Covenant Health Park Lights Fail Mid-Pitch in Knoxville
The third inning of Thursday's playoff-deciding showdown at Covenant Health Park briefly turned surreal when parts of the stadium suddenly went dark right as a pitch crossed the plate. Smokies reliever Dawson Netz was in the middle of an 0-1 offering to Chattanooga's Cam Collier when the lights flickered and partially
Expect delays: I-24 bridge inspection to close lanes in Marion County next week
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. — Motorists traveling through Marion County next week should prepare for delays on one of our viewing area's busiest interstate crossings. TDOT says contract crews will conduct a routine inspection of the Holman J. Walker Bridge, which carries Interstate 24 over the Tennessee River near the Marion
HCS to no longer issue elementary and middle school students individual laptops
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County Schools have made a policy change regarding technology. The board approved that change as schools will no longer issue students in grades kindergarten through 8th grade individual laptops. Instead, teachers will keep devices in their classroom. Proponents say this will protect
Chattanooga PD seek identification of local auto burglar
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) say they are searching for the suspect in several auto burglaries in the Orchard Knob area. CPD says he is also using children to commit the crimes. They say he’s been spotted with four kids who are likely in their early...
PHOTOS: Chattanooga Lookouts Looie visits kids at Children’s Hospital at Erlanger
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Chattanooga Lookouts recently shared a moment on social media highlighting their mascot, Looie the Lookout, during a community visit. On Thursday, Looie brought warmth and joy to Children’s Hospital at Erlanger, filling rooms with love and hope for both children and staff. The Lookouts...
Chattanooga man dies days after fiery crash at McCallie Tunnel
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A Chattanooga man has died days after a crash and vehicle fire near the McCallie Tunnel. Chattanooga police say 28-year-old Marki Bonner died Wednesday from injuries he suffered in the June 13 crash. The wreck happened around 6:49 p.m. in the 2900 block of McCallie Avenue.
Dalton 5-year-old on life support in Atlanta after heart surgery
Parents are requesting urgent prayers for a 5-year-old Dalton boy who remains on life support at an Atlanta hospital following his third open-heart surgery. The child suffered a cardiac arrest and a stroke after fluid filled his lungs, forcing an emergency medical airlift back to the hospital center. While the...
Rock City Traffic Study Details Potential Impact of Proposed Gondola Project
Rock City Enterprises has released a comprehensive traffic study examining how its proposed gondola transportation system could reshape traffic patterns across Lookout Mountain and surrounding communities. The 197-page assessment, prepared by engineering and planning firm Kimley-Horn, evaluates the potential effects of
Possible crash on I-24 eastbound snarls overnight traffic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — UPDATE: I-24 on Westside Drive is back open after a possible crash. Tennessee department of transportation showed an indicator of a possible crash in the area. The closure started just before 11pm Thursday night. We have reached out to authorities for more information. This is a...
William Carder, Powell, crowned Tennessee’s Best Bagger
William Carder, 22, won Best Bagger honors at the annual Tennessee’s Best Bagger competition at the Chattanooga Convention Center on Thursday, June 4. The Powell, Tennessee, resident beat out four other contestants from across the state for the coveted Tennessee’s Best Bagger trophy. The event is part of the annual con
