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Chattanooga Lookouts Black ‘Nooga Jersey Becomes Popular Staple of the Team
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF-TV) – Red and white are the traditional colors of the Chattanooga Lookouts, except for a touch of blue when the team was affiliated with the Dodgers. Now Chattanooga is breaking with tradition by wearing black jerseys. The Lookouts introduced their ‘Nooga black jerseys five years ago. They were designed as an alternative jersey to be worn sparingly….
Governor Kemp issues new executive order as Covid-19 cases continue to surge
GEORGIA, (WDEF) – The Fourth wave of Covid-19 is continuing to overwhelm Georgia’s hospitals. Right now, more than 92% of Georgia’s ICU beds are in use – while nearly 50 % of adult ventilators are being used. On Monday, Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order authorizing up to 2,500 Georgia national guard members to assist healthcare workers. Governor Kemp says…
U.S. Department of Education opens civil rights investigation into Tennessee and 4 others
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 at Full Capacity; Adoptions/ Fostering Needed
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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Ida devastation in Louisiana, Photo Date: 8/30/2021; Credit: NOLA Ready / Facebbok
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Living Well With Troy – A Slimmer Waist
Fitness trainer DeEric Williams on three easy steps to how to create a slimmer waist.
Apartment condemned; could leave some disabled resident homeless
People in 12 apartments in Lafayette have less than 30 days to relocate after their apartment complex was issued a condemnation notice.
Drive Thru Covid Testing at Colonnade
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…
What’s Right With Our Schools: Project Inspire
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…
EPB and Office of Emergency Management Crews Prepare for Bad Weather
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…
Representative Robin Smith requesting legal opinion about vaccine mandates
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…
TDOE to allow schools to request virtual learning waivers
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…
Financial relief for those facing evictions
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….
Tennessee Red Cross volunteers in Louisiana
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…
Brainerd’s single touchdown enough to beat Howard
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…
LA forces another 1-0 win over CFC
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,…
Roller skating resurgence
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…