CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Students at Tyner Academy came back to school on Thursday, only to find unexpected changes- changes such as the closure of a building due to structural concerns. The 400 building also known as the freshman academy is now shut down until further notice. It was a decision Principal Harris had to make due to worsening structural conditions…
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To hear the Boyd Buchanan talk, it sounds like head coach Jeremy Bosken has been in the lab concocting this year’s team. Said quarterback Mason Ratchford:”Matthew Stone at running back. A freakin’ animal.” Said tight end Karson Gay:”D-line is insane.” Said Ratchford:”Our offense. We’re fast and violent.” You also want to be big, and the Bucs will roll out some…
(uslleagueone.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Chattanooga Red Wolves SC once again come from behind with a late equalizer to split the points with North Texas SC in a game that finished 1-1. It was expected that Chattanooga would start off strong with its seven-day rest over North Texas’ three, but both teams were active with multiple chances early on. Red Wolves…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) – A crowd of Chattanooga city employees rallied together before the Chattanooga City Council meeting. “We support the pay plan. Our members, the employees of the city of Chattanooga have been the essential workers who kept the city going.” Service Employees International Union Local 205 came out prior the today’s city council meeting to endorse Mayor Tim…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Four years after The Tennessee General Assembly passed a resolution to halt emissions testing in Chattanooga, the federal government has given final approval. State senator Bo Watson and late state representative Mike Carter both pushed the legislation. They called it an unfair burden on the City’s poorest people, who were forced to make repairs that they could not…
DALTON (WDEF) – Dalton Mayor David Pennington declared a State of Emergency in Monday night’s City Council meeting. But he says the declaration could have been prevented. “I know it could have. They’re not having this problem in the northeast where they’ve got vaccination rates at 70 percent plus. This is largely in the southeast and southwest of America because…
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Army Veteran Todd Sims served as a cavalry scout from 2001 through 2006 and deployed to Iraq in 2004. After serving our country, Sims returned to his Chattanooga home where he faced his next war – battling his mental health. When Army Veteran Todd Sims realized he was facing PTSD, he started trying to cope by self-medicating…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TN (WDEF:) A large tree fell on a Signal Mountain home just before noon today. After a 911 call was made, Signal Mountain Fire Department arrived and reported a massive tree on a house. It was unknown at the time if there was anyone inside the home,. After a quick search, firefighters determined there was not anyone inside….
Sleep apnea can cause a wide variety of health problems. ENT Specialist Dr. Joel Hoffman with North Atlanta ENT and Allergy, talks about how to diagnose it and possible treatments.
Gordon Lee was one of the biggest surprises last year. After three straight losing seasons, the Trojans balled out with an 11-2 record. Now Gordon Lee is tasked with staying on top. The Trojans have the 30-in-30 spotlight. Winning records have not been a mainstay at Gordon Lee. That’s why this year’s team is hoping to keep the good times…
Virtual schools are set up differently than what many students experienced during remote learning during the in-person school closure.
By KRISTIN M. HALL AP Entertainment Writer NASHVILLE, Ten.. (AP) — R&B legend Ray Charles, who helped redefine country music in the Civil Rights era, and Grammy-winning duo The Judds will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. The Country Music Association on Monday announced the new class of Hall of Fame members, who will be formally inducted…
CHATTANOOGA. TN (WDEF) – Chatt Prep revived a powerful back to school tradition earlier this month. At the Chattanooga 300, men from throughout the community greeted the students as they walked into their new collegiate gymnasium. Montrell Besley is the Director of Community Engagement for Chattanooga Preparatory Schools. He says, “Today is just to show, to give our young man some…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – As a humanitarian disaster unfolds in Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover and sudden withdrawal of U.S troops, many veterans are reflecting on their service in the war torn country and whether history could be repeating itself as Afghanistan falls to a terrorist regime. “It’s going to end up being another Contra situation or just like Vietnam,” says…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – After a powerful 7.2 earthquake, the death toll in Haiti continues to climb and the country is left to pick up the pieces as they prepare for tropical depression Grace. The Children’s Nutrition Program of Haiti or (CNP), a Chattanooga-based non-profit, helps children and mothers of Haiti but due to the urgent need, they are now they…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Health Department reports 195 inpatients hospitalized with COVID-19 in Hamilton County hospitals. With the number of active cases and hospitalizations continuing to rise, hospitals across the state are seeing an influx of patients on both the pediatric side and the adult side, causing capacity issues. “The vast majority of pediatric hospitals are not Covid….
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) – It’s a busy time of the year for parents and their kids, as another school year is cranking up. That means school supplies for the kids are in heavy demand. Here in Chattanooga, one local organization continues to help families get ready for the new year. The organization “Reach One, Teach One UCA” held its yearly…
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Water is a necessity and several groups around the Tennessee Valley want to make sure that the community takes care of our natural resources. The Water for Life event showcases all of the things that clean water can provide. The Kentucky Tennessee Water Professionals Conference is the largest annual water technical conference and exhibition in Kentucky and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The McCallie Blue Tornado blew into Cookeville the last two years, demolishing any competition that stood in the way of that gold ball trophy. This year, the back-to-back state champs enjoyed an uninterrupted off-season and look better than ever — if that’s even possible. Led by two Division I talents Eric Rivers and BJ Harris, McCallie…
EVENSVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)-Saturday was the last day for the Rhea County Fair. The fair lasted four days and had all types of activities. Last year officials cancelled the fair because of COVID-19. Residents say that this is a county event that they look forward to every year. Bradley Lowe says, “I mean, it means a lot to me. I mean I…
A new kind of mental health therapy is now here in the Tennessee Valley and it’s all about breaking things. News 12’s Joeli Poole has all the rage on this new activity.