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,…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) It’s easy to see how the Chattanooga Red Wolves have moved into first place in the USL League One standings. They haven’t lost in two months. They’re riding an incredible 12 match unbeaten streak. Teams love to win, but when they get on a long unbeaten streak like the Red Wolves have, well you try not to talk about…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga shoppers have yet another grocery store option. Trader Joe’s opened today on Gunbarrel Road near Hamilton Place Mall. As you can imagine, the store has been busy throughout the day. Captain Noah Stevens has worked for the company for 18 years. He says the grand opening is exciting, a relief, and has been running smoothly. Stevens…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF)- “78 Covid patients are hospitalized and 91% of those people are unvaccinated. 15 of those are on ventilators which is 95%,” said Bruce Frazier. Monoclonal antibody treatment will soon be available for treating covid cases via drive-thru, similar to how they have been administering vaccines. Monoclonal antibody therapy is not a new technology so let’s remember that….
New store on Broad Street, replacement store across the street from their current one in East Ridge
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) – Averaging 77 new cases per day and with an active case count of over 1,000. Bradley County is feeling the impact of the ongoing pandemic, causing the community and school system to make quick, but necessary, adjustments.” “ It’s December and January all over again,” says Mayor Gary Davis, Bradley County. Bradley County Mayor, Gary Davis…
CHATTANOOGA, TN – (WDEF) – The start of a new school year is here. As the kids are back “at it!” Doing all of the things that kids do while in the classroom! Everybody is “doing their thing,” except Murray County. Because Murray County has yet to start. At Murray County High School in Chatsworth, it’s, well, quiet. Other than volleyball…
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Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) In high school volleyball action on Tuesday evening, CCS downed Soddy Daisy 3-2 at Chattanooga Christian. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Chattanooga Christian School, high school volleyball, Soddy Daisy High School, Volleyball
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Lookouts scored five runs in the second inning to snap a 2-2 tie on their way to an 8-3 win over the Tennessee Smokies on Tuesday night at AT&T Field. Matt Lloyd got the scoring party started in the second with a two-run home run. Wilson Garcia also had a two run home run for Chattanooga. Lookouts…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Mocs should field perhaps the most experienced team in school history this year. Of the 100 or so players on the roster, nearly half will enter their fourth season of college football, and a few of the players are nearly as old as the coaches. Said head coach Rusty Wright:”Usually the older you are the better off…
Baylor coach Phil Massey opened his 16th season as the Red Raiders head football coach last Friday. News 12’s Rick Nyman recently caught up with Massey for glimpse into his coaching journey. Phil Massey was a business major, but his major passion was football, so he couldn’t say no to coaching. Said Massey:”I think it was that first year after…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Food City has plans for two stores in our area. On Wednesday, they will announced details for East Ridge and Chattanooga. The Chattanooga store will be built downtown at Broad Street and west 13th Street near the Chattanoogan. The East Ridge location will be an update for the Food City on Ringgold Road at Bales Avenue. …
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) – “The recruit academy that will be graduating September 9, we have a class with them just to show them how to balance their budget and how to live off of firefighters’ salaries. But I’ll tell you this right now they can’t,” said Bradley Freeman. Chattanooga Firefighters spoke about their current low wage. Firefighters told their stories…
Hamilton County, TN (WDEF): As the school year continues, so does the rise of COVID 19 cases among students. There is over three hundred active COVID-19 cases, according to Hamilton County Schools COVID 19 Dashboard. Nearly twenty five hundred students who were in close contact with those infected are in quarantine. One Hamilton County School’s Mom has two children who…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) – The competitive housing market is causing some buyers to make grave mistakes. According to President Robert Backer of Greater Chattanooga Realtors, home buyers are waiving appraisals or home inspections to try and get their dream home. But, the buyer could end up paying more in the long run. President Backer says a good realtor will point…
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