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New Members of Chattanooga City Council Talk Elections
The Chattanooga city council has seven new faces... And they are looking to do more than just come up with a budget in the next few months.
Living in the Shadow of a Felony Conviction - Part 3
It's no secret that convicted felons have a hard time finding jobs. Tonight, we introduce you to a a convicted felon. He not only became an entrepreneur... But he's is in the process of hiring other ex-cons who are looking to redeem themselves.
Maine Resident Arrested for Nude Pictures of Athens Girl
A man living in Maine gets arrested by the T-B-I for getting an underage Athens girl to send him sexually explicit photos.
CoLab Brings Local Designers Together
Creative designers, furniture makers and IT and business minds met today at CoLab.
Home Sales Improving in Tri-State Area
The long-awaited recovery in the housing market..may be underway.
Ocoee River Brings Big Economic Impact To Region
Nearly 44 million dollars. That's how much money Whitewater rafting on the Ocoee River pumped into the tri-state area last year.
CSLA Teachers Keep Students Safe During East Brainerd Manhun
Brainerd teachers were called into action to keep their students safe when police descended on school grounds today. Police officers were pursuing a man from Rustic Apartments who was evading arrest.
Blockbuster Closes Its Last Store in Chattanooga
Blockbuster is closing its last store in Chattanooga...but the company insists...it's not going out of business. The legendary movie rental store has fallen on hard times in recent years.
Lightning Strike Causes Costly Damage in Collegedale
Collegedale city hall is battling costly repercussions from a lighting strike over the weekend.
THP Announces First New Communication System In 20 years
The Tennessee Highway Patrol announces major changes to its communication system. It's been more than 20 years in the making.
Living in the Shadow of a Felony Conviction - Part 2
Background checks may cause problems for convicted felons who have paid their debt to society but despite those obstacles, they can still find success and even acceptance.
Cleveland Doctor in Center of Federal Lawsuit
A Cleveland Doctor finds himself in the center of a federal civil lawsuit. Dr. Raymond Sean Brown is charged with money laundering, and mail, wire and health care fraud.
Chattanooga Tea Party Protests at Local IRS Office
Protestors turned out in droves at the Chattanooga Internal Revenue Service office today. They're upset about the recent scandal when I-R-S officials admitted they targeted conservative groups. The Chattanooga Tea party found themselves victims.
Rhea County Begins Recovery From Sunday Flooding
MORGANTOWN, TN (WDEF) Residents of the tri-state area are still cleaning-up damage left by flash flooding on Sunday. No area was hit harder than Morgantown in Rhea county. Relief agencies began their work Monday.
Dade County Flooding
Flood waters have finally subsided in Dade County, but leave behind a big mess.Murphy Hollow Road took the hardest hit.
Suspected killer of Pregnant mother takes his own life
We have new information about the manhunt for a registered sex offender accused of killing his wife inside their Soddy Daisy home.
WRWOS: Boyd Buchanan Boat Races
When you have a nice day outside, there's nothing quite like going for a boat ride.
Living in the Shadow of a Felony Conviction - Part 1
A felony conviction is like a shadow that stays with you no matter where you are, or what you do in life.
Police Officer Justin Maples Remembered One Year Later
Exactly one year ago, Cleveland Police Officer Justin Maples died in the line of duty.
Soddy Daisy Police Officer Hospitalized After WalMart Arrest
A Soddy Daisy police officer gets hit by two suspects in a getaway car at Wal Mart.
Beer Over Dirt
What started out as a simple gathering with a funny name is now turning into a Chattanooga tradition and one that raises money for a local charity aimed at conserving the environment.
Mother of two children killed in Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee(WDEF) - The mother of two children was found dead inside a home on the 8900 block of Lovell Road Sunday morning.
Argument leads to fatal stabbing
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- A late night argument between two people escalated into violence that left one person dead and another in jail accused of murder.
Special Needs Prom
It was glitz and glamor for local special needs kids and adults.
Lookout Valley Graduation
Lookout Valley Graduation
Hixson Church Fire Scare
A scary night on Hixson Pike as fire crews get called out to a local church.
Free foster parent classes
Starting next week adoption classes will be offered free of charge in Hamilton County. Centerstone Foster Care is actively looking for foster parents in southeast Tennessee.
EMS Personnel in Hamilton Co. Receive Special Recognition
EMS personnel in Hamilton County receive recognition today. It's part of "national EMS week." Erlanger set up a special event.
Niota future Unknown
Time is running out for Niota. A town meeting in the past 24 hours didn't find any solutions to the crippling insurance problems.
Dalton Police Need Your Help to Find a Motorcycle Thief
The Dalton Police need your help finding a man suspected in a motorcycle theft. It happened in April in the parking lot of the Healthcom Credit Union.
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What's Right With Our SchoolsMORE VIDEO
WRWOS: McCallie Student Going To Harvard
Julian Nunally of McCallie just won the Grayson Medal. It goes to the senior whose character and actions most embody the heart of the school's mission. It's not surprising. Julian loves poetry, athletics and he serves on the Student Council. All that hard work has earned him a scholarship to Harvard
TVA Hosts Robotics Showcase
Dozens of local kids are showing off what they know about robots, thanks to a Robotics Showcase sponsored by TVA.
WRWOS: TVA Hosts Robotics Showcase
Dozens of local kids are showing off what they know about robots. They just took part in a Robotics Showcase sponsored by TVA.
WRWOS: Ms. Wheelchair at Westview Elementary
WRWOS: Ms. Wheelchair at Westview Elementary
WRWOS: Westview Elementary
What is life like for someone in a wheelchair? Students at Westview elementary now have a better idea, thanks to a visit from Bliss Welch.
Cold Case FilesMORE VIDEO
Cold Case - Carrie Smith Lawson
Two decades. That's how long one Cleveland family has been waiting to find their missing daughter.
Cold Case: Fredy Perez
The 2009 murder of cleveland business owner, fredy perez, still haunts the community. police say the suspect or suspects didn't want money, they wanted perez dead.
Cold Case: Jody Anderson
It's a case that's cast a dark cloud over the city of fort oglethorpe for more than 30 years. in 1979, 15-year- old jody anderson was found slouched up against a fence with a rope around his neck. Once thought suicide, it has been since determined murder.
Cold Case Files: Lisa Manis
Strangled and then thrown in a ditch off mountain creek road. that's what chattanooga police say happened to a young woman more than 18 years ago.
Cold Case Files: Deborah Jordan
Chattanooga police say they're on the trail of a cold blooded killer. and it's the focus of this week's cold case report.
Golden Apple AwardMORE VIDEO
Ringgold H. S. Mark Pierce Wins Golden Apple Teacher of Year
The best and brightest teachers from all over the Tennessee Valley region gathered at the Chattanooga Trade and Convention Center Tuesday night. It was for the Golden Apple Award teacher of the year banquet.
Golden Apple Award: Mark Pierce
Mark Pierce wants his English classroom to reflect his welcoming personality.
Golden Apple Award: Melissa Rettig
Whether its before or after school or even on a weekend. Melissa Rettig stands ready to help students expand their understanding of the world. Her interest in conservation prompted students to plan a campus clean up for earth day.
Golden Apple Award: Holly Bryan
Holly Bryan likens her class to the book the "little engine that could." While she hasn't technically banned the word "can't" from her classroom. She rarely ever allows its use.
Golden Apple Award: Shelby Pompora
Shelby Pompora wants all of her students at Spring City Elementary to have positive feelings about school. She rewards good behavior in her classroom. And goes the extra mile to make sure kids understand learning is fun.
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