CATOOSA COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF) — On Tuesday, April 12, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 319 into law, allowing Georgians to immediately exercise permitless gun carry in the state. This makes Georgia the tenth state to legalize a concealed carry law in the past two years. Governor Kemp said the bill “makes sure that law-abiding Georgians can protect themselves…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Today, the Tennessee State Senate passed Senate Bill 1610, which would make it a felony to camp on public property. Critics of the bill have said that it would essentially criminalize homelessness. State Senator Frank Nicely, who voted in favor of the bill, made the following comment, invoking the name of Adolf Hitler: “In 19 and 10,…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It’s an old building with a new look. The bright mural on the side of the Motus Tracking Station at the Reflection Riding Nature Center was unveiled just days ago. The tracking station itself has been here for awhile now. In a nutshell, the station tracks birds. Bird banding has been around since the 1800’s. As we…
(lookouts.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Lookouts had an emphatic, 16-4, win over Birmingham in their home opener for the 2022 season. Chattanooga (2-2) broke it open in a seven-run fifth inning. Quincy McAfee opened the floodgates with a three-run home run and the Lookouts tacked on four more runs on five walks and a bases-clearing triple from Michael Siani to…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) In a battle of powerhouse softball programs on Tuesday, Baylor edged rival GPS 6-2. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baylor School, Girls Preparatory School, High School Softball, Softball
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — TDOT told us that there were 4,034 crashes in work zones throughout the state’s roads last year. In the past, numerous TDOT employees have been severely injured or killed due to distracted or negligent driving. This week, the state department is hoping to reach out to Tennessee drivers to reduce accidents and increase safety awareness. National Work…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The state senate is making things harder for transgender females to participate in college athletics. Two bills were passed yesterday, specifically because of a transgender swimmer’s win just a couple weeks ago. Lia Thomas’s historic win in the 500-yard freestyle at the NCAA Swimming Championships in Atlanta a couple weeks ago set off a firestorm of controversy….
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the United States’s inflation rate is eight point five percent higher than it was one year ago. “The eight point five percent increase in year over year prices is the highest rate of inflation in forty years,” said Financial Analyst Chris Hopkins. According to Hopkins, there are three primary reasons why this is…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Being the new kid in school can be intimidating. Nikki Varnell is great at helping new students fit right in at Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts. That’s just one of the qualities that earned Ms. Varnell the Golden Apple Award. Laurie Clifton is the School Counselor at CSLA. She says, “She (Varnell) just supports every…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Today marks the two year anniversary of the tornadoes that came through the Tennessee Valley on Easter weekend. An EF-3 Tornado caused devastating damage to the East Brainerd community that is still recovering. “There was a loss of life and a large loss of property and it came at a really inopportune time because right in the…
Give your kid’s peanut butter and jelly sandwich a makeover with this fun, easy way to spruce up their meals.
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) – Investigators charge three young men in north Georgia with vehicle break-ins and the arson of one of the vehicles. The crime spree happened overnight between March 7th and 8th. Authorities in Catoosa, Walker and Chickamauga investigated a series of auto burglaries that night. One of the cars was found burning the next morning…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The fans have spoken. We now know which country artists they’ve picked to take home a CMT Music Award. The show aired on CBS Monday night for the first time. News 12 was there in Nashville for all of the excitement. Country music star Carrie Underwood will need an even bigger display case for all of…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Bradley Central high school graduate Rhyne Howard went number one overall in the WNBA Draft on Monday. She was taken first overall by the Atlanta Dream. The Dream made a trade last week to acquire the top pick so they could take Howard. Howard played at the University of Kentucky, where she averaged 20 points a game over…
After undergoing four months of interior renovations and a quiet past two years, Chattanooga’s Jewish Cultural Center opened again better than ever and ready to properly welcome back its community.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine over a month ago, Americans have seen a substantial rise in gas prices. Drivers here in the Tennessee Valley are no exception. However, prices at area pumps have been on a downward trend. According to Triple A, the average cost per gallon in the state is $3.89. That’s nearly 24 cents…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Hamilton County is large, diverse and packed with humanity. Music has a way of blending all those elements together. Hamilton Sings is a melodious example of what’s right with our schools. Emma Mullins is a teaches music at Red Bank Elementary. She exclaims, “We’re back, and we are making music again together, and it’s wonderful. I…
A life coach talks about wellness; what it is and why it’s so important.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — In Chattanooga, the past several years have seen an increase in homelessness as well as an increase in the average price of rent. According to Homelessness and Supportive Housing Director Sam Wolfe, these facts are related. “Numerous studies show a direct correlation between an increase in the cost of rent — and, more specifically, those who are…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The CMT Music Awards are almost here, and you – the fans – get to choose who wins. This three-hour awards show is going to be action packed. We won’t just see who takes home a CMT trophy, but we get to enjoy great music from our favorite country stars, and even other genres. Performances will…
FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia (WDEF) – 44 degrees Saturday morning. At the “Polo Field” in Fort Oglethorpe. But we have a group of “hearty souls.” They are here to play baseball. The old fashioned way! JOSH BLAIR, MOUNTAIN CITY CAPTAIN; “It is hard. But, we play through it all. Broken fingers, whatever. We’ll play through it. And we have a blast…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — You can now be your own handyman – or handymandy – when it comes to your smartphone. Samsung has announced a new self-repair program, which launches this summer. There’s no reason to bring your phone to someone for repairs if you can fix it yourself. Samsung says it’s offering a new self-repair program to give customers…
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF)-Collegedale kicked off Easter celebrations a week early. The Collegedale police department had its Easter egg hunt. The event included candy, inflatables, snow cones, and of course Easter egg hunts. These types of events help create a connection between law enforcement and kids in the community. Categories: Hamilton County, Local News Tags: Collegedale Police Department, Easter, Easter Egg…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF)- USA Patriots formally know as the wounded warriors amputee softball team flew in from all around the country to compete in the The Sgt. Chris McDonald Warrior Classic They also took time to help with kids struggling with disabilities. USA patriots are team of veterans with missing limbs due to combat injuries and play able body teams bringing…