Lookouts take out Trash Pandas, 8-6

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Rocket City pitcher Reid Detmers’ record-breaking 16 strike outs was overshadowed by an 8-6 loss to Chattanooga Saturday. Back-to-back home runs in the sixth let four Lookouts in. Chattanooga lefty Connor Curlis also had a notable start, with nine Ks of his own. Categories: Sports, Sports – Baseball, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, Chattanooga…

Hiker Rescue at Rainbow Lake

SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF)- First responders in Hamilton County have been working for hours to carry out an injured hiker on a hiking trail. Multiple Agencies are assisting with a hiker rescue at Rainbow Lake. Officials say that one hiker has an ankle injury and crews are working to secure the himers ankle and bring him out of the woods.…

CFC Fighting ‘Virus’ Known as Lack of Goal Scoring

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The CFC hit the road Friday for their final regular season game of the NISA spring season. Their motto….just score. CFC will face Detroit on Saturday, and then they’ll turn around and play again on Wednesday in Detroit as they take on the L-A Force in the semi-finals of the NISA league championship. Chattanooga’s offense hasn’t been in championship…

Josh Dobbs Gives Kids Shopping Spree at Dick’s Sporting Goods

Former Vol and current Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Josh Dobbs made a pit stop in Chattanooga Friday. He’s in town for his youth camp. He gave a handful of select kids a shopping spree at Dick’s Sporting Goods at the Hamilton Place Mall. Each kid received one hundred dollars to get shoes, balls, gloves, clothes, whatever they needed for their sport….

CFC Captain Juan Hernandez Reaches Club Milestone Playing His 100th Match

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Chattanooga FC has gone through many changes throughout the club’s 12 years. However, one thing has remained constant — and that’s team captain Juan Hernandez. News 12’s Angela Moryan has his story. Said head coach Peter Fuller: “There’s a special place for Juan I think in everybody’s heart.” Midfielder Juan Hernandez put on a Chattanooga FC jersey six years…

Bessie Smith Cultural Center reopens after 15 months

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The pandemic is ending and Chattanoogans are joining millions of other Americans in trying to get back to normal. One of the city’s main tourist attractions is the Bessie Smith Cultural Center, which reopened today after being closed for 15 months. A large crowd was on hand for the ribbon-cutting this morning. And the public is invited…

Wife of former Erlanger CEO missing after Florida condo collapse

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Family members in Surfside, Florida, have been living a nightmare since early Thursday morning. “Nothing prepares you for this. My dad always said he thought he was going to die first,” says Rachel Spiegel, the daughter of Judy Spiegel. Judy is one of the nearly 160 people still missing after a beachfront condo collapsed near Miami….

Bike Chattanooga announces record growth despite pandemic

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – The City of Chattanooga announced on Friday that the Bike Chattanooga bikeshare program set records for growth during the COVID pandemic.  The Bike Chattanooga bike share program is nearly nine-years old.  The program includes 42 stations and 400 bikes located throughout the city.  Bike Chattanooga served an average of 51,000 trips to around 20,000 users each year…

Local Company provides scholarships for 20 students to attend FCA Summer Camp

CLEVELAND, TENN (WDEF) – Thanks to the help of one local moving company, 20 underserved children will be heading off to Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) summer camp for free. This camp will give children the opportunity to learn more about Jesus while getting to put their athletic abilities to the test.  Over the last month, Boundless Moving Company raised over…

VFL Josh Dobbs hosts youth football camp June 26

Chattanooga, Tenn. (Press Release) — Former University of Tennessee star and currentPittsburgh Steelers QB Josh Dobbs will host the 2021 Josh Dobbs Youth Football Camp Presented by Food City in Chattanooga at the Baylor School on June 26th from 9AM-1PM. Over the course of the camp day, Josh Dobbs and camp coaches will provide campers with valuable football knowledge and…

Ricky Gutierrez Details His Job as Chattanooga Lookouts Manager

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) – We’re getting a look at some future Cincinnati Reds players right here in Chattanooga. The Chattanooga Lookouts of course are the Reds Double-A affiliate. Former big leaguer Ricky Gutierrez is Chattanooga’s manager, and he gives us a glimpse of life as a minor league skipper. Being a minor league manager, Ricky Gutierrez has to wear many hats. Said…

Hamilton County DA’s Office joins Baptiste Group investigation

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Hamilton County District Attorney General Neal Pinkston has joined the investigation allegations of illegal activities involving the Baptiste Group In a statement, Pinkston said, “We will be working with CPD and will vigorously prosecute any state crimes that are uncovered by the investigation.” Senator Bo Watson said he fully supports the investigation of the Baptiste Group home on…

Relocated Woodhaven residents reflect on poor living conditions

ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) – It’s been over a week since the owner of Woodhaven Senior Living was arrested on cruelty charges. Now, several residents have been relocated to Mary and Martha’s Personal Care in Rossville. One resident took time to reflect on the horrific conditions of his former home, and how he’s doing now. “It just went from livable to…

FEMA’s new Risk Rating 2.0 could mean lower flood insurance premiums

CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF)- Good news for flood insurance policy holders. FEMA’s new Risk Rating 2.0 could possibly lower your rates. Broken Pipes, faulty drainage systems and normal flash flooding could all be reasons for your house to flood, according to American Restoration Water & Fire. FEMA will now change the way that they calculate the flood risk for areas, which could…

CDC warns about a rise in the number of RSV cases in southern states

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – A new warning from the CDC cautions parts of the southern United States, including Tennessee and Georgia, about a rise in the number of  RSV cases. The officials say that RSV isn’t usually life threatening, but it does hospitalize more than 2 million children each year. “RSV is a common respiratory virus. It is named Respiratory Syncytial…

Graham Ashcraft Pitches Complete Game Shut-Out in Lookouts Debut

(lookouts.com) The Chattanooga Lookouts newest player, Graham Ashcraft, dazzled in the team’s 11-0 win. The righty spun six perfect innings in his debut, before giving up an infield hit to Ray-Patrick Didder in the top of the seventh inning. Between two levels, Ashrcraft has now thrown 33 consecutive scoreless innings dating back to May 30. He finished the game throwing…

CPD and ATF offering a $5,000 reward after Pawn Shop Break-in

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – The Bureau of Alcohol , Tobacco , Firearms and Explosives are teaming up with the Chattanooga Police Department to offer a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the person responsible for breaking into a Big Bucks pawn shop and stealing dozens of handguns. “It was about 2:30 on Monday morning the 21st of…