Catoosa volunteers begin putting out Memorial Day flags

RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) – Catoosa County is continuing the Memorial Day tradition, by honoring local veterans. If you’re down in Ringgold you’ll see streets covered with flags and crosses to remember those vets who have passed away. It started in the 70’s. The local VFW post started the flag posting tradition until volunteers took it over in 2002. There are more…

What’s Right With Our Schools: Hillcrest Elementary Summer REACH Program

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – A school year like none other will soon become a Summer like none other for many students in Hamilton County. To make up for lost learning, the Summer Reach program will double in length this year. The goal is to get everyone back on the same page this Fall, and it’s an ambitious example of “What’s…

Covid-19 Cases are the lowest in 11 months

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Coronavirus cases across the country have plummeted to the lowest rates  in more than 11 months, sparking optimism that vaccination events are slowing both the spread of the virus and the number of severe Covid cases. Although hospitalizations, deaths, and the amount of new coronavirus cases have fallen dramatically since the spike in January, experts warn that…

Free Palestine rally held in Coolidge Park

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The crisis in the Middle East is affecting some people right here in Chattanooga. Sunday, a group of Chattanoogans rallied in support of Palestinians in Gaza. Rally attendees say that even though there is a cease fire, this has been an ongoing problem. News 12 spoke with a man who says that he has seen this violence…

Gordon Lee falls one run shy of state championship

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WDEF) — After a day one split, Gordon Lee needed to beat Metter Saturday afternoon to three-pete at the GHSA Class A-Public state championships. The Trojans took a 5-2 lead into the fifth before the Tigers scored four to win, 6-5. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, GHSA baseball, Gordon Lee High School, High School…

Signal Mountain advances, beats Smith Co 3-2

SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Signal Mountain Eagles soccer team punched their ticket to Spring Fling Saturday with a 3-2 win over Smith County. The Owls scored two goals in the first 20 minutes of the game to go-ahead at halftime, even as the Eagles dominated time of possession in that first half. Signal Mountain finally netted two more…

NOOGA Splash returns for second season

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Today was a great day to get outside and enjoy the summer-like weather. A lot of people decided to go to Nooga Splash’s season opening. The park features slides, monkey bars and a variety of water obstacles. Families that went today say that they really enjoyed themselves. The McCall family says, “I thought that it was really…

Korean War Vet’s remains laid to rest

RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)- The remains of a Soldier killed during the Korean War were laid to rest today. Army Corporal Henry Lewis Helms went missing in action back in December of 1950 in North Korea after his unit was attacked. Almost seventy years later, Helms’ remains were one of 55 who was turned over by North Korea in July of…

Baylor Softball Punches Ticket to Spring Fling

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor softball team is headed back to Spring Fling in Murfreesboro yet again. The Lady Raiders dominated Briarcrest Christian on Friday in the state quarterfinals. Baylor won the first game 12-0 and game two 18-1. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baylor School, college softball, Softball, Spring Fling

Red Wolves expand capacity for home game Saturday

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Red Wolves will be under their brand new stadium lights for their home opener against Fort Lauderdale Saturday. News 12’s Angela Moryan sat down with Coach Jimmy Obleda before tomorrow’s match. Angie: “Saturday will be the first full capacity game in this stadium in like two years. How will that give you an advantage?” Jimmy:…

Click it or Ticket to keep you and your family safe

EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF)- Over 100 law enforcement officers from Tennessee and Georgia came together to remind drivers to fasten their seatbelts. Through ‘Click It or Ticket, seatbelt enforcement will increase for the new two weeks through Tennessee and Georgia. Tennessee Law Enforcement liaison Fred Sherrill says this is about getting people into the habit of buckling up for their…

Hamilton County COVID-19 vaccine update

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- More than 35% of Hamilton County residents are now fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Another 40% of individuals are partially vaccinated according to the Hamilton County Health Department. Doctor Harry Severance said when fully vaccinated the threat of being infected goes way down. “People who have completed their vaccinations have a little risk of being reinfected, it’s not impossible….