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…
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…
(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…
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…
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….
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…
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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By ACACIA CORONADO and JIM VERTUNO Associated Press UVALDE, Texas (AP) – The governor of Texas says the gunman who killed 19 children and two teachers at an elementary school had warned in online messages minutes before the attack that he was going to shoot up a school. Gov. Greg Abbott says the shooter, 18-year-old Salvador Ramos, used an AR-15…
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…
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…
(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…
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…
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…
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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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…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Lee men’s golf team captured the Division two national championship last week in Michigan. It was the first NCAA national title in Lee University history. Now head coach John Maupin has a cool conversation piece on his office desk. Reporter:”Does it feel funny that that trophy is on your desk. Is it still surreal a little bit?”…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Three of our area’s high school baseball players have been named finalists for the state’s Mr. Baseball award, including Silverdale’s Turner Junkins. The right hander has an ERA just over one, and he’s batting well over .300. Not bad for a kid playing a broken shin. Said head coach Lance Rorex:”It doesn’t surprise you. You see the work that…
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) – Less than 24 hours to go until Georgians go to the polls to vote for their next governor. News 12 heard from both of the major Republican candidates: incumbent Brian Kemp, and former U.S. Senator David Perdue. While Perdue is behind in the polls, he’s not too worried about it. And Kemp has one message in mind…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – They were here just a couple of days ago. A big bus, parked at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. The nonprofit called “Carry The Load” wants to highlight the true meaning of Memorial Day. So they walk. And walk. Through and around places such as this hallowed ground. CASSIDY DILLARD, SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER; “We come to places such as…
Ringgold, GA (WDEF) – Heritage High School has turned teacher appreciation into an art form. The many ways students show their gratitude is a great example of “What’s Right With Our Schools.” Michelle Pettyes is an SGA sponsor at Heritage. She explains, ” SGA does a lot of work for teachers during teacher appreciation week, and we do, we write…
(WDEF) – On Tuesday Georgia and Alabama voters will go to the polls to select candidates for the general election this year. There are primaries for Governor, U-S Senate, the U-S house and scores of local races. One of those is the state senate seat of Jeff Mullis, a republican who will not run again. News 12’s Hannah Bullard talked to…
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) – Bradley County Fire Investigators have determined that the cause of the blaze that destroyed the Flea Land Flea Market over the weekend was electrical. They say the Flea Market overloaded the electrical system by using too many extension cords. It was a tough fire to battle on Saturday afternoon. The heat caused 10 firefighters to suffer…