CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Summer travel already comes with packed airports, delays, and stormy skies, but this year, climate patterns could shape what some passengers experience in the air. One of those patterns is El Niño, a naturally occurring climate cycle that develops when parts of the Pacific Ocean become warmer than average. While it begins over the ocean, its…
VALLEY HEAD, AL. (WDEF) – Drivers traveling through northeast Alabama should expect delays and changing traffic patterns as a major reconstruction project begins along Interstate 59 near the Georgia state line. The Alabama Department of Transportation says the $47.5 million project is now underway on 16 miles of I-59 southbound in DeKalb County. The work stretches from the state line…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Will data centers across the southeast impact your power bill? That’s the question many are asking as construction on new data centers to support AI infrastructure continues. The Tennessee Valley Authority met with over one hundred local power companies this week to address possible rate changes. Reports say the TVA is considering possible rate changes…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- One Chattanooga city council member is likening a proposal tackling affordable housing to a quote “plantation mentality”. Councilwoman Marvene Noel made those remarks during a presentation of that proposal. It would reallocate funds from the city’s newly formed down payment home assistance program to the nonprofit Tennessee Valley Community Land Trust. Essentially, that organization would own the…
Kenyatta Burse and Troy Williams join News 12’s Amelia Greer as an original play gets ready to take center stage at Dalton High School. DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) – There’s plenty of local talent in the Tennessee Valley region with a local production from a local playwright debuting at Dalton High School this summer. Everything That Glitters Ain’t Gold is written, directed,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Captain Mickey McCamish with the Chattanooga Area Veterans Council is calling on the community for help this weekend. Volunteers are needed to help retire the thousands of flags placed at gravesites throughout Chattanooga National Cemetery following Memorial Day ceremonies. McCamish explained that more than 50,000 flags were placed in honor of service members buried at the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – With summer right around the corner, the YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga is launching its Summer Food Program to help provide free meals for children across the Tennessee and North Georgia area. “I used to eat these meals when I was at day camp back in 2010 at the downtown YMCA.” That was William Tony, now a…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Lookouts offense was rolling on Tuesday night at Erlanger Park, as they cranked out 15 hits in beating Knoxville 12-3. The Lookouts had four players who collected three hits, including Leo Balcazar who finished with two homers and 5 RBI’s. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
The Big Soddy Creek following days of rain on Monday, the day after a child drowned in the creek. SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A group of Hamilton County first responders waded through rushing waters Monday afternoon after they were called to a water rescue in Soddy-Daisy. The Big Soddy Creek Gulf comes down off of Walden’s Ridge into the town below….
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A resolution that could have changed zoning regulations around Hamilton County Parks has been pulled. That resolution would have created rural tourism zones that could have allowed lodging to be developed near county parks. Several advocacy groups were concerned that the resolution would open up some of the parks to development. Mayor Wamp’s office has…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The CCS softball team beat Baylor on Saturday afternoon at Frost Stadium to claim their second straight state championship. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Students at Normal Park Middle School recently completed one of their biggest projects of the year. The kids built boats out of cardboard and duct tape. Then, they raced those boats. What they learned is a practical example of “What’s Right With Our Schools.” 7th grader Kyron Walker explains, “So, our boats design, I think we…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – Amaero has temporarily shut down operations at its Cleveland facility after another incident Tuesday morning, marking the company’s third emergency response this year. The incident happened while workers were removing a PVC pipe during cleanup work tied to a previous event. Bradley County emergency leaders say the pipe had a flash fire, and residual material inside…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The FDA has approved Baxdrostat, the first aldosterone synthase inhibitor, as an add-on treatment for adults with hypertension that remains uncontrolled despite standard medications. The drug works by inhibiting aldosterone synthase, an enzyme involved in the production of aldosterone, a hormone that can contribute to elevated blood pressure when present at high levels. Hypertension affects an…
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) – A special ceremony honoring service members took place tonight at Ringgold City Hall. Community members gathered in remembrance of the men and women who never made it home from service. News 12 spoke with Stephen Price, the bugler who performed Taps during the ceremony. Price explained that the tradition holds deep personal meaning for him because…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Alex Krehl scored the CFC’s lone goal on Sunday in Chattanooga’s 1-0 win over Carolina Core. The Boys in B lue are riding a 3-match winning streak heading into the final days of May. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – For the 16th year, Brigade Athletic Club and CrossFit Brigade hosted its annual Memorial Day Murph workout, continuing a local tradition of remembrance. The Hero workout, known as “Murph,” is named after Navy SEAL Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2005 during Operation Red Wings. Murphy was posthumously awarded the Medal of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A Memorial Day ceremony was held at Chattanooga National Cemetery as local leaders, families, veterans, and community members gathered for the annual observance. The program opened with a musical prelude before attendees stood for the presentation of colors and the national anthem, marking the beginning of the morning’s events. Speakers throughout the program focused on honoring…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Fairies, mermaids, and magic filled Audubon Acres this weekend for the Chattanooga Audubon Society’s Fairy and Folk Festival. From fairy wings to Creekside mermaids, families spent the weekend stepping into a storybook setting, with two mermaids at South Chickamauga Creek interacting with children and adding to the festival experience. It was a busy Memorial Day weekend…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Wrapping up our coverage on Daniel Garzon Romero, the recent graduate of Ooltewah High School who is currently in ICE custody after waiting four years to enter an asylum program, students at his school organized a fundraiser to help cover legal fees. Students, teachers, friends, and family members gathered in support of Romero, saying they simply…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – News 12 was on the scene just outside Finley Stadium on 20th Street, where a car became partially submerged in rising floodwaters. While on scene, we spoke with the Chattanooga Police Department, who stated there were no injuries and that the driver was able to safely return home. A short time later, we met the driver,…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) – Continuing our coverage on Daniel Garzon Romero, the recent Ooltewah High School graduate currently being detained by ICE, News 12 spoke with Romero, his parents, and local translators about how the situation unfolded. News 12 was able to make contact with Romero while he remains in ICE custody. The family spoke through translators, including Romero’s teacher,…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) – In the past two weeks, two young men lost their lives in separate motorcycle accidents. One crash happened on Highway 153 and claimed the life of Riley Hairsine. The second happened on Hixson Pike and claimed the life of Dathan Thomas. Inked Moto Garage Tattoo Shop hosted a benefit honoring both riders, showing support for their…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) – Another local teen has been detained by ICE. Daniel Garzon Romero’s family tells us he is currently being held in their custody. Students from Ooltewah High School hosted a fundraiser to help pay for the legal fees. They tell us they hope to bring awareness to Daniel’s story. One teacher from the high school, Rebekah Langford,…