Rossville Man Shot While Standing in His Home Window
A 29-year-old Rossville man was shot and killed while standing in front of a window inside his home Monday afternoon. Officials believe it was not a simple drive-by shooting.
Vols Freshman Receiver Squirrel White Can Run Over 23 MPH
The Vols will have a squirrel loose at Neyland stadium this fall. It’s new freshman receiver Squirrel White. He’s certainly as quick as squirrel, but how exactly did he get that nickname? Said Squirrel:”My great grandma named me that as a baby when she was holding me. So like there was a squirrel in her garden. It picked our tomatos….
Notre Dame Looking to Bounce Back With Winning Season
There hasn’t been much fight in the fighting Irish of Notre Dame the past few years. So this season, the green and gold is looking to be big and bold. Notre Dame enters the 30-in-30 spotlight. Notre Dame has slugged through three straight losing seasons. Only one thing you can do to try and restore the glory. Said receiver Jermaine…
Hamilton County candidates urge residents to vote
Weston and Coty Wamp, Joe Graham host election event days before polls close
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Both candidates in the Wamp family were out in Lookout Valley Tuesday hosting a community event that boasted one simple message — vote Thursday. Coty and Weston Wamp both expressed they were holding the event tonight in support of District 11 Hamilton County Commission candidate, Joe Graham, who was also in attendance. As election season…
Democrat Adams Seeks Republican Smedley as Senior Advisor
Adams, a democrat, is seeking Republican Sabrena Smedley as his senior advisor, should he win the race for Hamilton County Mayor.
Mom To Mom – Potty Training Tips Every Parent Should Know
Every parent knows potty training your child can be super stressful at times. Here are three tips to make everything easier.
South Pittsburg Looking to Repeat as State Champions
South Pittsburg won their sixth state championship last season. Now they’ll try to do something this year that they’ve never done before. Win back-to-back state titles. News 12’s Brian Armstrong has South Pitt in the 30-in-30 spotlight. Said head coach Wes Stone:”You know football, football is big and coming off the state championship last year and the way this season…
Vols Josh Heupel Digging His Offense on Day One of Fall Camp
It’s officially football time in Tennessee. The Vols held their first practice of fall camp Monday. Their season kicks one month from today against Ball State. It’s year two for Josh Heupel and his up-tempo offense. He spoke after practice about what he likes so far offensively after day one of practice. <Reporter:”Just the eye test. Do you feel it’s…
Local residents respond to Tennessee food tax holiday
Throughout August, Tennesseans will not have to pay state tax on food, food ingredients
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Inflated grocery bills have stretched families’ budgets thin throughout the nation in 2022. However, throughout August, Tennessee is looking to provide its residents with some much-needed relief — holding a state-wide sales tax holiday on food and food ingredients. “It’s really exciting that the state of Tennessee is eliminating tax on grocery items,” said Food…
“If You Build It, They Will Come:” City Approves TIF for South Broad Stadium
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — “If you build it, they will come,” said a Chattanooga resident at Monday’s Industrial Development Board Meeting. The Industrial Development Board has unanimously approved the tax increment financing district for the South Broad Lookouts Stadium. The project now moves to the City Council, who will cast their final votes on whether to build the Stadium on August…
TECH BYTE: Tips for Dodging Phishing Scams
Criminals are now targeting more than just your e-mail, trying to trick you into giving up your personal information.
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…