Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

New Chattanooga ADU bill in home stretch

Mayor Kelly in support of ordinance; City Council to hear final reading
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Chattanooga is taking another step toward more affordable housing in Mayor Tim Kelly’s One Chattanooga Plan. This newest effort can, quite literally, begin right in your backyard. Accessory Dwelling Units, or A-D-Us for short, go by many names — in-law suites, carriage houses, granny flats, etc. Chattanooga’s Chris Anderson says that soon, whatever residents want to call…

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Chattanooga, Entertainment, Featured, From The Archives, Hamilton County, Local News

From The Archives: “extras” at the filming of 42 in Chattanooga

Ten years ago this week, people flocked to Engel Stadium to be in a movie
Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Ten years ago this week, hundreds of Chattanoogans came out to watch actor Chadwick Boseman do his thing. But they also hoped to get into his movie. On May 25, 2012, the movie “42” came to Chattanooga’s Engel Stadium to shoot some scenes from the life of Jackie Robinson. And there was an open call for extras….

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Dalton, Featured, Jobs & Economy, Local News, Whitfield County

Big land deal lands 470 news jobs in Whitfield County

Hanwha plans expansion on solar cell facility in Dalton; buys plot of land for $171 million
WDEF News,

DALTON (WDEF) – Back in 1986, Timbuk 3 released a song called “The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades.” It’s 36 years later, and Whitfield County is subscribing to that mantra, now that a company has a deal to expand its facilities in Dalton. Hanwha, a company already in Dalton that makes solar cells called QCells, is planning an…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

I-24 Crash Causes South Side Gridlock

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — This morning, an eighteen wheeler crossed the median into oncoming traffic on I-24. The accident only resulted in minor injury for those directly involved, but it stalled traffic on the south side of Chattanooga, between 9:00 and noon. On an average day, the drive down Broad Street from downtown to West Thirty-Third Street takes about five minutes….

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Let’s Eat Recipe: Corn and Marinated Veggies

WDEF News,

Grilled Corn 8 ears corn Kosher salt Seasoned butter 4 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp smoked paprika ¼ tsp cayenne – optional ½ tsp black pepper Heat the grill to medium. Pull the outer husks down the ear to the base. Strip away the silk from each ear of corn by hand. Fold…

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Catoosa County, Featured, Local News

Northwest Georgians voice support for new Ringgold hospital

Dade, Walker, Catoosa residents concerned Parkridge could issue appeal CON on new CHI Memorial hospital
WDEF News,

FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia (WDEF) — The state of Georgia just recently passed a certificate of need to allow CHI Memorial’s new “smart hospital” to be built in Ringgold. However, some neighbors are concerned that Parkridge Health could step in the way of the process once again. Numerous residents met in Fort Oglethorpe to voice their concerns about Parkridge potentially interfering…

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Six Run First Inning Lifts Lookouts Over Birmingham 7-5

Rick Nyman,

(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 Structure Removed
Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Local News

Homeless encampment taken down

Collins Parker,

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…

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Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Local News

The Urban Vision Initiative set up to help business ideas

Collins Parker,

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….

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Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

“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
WDEF News,

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 To The Wall
Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News, More To The Story With Staley

More To The Story: Run For the Wall

Collins Parker,

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…
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Wednesday Spring Fling Scores

Rick Nyman,

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…

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Featured, US & World News

Beto O’Rourke disrupts news conference on shooting

“You are doing nothing"
Associated Press,

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…

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Elections, Featured, Local News

Colton Moore wins uphill Republican battle for State Senate in Georgia

Collins Parker,

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…

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Barons Beat Lookouts 7-2 in Rain Shortened Game

Rick Nyman,

(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…

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

Rick Nyman,

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…

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Catoosa County, Dade County, Elections, Featured, Local News, Murray County, Walker County, Whitfield County

US Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene wins GOP primary in Georgia

Marcus Flowers is leading on the Democratic side
Associated Press,

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…

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Elections, Featured, Regional News

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp defeats David Perdue in GOP primary

Victory speech is an early attack on Democratic opponent Stacey Abrams
Associated Press,

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…

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Reaction to Texas School Shooting

Collins Parker,

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…