Texas Gov. Abbott seeks out-of-state help against COVID-19
Gov. Greg Abbott appealed for out-of-state help to fight the third wave of COVID-19 in Texas.
Sunset Cinema in Miller Park begins this weekend
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee – (City of Chattanooga Special Events) – City of Chattanooga Special Events announces upcoming movies and dates for Sunset Cinema in Miller Park, an outdoor movie series in downtown Chattanooga. Sunset Cinema is a free community event that makes a great family outing, date night, or night out with friends. Movies start at sunset with one hour of…
Living Well With Troy – Hair Loss Treatments
An issue that most people have is hair loss. Dermatologist Dr. Paré talks through some of the causes of hair loss as well as treatments.
McMinn Central Seeks Winning Season With New Coach and New Offense
McMinn Central heads into the new year seeking their first winning season since 2014. The Chargers hope a new coach and a new offense might spell success. McMinn Central has the 30-in-30 spotlight. Matt Moody says his transition as the Chargers new head coach has been pretty smooth. Said Moody:”Coach (Derrick) Davis was a really good coach, so as far…
Search for graves at Lookout Mountain
A Lookout Mountain man wants to make sure some people buried in a deserted cemetery are not forgotten so he enlisted help from Vanderbilt University.
Early Morning House fire started by smoking while using oxygen
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – An early morning house fire sends two family members to the hospital after the fire was caused by a dangerous practice. CFD responded to a reported residential fire in the 700 block of Gillespie Road at 12:45 AM on Monday. Firefighters entered the structure from the back porch to find an elderly woman with serious injuries. Investigators…
Covid-19 concerns cause parents to look at online schooling options
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – With a recent surge in Covid-19 cases and the lack of vaccine availability for minors, some parents are hesitant for their children to return to the traditional classroom- so they are enrolling their students in another option- full-time online schools. The Tennessee Connections Academy is just one of those options. It’s tuition-free and allows students to receive…
What’s Right With Our Schools: Montessori Elementary at Highland Park
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Montessori Elementary at Highland Park officially opened last week. It’s Chattanooga’s first public, charter school dedicated to the Montessori educational program. Dr. Elaine Swafford is the Director for CGLA and Montessori Elementary at Highland Park. She says, “Today is a big day. I think you saw you were out there in the car line and you…
Vols Working on Developing Offensive Line as Second Week of Fall Camp Begins
(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Into its second week of preseason camp, the Tennessee Volunteers football team practiced Monday morning for the fifth time. Offensive line coach Glen Elarbee took the podium after practice and harped on how deep and versatile his unit is, with players able to play in multiple spots on the front five. “There are four or five guys at guard…
Mocs Ranked 18th in FCS Stats Perform Top 25 Poll
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA—The Chattanooga Mocs continue fall camp in preparation for the 2021 campaign. The weekly Stats Perform FCS Top 25 released its first selections with the Mocs coming in at No. 18. The Southern Conference favorites are tested right out of the gate with No. 20 Austin Peay. The ranked showdown opens the season on Thursday, Sept. 2, with a…
Tennessee Aquarium Removes Minority Requirement from Job Posting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Tennessee Aquarium took down a job posting for a Community Engagement Educator. The top requirement on the job posting stated only minorities need apply. “Quite frankly, I’m shocked by this job posting.” says attorney Gary Massey, owner of Massey and Associates, a firm that specializes in employment law. Since being questioned about the minority requirement, the aquarium…
Lafayette Blogger Continues To Shine
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) – In this day and age, many people have their own personal “blogs.” For a variety of reasons. On a variety of subjects. But seldom do you find someone who has overcome so much, and been so greatly recognized, in such a relatively short period of time. He’s 31 year old Cory Lee. Just recently, Cory became…
Cloudland Station Showcottage Brings Luxury to North Georgia
A quiet North Georgia community is getting a small taste of luxury with the Cloudland Station Showcottage.
TECH BYTE: Features You Need on Your Computer
Let’s look at what features and accessories you should have on your computer for school.
Meigs wanting third time to be charm for state championship
MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Meigs County has endured three years of heartbreak. From the semi-final loss at Trousdale three years ago, to back-to-back state championship losses, the Tigers are ready to leave the losing in the past. They have the experience to bring that gold ball home. “Every day I wake up, I’m thinking about it,” senior linebacker Benjamin…
New players, experienced QB lead McMinn County into new era
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) — McMinn County’s offense will have a new look to go along with its new classification this season. The Cherokees drop from 6A to 5A, and they’re hoping last year’s success propels them to another winning season. “We’ve got athletes, like, athletes everywhere on the field, really,” junior quarterback Jayden Miller said. Athletes are the number one…
Crush Autism Disc Golf Tournament
DALTON. Georgia (WDEF)- The Disc Golf community came together in a tournament to Crush Autism. “They have helped us in so many ways to learn about autism and ways of what to do and what not to do,” said Marshall. The inaugural Crush Autism disc golf tournament sold out and raised money and awareness for autism. “We’re here to support the…
Experience Excites the Cleveland Blue Raiders
Cleveland finished last season with a 5-6 record after a tough opening round playoff loss. But now that the Blue Raiders return a bunch of veterans, that gets their juices flowing. Cleveland enjoys the 30-in-30 treatment. Reporter:”How many seniors do you guys have this year?” Said running back Tetoe Boyd:”We’ve got a lot. Most of the team are seniors. We…
Man found guilty of killing girlfriend and her mother with an axe
WINCHESTER, Tenn. (AP) – A Tennessee man has been convicted of killing his girlfriend and the woman’s mother with an ax. The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports jurors deliberated for more than four hours Thursday before convicting 47-year-old Robert Joe Whittenburg of Pikeville on two counts of murder. He was charged in the slayings of his girlfriend, 24-year-old Dedra Lawrence,…
Phillips CPAP recall impacting millions
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Philips is recalling millions of CPAP machines used to treat sleep apnea. “I’ve been in Chattanooga for 27 years. I have not experienced anything like this,” said Sleep Medical Specialist Dr. Anuj Chandra. Back in June, Philips issued a recall for specifically affected ventilation and sleep apnea devices “The noise abatement foam which is inside the machine and…
Covid vaccinations jumping in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey says Tennessee has seen a 90% increase in people receiving the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination over the past two weeks. Piercey on Friday praised the bump in vaccinations while warning that the virus continues to surge throughout the state. She says pediatric cases are also “quickly on the rise.” About…
Apple’s fall iOS software scans phones for images of child sexual abuse
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Apple announced yesterday that their new iOS software could be able to catch child predators. Apple will start scanning iPhones, Macs and Apple Watches for images of child sexual abuse. With iPhones being so popular, many child protective groups are excited about this new feature. Like Chattanooga’s own, Street Grace, who says it could help stop trafficking…
Puckett EMS offering chance to become an EMT for free
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…
Friendship Flag And Summerville – Stronger Than Ever
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…