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…
Let’s get the low down on some of the improvements.
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…
There’s a story behind each competitor in the 70 plus mile Iron challenge in Chattanooga.
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…
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) — Red Bank softball hasn’t made it to the state tournament in over 15 years. The last time the Lions made the trip to Murfreesboro — they won the whole darn thing. Lions on their way to do it again with a Saturday night sectionals win against Upperman. Two late runs courtesy of Zoe Helms and…
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…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) — In front of 2,072 fans, the Chattanooga Red Wolves won their first home match of 2021 against Fort Lauderdale CF Saturday night. Josue Espana scored his third goal in two games in the first half, as the Red Wolves led 1-0 at the break. Fort Lauderdale evened the score around 60′. Then Jason Ramos got…
The non-profit, Southside Youth Development, is giving kids from Southside, Alton Park, and Emma Wheeler Homes the chance to swing, pitch, and catch all throughout the Summer.
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…
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…
About a week into the search for Curtis Dustin Williams, rescue squads are changing their direction and their approach.
Soddy Daisy, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Soddy Daisy softball team lost a heart breaker in the state sectionals on Friday night. Coffee Co got a run on an inside-the-park home run in the top of the 7th to beat the Trojans 2-1 and advance to Spring Fling. The only run of the game for Soddy Daisy came on a home run from…
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Dalton and Heritage concluded spring practice on Friday with a spring game at Harmon Field. The Catamounts have a new head coach this season in Kip Carpenter, who is a long time Dalton assistant. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Dalton High School, Football, Heritage High School, High School Football
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
Savannah, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Gordon Lee baseball team split the first two games of their state championship series on Friday in Savannah against Metter. The Trojans won game one 7-4, but the Tigers bounced back to take the second game 2-1. The two schools will come back on Saturday at noon from Savannah’s Grayson Stadium to see who will capture the…
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:…
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…
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….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Trouble on the U.S. Border has made its way to the Tennessee Valley. Scenes of hope and despair can be seen on the U.S. Mexico border as unaccompanied children join migrants seeking refuge in the United States. Today on a zoom call, Congressman Chuck Fleischmann told News 12 that some migrant children were flown into the Wilson…
Tennessee Senate Bill 623 pulls funding from school systems which use materials that promote the idea that America is a fundamentally racist country.
After a few months of upheaval, Tyner finally has a new football coach. Former Ooltewah coach Scott Chandler has taken the job after Tyrus Ward resigned last month. Ward had the gig for only a couple of months after replacing long-time Tyner coach Wayne Turner. Now it’s Chandler’s turn to conduct the Ram Train. Said Chandler: “It’s exciting going to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – As life begins to return to normal, Americans are wondering if employers, or even businesses , can demand proof of vaccination. This has raised questions about the legality of such inquiries and whether HIPAA makes these requests illegal. HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. This act prevents health care professionals from sharing private…
Sand that’s scared of water sounds pretty strange but you can actually make some! Here’s how to make a batch of hydrophobic sand.