( “This was our first rescue using our newly acquired fireboats. The two boats are to protect citizens and visitors on the water and today, the boat that was used in the response was a life-saving asset.”) CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A kayaker was rescued from the Tennessee river this afternoon. And he can probably thank a driver on the Chickamauga…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Weston Wamp campaign has released a poll suggesting that the majority of Hamilton County voters are opposed to using taxpayer money to fund a new Lookouts Stadium on South Broad. The poll was conducted by Spry Strategies, and surveyed four hundred and six Hamilton county residents. Thirty four point seven percent of respondents say they strongly…
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF)- A new Blood Assurance donation center will be coming to Fort Oglethorpe by early October. This building will be located at 3811 Battlefield Parkway next to a Publix supermarket. That complex is at the intersection of Battlefield Parkway and Dietz Road. This new location will be 2,000 square feet in size. It will replace an existing…
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Collegedale Planning Commission is looking to potentially rezone land for a new development of a few hundred homes. Seemingly all of Collegedale appeared at City Hall tonight and sent a clear message — they’re not interested. The commission voted unanimously, 7-0, to defer the zoning request and PUD pending completion of a traffic study and…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Merchandise sales are a staple for minor league baseball teams like the Chattanooga Lookouts, but it wasn’t always the case. Now it’s big business for the Lookouts, who will sell just about anything. Minor league baseball gift shops didn’t always look like this. Just ask Lookouts general manager Rich Mozingo. Said Mozingo:”My first job in minor league baseball was…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – There is a new dominant strain of the COVID-19 virus in town. It’s called the B-A-5 variant. The transmission level of the B-A-5 variant in Hamilton County is high, according to the C-D-C. It’s the only county in our viewing area with that designation. Remember when Omicron started? Its transmission was far beyond Delta. B-A-5 is that…
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) – For months Parkridge has been halting the construction of a new CHI Memorial Northwest Georgia hospital, by filing an appeal to a decision made by the State of Georgia approving the new hospital’s certificate of need. Certificate of Need (CON) laws are meant for approving major health care facilities. The Georgia state policy for CON is…
FORT OGLETHORPE, GA (WDEF) – Young scholars have a great place turn a few pages at Battlefield Elementary School. The Ben Carson Reading Room is now open. Candy Carson is a Co-Founder for the Carson Scholars Fund. She explains, “Actually we started back in 2000 with these reading rooms, because our board of Carson Scholars Fund decided they wanted to…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Police say one man was shot after a fight at a Taco Bell on Rossville Boulevard. It happened early this afternoon. No word on why the fight started, but one officer told News 12 the fight was outside the restaurant and two men started shooting at each other. The person shot was reportedly transported to a local hospital…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tennessee (WDEF) – We’re up on Signal Mountain. In front of the town’s fire department. Sandra and Stacey Seals are flipping through some old pictures. Actually, a lifetime of photos. Six decades to be exact. Because you see, a little over a month ago, Sandra and Stacey celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. 60th. Not many couples can say that….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — If you’ve ever wanted to try out Amazon Prime, there’s no time like the present. Amazon Prime Days may not be until July 12 through 13, but Prime members can already take advantage of some pretty good deals. If you love listening to music while you’re getting ready in the morning, you might want to check…
Soddy Daisy softball coach Kelsey Nunley Moore. She has been voted into the University of Kentucky Hall of Fame. She’ll be inducted this November. Nunley Moore still holds several Kentucky pitching career records including innings pitched, wins, saves, and ERA. In 2014, Nunley Moore helped Kentucky reach the College World Series. And in 2016, she was the SEC pitcher of…
East Ridge, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Red Wolves are midway through their season and already have a new club record holder. News 12’s Angela Moryan has the story. Angie: “What has he provided the club over the years that has been unmatched from any other player?” Jimmy Obleda: “Goals – plain and simple.” Juan Galindrez has earned his nickname GaliGol. He’s…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Hamilton County’s teachers got a letter of support from the school superintendent today, but there were two reasons why Dr. Justin Robertson wrote that letter. At the end of every school year, most school superintendents write a letter of appreciation to their educators. Dr. Justin Robertson is no different in this case. Today’s letter had one more…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Mayor Tim Kelly has announced how he wants to spend federal American Rescue Plan funds. Chattanooga is getting $30 million. Mayor Kelly wants to use it to invest in 36 local initiatives that he ways should spur economic growth and close gaps in public health and education. Here is his breakdown: ● $5.8M to increase availability of…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It’s “Summer Camp” time for the local non-profit “Reach One Teach One.” Third annual. Kids gathering at Calvary Church on Bonny Oaks Drive in Chattanooga. Learning some of the basic skills they’ll need to go through life. Reggie Yearby is in charge of it all. He founded this non-profit five years ago. It’s designed to help our…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chief Meteorologist Patrick Core is retiring after a 32+ year career at WDEF-TV. After working at the Weather Channel for a few years, Patrick started his local TV weatherman run in 1989, working mornings and weekends. He didn’t think it would be a lifetime choice, but Patrick would end up raising his family in the Chattanooga area,…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – One of the accused shooters in the shooting along McCallie Avenue a month ago was in court today. Alexis Lewis was the second of three people arrested in connection with the shooting along McCallie Avenue. Videos from the early morning of June 5th were played, and Judge Lila Statom was flabbergasted at what she saw. “It’s clear…
The Hamilton County Commission just approved 2 million dollars of public funding to go towards the upcoming Tivoli restoration. This project will close the landmarks doors for at least two years “When you’re dealing with historic buildings like this, the costs are really unique. They’re landmark treasures,” said Wilkinson. “It’s a pretty interesting set of circumstances you have to deal…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Inflation continues to make budgets challenging for Americans all throughout the country. But here in Tennesee, residents of the Volunteer State will soon be enjoying a much-needed “holiday” to help a little at home. Residents are currently enjoying a sales tax holiday on gun safes and safety equipment that will run through the end of June 2023….
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Environmental Protection Agency announced almost five million dollars is coming to Chattanooga to help the city clean up contamination. Back in mid-March, News 12 did a story about the city looking for $21 million to help start the cleanup of the old Wheland Foundry site to build new green spaces for a new stadium for the…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Tennessee’s “Right to Life Act” is expected to become law in mid-August, banning all abortions in the state except those which are necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman. But this exception is written in the statute as an affirmative defense, meaning a physician would have to prove the necessity of the procedure in a…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – 29 year old Kenzi Durbin lives here in Chattanooga. Two and a half years ago, she and her good friend Holly Allen started a podcast. Calling it “Crimeaholics.” The two always had an interest in true crime. Purely fun. It was a hobby. Not anymore. It’s now a passion. And a full-time job. Investigating unsolved murders. Advocating for…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Long time CSAS basketball coach Mark Dragoo announced his retirement this summer. He arrived at CSAS in 1989, helping kick-start the school’s varsity sports programs. Now Dragoo just wants to kick-back on his own schedule. Mark Dragoo may have thought his CSAS coaching career was going to end before it even got started. Said Dragoo:”The principal was new, and…