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Lookouts 9th inning rally falls just short
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattanooga Lookouts pulled off an improbable comeback on Saturday night scoring 5 in the bottom of the 9th to win 9-8. Sunday afternoon, 9th inning trailing 3-1 it looked like it might happen again as the Lookouts scored to make it 3-2 and had the tying run on third. However, it was not meant to be at the…
McMinn County thin on the line experienced at the skilled positions
McMINN COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF)- “We’re not gonna have that luxury this year. We’re gonna have some growing pains with young guys and young freshman but we gotta get through that,” said Cagle. McMinn County football is known for being experienced on the offense and defensive line. This year head coach Bo Cagle says they are thin in the trenches. Now…
Lookouts score 5 in the bottom of the 9th to pull off epic comeback
CHATTANOOGA. Tennessee (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Lookouts took and early 2-0 lead in the bottom of the second. Then they let it get away and trailed 8-4 in the bottom of the 9th. That’s when the Lookouts found their groove and put up 5 runs to pull off the unlikeliest of comeback wins and win 9-4. Starting Pitcher Eduardo Salazar didn’t…
Howard High School football looking to bounce back after 0-10 season
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Howard football had a tough season last year going 0-10. “We had some things that worked well. It was Murphy’s Law type deal and what could go wrong did,” said Coach Dedric Maffett. This is Maffett’s first full offseason since he wasn’t hired until not long before the season started. “To have the fall and spring, we…
Rocket City Slides Past the Lookouts 5-2
(lookouts.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Lookouts fell, 5-2, to the Rocket City Trash Pandas on Friday night from AT&T Field. Nick Quintana paced the Lookout offense going 2-for-4 with an RBI, the only Lookout with multiple hits. Carson Spiers got the start and no decision for Chattanooga (40-54) on the mound pitching five innings allowing a run on three…
Calhoun Looking For Return Trip to State Title Game
Calhoun, GA-(WDEF-TV) Calhoun made it to the state finals last year, but they failed to capture the 5-A title. As News 12’s Brian Armstrong reports, the Yellow Jackets are ready to complete the mission this season. “Oh it hurt. I mean of course with the state championship loss it hurt bad,” said lineman Brody Balliew. Calhoun came up just short…
Man found by a mowing crew today was involved in a wreck sometime this week
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) – We’ve learned more about the death of a Georgia man last night in Walker County. His body wasn’t found until a G-DOT crew spotted it while mowing. They found his vehicle a few minutes later, 300 feet down Highway 2. The Georgia State Patrol identified the man as Glenn Womble from Chickamauga. Investigators believe he lost…
Lookouts Elly De La Cruz Smashes One of Longest Homers Ever at AT&T Field
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Shortstop Elly De La Cruz is a highly regarded prospect for the Cincinnati Reds. He joined the Chattanooga Lookouts after the All-Star break, and it didn’t take him long to make some noise. On Thursday night, he smashed one of the longest home runs ever hit at AT&T Field. Lookouts hitting coach Eric Richardson witnessed the bomb against Rocket…
Volkswagen Chattanooga Now Producing ID-4
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Volkswagen Chattanooga has completed its roll-out of the ID-4, V-W’s first all-electric vehicle. The car runs on a four hundred volt lithium ion battery, which offers up to 260 miles of range on a full charge. Every ID-4 features a digital cockpit, the console allows you to monitor the features of the car, including how much power…
Car plows into crowd at Dalton Car Show
4 hospitalized, Events and parade cancelled tonight as a result
8:30 PM UPDATE: All victims have now been released from the hospital. _______________ UPDATE: Officials now say 4 people were taken to the hospital. 3 to Hamilton Medical Center, 1 to Erlanger. ______________ DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) – The Cruize In car show in Dalton is on hold tonight after a wreck this afternoon. A driver taking a vehicle to the…
Postman known for going above and beyond retires after 32 years
A local mail carrier that has gone above and beyond his job description for over 32 years and received an unusual farewell from his mail route for his final day of deliveries. The streets were lined with balloons and posters wishing Darrell Smith a happy retirement. Smith has been running the same mail route for over 32 years. In which…
WHOO! Wrestling Legend Ric Flair Visits Titans Training Camp
Wrestling legend Ric Flair attended Titans training camp on Thursday. He was invited by head coach Mike Vrabel. Flair is in Nashville, preparing for his final ever wrestling match Sunday. The Stylin’, profilin’, limousine riding, jet flying, kiss-stealing, wheelin’ n’ dealin’ son of a gun! was honored coach Vrabel asked him to speak to the team. Said Flair:”You would think…
Lookouts Elly De La Cruz Homers and Triples in 4-3 Win Over Rocket City
(lookouts.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Lookouts were victorious in a rain-shortened, 4-3, win over the Rocket City Trash Pandas on Thursday night from AT&T Field. Elly De La Cruz started the scoring with a 512-foot home run over the right-field wall. Alex McGarry doubled the lead with a solo shot of his own later in the inning to make…
Ringgold Must Replace Several Seniors To Find Success This Fall
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) Ringgold reached double digit victories last season for the first time since 2013. And in order to do it again this season, they’ll have to replace a lot of veteran players. One reason Ringgold went 10-2 last year. They had over 20 talented seniors. Said receiver Jacob Garnica: “We lost a lot of our athletes. We lost linemen…
Chattanooga Mocs Picked to Win SoCon Championship
SoCon coaches and media picked the Mocs to win the league title this fall. They were picked to win it last year before going 5-3 in conference play. Those three league losses came by a total of ten points. Mocs return plenty of talent. Eight players earned pre season conference honors, including running back Alym Ford and defensive lineman Devonnsha…
ETSU RB and Marion Co Grad Jacob Saylors Named SoCon Preseason Offensive Player of the Year
ETSU running back Jacob Saylors was named the SoCon pre-season offensive player of the year. Saylors of course went to high school at Marion County. Last year, Saylors rushed for over a thousand yards. He also ranked sixth in the FCS nation in all purpose yards. His head coach believes Saylors could go gang-busters this season. Said Bucs head coach…
Bike Chattanooga turns 10 years old
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Today’s the 10-year anniversary of Bike Chattanooga. It provides residents with pay-to-ride bicycles all over the city. The program launched in 2012 with 300 bikes and 30 bike stations. Now Bike Chattanooga has expanded to include 400 bikes and 40 stations. Mayor Tim Kelly commended the program for its growth over the last decade. “Since its inception back…
Several County Commissioners Request Rumored Wamp/Lookouts Emails
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — District Six County Commissioner David Sharpe is requesting a series of emails rumored to have been exchanged between Weston Wamp and the Chattanooga Lookouts. Sharpe hasn’t addressed Wamp by name, but the Chattanooga Times Free Press reports that Lookouts Owner Jason Freier possesses correspondence with Wamp about the project. According to the Times Free Press, Wamp was…
Chattanooga State launches new freight brokerage workforce training course
Beginning August 2nd, Chattanooga State will be launching a new workforce development training. The course will prepare students to enter the lucrative field of freight brokerage. The new Chatt State Freight Academy is 8 weeks long and will teach students how to enter into the workforce as an experienced freight broker. This course is offered on Tuesday and Thursday from…
Trash Pandas Rally to Knock Off the Lookouts 9-7
(lookouts.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Lookouts fell to the Rocket City Trash Pandas, 9-7, on Wednesday night from AT&T Field. Daniel Vellojin hit his first Double-A home run in the third and followed it up with his second in the fourth, finishing 2-for-4. Ivan Johnson paced the Lookout offense with a 2-for-4 contest with a home run and three…
McCallie Chasing Fourth Consecutive State Championship
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) McCallie hits the field this season chasing their fourth consecutive state championship. But to add another ring, Big Blue will have to rely on plenty of new faces. McCallie steps into the 30-in-30 spotlight. You win three straight state titles, you got a dynasty going. But you know the competition is looking to topple it. Said receiver Marcellus Barnes…
The Federal Reserve raises interest rates for fourth time in 2022
Local financial experts discuss state of economy, fears of recession
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — For the fourth time this year, The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates again, leading some to fear a recession is imminent. According to CBS News, today’s increase brings the federal funds rate to between 2.25% and 2.50%. With inflation still on the rise, the new numbers are a far cry from the near 0.25% rate Americans…
Wacker Chemicals to Add 200 New Jobs, Build New Facilities
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Chemical Company Wacker currently employs seven hundred people at its Charleston, Tennessee facility. But soon that site is going to expand, adding several new silicone production facilities. The expansion is being done to meet market demand for products such as semiconductors, and it’s a two hundred million dollar investment. “The majority of that is going to be…