Mom To Mom – Turn Leftover Water Beads Into Stress Balls
If you have kids, chances are, you’ve got a lot of water beads or Orbeez left sitting around the house. Why not put it to some good use and help relieve stress at the same time?
Boyd Buchanan Edges Notre Dame on Penalty Kicks in Region Semifinals
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Boyd Buchanan soccer team edged Notre Dame on penalty kicks Tuesday in the region soccer semifinals. Neither team scored in the first half of regulation. Ria Cox put Boyd on the board in the second half to make it 1-0. Then with a little over 8 minutes left in the second half, Notre Dame scored on a header…
Dade Co Sweeps Callaway in State Softball Playoff Opener
Trenton, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Dade Co softball team swept Callaway in the opening round of the state tournament on Tuesday in Trenton. In game one the Wolverines scored 10 runs in the bottom of the first on their way to a 16-5 victory. Dade Co won the second contest 16-0. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Dade County High School,…
Mocs Ready to Resume Rail Rivalry With ETSU
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Mocs are coming off that tough overtime loss to VMI. But the SoCon grind must go on, as UTC entertains rival ETSU Saturday. The Bucs are undefeated and ranked tenth in the country. Anytime you play for 108-pound rail tie…you know all bets are off. Said quarterback Cole Copeland:”Every time ETSU and Chattanooga play it’s going to…
Finley Stadium Has Played Big Role in CFC Success
The Chattanooga FC have become a popular Scenic City attraction over the last decade. Finley Stadium has certainly played a big role in that success.
Chattanooga City Council denies short term vacation rental permits on Jefferson
Chattanooga city council members are keeping more Airbnb’s from coming to the area for the time being. This, after some residents spoke out against the vacation rentals.
Local and Logistics Expert Reaction to Rising Gas Prices
Nationwide gas prices are the highest they’ve been in seven years and up 40% since January, according to AAA.
Motorheads gearing up for Chattanooga Motorcar Festival
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Car fanatics are in for a special treat with the return of the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival. “I’m really excited about sharing Chattanooga and the motorcar culture that we have here with all of my car guy friends from all over the world,” says Festival Grand Marshall, Corky Coker. The fun-filled event is set to feature a…
Golden Apple Award: Amy Millican, LaFayette Middle School
LAFAYETTE, GA (WDEF) -Good teachers balance warmth and compassion with the firmness it takes to get things done. The describes Lafayette Middle School’s Amy Millican to a “T”. Jamie Debity is the Principal at LaFayette Middle School. She says, “Miss Millican does a wonderful job with her special needs children. She is here for them. She is like a mother…
Could the Merck Covid-19 Pill be a game changer in this pandemic?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – On Monday the pharmaceutical company Merck asked the FDA to grant emergency use authorization for a covid-19 pill. If granted, this would be the first oral medication approved for the virus — and could be helpful in the fight against Covid-19. Molnupiravir is targeted toward unvaccinated people who develop covid-19 symptoms. Early trials show if the medication…
Living Well With Troy – Sinus Infections
ENT Specialist Dr. Hoffman talks about sinus infections. The symptoms to look for and how to treat it.
Plastic Surgeon helping children with facial deformities returns to Chattanooga
A plastic surgeon globally recognized for helping children who were born with severe facial deformities has returned to Chattanooga.
The oldest public school now has the newest public sign
Alums and staff work to get new sign for Howard High
Our oldest public school now has the newest public sign. Here is what it took to get it in What’s Right With Our Schools.
Chattanooga Motorcar Festival Revving Up This Weekend
The Chattanooga Motorcar Festival is set to rev up this Friday. The festival is set to include fun events like a road rally, a car auction, and a race track competition.
TBI sounds the alarm on counterfeit drugs and addiction
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Overdoses and Counterfeit pills are on the rise in the Volunteer state, and early data shows they have increased to an alarming new level, causing officials to sound the alarm On Monday, the TBI, health department, and other organizations gathered to discuss the rapidly rising rates of overdoses and illegal drugs. “Sounding the alarm once again of…
Food Service Hiring Event Showcases Need for Restaurant Workers
Economic experts say the restaurant industry was the hardest hit during COVID.
Chemical Spill at Fort Oglethorpe Factory
An employee at a factory in Fort Oglethorpe is being treated for chemical exposure, in an accident that brought significant response from local emergency personnel.
TECH BYTE: Uber Reserve Coming to Airports
The holiday season is right around the corner, and most people are starting to think about their travel plans.
20th Annual Chattanooga Oktoberfest
The Chattanooga Market saw record breaking crowds for the 20th Annual Oktoberfest over the weekend.
Family Promise’s Food Truck and Fun Fest
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Today is World Homeless Day and Family Promise used the day to raise money and awareness. The organization hosted their Food Truck and Fun Fest. Family promise helps homeless families with children and families that are near homeless. Organizers of today’s event says that days like today help raise awareness to how close some people are to…
COVID-19 vaccine protest in Fort Oglethorpe
Supporters of Tennessee Neighbors for Liberty protested Saturday in support of Nurses and staff members at CHI Memorial in Ft. Oglethorpe.
Chattanooga creator of Songlorius success leads to Shark Tank
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Ellen was a Starbucks barista and Omayya was a railroad employee. Both were part-time musicians. “We deliver personalized studio-quality songs so it sounds like something you hear on the radio and all the songs are original,” said Omayya Atout. “If somebody wants this song all they have to do is go to our website, they get to…
Open Records Request for Hamilton County School Parents Information Withdrawn
An open records request for Hamilton County school parents’ personal information was canceled shortly after becoming public due to many parents’ objections.
Mental disturbance call leads to 71-year-old Cleveland man’s shooting death
Thursday morning, Cleveland police shot and killed an armed man on Springhill Drive after responding to a 911 call officials say his wife made. Three officers responded to what officials are calling a mental disturbance call.