CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Zoo, of course, prioritizes the health of its animals. Believe it or not, regarding the coronavirus, there are some animals that can contract it. While none at the zoo have so far, veterinarians and zoo staff believe vaccines for their animals can better help keep it that way. According to the zoo, “one bottle of…
ATHENS, Tenn. — It was early on the morning of May 20, 2016 when Betty Begazo was at Etowah Dialysis in McMinn County, a facility owned by DaVita Dialysis. For over three years, Begazo had visited the clinic three times a week for treatment, but on this particular morning, the power went out while her blood was still circulating through…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Buffalo mass shooting suspect Payton Gendron left behind a manifesto, claiming “The Great Replacement” theory motivated his alleged actions of shooting ten African-Americans. The racially-motivated shooting at a supermarket in Buffalo has some in Chattanooga trying to come up with solutions to stop them from happening here. A recent Associated Press poll shows a third of all…
ROSSVILLE, GA (WDEF) – One hundred thousand dollars isn’t just good money, if you invest it in the right things, it can be life changing. Thanks to an award from TVA and EBP, Rossville Middle School has a chance make long lasting improvements. Kevin Wren with TVA says, “I’m glad to see you guys earned this this grant. We’ve…
By ZEKE MILLER and MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – Infant formula maker Abbott says it’s reached an agreement with U.S. health officials to restart production at its largest domestic factory, a key step toward easing a nationwide shortage. Abbott did not immediately detail the terms of the agreement reached with the Food and Drug Administration, which has been…
RED BANK, Tennessee (WDEF) – The city of Red Bank has added to the number of Pickleball Courts in our area. They cut the ribbon opening up the courts on Monday. They are at the Red Bank Tennis Courts in front of the Kids Corner Playground at 3899 Redding Road. For Wade Cook, today was the culmination of a four…
DAYTON, Tennessee (WDEF) – Dayton Coffee Shop played host to one of Governor Bill Lee’s visits. Lee spoke on several topics including the importance of rural Tennessee. “My first executive order as governor. Executive order number one, was for every department in the government to present a strategic plan to me on how that department whether it was health, protection,…
RED BANK, Tennessee (WDEF) – It’s a little shop about to open in early June. On Dayton Boulevard in Red Bank. But “Good Works Art And Social” is a little different than most. Because at this place, you can not only paint….and do the things that one generally thinks of when talking about an art studio….but you can also work…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. After a more than 20-year run, Apple is discontinuing the iPod. Apple first introduced the iPod on October 23, 2001. That meant music junkies didn’t have to carry around CDs, and those bulky CD players anymore. They could put all of their music on…
Indianapolis, Ind. (UTC Athletics) — The Chattanooga Mocs softball team was selected to participate in the Tuscaloosa Regional, hosted by Alabama, to kickoff play in the 2022 NCAA Tournament, the NCAA league offices announced Sunday evening. The Mocs earned an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament after a thrilling come-from-behind win in the title game of the Southern Conference Championship…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-May is Foster Care Awareness month and Youth Villages uses this month to not only bring awareness to the kids in need but recognize the work done by foster parents, including a single dad from Cleveland winning foster care parent of the year. “I was surprised that I could do it. I was so worried that as a…
GREENSBORO, N.C. (UTC Athletics) – The Chattanooga Mocs softball team won its 15th Southern Conference Tournament Championship in improbable fashion Saturday afternoon at top-seeded UNC Greensboro. The ladies came back from a 7-2 deficit with a five-run seventh and then won it in the eighth to claim a 9-7 final tally. Chattanooga will advance to its 12th NCAA Tournament. The…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Two home runs from fan-favorite Byrd Tenerowicz and a stunning 12 strike-out night from starter Andrew Abbott made a Chattanooga Lookouts win look easy Saturday night against the Mississippi Braves. Looks and Braves will be back again Sunday afternoon at AT&T Field to finish the six game series. Categories: Sports, Sports – ATL Braves, Sports –…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Press Release) — The Red Wolves welcomed USL League One newcomers Central Valley Fuego to CHI Memorial Stadium Saturday night in the first ever match-up between two of the best attacking sides in the league. The match started in flying fashion for the Red Wolves after winning a corner, the ball was cleared out to Aaron Lombardi who…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Recent analysis from a national non-profit shows that Chattanooga is the second-highest city in America for gun theft from cars. These numbers have been on the rise for the past decade. Using FBI crime data, Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund’s research shows that “at least one gun is stolen from a car every 15 minutes, on…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Not counting weekends, Dr. Justin Robertson has been in the superintendent’s office for 20 weeks. 100 days. But he isn’t touting any of the successes Hamilton County Schools has seen in his short tenure. Robertson is looking at the challenges he’s seen in school board meetings, and taking that head-on. Robertson: “One change, and something we’re talking…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Carnell is enjoying life. We should be envious! Carnell can whack down a can of cheese whiz in no time. He loves to swim. He spends as much time in the water as he possibly can. And if you have a tire in your yard, he’ll take a crack at that as well. Carnell does all of this…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — “Creating a community of belonging.” This is the culture that Hamilton County Schools wants to create for its students. Dr. Marsha Drake was one of three women tonight who spoke on the concern of bullying in school at Thursday night’s board meeting. She says that, among others, she is “committed” to the “just cause” of keeping equity…
News 12’s Angela Moryan is putting on her dancing shoes and will be one of the featured dancers for Dancing with the Stars in Cleveland Friday. Support the Boys and Girls Club of the Ocoee Region by buying tickets and donating with the links below. TICKETS DONATIONS There will also be a live stream of the event. Follow Angela on…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga State Lady Tigers are on a tear, with a 16-game win streak and some championship bling already in hand. A combination of ace pitching from Samantha Ryan and hot hitting put Chatt State on top of Walters State in Thursday’s TJCCAA championship game, 5-0. Ryan allowed just three hits while striking out six. Next…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Fans have flooded the stands at AT&T Field this week, but it’s not all in support of the Chattanooga Lookouts. The Mississippi Braves are in town, which means Atlanta’s hottest prospect Michael Harris II is in town. Harris is the only player in Double-A ball to reach base in every single game this season. His 3-0-3…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Eleven weeks ago today, Russia invaded Ukraine, starting a war that would cost the lives of thousands. Like the rest of us, Chattanooga Police Sergeant Jeremiah Cook looked to the conflict and saw a tragedy, but he also saw an opportunity to serve. “I really felt a burden on my heart to try to use some of…
EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) – Police are looking for the person who robbed a Dollar General store in East Ridge at gunpoint. It happened at around 9:30 Monday night at the Dollar General in the 39-hundred block of Ringgold Road. The suspect is described as thin. He stands about 6 feet tall. Chief Stan Allen East Ridge PD Police Chief: “After…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Is Friday the 13th really the right day to try something new? The date has become linked to bad luck, like walking under ladders or crossing the path of a black cat. On Friday, March 13, 1992 we put the superstitions to the test. Our reporter found people who started weightlifting, started a new job and started…