TECH BYTE: Tech for Tracking Cicadas
Use this app to help researchers better study cicadas.
Lookouts Walk Off the Smokies Yet Again With 7-6 Victory
(lookouts.com) For the third time, this series the Lookouts recorded a walk-off extra-inning win. Today, Michael De Leon smacked the game-winning hit, lining a single to left-center field to give Chattanooga the 7-6 win in the 11th inning. This back-and-forth affair began in the first inning when Tennessee jumped out to an early 2-0 lead against Lookouts starting pitcher Nick…
Lookouts survive Smokies comeback in extras, 5-4
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Lookouts survived a late comeback by the Tennessee Smokies Saturday. The Lookouts led the Smokies 3-0 in the seventh, when the Smokies cut the lead to one run. Both teams scored four runs to take the game to extra innings, where Yoel Yanqui walked off the Lookouts with an RBI-single. Lookouts return to AT&T…
‘Past in Review’ Memorial Day Ceremony
16 years strong, the Southeast Veterans Museum held it’s “Past in Review” ceremony before Memorial Day.
Youth Development Partnerships for Trade Careers
Chattanooga organizations team up to show kids the value of learning a trade after graduation.
Smokies Down the Lookouts 5-4
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Tennessee Smokies scored two runs in the top of 7th to break a 3-3, tie as they went on to beat the Lookouts 5-4 on Friday at AT&T Field. Smokies went up 3-0 after the top of the fourth before Chattanooga got off the deck. Byrd Tenerowicz hit a two RBI double to left tin the bottom of…
Fire destroys one of the old homes on Lookout Mountain
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Tennessee (WDEF) – Five different fire units responded to a residential house fire located at 206 Morrison Street on Lookout Mountain. That’s near the point of the mountain in the old neighborhood near the West Brow. Residents on Morrison Street woke up Friday morning to the smell of smoke. When they went outside they were greeted by the…
Shepherd’s Men swim, run, and ruck for 22 hours for veteran suicide prevention
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- For Memorial Weekend an organization is dedicating 22 hours of continuous movement to honor the 22 veterans lost every day to suicide. “We’re fighting a war on our Homefront. We’re fighting a war against the suicide epidemic,” said Herber. Shepherd’s Men is a group of current military and veterans and they made a stop in Chattanooga to…
Red Bank Softball Beats the Odds to Reach Spring Fling
Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) After a 15 year drought, Red Bank softball finally made the trip back to Spring Fling in Murfreesboro this year. They did it all with the cards stacked against them. News 12’s Angela Moryan is up there with the Lady Lions incredible story. Angie: The Red Bank Lions did the unthinkable this year — they made it to…
Mixed Martial Arts College offers a unique type of fitness experience
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – A New type of fitness gym has opened up right here in the scenic city. MMA College or Mixed Martial Arts College is a unique type of gym that offers a variety of fitness classes. The family based gym is centered around helping individuals pursue their health and martial arts goals. Owner of the gym and professional…
YMCA opens Language Immersion Preschool in Highland Park
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – The YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga has opened a new language immersion preschool in Highland park. The preschool has one unique goal – to produce students who are bilingual before they walk into kindergarten. This preschool on Willow Street marks the 3rd as part of the YMCA, but this preschool will focus on a diversified program that promotes…
Missing Since 2019, Daphne Westbrook Found Safe
Daphne Westbrook who had been missing since 2019 has been found safe according to The Tennessee Bureau of Investigations.
Hooked On Science – Use the Sun to Pop a Balloon Inside Another Balloon
Just by using the power of the sun you can pop a balloon inside of another balloon. Here’s how.
Baylor Softball Beats GPS 10-0 For Sixth Consecutive State Title
Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) Baylor continues to dominate high school softball in Tennessee. They beat rival GPS 10-0 in five innings on Thursday in Murfreesboro to claim their sixth straight state championship. Baylor’s Syd Berzon had 6 K’s in 3.1 innings, and she also added 2 hits and 2 RBI’s. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baylor School, High School…
Lookouts Rally to Beat the Smokies 8-7 in Ten Innings
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) After spotting Tennessee four runs in the top of the first, the Chattanooga Lookouts rallied to beat the Smokies 8-7 in ten innings. Wilson Garcia drove in the winning run. Alejo Lopez had two hits and an RBI for the Lookouts. He’s batting .375 on the season. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, Chattanooga Lookouts, Tennessee…
Baylor Baseball Beats Briarcrest For Third Straight State Title
Lebanon, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor baseball team captured their third consecutive state title on Thursday beating Briarcrest 8-1 at Wilson Central High School in Lebanon. Cooper Kinney had a 2 RBI double and Vytas Valencius added a 3 run homer in the victory. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, Baylor School, High School Baseball, Spring Fling
‘America First Tour’ makes stop in Dalton
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF)- Georgia Congresswomen Marjorie Taylor Greene and Florida congressman Matt Gaetz made a stop in Dalton Thursday on what they are calling the American First Tour. “And we are the most hated, most talked about, and most attacked members of Congress,” said Greene. A few hundred people showed up at the Dalton Convention Center to support Congresswoman Marjorie…
CPD announces staffing changes to address gun violence
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – “With the increase of gun violence, not just in the city of Chattanooga but across the nation, I think this is the right move,” says Chattanooga City Councilman, Chip Henderson. Starting July 2nd, Chattanooga Police will reallocate five existing, budgeted positions to enhance its response to gun violence. And in light of recent targeted shootings such…
Tennessee lawmakers introduce the Migrant Resettlement Transparency Act
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Lawmakers in Tennessee have been asking the Biden Administration for clarity when it comes to migrant children entering in the state. On Wednesday, Senators Blackburn and Hagerty, along with Congressman Chuck Fleischmann, introduced a bill called the Migrant Resettlement Transparency Act. According to Senator Bill Hagerty, the new bill would require the Secretary of Health and Human…
Local State Parks & Preserves Preparing for Busy Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest weekends for parks across the U.S. Our local parks and preserves here are preparing for the crowds. “We’re having all hands on deck, it’s going to be a very busy weekend, and we’ll be out there in force,” says Steve Black, Superintendent for Little River Canyon Natural Preserve. Little River Canyon is…
Bear Safety During Late Spring with TWRA
It’s that time of year to be more bear aware! A bear was spotted in East Ridge just a few days ago. Young black bears often wander during the late spring when they are leaving their mothers for the first time. TWRA gets flooded with calls this time of year regarding these bears. The agency encourages people not to call…
Spring Fling Softball Scores
Softball Huntland 11 Sale Creek 1 Lexington 6 Red Bank 1 Sequatchie Co 10 Union Co 0 Silverdale 8 Jackson Christian 5 GPS 8 St. Benedict 6 Baylor 5 CCS 0 St. Benedict 4 CCS 3 Baylor 12 GPS 1 Categories: Sports, Sports…
Spring Fling Baseball Scores
Baseball South Pitt 6 South Fulton 5 South Pitt 5 North Greene 1 Ripley 12 Signal Mt 7 Clarksville 11 McMinn Co 2 Baylor 4 McCallie 1 Briarcrest 11 McCallie 1 Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: High School Baseball, Spring Fling
Tennessee Smokies Down the Lookouts 11-3
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Tennessee Smokies scored four runs in the fourth and five more in the 8th inning to defeat the Chattanooga Lookouts 11-3 on Wednesday night at AT&T Field. Brian Rey led the Lookouts with 2 RBI’s with a two run single in the fourth inning. Tennessee wound up with 13 hits. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags:…
