CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-As COVID cases continue to spike, medical personnel including emergency medical services are needed. Puckett EMS is offering the chance to become an EMT for free in 8 weeks. Puckett EMS will pay for the cost of tuition, certification fees, and class materials. The company will also provide a full benefits package as a full-time employee during classroom…
The “World Friendship Flag” is still flying high Summerville, Georgia. And that’s the perfect place for it, since Summerville is “The Friendship Capitol Of The World.” You might not have known that. And once again, the flag has a connection to the Summer Olympics. The “World Friendship Flag” is a project that started as a fundraiser. The goal, now and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Country Music star, Lauren Alaina is returning home to star in a new Tv series called Secret Celebrity renovation. It’s a new one-hour series that gives celebrities the chance to gift a surprise home renovation to a meaningful person who helped guide them to success. “I love everything the show represents. To be able to give back…
Physical therapy isn’t just for people. It could get your best friend firing on four legs again. The Animal Hospital of Signal Mountain is one of just a handful of local places where your animal can get the rehab it needs.
Two former Georgia governors are pledging their support to help raise money for a new healthcare facility in LaFayette.
The World’s Longest Yard Sale kicked off Thursday morning. It starts in Gadsden, Alabama, travels across Taft Highway, and all the way to Michigan. the route covers 690 miles. You can check out everything from furniture, and antiques, to knick knacks.
(lookouts.com) The Chattanooga Lookouts fell to the Rocket City Trash Pandas, 5-1. Rocket City’s starting pitcher Jhonathan Diaz stymied the Lookouts’ offense tonight, only allowing one run in seven innings. For the third straight game, the Trash Pandas struck first, this time on a home run by Luis Aviles Jr. The homer was the first allowed by Lookouts starter Graham…
In the eight games Chattanooga Christian actually played last year, they scored 40 or more points five times. But it might take some work to reach that kind of production this season. The Chargers get the 30-in-30 spotlight. When CCS coach Mark Mariakis looks at his roster, he has to be excited…until he takes a closer look. Said Mariakis:”It’s the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- “Let’s get this trash and brush cleaned up off the streets. Just call 311. It’s going to take a community effort so I’m gonna need all of you to help me help you,” said Councilwoman Demetrus Coonrod. Around 100 people came out to voice their options and ask questions of city officials. “So I want to connect them…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly announces his incentive plan to get more people to take the Covid vaccine. The city will hold a weekly drawing for $1,000. All Hamilton County residents who are fully vaccinated are eligible. The first drawing comes on August 19. And that winner will also get a pair of airline tickets to anywhere in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-More than 70 families were on the docket for eviction court today. Even though the CDC extended the eviction moratorium through October of this year, the sixth court ruled that it was unconstitutional-which means families in Tennessee had to deal with eviction court this morning. Tears, pleas and sometimes arguing filled the courtroom as Judge Gary Starnes heard…
BRADLEY COUNTY (WDEF) – “I never cease to be amazed that something like this would happen. We just don’t do this. We’re grown adults,” says Bradley County Sheriff Steve Lawson. An admittedly angered but resolved Sheriff Lawson pledges to get to the bottom of an investigation that resulted in the arrest of two men for kidnapping and aggravated child abuse….
Ever been near a field of corn and the air just felt more humid? It’s corn sweat. Here’s the science as to how it happens from Jason Lindsey.
Don’t be surprised if Soddy Daisy airs it out this fall with new quarterback Slater Hickman. Said receiver Gavin Lane:”He has got a massive arm.” And Hickman has that quarterback mentality. Reporter:”Describe your style of play for me?” Said Hickman:”Just sit back there and pick them apart. Get it in the open window. Get it to the guys and let…
(lookouts.com) The Chattanooga Lookouts surrendered three runs in the eighth inning en route to a 6-4 loss to the Rocket City Trash Pandas. For the second straight game, the Lookouts fell down early, this time by allowing two runs in the opening frame. The team battled back with one in the second inning on a passed ball. Rocket City increased…
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA—It’s football time in Chattanooga. The Southern Conference favorites took to Scrappy Moore Field with energy and purpose. Perfect weather was interrupted by a rain shower late in the morning before wrapping up in sunshine again. First day of camp…no pads…deciphering much about the team at this point is difficult at best. But the full squad is together again…
SALE CREEK, Tennessee (WDEF) – Two young fishermen from Sale Creek are “basking in the glory” of their accomplishment this past weekend. They are now national champions! That also means they both have big decisions to make. News 12’s Dave Staley tells us about it, in tonight’s edition of “More To The Story With Staley!!” It’s a beautiful afternoon on…
Emotions ran high after Hamilton County Commissioners learned about another increase in COVID cases. They want to know why people aren’t protecting themselves.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – A Chattanooga family was one of 300,000 applicants for the Live Anywhere program on Airbnb. Imagine their surprise when they were told they were one of 12 families actually chosen to take on an adventurous travel journey. I “We were like-this is an incredible opportunity. We’re going to go for it. We never expected to be selected…
If you’re trying to lose weight and can’t figure out why you’re not getting results, here are three reasons why you may not be seeing weight loss.
(lookouts.com) The Chattanooga Lookouts bullpen combined for four one-hit innings in the team’s 5-1 win over the Rocket City Trash Pandas. Starting pitcher Mac Sceroler, got off to a rocky start, allowing a run in the first. After he got out of an early jam, Sceroler settled down and fired four straight scoreless innings. Chattanooga’s offense was stagnant for the…
East Hamilton notched eight wins last season for their highest victory total in five years. And now the Hurricanes believe they have the talent to enjoy another outstanding season. East Hamilton has the 30-in-30 spotlight. East Hamilton must replace big arm quarterback Haynes Eller, who threw for over 44-hundred yards in the last two seasons, and yet, the Hurricanes are…
Red Bank Commissioners are a step closer to implementing a property tax increase.
Marion County volunteer firefighter Cody Fox and his young daughter were both killed in one of the other vehicles in this crash.