Wilco headlines this year’s Moon River Festival
The Moon River Festival announces the lineup for their post-Covid comeback in September.
East Hamilton Defeats Soddy Daisy 2-1 in District 5-AAA Finals
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) East Hamilton edged Soddy Daisy 2-1 on Wednesday night in the District 5-AAA softball finals at Cleveland high school. The Hurricanes scored their two runs on a two-run homer from pitcher Syerra Rogers in the bottom of the third. Rogers also went the distance in the circle to help the Hurricanes grab the victory. Categories: Sports, Sports –…
Hixson Sweeps Signal Mountain For District 6-AA Baseball Title
Signal Mountain, TN-(WDEF-TV) Hixson defeated Signal Mountain twice on Wednesday to claim the District 6-AA baseball title. The Wildcats won game one 6-3, and they took the second game 5-3. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, High School Baseball, Hixson High School, Signal Mountain High School
Colonial Pipeline restarts operations days after major hack
By CATHY BUSSEWITZ, BEN FINLEY and TOM FOREMAN, JR. Associated Press CLEMMONS, N.C. (AP) – The nation’s largest fuel pipeline restarted operations, days after it was forced to shut down by a gang of hackers. The disruption caused long lines at gas stations in the Southeast due to distribution problems and panic-buying, draining supplies at thousands of gas stations. Colonial…
Law Enforcement United completes 280 mile bike ride for fallen law enforcement
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Police Department and Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office have completed their 280 miles cycling tour to honor those who died in the line of duty. “Why am I doing this? And I’m quite certain every single one of you reflected at the exact same moment, I know exactly why,” said Chattanooga Police Chief David Roddy. Around 50…
Salvation Army works to address vaccine hesitancy within Homeless Community
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Chattanooga is one of many cities across the country that is helping the homeless community get vaccinated. But, mistrust towards the vaccine is creating some delay within the process. The Salvation Army of the Greater Chattanooga Area said they have partnered with the Chattanooga Community Kitchen to help spread awareness amongst the homeless population. Over the last…
Governor Bill Lee ends Federally Funded Unemployment Programs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Governors Lee’s decision to end all federally funded pandemic unemployment programs is his latest push to get Tennesseans back into the workforce. Federal pandemic unemployment programs set to end on July 3 include the following: Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC), which provides for an additional $300 weekly payment to recipients of unemployment compensation Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA),…
Mom To Mom – Create a Graduation Gift Mason Jar
If you’re looking for the perfect gift for your graduate, why not make it instead? Here’s how to make something cute that they’ll prize, especially if you put money in it.
Dalton Advances to State Soccer Finals With 5-2 Win Over Lakeside
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Dalton soccer team beat Lakeside 5-2 on Tuesday night at Harmon Field to advance to the Class 6A state championship game. In Tuesday’s match-up, the Vikings scored a goal with 22 seconds left in the first half to tie the match at one at halftime. Then the Catamounts got four goals in the second half to seal…
East Hamilton Quarterback Haynes Eller Signs With ETSU
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) East Hamilton quarterback Haynes Eller hopes he’ll soon let the pigskin fly in the Southern Conference. He has officially signed to play college football at ETSU. The odds of Haynes Eller signing a college football scholarship didn’t appear to be too high, until head coach Grant Reynolds arrived on the scene at East Hamilton. Said Reynolds:”The first game that…
Covenant Transport signs agreement with Army to hire veterans
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – People leaving the military will get a little help re-adjusting to civilian life under an initiative that includes a local trucking company. It’s called the U.S. Army Partnership for youth Success or “Pays Program”. Army officials were at Covenant Transport in Chattanooga Tuesday morning signing an agreement that guarantees soldiers 5 job interviews and possible employment after…
Section of Signal Mountain Road closed for a week
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A short section of Signal Mountain Road has been reduced down to one lane starting today. EPB will be replacing a transmission pole as part of our routine maintenance schedule. The work is expected to take about a week. The lane closure will take place on Signal Mountain Road behind Signal Mountain Cement which is located at…
Local reaction to gas shortages
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – “It’s fear. People hate uncertainty. People hate not knowing.” With Colonial Pipeline putting a pause on operations after a cyber attack last week, the company is warning about possible fuel shortages. Now, fear has gripped drivers across the Southeast, causing increased panic buying and less gas to go around. “If I run out of gas today,…
Can you identify Highway 58 gas station shooting suspect?
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police are asking for your help to identify a suspect in a deadly shooting on Highway 58. It happened at a gas station across from Lakeside Elementary at the Jersey Pike intersection around 4:30 PM. Police say they found 47 year old Ralph Smith with a serious gunshot wound. He died later at the hospital. They…
The Pandemic causes another shortage – Boats
Chattanooga, Tenn (WDEF) – If you are planning on hitting the lakes and rivers this summer by boat, you may find yourself on shore. The pandemic is yet to blame for another shortage-boats. With the pandemic pushing more people to get outside and enjoy the outdoors, the desire to be out on the water is causing a national boat shortage. “It…
Boyd Buchanan Engineering Class Presents Innovations to Siskin Children’s Institute
Some kids play sports, create art, or play video games. But, the students here at Boyd Buchanan are creating innovations for children with disabilities. Students from the Boyd – Buchanan Engineering Class presented ideas today to assist the Siskin Children’s Institute. The students were tasked to create ideas that would help children with different activities. Lisa Spurlock, a representative from…
Bradley Central Defeats McMinn Co For District Baseball Title
Ooltewah, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Bradley Central baseball team edged McMinn Co 6-5 in 11 innings on Monday night to win the District 5-AAA tournament championship. The game went down at Ooltewah High School. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, Bradley Central High School, High School Baseball, McMinn County High School
FBI names pipeline cyberattackers as company promises return
By ERIC TUCKER, CATHY BUSSEWITZ and ALAN SUDERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – The operator of a major U.S. pipeline hit by a cyberattack says it hopes to have service mostly restored by the end of the week. Colonial Pipeline offered that update Monday after revealing that it had halted operations because of a ransomware attack. The FBI has linked…
What’s Right With Our Schools: Nancy Baxley, Signal Mountain High School
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TN (WDEF) – Each year, the Tennessee Council for Social Studies recognizes exceptional teachers throughout the state. Nancy Baxley is a proud product of the Hamilton County School system. These days, she’s a world class, World History teacher at Signal Mountain High School. Nancy explains, “I am just somebody trying to inspire our kids to love history and use…
$5 Million BlueCross Healthy Place Opens in Highland Park
BlueCross Healthy Place celebrated its opening today in Highland Park with a ribbon cut. The five million dollar project includes a pavilion, walking track and sports courts, playgrounds, and much more. This project was completed in partnership with Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy and Chattanooga Preparatory Schools. The space will be open to schools and the Highland Park community starting today….
Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union opens new City Center Branch
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – The Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union opened its new City Center Branch Monday Morning. The new branch is located directly across the street from TVFCU’s current branch at 715 Market Street. That branch has served TVFCU well during the past 43 years, but the three-story building no longer meets the credit union’s needs. The branch has remained,…
Cleveland NonProfit helps neighbors in need move past poverty
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) – The Caring Place in Cleveland Tennessee provides access to basic resources and opportunities to help their community members move past poverty. This nonprofit organization is based on love and faith and is committed to helping their residents beat the odds. The Caring Place provides food, clothing, social services and spiritual support at no cost to those in…
TECH BYTE: Apps to Help Keep You Safe
Safety is a top priority for most people, so why not let your phone help give you some peace of mind?
Lookouts fill scoreboard with 7-1 series finale win
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Lookouts finish their home stand with a 7-1 win over the Rocket City Trash Pandas. Next up, the Lookouts head to Montgomery for a six-game road series with the Biscuits. Categories: Sports, Sports – Baseball, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Chattanooga Lookouts, Minor League Baseball