At Thursday afternoon’s Rotary Club meeting former city attorney Wade Hinton announced the launch of a new diversity study localized to Chattanooga. Hinton & Company’s new Community Culture Index (CCI) is the one of the first hyper local data driven assessment tools meant to measure a region’s performance in its inclusive practices, specifically in the workplace. Hinton said this study…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) The rail strike has been averted. This is not just a win for rail workers, but for farmers as well. Farmers sat on pins and needles as rail workers touted a strike this Friday. Thankfully, a tentative deal between the major railroads and unions has been announced. A strike would have deadlocked the commodity supply chains at the…
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA — The Chattanooga Mocs volleyball team earned its fourth win in its last five tries after completing a two-match season sweep over UNC Asheville behind a 3-1 (25-22, 25-13, 19-25, 25-14) victory on Wednesday night inside Maclellan Gymnasium. Following the win, Chattanooga improves to 5-6 overall this season and picks up its second win over the Bulldogs in…
(l ookouts.com)Cincinnati Reds righthander Graham Ashcraft struck out six batters over three innings in his rehab appearance, but the Lookouts lost to the Smokies, 5-2. In the second, Tennessee scratched out two runs against Ashcraft to take a 2-0 lead. After three innings, Lookouts starter Joe Boyle entered the game and only allowed two earned runs over five innings. The…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Police Department is now addressing the city’s recent trends in violent crime. On Wednesday, the CPD held a press conference revealing crime statistics in the city. Chattanooga’s Chief of Police Celeste Murphy specifically discussed recent cases of violent crime in the city, including shootings, that have occurred since September 1. Murphy says while violent crime…
SAVANNAH, Georgia (WDEF) – The candidates for one of Georgia’s seat in the U.S. Senate have finally agreed to meet each other in a debate. Sen. Raphael Warnock and challenger Herschel Walker have been sparring over the details and location for months. But Senator Warnock accepted Walker’s latest proposal Tuesday night. They will meet in Savannah on October 14th. WSAV-TV,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — We’re introducing a new franchise here at News 12, focusing on the local economy. Commercial construction is essential to growing both a community, and the economy. Associated General Contractors of East Tennessee knows that’s the case, and that’s why they’re going above and beyond to train future workers. AGC talked to News 12 about how they’re…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Police Department has released body cam footage of District 8 City Council Candidate Marie Mott being stopped for a burned out headlight. The video shows Mott getting upset with the police officer for the stop, accusing an officer of racism. “It went out while I’m driving. That’s not, that’s not a crime,” said Mott. “I…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – There’s Judy! Judy Mogul, working on the big project in front of the AIM Center on MLK Boulevard in downtown Chattanooga. Judy is the center’s Visual Arts Coordinator. Work! Work! Work! For Judy, other AIM Center employees, as well as AIM Center community members. A massive 12 foot sculpture, honoring the AIM Center’s late co-founder, Bonnie Currey-Stamps. It’s…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – This Friday, rail workers may go on strike for the first time in over 30 years. Meaning higher costs and supply chain disruptions comparable to those at the height of the pandemic. This would impact everything from chemicals used in water treatment plants to the wheat most of us eat everyday. The timing of the strike is…
SUMMERVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) – Officials have lifted the Boil Water Advisory for Summerville. The flooding over Labor Day Weekend knocked out the local water supply system. But officials say water service has now been restored and tests show it is safe to drink without boiling. “All water samples are negative, no bacteria in the City of Summerville Water System.” The…
TRENTON, Ga. (WDEF)- Georgia Governor Brian Kemp visited Dade County this morning for a campaign event. His campaign hosted a breakfast at the Trenton Community Center where he had a roughly 30 minute speech to a room full of his supporters. Kemp spent much of his speech encouraging his supporters to assist his campaign as much as possible to win…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — It’s been more than a decade, but they finally did it. Brainerd High School officially worked its way off the state’s priority list of struggling schools, and they’re not slowing down any time soon. The state of Tennessee recently named 13 Hamilton County schools as Reward Schools, and another 13 as Level 5 Schools. But for the…
(lookouts.com) The Chattanooga Lookouts only surrendered two hits in their 6-2 win over the Tennessee Smokies. Tuesday marked the start of Chattanooga’s final series of the year. Reigning Southern League Player of the Week, Christian Roa only allowed one run in six innings to earn his second win of the year. Roa now has a 1.06 ERA over three starts…
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) – The National Transportation Safety Board has released their preliminary report on the I-24 helicopter crash that killed a Marion County detective and a Highway Patrol Pilot. The report confirms that Matt Blansett and Lee Russell were taking part in a marijuana observation flight. They also helped search for a missing person before the crash, but resumed…
Lookout Mountain, GA (WDEF) – Susan Royal has a heart for service and gift for teaching. She’s been in the classroom for more than 25 years, and a generation of students is much better for it. Dr. Lisa Edwards is the Principal at Fairyland Elementary. She says, “Ms. Royal is a second grade teacher. This is her 26th year in…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — A report from Savings.com indicates that twenty five percent of Americans are reducing or pausing their 401K contributions. The report suggests that inflation is to blame. People are choosing not to save their money, as essentials such as groceries and housing grow ever more expensive. “The numbers we got this morning for inflation show that energy prices…
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) – A chase in northwest Georgia on Tuesday resulted in a couple of wrecks. The Georgia State Patrol says it started when a trooper spotted a Ford F-150 driving recklessly. He clocked it going 86 mph in a 35 zone and passing vehicles in a no passing zone. The chase went through LaFayette, onto Highway 193 and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Crews are investigating a plane crash at the Chattanooga Airport late Tuesday morning. The Chattanooga Fire Department responded shortly after 11:30 a.m. CFD says the single engine plane went down off Jubilee Drive, just short of the Lovell Field runway. The two people on-board were not seriously hurt. They were out of the plane when first…
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Collegedale Planning Commission held its latest meeting tonight about the potential rezoning of the locally beloved Hidden Hills Farm and Saddle Club property. A packed crowd appeared heartbroken tonight after the commission wholly recommended, with one abstention, the approval with conditions to rezone the property. Before the decision was made, however, several residents still say…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Major credit cards are adding a new merchant category for firearms retailers, much to the celebration of gun-control advocates. Visa, Mastercard and American Express are all doing so to help curb mass shootings. But not everybody is celebrating. One local gun store manager says his customers feel as if their Second Amendment rights are being…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp is vetoing plans to add an additional seat to the County Commission’s Dais. At last week’s meeting, it was announced that the expansion would cost 49-thousand dollars. After speaking with Chairman Chip Baker and members of his staff, Wamp decided not to have a seat among the commissioners. “The price tag on…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – It’s a sign of the times, eLabs are a vital part of education at all levels these days. Thanks to PEF and Volkswagen Chattanooga, Hamilton County Schools has cut the ribbon on a dozen new eLabs. Robin Bambrey is the Principal at Hardy Elementary School. She says, “We are beyond excited and honored to be part…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Fire Department Operations Chief Rick Boatwright was on his way to work when he saw black smoke billowing over Highway 58. The Rustic Village Apartment Complex was on fire, and emergency services had yet to arrive. But a civilian, Jimmy Franklin, was on the scene, trying to help resident Elaine Russel escape the blaze. “Jimmy had already…