Hooked On Science – Put a Hole In Your Hand with a Toilet Paper Tube
Is there a hole in your hand? Our “Science Guy,” Jason Lindsey, says there is, he proves it with a toilet paper tube.
Thursday Jamboree Highlights
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) A big high school football jamboree kicked off at Finley Stadium on Thursday. Teams played 20 minute games with a running clock. Here’s highlights from a trio of games: Silverdale beat Signal Mountain 7-0 CCS beat Signal Mountain 27-0 Marion Co beat East Ridge 13-0 Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Football, High School Football
Dalton Looking to Bounce Back From Rare Losing Season
Last year Dalton went 3-7. It was just their second losing season ever since 1959. Now the Catamounts hope a new head coach will get’em back on track. Dalton has the 30-in-30 spotlight. Kip Carpenter is the new man in charge at Dalton, but since he was a long time Catamounts assistant, it doesn’t feel like a changing of the…
Parents voice opinions on Hamilton County School mask mandate with opt-out option
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Dozens of parents came out to this evening’s Hamilton County School Board meeting regarding the recently announced mask mandate for students with an opt-out process. Interim superintendent Dr. Nakia Towns’ interim contract was confirmed and the next superintendent search process was discussed at Thursday’s Hamilton County School board meeting. However a majority of parents who turned out…
Teen shot at sales meet-up at gas station
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Police now say that the shooting last night in Bonny Oaks was a robbery attempt during a sales meet-up. It happened at a gas station parking lot at 6502 Bonny Oaks around 9:30. Police say the 19 year old female and the suspect had a pre-arranged meeting to buy, sell, or trade items. Investigators say the shooting…
Shots fired at Hamilton Place Mall
POLICE UPDATE: “After reviewing video, it was determined the female who was injured was not struck by gunfire. She was injured while trying to leave the area.” ________ POLICE UPDATE: — 1 victim with non-life threatening injury — victim not thought to be the target of the shooting — two other people opened fire on each other ___________ CHATTANOOGA (WDEF)…
Back to School Safety Tips for Drivers, Parents, & Students
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF): “The biggest thing for drivers is to be patient,” says Public Information Officer for CPD, Jeremy Eames. With school officially in session, AAA and Chattanooga Police Department want to remind drivers to be cautious and follow the law when driving in school zones and near school buses. “AAA did a survey recently and we found that over…
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss reunite for another album
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss have reunited for another album more than a dozen years after their collaboration “Raising Sand” became a critical and commercial hit.
Gordon Lee Softball Opens Season With 10-0 Win Over LaFayette
Chickamauga, GA-(WDEF-TV) Reigning softball state champs Gordon Lee looked in mid-season form in their 2021 season opener Wednesday against LaFayette. The Trojans scored four runs in the first inning and never looked back on their way to a 10-0 victory. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Gordon Lee High School, High School Softball, Lafayette High School, Softball
New South Pitt Coach Chris Jones Looks to Maintain Pirates Success
It seems seldom much changes at South Pittsburg. They’re always talented and a threat to win the Class A state title. But this season, the Pirates changed coaches with alum Chris Jones taking over the program. South Pitt gets the 30-in-30 spotlight. After coaching in both the Canadian Football League and the NFL, Chris Jones admits there was an adjustment…
Vols Offensive Line Ready For New Fast Paced Attack
It’s been said the only people that recognize offensive linemen are their quarterback and their mother. The big guys do the dirty work, but seldom get much attention. Maybe that’s why the Vols offensive linemen are eager to speak with the media about what lies ahead for UT’s new fast-paced offense. Said lineman Dayne Davis to the media:”All right. No…
Moving company boom as housing market continues to be red hot
As the housing market in Tennessee and North Georgia continue to boom other industries have seen similar expansion.
Tennessee lawmakers support special session for Covid-19 limits
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – All 73 Tennessee House Republicans are signaling support for a special session to limit the authority of local officials to make rules aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19. That would include mask mandates, which have been implemented by a handful of school districts. House Speaker Cameron Sexton sent a letter to Republican Gov. Bill Lee…
Hamilton County will require students to wear masks on Monday
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Hamilton County Schools have announced their mask policy for the start of schools. Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson explained the policy in a video to parents. Basically, all staff must wear masks for the first day of school on Thursday. Then all students will be required to wear masks inside buildings. But parents can choose to opt-out their…
Catoosa County Fire Department Acquires New Search & Rescue Truck
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) – Catoosa County Fire Department is showing off their new, heavy engine truck. This Search and Rescue truck holds more equipment to adjust for the firefighter’s advanced skills. After 9/11, Homeland Security gave a grant to the state of Georgia to fund the Georgia Search and Rescue. There is about one million dollars worth of equipment on…
Nonprofit planning to host fundraiser to help save mental health department from budget cuts
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga (WDEF) – The Children’s Advocacy Center of Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, could lose 10% of its budget next year because of federal budget cuts. To save the program, the nonprofit will host a golf tournament at Lafayette Golf Course, on September 16 from 8:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. The deficit would result in job loss and a significant…
Local family experiences breakthrough cases
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – With the exception of her young children who are too young for the vaccine, Amanda Pentiah’s family has been fully vaccinated since March of 2021. Since then, they have been living their lives normally. Amanda says that once the mask mandates were retired, she found it difficult to persuade her kids to stay safe by wearing a…
Remembering Bobby Bowden…….And The “Marrying Man’s House”
Chattanooga, Tennessee (WDEF) — Hall of Fame football coach Bobby Bowden will be laid to rest Saturday. In Tallahassee, where he built Florida State into a national powerhouse. Bowden was 91 years old when he died earlier this week. Many people might not know that Bowden had a strong connection to the Chattanooga area. A STRONG connection, that lasted over…
Mom To Mom – Stay Organized with These Back To School Tips
Getting the kids to school everyday can be a hassle but it doesn’t have to be! Get organized with these back to school tips.
Red Bank Looking to Reload For Another Deep Playoff Run
Red Bank made it to the semifinals of the state playoffs last season. And if they plan on going further this fall, they’ll have to do it in a higher classification. The Lions enjoy the 30-in-30 spotlight. Red Bank has been one of the most successful teams in Hamilton County, winning ten or more games in each of the last…
Stronger and Faster Mocs RB Alym Ford Hoping For Another Amazing Season
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF-TV) – Mocs running back Alym Ford is ‘Mr. Positive’. If you ask him how he’s doing, he always says… amazing. Ford enjoyed an amazing freshman season in 2019. He was the SoCon Freshman of the year, and he’s hoping to return to form this fall after battling a knee and hamstring injury. Said head coach Rusty Wright:…
Mayor Kelly’s budget presentation to Chattanooga City Council
Mayor Kelly said there will not be an increase in tax rate due to cutting unnecessary spending and he wants to focus on increasing firefighter and police officer pay.
Mother tells story of how blood donations saved her baby’s life
Chattanooga, Tennessee (WDEF)- “It’s scary and I think I knew just enough as a nurse but I think that made it a little worse maybe. Just because I know the adult side and it’s kind of like OK this is really bad for adults I assume it’s much worse for babies,” said Payne. Tori Payne, gave birth to her son,…
Truck driver shortage driven by parking
“Every single thing you and I consume and use in our daily lives comes on a truck. And when we can’t find and keep truck drivers because for instance they don’t know where they’re going to park at night, we’re going to pay more for everything we consume,”