CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – On Monday, The U.S. Department of Education launched a civil rights investigation into Gov. Bill Lee and four other governors who are prohibiting mask mandates in schools. “The Department has heard from parents from across the country – particularly parents of students with disabilities and with underlying medical conditions – about how state bans on universal indoor…
Mckamey Animal Center is desperately asking for adoptions or foster care. They are currently holding over 600 animals and at full capacity. Mckamey Animal Center says the adoption rates have been lower this year. And, animals are spending more time at the shelter. Mckamey is in partnership with the national campaign, ‘Clear the Shelters’. New adopters can spin a prize…
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Categories: gap_import, news
Categories: gap_import, news
Ida devastation in Louisiana, Photo Date: 8/30/2021; Credit: NOLA Ready / Facebbok
Credit: USAF / Brennen Lege
Fitness trainer DeEric Williams on three easy steps to how to create a slimmer waist.
People in 12 apartments in Lafayette have less than 30 days to relocate after their apartment complex was issued a condemnation notice.
CATOOSA COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF) – There is a new COVID-19 testing site in Catoosa County. Today was the second day the public could drive through and receive a test at no cost. As News 12’s Dave Staley shows us, “The Colonnade” in Ringgold was a mighty busy place. A long line at the Colonade! Catoosa County partnering with the Georgia Department…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) -Teachers are always in high demand. Some people with college degrees in other areas might be feeling the call to the classroom. Now, they can get all the course work and licensing they need in just over a year. It’s called Project Inspire. Mark Neal is its Director. He says, ” Project Inspire is a teacher…
Hamilton County, TN (WDEF): Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management is encouraging residents to be weather alert tonight into Tuesday. That includes securing loose outdoor property, bringing pets and valuables inside, and having ways to get weather alerts. “A lot of us still have to go to work, a lot of us have to go to school. Just leave yourself…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – State Rep. Robin Smith is asking the Tennessee Attorney General for a legal opinion as to whether employers can require their workers to get COVID-19 vaccinations. In a recent Facebook post, Rep. Smith says that she wants Attorney General, Herb Slatery to provide a formal review of the legal landscape regarding “vaccine mandates and employment.” Smith says she…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) -With the surge in covid-19 cases showing no signs of slowing, schools are struggling to continue in-person learning. Tennessee Education Commissioner, Dr. Penny Schwinn, made the announcement that she will consider waivers that are related to remote instruction in order to allow students affected by covid-19 isolations or quarantines to participate in remote learning. “This is not…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Supreme Court has officially rejected the eviction moratorium. Which means that the rest of America is now on the same page with Tennessee. Earlier this month the sixth circuit court of appeals decided that Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio and Michigan could resume evictions in their states. The Chattanooga City Attorney has been working eviction court since then….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Red Cross has volunteers in place as the storm continues to push northward. They have been working for several days before the storm made landfall. Once the hurricane passes through Louisiana they will begin to assist in any way possible. The Red Cross says that they have plenty of volunteers to spread across the South. Joel…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Brainerd and Howard met for a sloppy Saturday afternoon special off North Moore Road. Neither team could get the ball moving in the first half, leaving the game scoreless at halftime. Finally, in the third, the Panthers started to gain momentum. Quarterback Jeremy Ferguson found receiver Diamond Bates for a 30-yard touchdown. That’s all the Panthers…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Los Angeles Force came to Fort Finley with eyes on their first win of the season. Chattanooga FC had a hard time stopping the Force’s strong offense in the first half, but keeper Alec Redington was able to keep the attack at bay. LA got one past Redington in the second half to ultimately win,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Roller skating has seen a huge resurgence since the start of the pandemic and I just put on roller skates for the first time since I was about eight years old and I wasn’t very good at skating back then. “I think it’s because it’s an outdoor activity that you can do socially distance but it is…
Walker Valley is already on the right track for another winning season. The Mustangs defense shut out Notre Dame in last week’s season opener — largely thanks to senior Myles Mann. Kyler Parris/Linebacker: “Oh I was shocked. I was not expecting it, not at all.” Walker Valley defensive lineman Myles Mann came out of nowhere and blew Notre Dame away…
CHATTANOOGA, TN – (WDEF) – Dating back to 2011, one of Chattanooga’s more successful “after school programs” is run by the NET Foundation. That’s a local non-profit built to help our kids. And that “after school program” is about to start up again. It’s the NET Resource Foundation. It’s mission is mentor-ship, along with community building programs. Targeting the South…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – After months of hard work and anticipation, the East Lake Boys and Girls Club renovation is finally complete —and it’s all thanks to country music star Kane Brown and the Lowe’s 100 Hometowns project. In celebration of Lowe’s 100th birthday, the company sponsored the 100 Hometowns Project to give back to communities. “As a company, we thought…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) – Covid-19 Testing is back! The Hamilton County Health Department reopened their covid-19 testing center here at the Tennessee River Park, but they have also made some adjustments to streamline the process. “This time it’s a kit. People can do their own nasal swabs. Then we will mail it off for them and they will get the…
Boyers, who co-owns Helistar Aviation, said he ended up rescuing 17 people that day.