Rossville, GA-(WDEF-TV) After suffering through a couple of down seasons, Ridgeland went searching for a new coach. The trail lead to South Carolina, where the Panthers managed to bring back one of their own in Craig Pritchett, who is a former Ridgeland player and assistant coach. He admits it’s surreal to be back as the Panthers head coach. Said Pritchett:”This…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — The Southside development at the former U.S. pipe site has left many in local city and county governments with split opinions on its development. However, some longtime Chattanooga public figures say they’ve seen this all before. Former Chattanooga Mayor Ron Littlefield and radio personality Earl Freudenberg see similarities in today’s debates of rebuilding the Southside to those…
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) – The abortion laws changed abruptly in Georgia on Wednesday following a court ruling. A federal appeals court overturned an injunction of Georgia’s Heartbeat abortion ban. The legislation essentially bans abortion in the state of Georgia after six weeks of pregnancy. There are reports that some clinics had to inform clients already waiting for abortions on Wednesday…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Three homes were hit by lightning in the Tennessee Valley, this morning. According to the Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management, the strikes occurred within the span of thirty minutes. “It’s very rare that we get these many in one specific day. And within one hour, we did have a lot of lightning that was reported by…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Nashville isn’t just the country music capital because of it’s recordings. The town has always lead the way for putting artists on TV. In the summer of 1987, a new show tried to join the club with a showcase taped here in Chattanooga. “The Chattanooga Choo Choo” was a music show anchored at the tourist destination in…
The Center for Disease Control has confirmed there are ten active cases of monkeypox in Tennessee. There are currently no known cases in Hamilton County according to the Hamilton County Health Department. monkeypox can spread from the time symptoms start until the rash has fully healed and a fresh layer of skin has formed. The illness typically lasts 2 to…
Hamilton County Commissioners approved $2 million from America Rescue Plan (ARP) funds on Wednesday for the Westside Evolves project. The Westside is one of Chattanooga’s oldest public housing communities. It’s home to more than 1,500 families. The money will be used for renovations to James A. Henry school, 100 new head start seats, a health clinic, and other recreational projects….
As the weather gets hotter and hotter over the summer, Food City registered dietitian Nicole Pazdziorko has a nutritious way to cool off, fill you up, and provide health benefits.
Decatur, TN-(WDEF-TV) Meigs County has been one of the most successful high school football teams in our area in recent years, and they expect even more success this fall. The Tigers leap into the 30-in-30 spotlight. Meigs Co has averaged 12 wins a year over the last six seasons. Talk about setting a standard. Said lineman Landon Thompson:”Winning has always…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The BA.5 variant is now the most dominant strain of COVID-19 in the country. Its transmission level is high in Hamilton County, according to the CDC. Erlanger’s Dr. Jay Sizemore says there has been a “slight uptick” in hospitalizations over the past few weeks compared to April’s COVID numbers, although they aren’t as high as…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Local McDonald’s owner-operators presented a check for nearly $17,000 Wednesday morning to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Chattanooga. That money was raised from the Happy Meals for the House Fundraiser, which took 10% of sales from Happy Meals at local McDonald’s restaurants. It was the first year for the fundraiser. “The House is important because it…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. — In January, the U-S Department of Transportation acknowledged a nationwide shortage of bus drivers. As the fall semester approaches, Cleveland City Schools are still in need of more drivers. “We’re looking for about eight, altogether, bus drivers that, you know, we’ll even train if we have to, because right now it’s such a shortage of drivers across…
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) – For the second year in a row, the Cleveland-based “Foundation House” is holding its “Christmas In July” celebration! Foundation House is an organization that provides assistance to mothers or pregnant women who are struggling with homelessness, joblessness or addiction. The business also serves the public with its two gift shops in downtown Cleveland. Lots of holiday decorations…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) – There was no overall winner of the Mega Millions lottery drawing last night, so the pot climbs to $630 million for Friday. That makes it 27 drawings in a row without a jackpot winner. This will be the fifth time that Mega Millions has gone over the $600 million mark in its 20 year history. But we…
Ooltewah won only two games last season, yet they still made the playoffs. While the Owls would love to duplicate a trip to the playoffs this year, they prefer to enjoy several more victories along the way.. News 12’s Brian Armstrong gives Ooltewah the 30-in-30 treatment. <Goose Manning is returning for his second season in Charge of Ooltewah. He says…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — A national nonprofit has returned to Chattanooga for its nineteenth summer and is taking care of residents in need. World Changers will be in action until Saturday, July 23 and provides high school students with the opportunity to learn “what serving others really means.” World Changers was founded back in 1990 and provides student volunteers the opportunity…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting a week long-scale drill this week on the Tennessee River The maritime drill involves joint training with local law enforcement and fire rescue personnel. Lindsey Rogers of the Chattanooga Fire Department says operations, so far, have been successful. “What it simulated was a passenger vessel, almost like a riverboat, that started…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Volkswagen’s Board of Directors came to Chattanooga today to get a first hand look at what’s new here. They officially created the new Scout line and names Scott Keogh as President and CEO. The Scout brand will be a new, independent company from Volkswagen. They will make an all-electric pickup for the U.S. market. The Board…
We have an ice cream party hack to make your life easier. We know that party planning for kids can be extra stressful, so being prepared is definitely a win. So today, we have an ice cream party hack that’s going to help change your life for the better. Basically, what you want to do is scoop that ice cream…
Baylor gets the 30-in-30 spotlight. The Red Raiders went to the college ranks for their new head coach in Erik Kimrey. But as News 12’s Brian Armstrong reports, Kimrey’s high school coaching record is pretty incredible. Baylor High School football is going to look a lot different this season. With New head coach Erik Kimrey. The former South Carolina t…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Recent comments by Hillsdale College President Larry Arnn concerning teachers’ intelligence have sparked national controversy. Earlier this month, Arnn claimed that teachers “are trained in the dumbest parts of the dumbest colleges.” This put Tennessee Governor Bill Lee in the hot seat with some on the board for failing to rebuke his comments. On Thursday,…
Coaching quotes have been apart of sports for years. Heck, it’s practically the back-bone of the TV show Ted Lasso. The soccer coach is a walking quote machine. Such as… “I do love a locker room. I smell potential”. Or.. “I love meeting people’s moms. It’s like reading an instructional manual as to why they’re nuts.” So are local high…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – At its most pure, technology should be used to improve our lives. To that end, UTC’s College of Engineering and Computer Science hosts a Technology Symposium. Bright local minds coming up with innovative solutions are a perfect exampled of What’s Right With Our Schools. Dr. Daniel Pack is the Dean of the College and Engineering and…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — In 2018, a man was killed in a a head on collision with a vehicle driving the wrong way on Highway one eleven in Soddy Daisy. As a result, Sherry Brumlow lost a son and Makisha Gorbski lost a brother. According the victim’s family, the Hamilton County District Attorney’s office has been handling the case for the…