Lookouts Rally From Early Deficit to Beat the Smokies 6-2

(lookouts.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Lookouts evened the series with the Tennessee Smokies with a, 6-2, win on Wednesday night at AT&T Field. The Smokies got on the board early hitting back-to-back home runs from Levi Morel and Nelson Velazquez. Chattanooga (10-7) cut the lead in half as Matt McLain hit a one-out triple and came around to score…

Thirteen McCallie Athletes Sign College Scholarships

(press release) Thirteen McCallie School student-athletes participated Wednesday in a Signing and Commitment ceremony on campus as each signed or committed to continue their academics and athletics at the collegiate level. McCallie’s sports teams were well represented and included individuals from baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, and swimming. The list featured three NCAA Division I signees – Hayden…

Second Lawsuit to be Filed Against City of East Ridge, Police Officers

Robin Flores Prepares a Second Suit, Same Police Officer Involved in Both

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Local Attorney Robin Flores is preparing a new lawsuit against the City of East Ridge and some of its police officers. Last week, News 12 reported that Flores was suing over two officers, identified in the lawsuit as Teddy Dyer and Candice Miller, forcibly arresting a 70 year old man during a verbal encounter. Now, Flores is…

More To The Story: Sports injuries to teeth

Dave finds a local dental group is on a mission this month to get more kids to wear mouthguards

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) –  One of the last things you want to have happen is to lose one of your teeth while playing sports. Especially if that happens to a young athlete. One organization in Tennessee is spending the month of April trying to help those athletes stay safe. News 12’s Dave Staley explains, in tonight’s edition of “More To The…

‘Addiction to winning,’ out-of-control parents causing shortage of referees

Several recent incidents show coaches and parents assaulting referees and umpires, and the victims aren't returning to the field or court

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – State athletic officials recently returned from a conference in Indianapolis, and one told News 12 that a big question that came out of it was “How do we stop parents from attacking our referees?” Ernie Yarbrough, the assistant executive director for the Georgia High School Association, also said a sitting judge in Augusta coined the perfect term….

New bike trail unveiled at Enterprise South

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) – For those who want to spend more time outside, there’s a new bicycle trail at Enterprise South. Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger presided this morning as the trail was officially opened. The paved, six mile bike trail is the result of a generous three quarter of a million dollar anonymous donation. It’s designed for road…

Students take Voting Field Trips

For some high schoolers, these are the first votes they will cast

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – This week, the Delta Sigma Theta sorority is sponsoring field trips for eligible students from Tyner Academy and the Howard School to go vote early in the May 3rd election. In partnership with the League of Women Voters of Chattanooga, the sorority registered 1-hundred-93 students to vote. Of those students, 40 were eligible to vote in the upcoming…

$100 Million Project Slated to “Revitalize” Hixson Industrial Park

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Mayor Tim Kelly has announced an agreement with Rise Partners to revitalize the industrial site in Hixson that was once home to DuPont Chemicals. According to the city, the existing nylon production facility will be replaced with 800,000 square feet of Class A industrial space. “That’s going to be thick walls, big cranes up top, lots of…

Fire Destroys Ocoee Whitewater Center

Ocoee Whitewater Center, April 26, 2022Update, 9:37am – Authorities received a call from a passerby around midnight that there was a fire at the Ocoee Whitewater Center along highway US-64 according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Emergency crews responded from surrounding areas in Tennessee and North Carolina. The building is considered a complete loss and the cause of the…

Hamilton County Commissioner speaks against District Attorney

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Hamilton County District 8 Commissioner Tim Boyd accused District Attorney Neal Pinkston today of not removing his wife and brother-in-law from his staff within a state-issued 60-day period. Boyd and Pinkston have had previous legal run-ins. Pinkston actually prosecuted Boyd for extortion, resulting in a hung jury. He has been a critic of the D.A. ever since….

Chattanooga group calls for Department of Justice investigations

Local Clergy for Justice believes DOJ more "unbiased" than Hamilton Co. Sheriff's Office

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — In light of recent events and allegations, a Chattanooga-based organization believes the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office cannot be trusted. The Chattanooga Clergy for Justice penned a letter today to Hamilton Co. District Attorney Neal Pinkston concerning last month’s incident between Collegedale Police and driver Delane Gordon. They are also concerned with how inmates are treated at Silverdale…

Eastern Michigan Transfer QB Preston Hutchinson Fighting For Mocs Starting Job

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Mocs wrapped up spring drills over the weekend, and the starting quarterback job still remains up in the air. One of the new faces competing for the job is Preston Hutchinson. He brings some experience and some fun after playing on the D-One level. Preston Hutchinson grew up in Ohio. Played college ball at Eastern Michigan. But…

SB2042 set for governor’s signature; could have unintended consequences for disabled workers

Bill would stop employers from paying disabled workers less than minimum wage; critics say it may stop employers from hiring disabled workers

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The fight for minimum wage or better isn’t just for fast food workers and the like. It’s also for workers with developmental or intellectual disabilities, and the state legislature wants to make it a reality. Senate Bill 2042 would stop employers from paying employees with developmental or intellectual disabilities less than minimum wage. Some critics say it…

What’s Right With Our Schools, Ringgold High Theatre Students

RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) – Signing Days are fairly common at high schools. So why not let theatre students get in on the act? Ringgold High recently raised the curtain on a new tradition. Kelly Schroder is the Technical Director at Ringgold High. She says,  “They work just as hard as the athletes I will tell you that. For anyone who…

Tennessee Aquarium turns 30

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-The Tennessee Aquarium is turning 30 years old and this week will have several moments to celebrate what it means to Chattanooga. This week is about looking back on what it did for the community and a look ahead. C.E.O. of the Aquarium, Keith Sanford, says the aquarium has changed the whole landscape of downtown Chattanooga and gives…

More To The Story: The Litter Challenge

Dave meets some Soddy Daisy residents who compete over picking up litter

SODDY DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF) – Saturday morning in Soddy Daisy. Folks are gathering for the final day of a weeklong challenge. See who can collect the most litter. With various prizes on the line. It’s all part of what the group “Keep Soddy Daisy Beautiful” does. Beginning last year. Assemble, hit the roadways……and start collecting trash. Lots of trash. JIM…

Voice Tech convention opens in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – One of the marquee events for Voice tech and conversational A-I in America is in Chattanooga. For the next three days The Chattanooga convention center is playing host to several tech companies. Mayor Tim Kelly gave opening remarks and those works were transcribed in real-time by Deepgram, Which is a speech recognition startup, and then those it…

TECH BYTE: How to Avoid Online Payment Scams

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — While they are convenient, there’s always a risk when using payment apps or banking online. Especially as criminals get creative, and come up with more ways to scam you. There are ways you can fight back, and keep your personal information safe. It doesn’t take long to find several Zelle payment app users online, who say…

Chattanooga football ends spring with showcase

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Spring is officially over, at least in Chattanooga football’s eyes. The Mocs entertained fans with a spring showcase at Finley Stadium Saturday afternoon. It wasn’t the traditional spring game — more of an open spring practice. Returning starting quarterback Cole Copeland threw a couple touchdowns during the scrimmage portion. This is the first true full spring…

Tennessee senator sees no “remediation” to proposed stadium property

Senator says state legislature will not give Chattanooga additional funding for new Lookouts ballpark

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) –Tennessee Senator Todd Gardenhire knows how beloved the Lookouts are to Chattanoogans. But when it comes to getting a new stadium built for the club, he wants to see local government have as much passion for the team as its fans do. Gardenhire says he’s seen no progress on the Wheland Foundry/U.S. Pipe site — the proposed future…