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.
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Red Bank beat Howard 2-1 for a region title on Thursday at the Howard school. The Hustlin’ Tigers scored barely a minute into the match on a goal by Amos Vyizigiro. The Lions tied it with about 8 minutes to go in the first half. Josiah Tillet scored on a header from a corner kick from Darieun Ross. Then…
Ooltewah, TN-(WDEF-TV) Ooltewah captured their region championship on Thursday be beating Cleveland 3-0. The match was scoreless at halftime. Conner Moser scored the first goal of the match on a penalty kick. Braeden Haynes got the Owls other two goals to complete the victory. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – Soccer Tags: Cleveland High School, High School…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The GPS softball team punched their ticket to Spring Fling on Thursday afternoon after sweeping Pope John Paul II. The Bruisers won game one 14-0, and they won game two 9-0. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Girls Preparatory School, High School Softball, Softball, Spring Fling
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Silverdale’s Skylar Sheridan lined a base hit to left center in the 10th inning to lift the Seahawks past Goodpasture 11-10 in game three of their state playoff series with Goodpasture. The victory earned the Seahawks a trip to Spring Fling. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: High School Softball, Silverdale Baptist Academy, Softball, Spring Fling
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) – Everybody knows what the letters E-M-S stand for. Just dial 9-1-1 when you’ve got trouble, and an Ambulance with a highly trained crew shows up in minutes. It’s National E-M-S Week, and tonight we’re recognizing those in HAMILTON COUNTY. Categories: First Responder Award, Hamilton County, Local News Tags: First Responder Hero Award
SODDY-DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF) – A young motorcycle rider died this morning on Highway 27 that involved 3 other vehicles. According to the Tennessee Highway patrol, 19 year old Gabriel Davis of Hixson was Southbound on his Kawasaki when he lost control. The report indicates the rider ran off the left side of the road and was thrown into the lane…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) – A truck blocked off the road after getting stuck under a bridge Thursday. A truck became wedged under a bridge on Alton Park Blvd going towards W 33rd St. The Chattanooga police said this happens fairly regularly. Also, the railroad will inspect the bridge for damage but generally, it is not damaged. A tow truck was…
SODDY-DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF) – Have you seen them? The white Pelicans are in Soddy Daisy and they are the talk of the town. The Tennessee Aquarium Curator of Forests says that the birds are only here temporarily as they migrate back to the North. They are not expected to mate in this area so they won’t be multiplying. But Aquarium…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee lawmakers have recently signed five new bills into law, aimed at the LGBTQ+ community. Two of the laws focus on transgendered use of restrooms. Chattanooga Advocacy group, the I Am Foundation, say that they are disappointed in Tennessee lawmakers. “I think that it is very saddening that Governor Bill Lee came to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Area Food Bank announced the piloting of their new Emergency Food Box or (EFB) Distribution Center in the Eastdale Community. The new program will be at the Foxwood Plaza in the Eastdale and is effective June 1, 2021. The Food Bank’s EFB Program will continue to serve boxes having up to a month of meals…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Each year, millions of Americans are impacted by mental health issues. Unfortunately, public stigma continues to have a negative impact on this conversation. However, Mental Health Experts are taking advantage of May as Mental Health Awareness Month by speaking up and reminding residents to check in with their friends and family.” “It’s something we don’t talk about…
The Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Youth Conservationist of the Year is an 11 year old boy from Chattanooga. Meet Cash Daniels otherwise known as the Conservation Kid. Cash has won this award three times in a row now. He has picked up three thousand pounds of trash from the Tennessee River this year despite the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, he has…
Former U.S. Senator and mayor of Chattanooga, Bob Corker gave a speech at the Rotary Club today. Corker gave his congratulations and support to new mayor Tim Kelly who was in the room. Bob Corker touched on several topics including ‘The Frontline’ episode that aired Tuesday which featured him and Erlanger Hospital. The episode called ‘The Healthcare Divide’ used the…
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Dalton is known as the carpet capital of the world. Pretty soon it might be the soccer capital of the world. Three high schools from the Dalton area won soccer state titles last week. So tonight, a big celebration was held to honor Dalton, Coahulla Creek, and Southeast Whitfield. The Dalton community raised over $27,000 for the three…
Red Bank, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Red Bank softball team won their region championship game on Wednesday by defeating Meigs Co 4-2. Pitcher Bailee Phillips led the Lions with 15 strikeouts, and she also hit a two-run homer. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: High School Softball, Meigs County High School, Red Bank High School, Softball
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Silverdale softball team split their state playoff series with Goodpasture on Wednesday. That means the two teams will return for a decisive game three at 1pm on Thursday at Silverdale. The home standing Seahawks won game one 7-3. Katie Willoughby led the way in the circle with 10 strikeouts. The Cougars won game two 7-6 to force a…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor baseball team swept Ensworth on Wednesday to advance to Spring Fling. Hunter Herndon had a grand slam in game one as the Red Riaders rolled to a 11-0 victory. Baylor rallied to win game two 12-11. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, Baylor School, High School Baseball
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF)- The remains of a Soldier killed during the Korean War are back home and will be laid to rest on Saturday. Army Cpl. Henry Lewis Helms went missing in action back in December of 1950 in North Korea after his unit was attacked. Almost 70 years later, Helms’ remains were one of 55 who was turned over…