Missing Since 2019, Daphne Westbrook Found Safe
Daphne Westbrook who had been missing since 2019 has been found safe according to The Tennessee Bureau of Investigations.
Hooked On Science – Use the Sun to Pop a Balloon Inside Another Balloon
Just by using the power of the sun you can pop a balloon inside of another balloon. Here’s how.
Baylor Softball Beats GPS 10-0 For Sixth Consecutive State Title
Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) Baylor continues to dominate high school softball in Tennessee. They beat rival GPS 10-0 in five innings on Thursday in Murfreesboro to claim their sixth straight state championship. Baylor’s Syd Berzon had 6 K’s in 3.1 innings, and she also added 2 hits and 2 RBI’s. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baylor School, High School…
Lookouts Rally to Beat the Smokies 8-7 in Ten Innings
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) After spotting Tennessee four runs in the top of the first, the Chattanooga Lookouts rallied to beat the Smokies 8-7 in ten innings. Wilson Garcia drove in the winning run. Alejo Lopez had two hits and an RBI for the Lookouts. He’s batting .375 on the season. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, Chattanooga Lookouts, Tennessee…
Baylor Baseball Beats Briarcrest For Third Straight State Title
Lebanon, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor baseball team captured their third consecutive state title on Thursday beating Briarcrest 8-1 at Wilson Central High School in Lebanon. Cooper Kinney had a 2 RBI double and Vytas Valencius added a 3 run homer in the victory. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, Baylor School, High School Baseball, Spring Fling
‘America First Tour’ makes stop in Dalton
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF)- Georgia Congresswomen Marjorie Taylor Greene and Florida congressman Matt Gaetz made a stop in Dalton Thursday on what they are calling the American First Tour. “And we are the most hated, most talked about, and most attacked members of Congress,” said Greene. A few hundred people showed up at the Dalton Convention Center to support Congresswoman Marjorie…
CPD announces staffing changes to address gun violence
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – “With the increase of gun violence, not just in the city of Chattanooga but across the nation, I think this is the right move,” says Chattanooga City Councilman, Chip Henderson. Starting July 2nd, Chattanooga Police will reallocate five existing, budgeted positions to enhance its response to gun violence. And in light of recent targeted shootings such…
Tennessee lawmakers introduce the Migrant Resettlement Transparency Act
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Lawmakers in Tennessee have been asking the Biden Administration for clarity when it comes to migrant children entering in the state. On Wednesday, Senators Blackburn and Hagerty, along with Congressman Chuck Fleischmann, introduced a bill called the Migrant Resettlement Transparency Act. According to Senator Bill Hagerty, the new bill would require the Secretary of Health and Human…
Local State Parks & Preserves Preparing for Busy Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest weekends for parks across the U.S. Our local parks and preserves here are preparing for the crowds. “We’re having all hands on deck, it’s going to be a very busy weekend, and we’ll be out there in force,” says Steve Black, Superintendent for Little River Canyon Natural Preserve. Little River Canyon is…
Bear Safety During Late Spring with TWRA
It’s that time of year to be more bear aware! A bear was spotted in East Ridge just a few days ago. Young black bears often wander during the late spring when they are leaving their mothers for the first time. TWRA gets flooded with calls this time of year regarding these bears. The agency encourages people not to call…
Spring Fling Softball Scores
Softball Huntland 11 Sale Creek 1 Lexington 6 Red Bank 1 Sequatchie Co 10 Union Co 0 Silverdale 8 Jackson Christian 5 GPS 8 St. Benedict 6 Baylor 5 CCS 0 St. Benedict 4 CCS 3 Baylor 12 GPS 1 Categories: Sports, Sports…
Spring Fling Baseball Scores
Baseball South Pitt 6 South Fulton 5 South Pitt 5 North Greene 1 Ripley 12 Signal Mt 7 Clarksville 11 McMinn Co 2 Baylor 4 McCallie 1 Briarcrest 11 McCallie 1 Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: High School Baseball, Spring Fling
Tennessee Smokies Down the Lookouts 11-3
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Tennessee Smokies scored four runs in the fourth and five more in the 8th inning to defeat the Chattanooga Lookouts 11-3 on Wednesday night at AT&T Field. Brian Rey led the Lookouts with 2 RBI’s with a two run single in the fourth inning. Tennessee wound up with 13 hits. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags:…
Gov. Kemp surprises Ringgold woman by reading his declaration in person
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) – A Ringgold woman got a special surprise, after her brother was laid to rest last weekend. The young army corporal was killed in the Korean War in 1950, but his body was just brought back to the U-S. News 12’s Bill Mitchell has the details. (Photos by Brian Perry) Categories: Catoosa County, Featured, Local News, Regional…
Police say one of the Coolidge Park shooting victims is actually a suspect
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police have charged a suspect in the shooting at Coolidge Park ten days ago. But there is a plot twist. Originally, officers found one shooting victim at the park and then learned that another victim had arrived at a hospital in a private vehicle. Now they believe that second victim was actually the shooter. They have…
How to keep yourself safe during tick season
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF) – These warming temperatures and upcoming summer vacations are leading to more people being outside. At the same time, ticks are becoming more active. “A tip on not getting bit by ticks when walking through this stuff or the woods is wearing a long sleeve shirt, long pants tucked into socks. Even wearing a hat but…
Jason Isbell, Amythyst Kiah lead Americana music awards
By KRISTIN M. HALL AP Entertainment Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Singer-songwriters Jason Isbell and Amythyst Kiah are both up for three nominations at this year’s Americana Honors and Awards show, which will resume in-person after the pandemic forced the cancellation of last year’s awards ceremony. Nominees were announced on Wednesday for the Sept. 22 show in Nashville, Tennessee. Isbell…
Will we need a Covid-19 Vaccine Booster shot in the future?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – In the case of COVID-19 vaccines, it remains unknown just how long immunity lasts, but vaccine developers and health officials know that it won’t be forever — and that emerging variants could escape immunity. Local physicians say there’s no set timeline for a booster shot because all of the data is brand new. The bottom line is…
Patten Towers Residents Return
Arriving to a warm welcome from property management, almost 2 hundred residents returned home Wednesday.
YMCA Free Summer Meal Program for Students Starts Next Week
The YMCA will begin handing out free summer meals to anyone under the age of 18 starting next week. YMCA will be handing out the meals from 25 different locations across Chattanooga and North Georgia. The meals are funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through their Summer Food Service Program. The ‘Grab and Go’ meals will be on a…
Mom To Mom – Take Your Game Up a Notch with Glow in the Dark Bowling
Take your game and family night up a notch with glow in the dark bowling. Here’s how to set it up.
Nick Lodolo Throws 7 Shut Out Innings as Lookouts Blank the Smokies 4-0
(lookouts.com) Chattanooga Lookouts left-hander Nick Lodolo continued his hot start to the 2021 season tonight. Lodolo struck out eight batters across seven shutout innings and now has an ERA of 0.40 on the year, the lowest mark in the minors among pitchers to throw at least 17 innings. He is scheduled to start the series finale on Sunday as he…
Neighbor photographs bear in East Ridge
EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) – Neighbors in East Ridge spotted a bear this morning. A resident on Sanctuary road captured this photo off of his balcony. Here is something you don’t want to see in your backyard. There is no sign of where the bear my be at this time so be on the lookout and be careful. TWRA Biologist…
Chattanooga employers set sights on future of remote work
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – With the summer heating up and the pandemic cooling down, Chattanooga employers are looking at ways to safely bring workers back to the office. “After careful planning, gathering input from our employees, we made the decision to begin a voluntary phased return to on site work beginning July 6th,” says Dayla Qualls, director of communications with…