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Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Wreck traps trucker, kill chickens and block interstate traffic

Also a motorhome has burned on I 24 in north Georgia
Collins Parker,

from Chattanooga Fire Dept. UPDATE: Truck driver has been extricated after 90 minutes and is headed to the hospital. __________ LOOKOUT VALLEY, Tennessee (WDEF) – I-24 has been snarled since after noon by a chicken truck wreck near Lookout Valley. Chattanooga firefighters report the 18 wheeler clipped a guardrail and flipped in the median. Witnesses called first responders and tried…

Salute Snip
Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Fallen Soldiers Honored at Chattanooga National Cemetery

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — “It means so much to the families and to the spirit of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice,” said Representative Chuck Fleischmann. Hundreds gathered Monday morning at the Chattanooga National Cemetery in recognition of Memorial Day, honoring the men and women who have died in military service. “We need to continue to celebrate their life, because their…

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Local News, Tech Byte, Technology

TECH BYTE: Are Phones Bad For Mental Health?

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — If you spend too much time on your phone, could it impact your mental health? Is digital technology good or bad for your wellbeing? Google is working with the University of Oregon to find out. They’re teaming up on a four-week-long study. It’s being lead by psychology professor Dr. Nicholas Allen, who’s the school’s director of…

Shooting Chery
Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Cherry Street’s shooting and its impact on downtown

Brian Armstrong,

Chattanooga, Tennessee (WDEF) – Two teenagers sustained life threatening gunshot injuries Saturday night at a downtown shooting where a total of six teenagers were shot. “I mean now I’m more scared than anything to come down here at night,” said Fleming. Gunshots were heard by Chattanooga Police Officers Saturday night, just before 11, as six teenagers were shot. The ages…

Shooting Chery
Chattanooga, Crime, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Update of Saturday Night downtown Chattanooga shooting resulting in six teens being shot; two sustaining life threatening injuries

Brian Armstrong, Nick Hill,

UPDATE (WDEF)- New information is coming out about the victims of the shooting that occurred late Saturday Night in downtown Chattanooga. The six victims were all the age of 15, except for one victim which was 13. There were four males and two females that were shot and injured in the shooting. The shooting occurred as a result of two…
Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Blood Donors needed after Shooting in Downtown Chattanooga

Brian Armstrong,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 29, 2022) –Blood Assurance needs the public’s help after a Saturday evening shooting left several people injured in Chattanooga. The nonprofit organization is asking blood donors to schedule appointments as soon as possible. In high demand are donors who have O-positive, O-negative and A-positive blood. “We are devastated to hear about the violence that happened Saturday night…

Crazy Legs
Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Negro League recognized by Lookouts

Brian Armstrong,

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Russell ‘Crazy Legs’ Patterson is one of the players being recognized by the Chattanooga Lookouts for his time in the Negro League. In my opinion I’m not through yet. I love this. I appreciate what they’re doing whether we get paid or not I don’t care. I got a 2000 Ford Ranger. I’ll go anywhere,” said Patterson. “…

Chattanooga Lookouts Take Field As Choo Choose As Down Birmingham 4 1
Sports - Local Sports News

Chattanooga Lookouts Take the Field as the Choo Choos and Beat Birmingham 4-1

Rick Nyman,

(lookouts.com) The Chattanooga Choo-Choos defeated the Birmingham Black Barons, 4-1, on Negro League Appreciation Night at AT&T Field. Choo-Choos lefty starter Brandon Williamson was a key cog in the team’s third straight win. Williamson only allowed one run in six innings, giving him his fifth win of the season. With Williamson dealing, the Lookouts offense was able to give him…

Baylor Beats Rival Gps For Seventh Straight State Softball Title
Sports - Local Sports News

Baylor Softball Beats Rival GPS 8-2 to Secure Record 7th Straight State Title

Rick Nyman,

Mufreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor softball team made history on Friday night in Murfreesboro. They beat rival GPS 8-2 to secure a state record seven straight state titles.  It was also the final game for long time GPS coach Susan Crownover who announced she was retiring after this season. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baylor School, Girls Preparatory School,…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Southern Baptist Convention list of accused sexual abusers includes two Hamilton County cases

One took place in Soddy-Daisy in 2003; the other at a church in Hixson 33 years ago
WDEF News,

HAMILTON COUNTY (WDEF) – The Southern Baptist Convention released a database of church leaders who have been accused of sexual misconduct. News 12 went through the long list, and learned two of them had local ties. The database of alleged offenders is quite long. 206 pages worth of church leaders the Southern Baptist Convention investigated and learned were accused of…

Red Wolves Face An Old Nemesis In Greenville Triumph
Sports - Local Sports News, Sports - Soccer

Red Wolves Prepare to Face Old Nemesis in Greenville Triumph

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Red Wolves are currently tied for third place in the USL League one standings. If the Red Wolves plan on moving up in the league standings this weekend, they’ll have to get past an old nemesis in the Greenville Triumph. When head coach Jimmy Obleda thinks about playing Greenville. Said Obleda:”ooph” Yeah ooph. Greenville has played in…

New Hindu Temple
Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News, More To The Story With Staley

More To The Story with Staley: New Hindu Temple

Dave Staley,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – You can’t miss it on Hickory Valley Road here in Chattanooga. Just off the interstate. A brand spanking new massive Hindu temple and community center. It will serve all followers of the Hindu faith. It didn’t take very long to build this facility, which opened on May 8th. Just 14 months. All paid for by donations. The cost…

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Sports - Local Sports News

Early Runs Help Lookouts Hold Off the Barons 7-5

Rick Nyman,

(lookouts.com) – The Chattanooga Lookouts scored six runs across the first three innings en route to a 7-5 win over the Birmingham Barons. The home team started the scoring off early when Isiah Gilliam belted a two-run home run in the first. In the second inning, Ivan Johnson smacked a two-run single to double up the score. Birmingham cut the…

Baylor Soccer Completes 'revenge Tour' With State Soccer Title
Sports - Local Sports News, Sports - Soccer

Baylor Completes ‘Revenge Tour’ With Soccer State Title

Rick Nyman,

Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor boys soccer team won the state title on Thursday in Murfreesboro, edging Father Ryan 4-2 on penalty kicks. The match went to overtime tied at two before progressing to PK’s. Father Ryan eliminated Baylor in the playoffs last year, so the Red Raiders completed what they called their ‘Revenge Tour’ in beating the Irish for the…
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….