CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – State Rep. Robin Smith is asking the Tennessee Attorney General for a legal opinion as to whether employers can require their workers to get COVID-19 vaccinations. In a recent Facebook post, Rep. Smith says that she wants Attorney General, Herb Slatery to provide a formal review of the legal landscape regarding “vaccine mandates and employment.” Smith says she…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) -With the surge in covid-19 cases showing no signs of slowing, schools are struggling to continue in-person learning. Tennessee Education Commissioner, Dr. Penny Schwinn, made the announcement that she will consider waivers that are related to remote instruction in order to allow students affected by covid-19 isolations or quarantines to participate in remote learning. “This is not…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Supreme Court has officially rejected the eviction moratorium. Which means that the rest of America is now on the same page with Tennessee. Earlier this month the sixth circuit court of appeals decided that Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio and Michigan could resume evictions in their states. The Chattanooga City Attorney has been working eviction court since then….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Red Cross has volunteers in place as the storm continues to push northward. They have been working for several days before the storm made landfall. Once the hurricane passes through Louisiana they will begin to assist in any way possible. The Red Cross says that they have plenty of volunteers to spread across the South. Joel…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Brainerd and Howard met for a sloppy Saturday afternoon special off North Moore Road. Neither team could get the ball moving in the first half, leaving the game scoreless at halftime. Finally, in the third, the Panthers started to gain momentum. Quarterback Jeremy Ferguson found receiver Diamond Bates for a 30-yard touchdown. That’s all the Panthers…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Los Angeles Force came to Fort Finley with eyes on their first win of the season. Chattanooga FC had a hard time stopping the Force’s strong offense in the first half, but keeper Alec Redington was able to keep the attack at bay. LA got one past Redington in the second half to ultimately win,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Roller skating has seen a huge resurgence since the start of the pandemic and I just put on roller skates for the first time since I was about eight years old and I wasn’t very good at skating back then. “I think it’s because it’s an outdoor activity that you can do socially distance but it is…
Walker Valley is already on the right track for another winning season. The Mustangs defense shut out Notre Dame in last week’s season opener — largely thanks to senior Myles Mann. Kyler Parris/Linebacker: “Oh I was shocked. I was not expecting it, not at all.” Walker Valley defensive lineman Myles Mann came out of nowhere and blew Notre Dame away…
CHATTANOOGA, TN – (WDEF) – Dating back to 2011, one of Chattanooga’s more successful “after school programs” is run by the NET Foundation. That’s a local non-profit built to help our kids. And that “after school program” is about to start up again. It’s the NET Resource Foundation. It’s mission is mentor-ship, along with community building programs. Targeting the South…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – After months of hard work and anticipation, the East Lake Boys and Girls Club renovation is finally complete —and it’s all thanks to country music star Kane Brown and the Lowe’s 100 Hometowns project. In celebration of Lowe’s 100th birthday, the company sponsored the 100 Hometowns Project to give back to communities. “As a company, we thought…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) – Covid-19 Testing is back! The Hamilton County Health Department reopened their covid-19 testing center here at the Tennessee River Park, but they have also made some adjustments to streamline the process. “This time it’s a kit. People can do their own nasal swabs. Then we will mail it off for them and they will get the…
Boyers, who co-owns Helistar Aviation, said he ended up rescuing 17 people that day.
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Notre Dame girls soccer team beat CCS 3-1 on Thursday evening at the Notre Dame school. Notre Dame’s Kenzie Campbell scored the only goal of the first half as the Irish went up 1-0 at the break on their way to the 3-1 victory. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Chattanooga Christian School, High School Soccer,…
Chickamauga, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Gordon Lee softball team remained unbeaten on the year Thursday beating rival Trion 9-0. The win pushed the Trojans record to 9-0 on the season. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Gordon Lee High School, High School Softball, Softball, Trion High School
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Red Wolves face a tough road trip Friday in Toronto. Thanks to COVID protocols in Canada, Chattanooga had to leave several team members behind. Said head coach Jimmy Obleda:”Unfortunately the Canadian government doesn’t let foreign players enter, so we are going to be five or six guys short. So we are going to be going very short-handed….
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Mercer transfer Robert Riddle is fighting to be the Mocs starting quarterback. Riddle is a Chattanooga native and McCallie grad. Injuries hampered his career at Mercer, but it appears he’s getting healthy, and Riddle has impressed head coach Rusty Wright with his arm talent. Said Wright:”He has gotten a lot better every week. That ankle injury has slowed him…
WALKER COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF) – A group of 20 people or so walked down Main Street with a police escort to the Walker County Commissioners’ meeting. Several Mission Glen residents called for Commissioner Shannon Whitfield to resign for what they said was illegally passing if a rezoning near ridge land high school. “This is his job. He does this all…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Blood Assurance has resumed voluntary COVID-19 antibody testing and the collection of convalescent plasma. The practice was suspended last April but reinstated due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases. Individuals donating blood, whether on a bloodmobile or at a facility, will have the option to be tested for the antibodies. If antibodies are discovered, the donor…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – The nation’s health leaders say the surge in Covid-19 cases is only getting worse and that thousands of individuals will die over the next few weeks. Fortunately, there is a treatment being administered that’s keeping some Tennesseeans out of the hospital. It’s called monoclonal antibody therapy. Infusions like the Regeneron one, contain a cocktail of Monoclonal antibodies…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – The Tennessee Titans’ coronavirus outbreak has grown to nine people. Quarterback Ryan Tannehill is among three players added Thursday to the reserve/COVID-19 list. General manager Jon Robinson says Tannehill, tight end Geoff Swaim and linebacker Justin March-Lillard are joining four other players on the reserve/COVID-19 list. That makes three Titans starters out, along with coach Mike…
(lookouts.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – As testing and contact tracing continues for members of the Chicago Cubs organization, the Chattanooga Lookouts have now canceled their games against the Tennessee Smokies through Sunday. We are adhering to Minor League Baseball’s health and safety protocols and will practice caution as we follow the guidance of experts. The Lookouts homestand against the Birmingham Barons,…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Commission was notified that the school district is moving ahead with plans to replace the aging Tyner Middle/High School. Students at Tyner staged a walkout last week to protest a building that was closed because of decay and mold. Three of the students were at Wednesday’s commission meeting to stress the need for…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Interim school superintendent Dr. Nakia Towns is urging In a message to parents on Wednesday, she said “We are in a difficult moment.” She says they are seeing more positive Covid cases now in school than they did at the peak of last winter. Dr. Towns says that while the school system understands the Governor’s respect of…
The Chattanooga Lookouts offense exploded for 13 runs on Wednesday night as they downed the Tennessee Smokies 13-7. It was their third consecutive victory. Chattanooga collected 19 hits on the evening with three home runs. Matt Lloyd, Wilson Garcia, and Drew Mount each homered for the Lookouts. Chattanooga has now scored 31 runs in their last three games. Categories: Sports,…
