CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Chattanoogans in Action for Love, Equality and Benevolence, or CALEB for short, held a panel tonight to discuss the nationwide movement to end cash bail. They hosted The Vera Institute for Justice tonight in a Q-and-A that was open to the public. Rev. Charlotte Williams addressed those in attendance tonight saying “slavery didn’t end, it evolved.” She…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed seven bills into law Thursday that are aimed at the way education is taught in our schools. The question many of Georgia’s teachers and superintendents asked was “Why?” After speaking to one local superintendent, the president of the Georgia Association of Educators and the A-C-L-U of Georgia, it became clear that most…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – This weekend, the Tennessee Aquarium celebrates their 30th birthday. “On May 1, 1992, Chattanooga came together as the Tennessee Aquarium opened its doors, igniting the ‘Renaissance on the River.’” So they are holding a Riverfront Celebration all day Saturday. They will have family activities, music and fireworks at dark. You can get more details on their schedule…
UPDATE: District Attorney response to Sheriff Hammond’s press conference The statement deals with the Sheriff saying that Pinkston’s decision on the Collegedale arrest investigation as a “slap in the face.” “It was the Chattanooga Clergy for Justice that made that request in a letter to me, saying “based on a review of HCSO current use of force policies and Coty…
(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…
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Dalton high school soccer team has advanced to the state final four, and leading the charge is Fabian Rodriguez. The senior stand-out has turned into a big facilitator for the Catamounts goal scoring attack. When you watch Dalton play soccer…doesn’t take long to see that Fabian Rodriguez is one of the best players on the field. Said…
(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…
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…
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…
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Dalton high school soccer team advanced to the state final four on Tuesday after knocking off Glynn Academy 3-0. The Terriers entered the match with a perfect 20-0 record. Catamounts got a goal in the first half on a penalty kick, and then added two more in the second half to secure the win. Categories: Sports –…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) McCallie has the number one ranked high school tennis team in America, and they looked the part on Tuesday. Big Blue beat rival Baylor 7-0 for their 40th straight victory. McCallie also claimed the region title with the win. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baylor School, High School Tennis, McCallie School, tennis
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….
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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 (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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
