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More To The Story: A voter guide

Dave talks to the man behind a voter guide that focuses on who the candidate is more than their talking points

April 29, 2022

Dave Staley,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Who to vote for? Always an important decision in our country. Many times, people say they simply don’t have enough information on the candidates. There are many forms of “voter guides” out there to help. For example, Rick Toner is the coordinator of one such guide here in Hamilton County. The website is VoteChattanooga.org. Toner says it’s different….

Nw Whitfield Girls Soccer Falls In State Final Four

NW Whitfield Girls Soccer Team Falls in State Final Four

April 29, 2022

Rick Nyman,

Tunnel Hill, GA-(WDEF-TV) For the second year in-a-row, the Northwest Whitfield girls soccer team advanced to the state Final Four. They were looking to advance to their first ever state championship game on Thursday, but it was not to be. The Lady Bruins lost at home in the semifinals 5-0 to Jefferson. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports –…

Smokies Take Down the Chattanooga Lookouts 10-5

April 29, 2022

Rick Nyman,

(lookouts.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Lookouts dropped game three of the series, 10-5, to the Tennessee Smokies on Thursday night from AT&T Field. The Lookouts got on the board first after Matt McLain was hit by a pitch and came around to score on a TJ Hopkins double in the first Tennessee (10-7) quickly responded with two runs of…

Chattanooga organization calls for end to cash bail

CALEB hosts The Vera Institute for Justice in public panel on subject

April 28, 2022

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Chattanoogans in Action for Love, Equality and Benevolence, or CALEB for short, held a panel tonight to discuss the nationwide movement to end cash bail. They hosted The Vera Institute for Justice tonight in a Q-and-A that was open to the public. Rev. Charlotte Williams addressed those in attendance tonight saying “slavery didn’t end, it evolved.” She…

Gov. Kemp signs education bills; critics say it’s a ‘solution searching for a problem’

Dade County superintendent says the legislation shouldn't impact his district much because of what the educators already do for their students and parents

April 28, 2022

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed seven bills into law Thursday that are aimed at the way education is taught in our schools. The question many of Georgia’s teachers and superintendents asked was “Why?” After speaking to one local superintendent, the president of the Georgia Association of Educators and the A-C-L-U of Georgia, it became clear that most…

From The Archives: The 1992 Tennessee Aquarium Opening

Highlights from our live show on the dedication and opening

April 28, 2022

Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – This weekend, the Tennessee Aquarium celebrates their 30th birthday. “On May 1, 1992, Chattanooga came together as the Tennessee Aquarium opened its doors, igniting the ‘Renaissance on the River.’” So they are holding a Riverfront Celebration all day Saturday. They will have family activities, music and fireworks at dark. You can get more details on their schedule…

Sheriff responds to jail criticisms

He agrees that Silverdale is the most dangerous 25 acres in our area and explains why

April 28, 2022

Collins Parker,

UPDATE: District Attorney response to Sheriff Hammond’s press conference The statement deals with the Sheriff saying that Pinkston’s decision on the Collegedale arrest investigation as a “slap in the face.” “It was the Chattanooga Clergy for Justice that made that request in a letter to me, saying “based on a review of HCSO current use of force policies and Coty…

Lookouts Rally From Early Deficit to Beat the Smokies 6-2

April 27, 2022

Rick Nyman,

(lookouts.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Lookouts evened the series with the Tennessee Smokies with a, 6-2, win on Wednesday night at AT&T Field. The Smokies got on the board early hitting back-to-back home runs from Levi Morel and Nelson Velazquez. Chattanooga (10-7) cut the lead in half as Matt McLain hit a one-out triple and came around to score…

Fabian Rodriguez Helps Lead Dalton To Final Four

Fabian Rodriguez Helps Dalton Soccer Team Reach Final Four

April 27, 2022

Rick Nyman,

Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Dalton high school soccer team has advanced to the state final four, and leading the charge is Fabian Rodriguez. The senior stand-out has turned into a big facilitator for the Catamounts goal scoring attack. When you watch Dalton play soccer…doesn’t take long to see that Fabian Rodriguez is one of the best players on the field. Said…

13 Mccallie Athletes Sign College Scholarships

Thirteen McCallie Athletes Sign College Scholarships

April 27, 2022

Rick Nyman,

(press release) Thirteen McCallie School student-athletes participated Wednesday in a Signing and Commitment ceremony on campus as each signed or committed to continue their academics and athletics at the collegiate level. McCallie’s sports teams were well represented and included individuals from baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, and swimming. The list featured three NCAA Division I signees – Hayden…

Second Lawsuit to be Filed Against City of East Ridge, Police Officers

Robin Flores Prepares a Second Suit, Same Police Officer Involved in Both

April 27, 2022

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Local Attorney Robin Flores is preparing a new lawsuit against the City of East Ridge and some of its police officers. Last week, News 12 reported that Flores was suing over two officers, identified in the lawsuit as Teddy Dyer and Candice Miller, forcibly arresting a 70 year old man during a verbal encounter. Now, Flores is…

More To The Story: Sports injuries to teeth

Dave finds a local dental group is on a mission this month to get more kids to wear mouthguards

April 27, 2022

Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – One of the last things you want to have happen is to lose one of your teeth while playing sports. Especially if that happens to a young athlete. One organization in Tennessee is spending the month of April trying to help those athletes stay safe. News 12’s Dave Staley explains, in tonight’s edition of “More To The…

Dalton Downs Previously Unbeaten Glynn Academy 3-0 to Advance to Final Four

April 26, 2022

Rick Nyman,

Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Dalton high school soccer team advanced to the state final four on Tuesday after knocking off Glynn Academy 3-0. The Terriers entered the match with a perfect 20-0 record. Catamounts got a goal in the first half on a penalty kick, and then added two more in the second half to secure the win. Categories: Sports –…

Mccallie Wins 40th Straight Match Downing Baylor 7 0

Top Ranked McCallie Tennis Team Beats Baylor For 40th Straight Win

April 26, 2022

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) McCallie has the number one ranked high school tennis team in America, and they looked the part on Tuesday. Big Blue beat rival Baylor 7-0 for their 40th straight victory. McCallie also claimed the region title with the win. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baylor School, High School Tennis, McCallie School, tennis

‘Addiction to winning,’ out-of-control parents causing shortage of referees

Several recent incidents show coaches and parents assaulting referees and umpires, and the victims aren't returning to the field or court

April 26, 2022

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – State athletic officials recently returned from a conference in Indianapolis, and one told News 12 that a big question that came out of it was “How do we stop parents from attacking our referees?” Ernie Yarbrough, the assistant executive director for the Georgia High School Association, also said a sitting judge in Augusta coined the perfect term….

New bike trail unveiled at Enterprise South

April 26, 2022

Collins Parker,

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) – For those who want to spend more time outside, there’s a new bicycle trail at Enterprise South. Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger presided this morning as the trail was officially opened. The paved, six mile bike trail is the result of a generous three quarter of a million dollar anonymous donation. It’s designed for road…

Students take Voting Field Trips

For some high schoolers, these are the first votes they will cast

April 26, 2022

Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – This week, the Delta Sigma Theta sorority is sponsoring field trips for eligible students from Tyner Academy and the Howard School to go vote early in the May 3rd election. In partnership with the League of Women Voters of Chattanooga, the sorority registered 1-hundred-93 students to vote. Of those students, 40 were eligible to vote in the upcoming…

$100 Million Project Slated to “Revitalize” Hixson Industrial Park

April 26, 2022

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Mayor Tim Kelly has announced an agreement with Rise Partners to revitalize the industrial site in Hixson that was once home to DuPont Chemicals. According to the city, the existing nylon production facility will be replaced with 800,000 square feet of Class A industrial space. “That’s going to be thick walls, big cranes up top, lots of…

Mom to Mom – Create Your Own Homemade Paint

April 26, 2022

WDEF News,

Before you run to the store to buy paint for the kids art project, here’s how to make your own.

Fire Destroys Ocoee Whitewater Center

April 26, 2022

WDEF News,

Ocoee Whitewater Center, April 26, 2022Update, 9:37am – Authorities received a call from a passerby around midnight that there was a fire at the Ocoee Whitewater Center along highway US-64 according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Emergency crews responded from surrounding areas in Tennessee and North Carolina. The building is considered a complete loss and the cause of the…

Hamilton County Commissioner speaks against District Attorney

April 25, 2022

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Hamilton County District 8 Commissioner Tim Boyd accused District Attorney Neal Pinkston today of not removing his wife and brother-in-law from his staff within a state-issued 60-day period. Boyd and Pinkston have had previous legal run-ins. Pinkston actually prosecuted Boyd for extortion, resulting in a hung jury. He has been a critic of the D.A. ever since….

Chattanooga group calls for Department of Justice investigations

Local Clergy for Justice believes DOJ more "unbiased" than Hamilton Co. Sheriff's Office

April 25, 2022

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — In light of recent events and allegations, a Chattanooga-based organization believes the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office cannot be trusted. The Chattanooga Clergy for Justice penned a letter today to Hamilton Co. District Attorney Neal Pinkston concerning last month’s incident between Collegedale Police and driver Delane Gordon. They are also concerned with how inmates are treated at Silverdale…

Eastern Michigan Transfer QB Preston Hutchinson Fighting For Mocs Starting Job

April 25, 2022

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Mocs wrapped up spring drills over the weekend, and the starting quarterback job still remains up in the air. One of the new faces competing for the job is Preston Hutchinson. He brings some experience and some fun after playing on the D-One level. Preston Hutchinson grew up in Ohio. Played college ball at Eastern Michigan. But…

SB2042 set for governor’s signature; could have unintended consequences for disabled workers

Bill would stop employers from paying disabled workers less than minimum wage; critics say it may stop employers from hiring disabled workers

April 25, 2022

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The fight for minimum wage or better isn’t just for fast food workers and the like. It’s also for workers with developmental or intellectual disabilities, and the state legislature wants to make it a reality. Senate Bill 2042 would stop employers from paying employees with developmental or intellectual disabilities less than minimum wage. Some critics say it…

More To The Story: A voter guide

Dave talks to the man behind a voter guide that focuses on who the candidate is more than their talking points

NW Whitfield Girls Soccer Team Falls in State Final Four

Smokies Take Down the Chattanooga Lookouts 10-5

Chattanooga organization calls for end to cash bail

CALEB hosts The Vera Institute for Justice in public panel on subject

Gov. Kemp signs education bills; critics say it’s a ‘solution searching for a problem’

Dade County superintendent says the legislation shouldn't impact his district much because of what the educators already do for their students and parents

From The Archives: The 1992 Tennessee Aquarium Opening

Highlights from our live show on the dedication and opening

Sheriff responds to jail criticisms

He agrees that Silverdale is the most dangerous 25 acres in our area and explains why

Lookouts Rally From Early Deficit to Beat the Smokies 6-2

Fabian Rodriguez Helps Dalton Soccer Team Reach Final Four

Thirteen McCallie Athletes Sign College Scholarships

Second Lawsuit to be Filed Against City of East Ridge, Police Officers

Robin Flores Prepares a Second Suit, Same Police Officer Involved in Both

More To The Story: Sports injuries to teeth

Dave finds a local dental group is on a mission this month to get more kids to wear mouthguards

Dalton Downs Previously Unbeaten Glynn Academy 3-0 to Advance to Final Four

Top Ranked McCallie Tennis Team Beats Baylor For 40th Straight Win

‘Addiction to winning,’ out-of-control parents causing shortage of referees

Several recent incidents show coaches and parents assaulting referees and umpires, and the victims aren't returning to the field or court

New bike trail unveiled at Enterprise South

Students take Voting Field Trips

For some high schoolers, these are the first votes they will cast

$100 Million Project Slated to “Revitalize” Hixson Industrial Park

Mom to Mom – Create Your Own Homemade Paint

Fire Destroys Ocoee Whitewater Center

Hamilton County Commissioner speaks against District Attorney

Chattanooga group calls for Department of Justice investigations

Local Clergy for Justice believes DOJ more "unbiased" than Hamilton Co. Sheriff's Office

Eastern Michigan Transfer QB Preston Hutchinson Fighting For Mocs Starting Job

SB2042 set for governor’s signature; could have unintended consequences for disabled workers

Bill would stop employers from paying disabled workers less than minimum wage; critics say it may stop employers from hiring disabled workers

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