CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Hamilton County Schools has teamed up with the State Health Department to use a system to help track the Covid-19 vaccination rate for teachers and staff. “The Tennessee Department of health has a statewide database where all the vaccines that are administered in the state are recorded there. We proposed to them a data sharing agreement where…
McMinn Central head football coach Derrick Davis is stepping down to take an assistant’s job at Rhea County. According to Davis, he felt it was time to step back from all the responsibilities and long hours of being a head coach. Davis coached the Chargers for two seasons, and last November, McMinn Central beat Brainerd for their first region victory in…
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- 7 weeks ago Wes Kean was in an off-road racing accident where he suffered second and third degree burns to 40 percent of his body. Since then, he has been in the burn center at Vanderbilt University. His family, friends and community came together today to raise money for his medical bills and celebrate his progress. Chris…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- One man was shot in what witnesses are calling a drive-by shooting at Coolidge Park tonight. Four gunshots rang out in the parking lot off River Street around 6:30. HAPPENING NOW: @ChattanoogaPD confirms one man has been shot at Coolidge Park. Reports say the victim was shot in the knee. He has been transported to the hospital….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- 33-year-old Aaron Johnson was killed last night on Wheeler Avenue. Police say that when they arrived on scene, they found Johnson suffering from a gunshot wound. According to police, there is little information about the incident but detectives are pursuing all leads. If you have any information contact police or the Homicide Tip Line. Categories: Chattanooga, Crime,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.(WDEF)- Tennessee State Representative Mike Carter passed away last night after a battle with pancreatic Cancer. A family representative tweeted the news this morning. Mike lost his battle with Pancreatic Cancer late last night, surrounded by his family. We’ll miss him very much. We appreciate your prayers during this difficult time. — Mike Carter (@RepMikeCarter) May 16, 2021 He…
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) — A late three runs from ACE Charter put the Gryphons over Gordon Lee in game one of the GHSA Class A-Public final four Saturday. The Trojans reset and forced a run-rule in game two, winning 10-0. Series-deciding game three will be played Monday at 5 p.m. at Gordon Lee. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Silverdale Baptist allowed eight runners to score in the top of the first inning, resulting in an uphill battle from the get-go. Grace Christian-Franklin batted another eight around over the course of the seven-inning game to advance to the TSSAA Division II-A quarterfinals. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: High School Baseball, Silverdale Baptist,…
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) — Ringgold Tigers fall to North Hall in two games (10-2, 3-1) in GHSA Class AAA Final Four. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: GHSA, High School Baseball, Ringgold
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF)- A group of very special people were honored Saturday at Honor Park in Fort Oglethorpe. This annual celebration is a tribute to those that serve. Music, honor guard and prayer were all apart of the celebration. Dr. Mary Lambert gave the keynote address. The Fort Oglethorpe Mayor Pro Tem, Paula Stinnett, says that the event represents…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Today was the big day for the Coker Museum. They opened their doors for the first time since December. The museum held a small car show in honor of the big day that was long awaited by owner Corky Coker. Coker says that vaccinations play a large role in his reopening today. “I want to encourage everyone…
The Dalton high school soccer team claimed their sixth state championship on Friday night in Powder Springs, Georgia. They beat Johns Creek 3-2 for the Class 6A state title. The Gladiators scored less than three minutes into the match to make it 1-0. Dalton then got goals from Fernando Guerrero and Filemon Quinterro to go up 2-1 at halftime. The…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The CCS softball team opened play in the state tournament Friday by sweeping Ensworth 12-0 in game one and 12-0 in game two. Madison Vandergriff enjoyed a big outing at the plate in game one, including a bases clearing double in the third inning. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) – The Ringgold Tigers are picking right up where the pandemic left them off. The Tigers are heading to their second final four in the last three state tournaments. This time, they get to host. News 12’s Angela Moryan has the full story. If you ask the Ringgold Tigers what’s special about this year’s team… you’ll get…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Mayor Tim Kelly lifted mask restrictions on Friday for people who have been vaccinated. The move applies to city buildings and will use the honor system. However, these restrictions remain: All residents will still need to follow guidance at their workplace and at local businesses, which as private entities have the right to set their own guidelines….
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) – Two men were transported to local hospitals when a house being built collapsed in Rossville. “Of course, I saw the police chief coming very fast he doesn’t drive really fast like that so he was rolling,” said Kelli Williams. Construction on a building was taken place when a neighbor described hearing a loud thud booming through the neighborhood….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- When the vaccine first began to roll out the line at the Tennessee Riverpark seemed to have no end. But now, there’s less people signing up to get the shot. So, the Hamilton County Health department decided to have pop up vaccination evens like the one today at the Super Carniceria Loa. .@HamiltonHealth has pop up vaccination…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Health Department was one of two counties chosen by the CDC to participate in the Covid take Home testing kits. Now they are asking for your help with tracking the virus by participating. The health department was given 40,000 Covid testing take home kits and just a few more than 15,000 have been picked…
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CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Dozens of parents chanted outside the school board meeting to make masks optional for their kids in school. “We parents of Hamilton demand a vote today to end this mask BS today,” said Larissa Robinson. That vote failed 5 to 3 and will require kids to wear mask for the last 9 days of school. Some parents…
Former Chattanooga Mocs and Baylor golfer Stephan Jaeger is off to a great start at this weekend’s stop on the Korn Ferry Tour. Jaeger opened with a 6-under 64 at the Visit Knoxville Open at the Holston Hills Country Club in Knoxville. Jaeger is three off the lead held by Greyson Sigg. If Jaeger can pull off the victory, he’ll…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Signal Mountain knocked off CSAS 3-1 on Thursday at CSAS to capture the District 5-A soccer title. Mats Damman scored a goal right before the half to put the Eagles up 2-1 at halftime. Then the Eagles got another goal in the second half to seal the victory. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – Soccer Tags:…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Hamilton County Commissioners said in a meeting Tuesday that they are anxious to expand the number of SROs at school campuses – even if it means using a number of security guards to help fill open positions. Hamilton County is having trouble hiring more Student Resource Officers. “Since I’ve been on the board the last three years,…
