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…
ROSSVILLE, Ga. — The E-P-A has awarded a five hundred thousand dollar grant to Walker County. The grant includes funding to contract an environmental consultant, who will evaluate sites such as Peerless Woolen Mills in Rossville. “There could be chemicals where some company previously owned the land and then made a product that was chemically based, or could be asbestos,…
KINGSVILLE, Texas (WDEF) — A lot of technology is so easy to use nowadays, even a toddler can do it! That was the case recently in Kingsville, Texas, when a two-year-old made a pretty big food order using his mom’s smartphone. “I thought I locked the phone, but apparently I didn’t because DoorDash came with 31 cheeseburgers,” said Kelsey Golden….
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Todd Crandall is a recovering addict who saw addiction run through his family. “I’m a survivor of my mom’s suicide from drugs and alcohol. My uncle’s suicide from drugs and alcohol and my aunt’s suicide from a food addiction,” said Crandall. Then he started drinking and became an addict himself. “I made the cognizant choice to try…
Lookout Mountain (WDEF)- Rock City celebrates turning 90 Saturday, this founders day celebration allows for a look back on history and a look ahead to the next 90 years. On May 21st, 1932 Rock City became known as a public attraction, and Garnet and Frieda Carter welcomed in the community. “We’re nearing a century and we’re very mindful of the…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Silverdale baseball is heading to Spring Fling for the first time since 2013! News 12’s Angela Moryan talked to the team about their history-making season. Said pitcher Turner Junkins: “Last year, I felt like it was kind of a surprise to people how good we were last year. This year, it’s the standard.” A winning standard. The Seahawks keep…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Stewarts Creek beat Bradley Central 8-5 on Friday night to advance to Spring Fling. The Bears scored two runs in the first inning, but the Red Hawks exploded for seven runs in the second inning, which proved to be the difference on the night. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, Bradley Central High School, High School…
Sale Creek, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Sale Creek baseball team appeared poised to make Spring Fling on Friday against Gordonsville. The Panthers raced out to a 6-0 lead, but they couldn’t hang on. They fell 11-9 in 8 innings. Jakob Elrod homered twice on the day for Sale Creek. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, Gordonsville, High School Baseball, Sale…
Soddy Daisy, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Soddy Daisy softball team scored two runs in the bottom of the sixth to edge White Co 2-1 to advance to Spring Fling. It marks the first time the Trojans have punched their ticket to Murfreesboro since 2014. Soddy Daisy trailed 1-0 going to the bottom of the sixth when Taylor Lloyd delivered a two-out base…
Dalton, Ga. — On Tuesday, Georgia will hold it’s primary elections. In District 14, which includes Whitfield County, Representative Marjorie Taylor Green will be defending her seat against several COP challengers. Chief among them is Dr. Jennifer Strahan, the owner of Healthcare advisory company J. Osley and Co., who the FEC shows to be the most well-financed of Greene’s primary…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) – We have lots of people inside a big room in Dalton. Listening to a judge. But everybody is happy. Some are emotional. They have good reason. Edwards Park and the accompanying community center is used for a wide variety of things here in Dalton. Sports such as football and soccer. But today, the center is being used…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Randy Pickett has been expecting a market pullback. “Actually, I’ve been planning on this. I knew it was going to happen. Because, when I watched it in 08, it taught me that hey it’s going to happen again,” said Pickett. Joel Susman is living off his retirement savings now and, although he prepared for this, it’s still a…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Memphis Police Department reported the death of a one year old, tragically lost after being left in a hot vehicle. Tennessee ranks number eight in the nation for hot car child related deaths.Most hot car child deaths are the result of a change to an person’s morning routine and unknowingly leaving the child in the backseat. But…
Decatur, TN-(WDEF-TV) Meigs Co pitcher Lainey Fitzgerald struck out 11 and smacked a three run homer as Meigs County beat South Greene 4-2 on Thursday to advance to Spring Fling in Murfreesboro Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: High School Softball, Meigs County High School, Softball
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Silverdale got early home runs from Cam Mullins and Bryson Cline to help beat Trinity Christian 6-4 in game three of the state quarterfinals. The victory sends the Seahawks to Spring Fling in Murfreesboro . Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, High School Baseball, Silverdale Academy, Spring Fling
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor softball team is headed back to familiar territory. Spring Fling in Murfreesboro. The Red Raiders have won six straight titles in the ‘Boro. They will get a chance to make it seven straight after sweeping St. Benedict in the state quarterfinals on Thursday. Baylor won game one 12-2, and they took game two 16-2. Categories: Sports –…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Recent drops in the Stock Market and record-high inflation have Chattanoogans worried about their 401 K’s and a looming recession. CBS News reported today that the S&P 500 is “on the cusp of a bear market.” These new concerns stem from a rough week on Wall Street, suffering stocks, and poor quarterly earnings from some of the…
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) – last week, there was a preliminary hearing for two juvenile suspects in the alleged beating and subsequent shooting of a stray dog here in Bradley County. That preliminary hearing was delayed until today, and, just like last week, protesters showed up in support of the abused animal they named Angel. “Justice for Angel. Justice for Angel….
Over two weeks after narrowly losing the Republican Primary for Hamilton County Mayor, Sabrena Smedley has filed a complaint contesting Weston Wamp’s victory. The basis of her complaint is massive alleged crossover voting by registered democrats. But there’s a problem with that. “Tennessee is an open primary. You do not have to declare a political affiliation. You can pull whichever…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Modern Chattanoogans may take it for granted that people want to move to the Southside, Riverfront and North Shore. But it wasn’t always that way. 30 years ago, The Tennessee Aquarium had just opened up and the Walnut Street Bridge was getting turned into a pedestrian bridge. But their was no 21st Century Riverfront makeover, no Coolidge…
Two vehicles caught on fire this morning on Interstate 24 Eastbound at mile marker 181.8 around 7:19 this morning, around the Old Ringgold Road overpass. The Chattanooga and East Ridge Fire Department responded and were able to put the fire out by 8 AM. This footage is from shortly after the incident from a TDOT Smartway camera. It appears there…