrical. They say the Flea Market overloaded the electrical system by using too many extension cords. It was a tough fire to battle on Saturday afternoon. The heat caused 10 firefighters to suffer…

EPA Awards $500,000 Grant to Walker County

ROSSVILLE, Ga. — The E-P-A has awarded a five hundred thousand dollar grant to Walker County. The grant includes funding to contract an environmental consultant, who will evaluate sites such as Peerless Woolen Mills in Rossville. “There could be chemicals where some company previously owned the land and then made a product that was chemically based, or could be asbestos,…