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COVID-19, Dalton, Featured, Local News, Whitfield County

Dalton now offering monoclonal antibody treatment to inmates

REGEN-COV is for the early stages of Covid to keep you from getting sicker
Collins Parker,

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…
Sports - Local Sports News

Tyner’s Josiah Bridgeman Showcases His Talent in Football and the Flute

Rick Nyman,

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…

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Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Local News

Lane Funeral Home and Army Cadets place American flags on lawn in honor of 9/11

WDEF News,

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…
Chattanooga, COVID-19, Hamilton County, Health, Local News, US & World News

Health Experts closely monitoring newest Covid-19 variant – Mu

Delta Variant still the strongest variant
WDEF News,

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…

Scores Aids Unveiled Bridal Studio
Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Local News

SCORES aids Unveiled Bridal Studio

Brian Armstrong,

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….

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Dade County, Local News, Regional News

Fire at Potential Voting Precinct deemed Arson – reward offered

Up to $10,000 Reward
WDEF News,

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…
Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Local News, Regional News

$1.2 billion waiting to be claimed by Tennesseans

Unclaimed Property in Tennessee
WDEF News,

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…

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Sports - Local Sports News, Sports - Soccer

Chattanooga Red Wolves Get Goal in Stoppage Time to Beat North Texas 1-0

Rick Nyman,

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…

Chattanooga Coolidge Park
Chattanooga, Entertainment, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Moon River Music Festival Preparations

Brian Armstrong,

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…
Local News, Sports - TN Titans

Rock City and Tennessee Titans unveil refurbished barn

WDEF News,

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…

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Chattanooga, COVID-19, Hamilton County, Health, Local News

Health Department offering free Covid take home testing kits

WDEF News,

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…

Larry Ward
Sports - Local Sports News

Virtual Broadcasts Nothing New For Lookouts Play-by-Play Man Larry Ward

Rick Nyman,

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 Beats Boyd Buchanan 4 1 In Soccer
Sports - Local Sports News, Sports - Soccer

Baylor Soccer Beats Boyd Buchanan 4-1

Rick Nyman,

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…
COVID-19, Featured, Local News, Meigs County, Regional News

Governor Bill Lee speaks on masks and vaccine during Meigs County visit

Brian Armstrong,

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…

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Catoosa County, Entertainment, Featured, Local News

Kane Brown hosts Walmart show live from Fort Oglethorpe

The Walmart Homecoming concert was anchored at LFO High tonight
Collins Parker,

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…
Business, Chattanooga, Local News

U.S. Xpress Enterprises: Shortage of Truck Drivers Causing Supply Chain Issues

WDEF News,

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…
Catoosa County, Entertainment, Featured, Local News

Kane Brown performing virtual concert tonight for alma mater LFO High

Walmart promises a surprise for the school for the encore
Collins Parker,

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…

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Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Health, Local News

Welcome Home offers an online course to help with conversations on end-of-life care

Demystifying Death & Dying
WDEF News,

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…

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COVID-19, Featured, Health, Local News, US & World News

Novavax Vaccine getting ready to apply for full approval

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – The Novavax Covid vaccine has undergone months of clinical trials against not only the original coronavirus strain but also the new variants.  The Maryland based biotech company says its 2 dose vaccine is around 90 percent effective and is safe – after being tested on nearly 30 thousand trial participants.  “Where we are currently as investigators…