NEW YORK (AP) — “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” stayed on top at the box office, collecting $35.8 million in ticket sales in its second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. That total was good enough for the best second-weekend gross of any film during the pandemic, edging out the previous Marvel movie, “Black Widow.” This year, relatively few…
Hundreds of first responders gathered at Ross’ Landing Saturday morning to commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11.
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)- The Cherokee Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America launched their Shoot for the Moon MoonPie Fundraiser. Boy Scouts all over the region kicked off their sales today. Scouts from pack 3177 set up their first shop at Ringgold United Methodist Church. Kyle Croft, Pack 3177 CubMaster, says, “I really hope that our scouts take away…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- John Vandergriff from Blue Ridge Wealth Planners said there are secret costs of working from home. They include spending more on utilities and paying for a workstation. “There’s an additional cost because some people look at it and see if I can work from home I can work anywhere. If you have that flexibility and you go…
The 6th Cavalry Museum in Fort Oglethorpe has a new exhibit honoring a very special group of women.
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) – The City of Dalton is now offering free monoclonal antibody therapy to inmates at the Whitfield County Correctional Center who are COVID positive. The therapy drug is called REGEN-COV. It has received emergency FDA approval for COVID positive, symptomatic individuals. The inmates are alotted an hour for the treatment. Officials hope by offering the therapy, COVID…
You are not going to believe what our “Science Guy,” Jason Lindsey, is creating. He’s mixing together two mystery liquids to engineer a foam monster.
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Tyner linebacker and wide receiver Josiah Bridgeman has a secret talent. He can play the flute. When Bridgeman isn’t running with the Ram Train, he’s running with the Chattanooga Junior Symphony Orchestra as the first chair flutist. News 12’s Angela Moryan has the story. Said Bridgeman: “It’s just the way to express music and stuff because I feel like…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Lane Funeral home is doing its part to make sure we never forget what happened on September 11th, 2001. On Friday, Lane funeral home and Army Cadets are placing 2,977 to represent the lives lost on 9/11. This year’s anniversary of 9/11 will be the 20th anniversary of the horrific attack on our country. The funeral home…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – The newest COVID-19 variant, Mu, has now been confirmed by the World Health Organization in all 50 states, and health experts are closely observing its behavior – but so far, studies suggest that it may be less easily transmitted than the dangerous Delta variant, which has triggered a resurgence of the pandemic in the U.S. “The WHO…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Mark Mariakis will lead CCS against Baylor Friday night. Mariakis has been coaching for 37 years, in what has proven to be a rewarding profession. In college, Mark Mariakis says he was a criminal justice major….for about two weeks. He flipped to education. Later was a volunteer coach at McCallie, and was sold on working with young…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Unveiled Bridal Studio in downtown Chattanooga opened up back in January but has been in the works for a while. It’s a crazy story coming from a crazy lady that wanted to open a business during this time. She went to SCORE for help. SCORE is a nationwide organization and has a mentor base right in Chattanooga….
TRENTON, Ga (WDEF) – The Georgia fire Marshall is offering a reward for up to $10,000, for any information that could help investigators solve an arson fire that took place at a potential voting location. “ We got dispatched to a structure fire with flames showing at the front and rear of the structure. The location of the fire was halfway…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – The Unclaimed Property Division is a consumer protection program that works to reunite the millions of missing dollars turned over to the state every year by businesses and organizations that have been unable to match property or funds to their rightful owners. “It’s not land. Property refers to something that belongs to you. Unclaimed property is…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Jimmie Villalobos scored in stoppage time as the Chattanooga Red Wolves edged North Texas 1-0 on Wednesday evening at CHI Memorial Stadium. Villalobos took the feed from Jonathan Ricketts and popped it past the goalie for the only score of the game. Chattanooga endured scoreless draws in their last two matches, and it appeared they were headed for another…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- “It’s a huge boost for Chattanooga economy,” said Jonathan Susman. A lot of work goes into setting up the Moon River Music Festival. “They do an incredible amount of work. Somebody told me today they have something like 300 workers that are involved in putting this festival together. Their attention to safety has been such a key…
JASPER, Tenn (WDEF) – The Tennessee Titans and See Rock City teamed up to unveil the restoration of three “See Rock City” barns in East Tennessee. The barns, which feature Titans and See Rock City branding, celebrate both a historic Tennessee tradition and the start of the Titans’ 2021 season. The barns were painted by visual artist doughjoe and took roughly…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) – With the Tennessee Valley experiencing a surge in COvid-19 cases, the Hamilton County Health Department felt it was necessary to revamp their covid take-home testing kits to help residents do their part to slow the spread—. and this time there’s more than one kit available.” For the month of September, Hamilton County is currently seeing an…
Saturday will be the 20th anniversary of 9/11. As we come together and remember those who died on that day back in September of 2001, firefighters in Cleveland, Tennessee are certainly doing their part as well.
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Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Larry Ward has seen it all during his 32 years as the Voice of the Chattanooga Lookouts, including this season, where he didn’t see the Lookouts at all on the road. Covid protocols prevented Ward from traveling with the team and even broadcasting in visiting ballparks. Ward wound up doing Lookouts road games virtually, which was really nothing new…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor defeated Boyd Buchanan 4-1 in high school soccer on Tuesday at Boyd Buchanan. The Bucs scored first on a goal from Kate Dickert. Zoey Mize equaled the match moments later for Baylor. Then the Red Raiders took the lead for good on a goal from Jada Cooper. Baylor scored twice more in the second half to get the…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Mocs linebacker Jay Person put up monster numbers during his senior year at Bradley Central high school, racking up 25 tackles for a loss. Now it seems he’s on a mission to duplicate those stats at UTC this year. Jay Person has gone into beast mode for the Mocs. How bout 10 tackles for a loss in his last…
MEIGS COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF)- Governor Bill Lee didn’t want to speak much about a Tennessee judge blocking his order allowing students to opt-out of mask mandates due to it being an ongoing legal issue. That particular case is currently ongoing, so I really can’t comment on current litigation but we’re hopeful that all the counties will follow the law as…