More To The Story: 6th Cavalry Museum
The 6th Cavalry Museum in Fort Oglethorpe has a new exhibit honoring a very special group of women.
Dalton now offering monoclonal antibody treatment to inmates
REGEN-COV is for the early stages of Covid to keep you from getting sicker
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) – The City of Dalton is now offering free monoclonal antibody therapy to inmates at the Whitfield County Correctional Center who are COVID positive. The therapy drug is called REGEN-COV. It has received emergency FDA approval for COVID positive, symptomatic individuals. The inmates are alotted an hour for the treatment. Officials hope by offering the therapy, COVID…
Hooked On Science – Foam Monster
You are not going to believe what our “Science Guy,” Jason Lindsey, is creating. He’s mixing together two mystery liquids to engineer a foam monster.
Tyner’s Josiah Bridgeman Showcases His Talent in Football and the Flute
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Tyner linebacker and wide receiver Josiah Bridgeman has a secret talent. He can play the flute. When Bridgeman isn’t running with the Ram Train, he’s running with the Chattanooga Junior Symphony Orchestra as the first chair flutist. News 12’s Angela Moryan has the story. Said Bridgeman: “It’s just the way to express music and stuff because I feel like…
Lane Funeral Home and Army Cadets place American flags on lawn in honor of 9/11
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Lane Funeral home is doing its part to make sure we never forget what happened on September 11th, 2001. On Friday, Lane funeral home and Army Cadets are placing 2,977 to represent the lives lost on 9/11. This year’s anniversary of 9/11 will be the 20th anniversary of the horrific attack on our country. The funeral home…
Health Experts closely monitoring newest Covid-19 variant – Mu
Delta Variant still the strongest variant
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – The newest COVID-19 variant, Mu, has now been confirmed by the World Health Organization in all 50 states, and health experts are closely observing its behavior – but so far, studies suggest that it may be less easily transmitted than the dangerous Delta variant, which has triggered a resurgence of the pandemic in the U.S. “The WHO…
CCS Coach Mark Mariakis Approaching 40 Years in Coaching Profession
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Mark Mariakis will lead CCS against Baylor Friday night. Mariakis has been coaching for 37 years, in what has proven to be a rewarding profession. In college, Mark Mariakis says he was a criminal justice major….for about two weeks. He flipped to education. Later was a volunteer coach at McCallie, and was sold on working with young…
SCORES aids Unveiled Bridal Studio
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Unveiled Bridal Studio in downtown Chattanooga opened up back in January but has been in the works for a while. It’s a crazy story coming from a crazy lady that wanted to open a business during this time. She went to SCORE for help. SCORE is a nationwide organization and has a mentor base right in Chattanooga….
Fire at Potential Voting Precinct deemed Arson – reward offered
Up to $10,000 Reward
TRENTON, Ga (WDEF) – The Georgia fire Marshall is offering a reward for up to $10,000, for any information that could help investigators solve an arson fire that took place at a potential voting location. “ We got dispatched to a structure fire with flames showing at the front and rear of the structure. The location of the fire was halfway…
$1.2 billion waiting to be claimed by Tennesseans
Unclaimed Property in Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – The Unclaimed Property Division is a consumer protection program that works to reunite the millions of missing dollars turned over to the state every year by businesses and organizations that have been unable to match property or funds to their rightful owners. “It’s not land. Property refers to something that belongs to you. Unclaimed property is…
Chattanooga Red Wolves Get Goal in Stoppage Time to Beat North Texas 1-0
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Jimmie Villalobos scored in stoppage time as the Chattanooga Red Wolves edged North Texas 1-0 on Wednesday evening at CHI Memorial Stadium. Villalobos took the feed from Jonathan Ricketts and popped it past the goalie for the only score of the game. Chattanooga endured scoreless draws in their last two matches, and it appeared they were headed for another…
Moon River Music Festival Preparations
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- “It’s a huge boost for Chattanooga economy,” said Jonathan Susman. A lot of work goes into setting up the Moon River Music Festival. “They do an incredible amount of work. Somebody told me today they have something like 300 workers that are involved in putting this festival together. Their attention to safety has been such a key…
Rock City and Tennessee Titans unveil refurbished barn
JASPER, Tenn (WDEF) – The Tennessee Titans and See Rock City teamed up to unveil the restoration of three “See Rock City” barns in East Tennessee. The barns, which feature Titans and See Rock City branding, celebrate both a historic Tennessee tradition and the start of the Titans’ 2021 season. The barns were painted by visual artist doughjoe and took roughly…
Health Department offering free Covid take home testing kits
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) – With the Tennessee Valley experiencing a surge in COvid-19 cases, the Hamilton County Health Department felt it was necessary to revamp their covid take-home testing kits to help residents do their part to slow the spread—. and this time there’s more than one kit available.” For the month of September, Hamilton County is currently seeing an…
Cleveland Firefighters Honor 9/11 Firefighters
Saturday will be the 20th anniversary of 9/11. As we come together and remember those who died on that day back in September of 2001, firefighters in Cleveland, Tennessee are certainly doing their part as well.
Mom To Mom – How Inflammation Causes Belly Fat
If you’ve noticed your belly fat increasing, the casue could be inflammation. Here are three ways to reduce your midsection.
Virtual Broadcasts Nothing New For Lookouts Play-by-Play Man Larry Ward
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Larry Ward has seen it all during his 32 years as the Voice of the Chattanooga Lookouts, including this season, where he didn’t see the Lookouts at all on the road. Covid protocols prevented Ward from traveling with the team and even broadcasting in visiting ballparks. Ward wound up doing Lookouts road games virtually, which was really nothing new…
Baylor Soccer Beats Boyd Buchanan 4-1
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor defeated Boyd Buchanan 4-1 in high school soccer on Tuesday at Boyd Buchanan. The Bucs scored first on a goal from Kate Dickert. Zoey Mize equaled the match moments later for Baylor. Then the Red Raiders took the lead for good on a goal from Jada Cooper. Baylor scored twice more in the second half to get the…
Mocs Linebacker Jay Person Wrecking Opponents Backfields
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Mocs linebacker Jay Person put up monster numbers during his senior year at Bradley Central high school, racking up 25 tackles for a loss. Now it seems he’s on a mission to duplicate those stats at UTC this year. Jay Person has gone into beast mode for the Mocs. How bout 10 tackles for a loss in his last…
Governor Bill Lee speaks on masks and vaccine during Meigs County visit
MEIGS COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF)- Governor Bill Lee didn’t want to speak much about a Tennessee judge blocking his order allowing students to opt-out of mask mandates due to it being an ongoing legal issue. That particular case is currently ongoing, so I really can’t comment on current litigation but we’re hopeful that all the counties will follow the law as…
Kane Brown hosts Walmart show live from Fort Oglethorpe
The Walmart Homecoming concert was anchored at LFO High tonight
FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia (WDEF) – The Walmart Homecoming event streamed nationwide tonight, featuring a live concert from singer Kane Brown at LFO High School. The show featured 3 national acts all going home to their alma maters and performing for students. Shows by Imagine Dragons (Las Vegas) and Chance The Rapper (Chicago) were recorded and played back. The live element…
U.S. Xpress Enterprises: Shortage of Truck Drivers Causing Supply Chain Issues
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF): President & CEO of U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc Eric Fuller says, “Truck driving is the largest single job in the U.S., but we have about 100 to 150 thousand less drivers less drivers that we actually need.” Fuller says the shortage of truck drivers has intensified partly due to the pandemic. “The job admittingly is not the…
Kane Brown performing virtual concert tonight for alma mater LFO High
Walmart promises a surprise for the school for the encore
FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia (WDEF) – Singer Kane Brown is performing a virtual convert tonight for his old high school in Fort Oglethorpe. The convert for LFO is at 8:30 PM as part of a Walmart back-to-school promotion. They have hosted home town virtual concerts by Imagine Dragons and Chance the Rapper. The Kane Brown show is the third and final…
Welcome Home offers an online course to help with conversations on end-of-life care
Demystifying Death & Dying
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Welcome home is a nonprofit organization that l provides shelter and comfortable living space with family-type care for those who have been diagnosed with a serious illness. The organization partners with area hospices that provide professional medical care. As part of their mission, they offer an enrichment program that provides the community opportunities to discuss and learn…
