UPDATE: Missing hiker Curtis Dustin Williams found in Pocket Wilderness
About a week into the search for Curtis Dustin Williams, rescue squads are changing their direction and their approach.
Coffee Co Beats Soddy Daisy 2-1 to Advance to Spring Fling
Soddy Daisy, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Soddy Daisy softball team lost a heart breaker in the state sectionals on Friday night. Coffee Co got a run on an inside-the-park home run in the top of the 7th to beat the Trojans 2-1 and advance to Spring Fling. The only run of the game for Soddy Daisy came on a home run from…
Dalton and Heritage Hold Spring Football Scrimmage
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Dalton and Heritage concluded spring practice on Friday with a spring game at Harmon Field. The Catamounts have a new head coach this season in Kip Carpenter, who is a long time Dalton assistant. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Dalton High School, Football, Heritage High School, High School Football
Baylor Softball Punches Ticket to Spring Fling
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor softball team is headed back to Spring Fling in Murfreesboro yet again. The Lady Raiders dominated Briarcrest Christian on Friday in the state quarterfinals. Baylor won the first game 12-0 and game two 18-1. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baylor School, college softball, Softball, Spring Fling
Gordon Lee Splits First Two Games of State Finals With Metter
Savannah, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Gordon Lee baseball team split the first two games of their state championship series on Friday in Savannah against Metter. The Trojans won game one 7-4, but the Tigers bounced back to take the second game 2-1. The two schools will come back on Saturday at noon from Savannah’s Grayson Stadium to see who will capture the…
Red Wolves expand capacity for home game Saturday
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Red Wolves will be under their brand new stadium lights for their home opener against Fort Lauderdale Saturday. News 12’s Angela Moryan sat down with Coach Jimmy Obleda before tomorrow’s match. Angie: “Saturday will be the first full capacity game in this stadium in like two years. How will that give you an advantage?” Jimmy:…
Click it or Ticket to keep you and your family safe
EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF)- Over 100 law enforcement officers from Tennessee and Georgia came together to remind drivers to fasten their seatbelts. Through ‘Click It or Ticket, seatbelt enforcement will increase for the new two weeks through Tennessee and Georgia. Tennessee Law Enforcement liaison Fred Sherrill says this is about getting people into the habit of buckling up for their…
Hamilton County COVID-19 vaccine update
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- More than 35% of Hamilton County residents are now fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Another 40% of individuals are partially vaccinated according to the Hamilton County Health Department. Doctor Harry Severance said when fully vaccinated the threat of being infected goes way down. “People who have completed their vaccinations have a little risk of being reinfected, it’s not impossible….
Fleischmann on Migrant Children
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Trouble on the U.S. Border has made its way to the Tennessee Valley. Scenes of hope and despair can be seen on the U.S. Mexico border as unaccompanied children join migrants seeking refuge in the United States. Today on a zoom call, Congressman Chuck Fleischmann told News 12 that some migrant children were flown into the Wilson…
Legislation that opposes systematic racism teachings waits for Gov. Bill Lee’s signature
Tennessee Senate Bill 623 pulls funding from school systems which use materials that promote the idea that America is a fundamentally racist country.
Former Ooltewah Coach Scott Chandler Gets Head Football Job at Tyner
After a few months of upheaval, Tyner finally has a new football coach. Former Ooltewah coach Scott Chandler has taken the job after Tyrus Ward resigned last month. Ward had the gig for only a couple of months after replacing long-time Tyner coach Wayne Turner. Now it’s Chandler’s turn to conduct the Ram Train. Said Chandler: “It’s exciting going to…
Covid-19 and HIPAA: Is a business asking for proof of vaccination a HIPAA violation?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – As life begins to return to normal, Americans are wondering if employers, or even businesses , can demand proof of vaccination. This has raised questions about the legality of such inquiries and whether HIPAA makes these requests illegal. HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. This act prevents health care professionals from sharing private…
Hooked On Science – Sand That’s Scared of the Water
Sand that’s scared of water sounds pretty strange but you can actually make some! Here’s how to make a batch of hydrophobic sand.
Red Bank Edges Howard 2-1 For Soccer Region Championship
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Red Bank beat Howard 2-1 for a region title on Thursday at the Howard school. The Hustlin’ Tigers scored barely a minute into the match on a goal by Amos Vyizigiro. The Lions tied it with about 8 minutes to go in the first half. Josiah Tillet scored on a header from a corner kick from Darieun Ross. Then…
Ooltewah Soccer Clinches Region Title Over Cleveland
Ooltewah, TN-(WDEF-TV) Ooltewah captured their region championship on Thursday be beating Cleveland 3-0. The match was scoreless at halftime. Conner Moser scored the first goal of the match on a penalty kick. Braeden Haynes got the Owls other two goals to complete the victory. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – Soccer Tags: Cleveland High School, High School…
GPS Softball Headed to Spring Fling
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The GPS softball team punched their ticket to Spring Fling on Thursday afternoon after sweeping Pope John Paul II. The Bruisers won game one 14-0, and they won game two 9-0. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Girls Preparatory School, High School Softball, Softball, Spring Fling
Silverdale’s Skylar Sheridan With Walk Off Hit to Get Seahawks to Spring Fling
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Silverdale’s Skylar Sheridan lined a base hit to left center in the 10th inning to lift the Seahawks past Goodpasture 11-10 in game three of their state playoff series with Goodpasture. The victory earned the Seahawks a trip to Spring Fling. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: High School Softball, Silverdale Baptist Academy, Softball, Spring Fling
First Responder Award: Honoring EMS workers during Covid
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) – Everybody knows what the letters E-M-S stand for. Just dial 9-1-1 when you’ve got trouble, and an Ambulance with a highly trained crew shows up in minutes. It’s National E-M-S Week, and tonight we’re recognizing those in HAMILTON COUNTY. Categories: First Responder Award, Hamilton County, Local News Tags: First Responder Hero Award
Motorcyclist killed in wreck on Highway 27
SODDY-DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF) – A young motorcycle rider died this morning on Highway 27 that involved 3 other vehicles. According to the Tennessee Highway patrol, 19 year old Gabriel Davis of Hixson was Southbound on his Kawasaki when he lost control. The report indicates the rider ran off the left side of the road and was thrown into the lane…
Truck gets stuck under bridge and causes road closure
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) – A truck blocked off the road after getting stuck under a bridge Thursday. A truck became wedged under a bridge on Alton Park Blvd going towards W 33rd St. The Chattanooga police said this happens fairly regularly. Also, the railroad will inspect the bridge for damage but generally, it is not damaged. A tow truck was…
White Pelicans visit our area from the coast
SODDY-DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF) – Have you seen them? The white Pelicans are in Soddy Daisy and they are the talk of the town. The Tennessee Aquarium Curator of Forests says that the birds are only here temporarily as they migrate back to the North. They are not expected to mate in this area so they won’t be multiplying. But Aquarium…
LGBTQ+ advocates concerned about new laws
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee lawmakers have recently signed five new bills into law, aimed at the LGBTQ+ community. Two of the laws focus on transgendered use of restrooms. Chattanooga Advocacy group, the I Am Foundation, say that they are disappointed in Tennessee lawmakers. “I think that it is very saddening that Governor Bill Lee came to…
Chattanooga Area Food Bank Moving Emergency Food Box Program to Eastdale Community
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Area Food Bank announced the piloting of their new Emergency Food Box or (EFB) Distribution Center in the Eastdale Community. The new program will be at the Foxwood Plaza in the Eastdale and is effective June 1, 2021. The Food Bank’s EFB Program will continue to serve boxes having up to a month of meals…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Each year, millions of Americans are impacted by mental health issues. Unfortunately, public stigma continues to have a negative impact on this conversation. However, Mental Health Experts are taking advantage of May as Mental Health Awareness Month by speaking up and reminding residents to check in with their friends and family.” “It’s something we don’t talk about…
