Russell Stroud

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Russell Stroud was born and raised in Ringgold, GA. He started out in broadcast media at a little AM radio station in Soddy-Daisy, TN in 2012. In his decade in radio, he covered breaking news, national headlines, conducted numerous interviews, and co-hosted the morning show. He worked as a freelance journalist and audio editor before coming over to News 12.

When he isn’t hard at work, Russell enjoys rooting for the Georgia Bulldogs, the Pittsburgh Penguins, and spending time with his amazing wife.

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Tourism Revenue Hits Record Numbers

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  CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) --  The Chattanooga Tourism Company says tourism revenue reached record breaking figures. The Tourism Company says Hamilton County Ranked number five among the 95 counties in Tennessee.…

Judge Victoria Smith

Judge Smith Speaks Before Women’s Society

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) -- General Sessions Judge Victoria Smith spoke before members of the Scenic City Women’s Network today. Judge Smith shared her personal story about overcoming hardship with her husband. Andrew Smith was badly injured in an IED attack…

TVFCU Opens New Headquarters

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DALTON, Georgia (WDEF)-- The Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union opened a new facility in Dalton on Friday, the 22nd of August. The TVFCU held a ribbon cutting at the new location on Vista Drive. This is the second credit union…