CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The result may not surprise many, but the margin was impressive. Challenger Coty Wamp easily defeated sitting District Attorney General Neal Pinkston for the Republican nomination on Tuesday. She more than doubled his vote total. Coty Wamp 27925 Neal Pinkston 11388 She moves on to face Democrat John Allen Brooks in November. The Pinkston campaign was dogged…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Mayor’s race has been close all night on the Republican side. But after trailing Sabrina Smedley in the early going, Weston Wamp pulled ahead for a razor thin victory. The final, unofficial results are: Weston Wamp 14425 Sabrena D. Smedley 14104 Matt Hullander 12170 That’s just 321 votes between first and second. There is…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Matt Hullender issued this statement conceding the Hamilton County Mayor’s Primary race on Tuesday. Hullander said, “The voters spoke tonight and I am grateful for the opportunity the past few months have provided. We stayed true to our promise of staying positive. We weren’t deterred by the attack ads, lies or skewed polling in the final days…
Handmade gifts are always welcome for Mother’s Day. So today we are making handprint tulip towels.
UPDATE: Chief Justice John Roberts has confirmed that a draft opinion leaked to Politico is real. _________ WASHINGTON (WDEF)- According to a report from Politico on Monday night, the Supreme Court is preparing to overturn abortion rights guaranteed by Roe v. Wade (1973) and Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992). It is as a result of a case called Dobbs v….
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) — Trinity Bell was always “full of energy” according to her family, dominating in sports like softball and soccer with Chattooga County High School before graduating. However, her contagious energy is now being spent fighting for her life. In 2019, Aaron Bell said his daughter went from being “active” to exhausted, bedridden and pale. After what he…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor edged Silverdale 2-0 in girls softball on Monday at the Baylor School. Cadashia Collins 2 RBI double in the bottom of the first delivered all the runs on the day. The Red Raiders improved to 27-2 with the victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baylor School, High School Softball, Silverdale Baptist Academy, Softball
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Tomorrow is election day for the Republican and Democratic Primaries. On the ballot will be four candidates for mayor. Matt Adams, a democrat, runs unopposed in his primary. But three Republican candidates will face off for the nomination. Matt Hullander emphasizes his business experience and clean approach to the race. “I want to bring leadership. I’ve managed…
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) – In just a matter of only a few weeks, Ukraine has become a war torn country. Thousands killed in the war. Thousands leaving the country. Looking for a safe haven. The Chattanooga area is quickly becoming one of those safe places. The group Providence Haven Mission is just one organization, stepping up and trying to do as…
Soddy Daisy, TN (WDEF) – Signing Day comes to Sequoyah High School! 25 seniors will be taking their skills to the next level. That is a very practical and solid example of what’s right with our schools. Amy Myhan is the Principal at Sequoyah. She says, “Signing day is an opportunity to honor the work that our students have done…
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF) – Collegedale Police have issued the finding of their own internal review of a traffic arrest from March 10th that has come under scrutiny and a legal challenge. They found that claims of excessive force are not valid. On March 10, Officer Evan Driskill used a Taser on Delane Gordon in an arrest during a traffic stop….
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It can be a confusing time for voters these days who live along a border. There are elections in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee this month, but on different days. TENNESSEE – May 3 (State & County primaries) (Grundy & Sequatchie counties do not have Democratic primaries, but all have Republican races) In Hamilton County, election…
https://fb.watch/cLOU9VASEh/ FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) – An arrest warrant has been issued for a jail official who disappeared while escorting a prisoner last week. Lauderdale County Sheriff Rick Singleton said a warrant was issued for the officer’s arrest for permitting or assisting in an escape. Singleton said neither the inmate nor the officer have been found. The inmate, Casey Cole White,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Having your food delivered doesn’t mean it has to be unhealthy. One smartphone app is bringing your local farmers market straight to your door. GrubHub and DoorDash, meet Market Wagon. The smartphone app serves more than 30 cities across the country – delivering food and goods from local farmers markets straight to customers. Market Wagon CEO…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga FC offense couldn’t get going against Flower City Union’s keeper Saturday night. CFC gets blanked while the Union score late to take the league win, 1-0. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – Soccer Tags: Chattanooga FC
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Lookouts string together two straight wins with a nailbiter on Used Car Night. Lookouts improve to 12-8 after beating the Smokies 3-2 Saturday. Starting pitcher Carson Spiers struck out seven in five innings to help the effort. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Chattanooga Lookouts
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Holi is a Hindu festival that celebrates spring, love, and new life. Hundreds of People in the Chattanooga area joined in on the celebration. There’s plenty of dancing, food, and color and water fights which creates childhood memories. This event has a lot of childhood memories for me or my friends and I got together, right around in…
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Dalton high school soccer team is headed back to the state championship game. The Catamounts beat River Ridge 5-1 on Friday night at Harmon Field. Dalton is seeking their third straight state title. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – Soccer Tags: Dalton High School, High School Soccer, Soccer
Mocs offensive lineman Cole Strange made UTC history on Thursday night. He became the first Chattanooga player to ever go in the first round of the NFL Draft. Strange went 29th overall to the Patriots. What a thrill for Cole Strange and the Mocs program. Said Strange on Friday after being introduced in Foxboro: “Man it’s a dream come true…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) East Hamilton’s softball team is the picture of success this season — first in the district, ranked in the top 20 in the state. The Hurricanes have a set of sisters at the heart of the team. News 12’s Angela Moryan has their story. Said head coach Norma Nelson: “It’s really cool because one’s pitching to the other one,…
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) — A brand-new, “smart” hospital is coming to Ringgold. The Georgia Department of Community Health approved CHI Memorial’s certificate of need to build what will be the new medical hub of Catoosa County by late 2024. “The thing we celebrate is that the state of Georgia told its tax-paying citizens in northwest Georgia today, ‘you’re right,’” said…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-David and Donna Epps are tourists visiting Chattanooga to see the outdoors, site see, and of course, visit the aquarium. “We like Chattanooga a lot. The downtown area has things that we appreciate like the aquarium, like the bridge; walkability,” said the Epps. They aren’t the only ones. As the economic impact of the Tennessee Aquarium for Chattanooga…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union is doubling its amount of grant money being given away during National Small Business week. This morning T-V-F-C-U announced the fifth annual idea leap grant will award five businesses a share of 100 thousand dollars in grants. The grand prize winner will receive 50 grand. TVFCU Vice President Tommy Nix says this…
UPDATE: We asked Parkridge Health System officials is they had plans for any future challenges to the project and they responded with this statement: “Parkridge Health is committed to providing the highest quality healthcare to all patients we serve. We will continue to support and care for the Georgia community, as we have done for close to 50 years.” _________…