FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF)- A group of very special people were honored Saturday at Honor Park in Fort Oglethorpe. This annual celebration is a tribute to those that serve. Music, honor guard and prayer were all apart of the celebration. Dr. Mary Lambert gave the keynote address. The Fort Oglethorpe Mayor Pro Tem, Paula Stinnett, says that the event represents…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Today was the big day for the Coker Museum. They opened their doors for the first time since December. The museum held a small car show in honor of the big day that was long awaited by owner Corky Coker. Coker says that vaccinations play a large role in his reopening today. “I want to encourage everyone…
The Dalton high school soccer team claimed their sixth state championship on Friday night in Powder Springs, Georgia. They beat Johns Creek 3-2 for the Class 6A state title. The Gladiators scored less than three minutes into the match to make it 1-0. Dalton then got goals from Fernando Guerrero and Filemon Quinterro to go up 2-1 at halftime. The…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The CCS softball team opened play in the state tournament Friday by sweeping Ensworth 12-0 in game one and 12-0 in game two. Madison Vandergriff enjoyed a big outing at the plate in game one, including a bases clearing double in the third inning. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) – The Ringgold Tigers are picking right up where the pandemic left them off. The Tigers are heading to their second final four in the last three state tournaments. This time, they get to host. News 12’s Angela Moryan has the full story. If you ask the Ringgold Tigers what’s special about this year’s team… you’ll get…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Mayor Tim Kelly lifted mask restrictions on Friday for people who have been vaccinated. The move applies to city buildings and will use the honor system. However, these restrictions remain: All residents will still need to follow guidance at their workplace and at local businesses, which as private entities have the right to set their own guidelines….
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) – Two men were transported to local hospitals when a house being built collapsed in Rossville. “Of course, I saw the police chief coming very fast he doesn’t drive really fast like that so he was rolling,” said Kelli Williams. Construction on a building was taken place when a neighbor described hearing a loud thud booming through the neighborhood….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- When the vaccine first began to roll out the line at the Tennessee Riverpark seemed to have no end. But now, there’s less people signing up to get the shot. So, the Hamilton County Health department decided to have pop up vaccination evens like the one today at the Super Carniceria Loa. .@HamiltonHealth has pop up vaccination…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Health Department was one of two counties chosen by the CDC to participate in the Covid take Home testing kits. Now they are asking for your help with tracking the virus by participating. The health department was given 40,000 Covid testing take home kits and just a few more than 15,000 have been picked…
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CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Dozens of parents chanted outside the school board meeting to make masks optional for their kids in school. “We parents of Hamilton demand a vote today to end this mask BS today,” said Larissa Robinson. That vote failed 5 to 3 and will require kids to wear mask for the last 9 days of school. Some parents…
Former Chattanooga Mocs and Baylor golfer Stephan Jaeger is off to a great start at this weekend’s stop on the Korn Ferry Tour. Jaeger opened with a 6-under 64 at the Visit Knoxville Open at the Holston Hills Country Club in Knoxville. Jaeger is three off the lead held by Greyson Sigg. If Jaeger can pull off the victory, he’ll…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Signal Mountain knocked off CSAS 3-1 on Thursday at CSAS to capture the District 5-A soccer title. Mats Damman scored a goal right before the half to put the Eagles up 2-1 at halftime. Then the Eagles got another goal in the second half to seal the victory. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – Soccer Tags:…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Hamilton County Commissioners said in a meeting Tuesday that they are anxious to expand the number of SROs at school campuses – even if it means using a number of security guards to help fill open positions. Hamilton County is having trouble hiring more Student Resource Officers. “Since I’ve been on the board the last three years,…
RED BANK, Tennessee (WDEF) – Tennessee American Water started work today to replace mains on James and Ashmore Avenues in Red Bank. The project involves replacing pipe installed in the 1920s with 6-inch diameter mains. The project will cost approximately 300-hundred thousand dollars and is scheduled to be finished by mid-July. External Affairs Manager Daphne Kirksey says it’s just one…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – The I-75/I-24 Modification Project has been underway for the last two years. Now Phase one is almost complete while Phase 2 is just entering the planning phase. Currently TDOT is still in Phase 1 of the modification project which involves an entirely new design for the traffic pattern of the interchange. Planning for Phase 2 has begun…
The Moon River Festival announces the lineup for their post-Covid comeback in September.
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 –…
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
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…
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…
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…
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),…
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