CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Following a Florida federal judge’s ruling to strike down mask mandates on public transport, Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport has announced that customers will no longer be required to wear masks. CHA’s Statement: “In accordance with the federal ruling striking down the CDC mask mandate, the TSA will not continue to enforce the mandate at this time. In addition,…
Lookouts short stop Matthew McClain has been named the Southern League player of the week. He batted .450 with eight extra base hits…including three home runs. On top of that, McClain hit for the cycle in Chattanooga’s 7-6 win over Birmingham Sunday. McClain is rated as the fourth best prospect in the Cincinnati Reds organization. Lookouts were off Monday before…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Boyd Buchanan soccer suffered their first loss of the season on Monday night. They fell at home to Baylor by a final of 3-0. The Red Raiders got all three of their goals in the first half. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baylor School, Boyd Buchanan, High School Soccer, Soccer
Bradley Central graduate Rhyne Howard went through her first practice as a pro on Monday. She hit the floor with the Atlanta Dream. The Dream made Howard the top pick in the WNBA Draft last week, and they’re looking to the former Kentucky guard to turn around their team. Atlanta went 8-24 last season. For Howard, she was glad to…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – For students about to graduate high school, knowing what the possibilities are for what college can offer is extremely valuable. See how students from Howard gained some of that understanding in tonight’s What’s Right With Our Schools. DR. MITCHELL: Today’s program is great because we again we always say you can’t be what you can’t see in…
Personal trainer DeEric Williams addresses exercise and lower back pain.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — An online search by News 12 Now shows several Zelle payment app users were scammed out of thousands of dollars. Victims report they believed cyber thieves behind the scams were actually representatives from their banks. George Wilson, the CEO of Southern Payroll & Benefits, says security should be “stepped up across the board” for the app and…
PALMER, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies are investigating after a man detonated a pipe bomb on his property. Deputies responded to a home on Stagecoach Road in Palmer Saturday night. Investigators say 33-year-old Carl James Arnold had to be airlifted to the hospital with severe injuries to his left hand, abdomen and face. They…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Australian Rules Football is by far and away the most popular team sport “Down Under.” It’s been around since the mid 1800’s. But only an organized sport here in the USA for the past 25 years or so. North Georgia has a small league. And a group of men are now attempting to put together a team here…
A man in East Ridge was tased during a felony traffic stop last Wednesday. This has prompted the NAACP to release a statement questioning how many times a taser should be used on an individual during a police encounter. Unlisted video of the incident was posted on YouTube, and appears to show the man in question being tased while being…
Many people use wearable devices to track their steps each day but some of these devices can even track your heartbeat to make sure it’s healthy. Fitbit wants to take tracking both your steps and heart health to the next level.
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF)- After two years away due to the COVID-19 pandemic the SonRise Resurrection Pageant was back this Easter weekend. People flooded into Southern Adventist University to see the annual show that portrays Jesus Christ’s last days. The show started back in 1996. It consists of 500 costume cast members, live animals, and dramatic sets. The 1-mile walk-through event…
SALE CREEK, Tennessee (WDEF)- Easter Egg Hunts are nothing new, particularly for Hamilton county, but this Easter Egg Hunt was different. It was at the Old McDonald’s Farm for Hamilton County’s first event that’s been open to the public since purchasing the property. There was live music, and egg hunt, a tour of the house that is decorated by the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hank Peppers is a familiar name and face in Northwest Georgia — coaching the area’s best boys basketball team, the Lafayette Ramblers. But that’s not all he does. Basketball coach by day. Cage fighter by night. Peppers, known for his success and intensity on the Lafayette sidelines his that same reputation inside the cage. “When I’m…
Soddy Daisy, TN-(WDEF-TV) Soddy Daisy baseball picked up a 10-0 win over Sale Creek on Friday night at Soddy Daisy high school. Noah Ferguson got a two RBI single in the first inning, and the Trojans never looked back in getting the victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, High School Baseball, Sale Creek Middle High School, Soddy…
The Chattanooga Lookouts lost to Birmingham 8-3 on Friday night at AT&T Field . Barons went up 5-0 and never looked back. Matthew McClain had a double and triple for the Lookouts while T.J. Hopkins enjoyed a solo home run. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, Birmingham Barons, Chattanooga Lookouts
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — It’s commonly reported that America’s ten point four trillion dollar trucking industry is facing a driver shortage, but according to Sharae Moore of SHE trucking, the real issue is driver retention. “The CDL training at mega carriers, which are your big companies that have over a hundred trucks, they are not properly training the drivers,” said Moore….
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Hilary Colorado and Meghan Godfrey have different stories but both used to be homeless. “Two years ago, actually this past week, I lost my house in a tornado and we didn’t have insurance. We were homeless for five months, our whole family,” said Colorado. “After I had my daughter, I started having seizures and I was able…
Decades ago a promise of a new park was made to the city of of Dalton. Now, that promise has been fulfilled.The new Whitfield County park “Riverbend” is complete with a community center, basketball courts, volleyball nets and softball fields. However, what Whitfield County Commissioner Jevin Jensen believes will get the most traction is the FIFA standard field. “Yeah, I…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It’s a facility that sits just off of Highway 153 and Hamil Road in Hixson. It’s been here since 2019. It’s called the “Everlasting Nation Museum.” Many folks might not realize it’s even here. But yes, it’s a museum. It’s a museum that takes you through the history of Israel. And the biblical history of the Jewish faith….
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The CBS News program 60 Minutes will air a segment this Sunday shot here in Chattanooga. They are looking at how Volkswagen is coping with rising gas prices, supply chain issues, climate change and the war in Ukraine. Leslie Stahl sits down with Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess in which he talks about the company goal…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – When the Tennessee state senate debated the homelessness bill on the floor Wednesday, it didn’t take long for people to forget about the actual bill. In only 31 seconds, Senator Frank Niceley of Strawberry Plains equated homelessness with one of the most ruthless people in world history. Making matters worse, Friday marks the beginning of a Jewish…
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Dalton high school soccer team got a scare in their playoff opener on Thursday against Centennial. The Catamounts had to go to overtime before pulling out a 3-2 victory. Catamounts got a goal in the second OT to secure the victory and advance to the next round. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Dalton High School,…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF) — Former Georgia Senator David Perdue received a standing ovation from local voters Thursday afternoon at a meet-and-greet in Catoosa County. In his discussion, Perdue was critical of Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on several regards, including illegal immigrants and safety in the state. “We have more illegal immigrants in Georgia today than Arizona,” Perdue said. “Murders…