Hooked On Science – How Does Corn Sweat?
Ever been near a field of corn and the air just felt more humid? It’s corn sweat. Here’s the science as to how it happens from Jason Lindsey.
Soddy Daisy May Utilize an Air Raid With New Quarterback
Don’t be surprised if Soddy Daisy airs it out this fall with new quarterback Slater Hickman. Said receiver Gavin Lane:”He has got a massive arm.” And Hickman has that quarterback mentality. Reporter:”Describe your style of play for me?” Said Hickman:”Just sit back there and pick them apart. Get it in the open window. Get it to the guys and let…
Trash Pandas Use Three Run 8th Inning to Turn Back the Lookouts
(lookouts.com) The Chattanooga Lookouts surrendered three runs in the eighth inning en route to a 6-4 loss to the Rocket City Trash Pandas. For the second straight game, the Lookouts fell down early, this time by allowing two runs in the opening frame. The team battled back with one in the second inning on a passed ball. Rocket City increased…
Chattanooga Mocs Open Fall Camp as SoCon Favorites
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA—It’s football time in Chattanooga. The Southern Conference favorites took to Scrappy Moore Field with energy and purpose. Perfect weather was interrupted by a rain shower late in the morning before wrapping up in sunshine again. First day of camp…no pads…deciphering much about the team at this point is difficult at best. But the full squad is together again…
Hitting the Lake with champion Sale Creek Fishing Team
SALE CREEK, Tennessee (WDEF) – Two young fishermen from Sale Creek are “basking in the glory” of their accomplishment this past weekend. They are now national champions! That also means they both have big decisions to make. News 12’s Dave Staley tells us about it, in tonight’s edition of “More To The Story With Staley!!” It’s a beautiful afternoon on…
Hamilton County Commissioners want vaccination rates to increase
Emotions ran high after Hamilton County Commissioners learned about another increase in COVID cases. They want to know why people aren’t protecting themselves.
Chattanooga family chosen to travel across the world and live anywhere rent free on Airbnb
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – A Chattanooga family was one of 300,000 applicants for the Live Anywhere program on Airbnb. Imagine their surprise when they were told they were one of 12 families actually chosen to take on an adventurous travel journey. I “We were like-this is an incredible opportunity. We’re going to go for it. We never expected to be selected…
Mom To Mom – 3 Reasons Why You’re Not Seeing Weight Loss
If you’re trying to lose weight and can’t figure out why you’re not getting results, here are three reasons why you may not be seeing weight loss.
Lookouts Post 5-1 Win Over the Trash Pandas
(lookouts.com) The Chattanooga Lookouts bullpen combined for four one-hit innings in the team’s 5-1 win over the Rocket City Trash Pandas. Starting pitcher Mac Sceroler, got off to a rocky start, allowing a run in the first. After he got out of an early jam, Sceroler settled down and fired four straight scoreless innings. Chattanooga’s offense was stagnant for the…
East Hamilton Should Field Another Talented Team
East Hamilton notched eight wins last season for their highest victory total in five years. And now the Hurricanes believe they have the talent to enjoy another outstanding season. East Hamilton has the 30-in-30 spotlight. East Hamilton must replace big arm quarterback Haynes Eller, who threw for over 44-hundred yards in the last two seasons, and yet, the Hurricanes are…
Red Bank’s property tax increase passes first motion, increase less than originally called for
Red Bank Commissioners are a step closer to implementing a property tax increase.
Report: Deadly crash began when tractor-trailer hit vehicles
Marion County volunteer firefighter Cody Fox and his young daughter were both killed in one of the other vehicles in this crash.
Sale Creek Anxious to Play in New Football Stadium
Sale Creek, TN-(WDEF-TV) Nine years after creating a football program from scratch, the Sale Creek Panthers finally have a stadium of their own. The Panthers’ brand new stadium debuts this season. News 12’s Angela Moryan gives you a sneak peak. Said head coach Ron Cox: “I just never thought it was going to happen.” On September 19, 2019, the Hamilton…
Tennessee State-Wide Test Scores Decline Following Last School Year
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The 2020 school year was like no other in recent history. “Last year we were totally in survival mode,” says Chattanooga mom of five Cara Hicks. The Tennessee Department of Education offers exams – called the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program exams – to assess the progress of students across the state in language arts, science, math and…
UTC to require masks inside classrooms this fall semester
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – UTC students will be required to wear masks at all indoor locations on the campus for the fall semester, according to the University of Tennessee. A release says campuses will begin the fall semester “with masks required in classrooms, laboratories, instructional spaces and any indoor events students are required to attend.” The policy goes into effect on…
Catoosa County launches “TextMyGov” smart technology
CATOOSA COUNTY, GA (WDEF) – Catoosa County has launched TextMyGov. It’s a smart technology that empowers citizens with immediate access to government services by using their mobile phone’s messaging service. It’s making answers and community help just a text message away. “We’re rolling out a brand new way for our citizens to engage with our government services that we believe is…
Chattanooga Mayor Hopes to Increase Driver Pay and Resume Curbside Recycling
Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly wants to resume the city’s curbside recycling services within the next 60 days and give truck drivers a pay increase.
Bradley Central Counting on New Guys to Step Up
Bradley Central enjoyed an 8-4 record last year with a victory in the playoffs. If the Bears are going to best that mark this season, they’ll need some new guys to step up. Bradley Central enjoys the 30-in-30 spotlight. The Bears Den is getting a makeover. Artificial Turf will soon go down. Said head coach Damon Floyd: “Actually we were…
Mocs Ready For Grind of Training Camp
The college football season is just around the corner for the Chattanooga Mocs. But to get to kickoff, UTC must go through training camp, which starts on Wednesday. Welcome to the grind y’all. Said offensive lineman Cole Strange:”It is a grind, but I don’t necessarily think that means it’s a bad thing. I love it because it’s just like. We…
Titans First Round Pick Caleb Farley Finally Hits the Practice Field
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Tennessee Titans first-round draft pick Caleb Farley took his first training camp snaps. The cornerback and this spring’s 22nd overall draft selection was activated from the non-football injury list, where he’d been designated while rehabilitating from a pair of back surgeries. He didn’t participate in team drills but will ramp up his conditioning as camp continues….
U.S. reaches vaccination goal a month late, despite Tennessee, Georgia rates lagging
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- If everybody’s able to get vaccinated it reduces transmission overall. Reduced transmission reduces cases. Reduced cases reduces the risk of mutation,” said Pharmacist Jordan Morrison with Access Family Pharmacy. A month after the goal was set, the US finally reached President Joe Biden’s goal of getting at least one COVID-19 shot into 70% of American adults. “The country…
Local Beauty Professionals to Take Anti-Domestic Violence Training
The state government has partnered with the Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners to pass a bill requiring all beauty professionals to complete anti-domestic violence training beginning in January.
What’s Right With Our Schools: CCA Student Earns National Art Award
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – A very talented illustrator has honed her skills at the Center for Creative Arts in Chattanooga for the past few years. Now, the nation is taking notice. Chad Burnette teaches Visual Art at CCA. He says, “I have been Faith’s teacher for three, three years now, and she has always been a great student. Approaches all…
Downside Up aims at creating a safe space for both adults and children with disabilities
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Downside Up is a non profit organization that aims to create a safe space for both children and adults with disabilities. What started as a weekend getaway camp for families of children with disabilities-has blossomed into a learning/activity center called training wheels—- and its on East 11th street. “We all need training wheels at some point. We…