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Crime, Regional News

With no sign of Kentucky highway shooting suspect, officers moved to protect community as schools reopen

CBS News,

As a search continued into its 11th day for the suspect in a mass shooting that wounded five people on an interstate highway in Kentucky earlier this month, officials and law enforcement announced they were redirecting resources away from the manhunt and focusing instead on protecting the surrounding community. More schools reopened Tuesday in the area around London, a town of about 8,000 people on the…

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Education, Featured, Golden Apple Award, Hamilton County

Golden Apple Award: Madison Davis, McConnell Elementary

Andrew Harrison,

HIXSON, TN (WDEF) – There is a certain serenity that comes from being organized. That’s one of the lessons that Madison Davis passes along to her students at McConnell Elementary. When the weather is nice, her classroom can move under a big tree outside. Those are just a couple reasons why Madison Davis earned this week’s Golden Apple Award. Ruth…

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Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Hamilton County unveils jail reentry program

Nick Hill,

Three Hamilton County Jail inmates attending an electrical vocational class. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Inmates at the Hamilton County Jail now have the opportunity to learn to help their post-incarceration life. A study by the U.S. Department of Justice revealed that roughly 43 percent of all released from state and federal prisons were rearrested within a year. This is a cycle…

Exploding Pagers Kill Hezbollah Members And Others, Leave Thousands Wounded, Officials Say; Militant Group Blames Israel
International News, US & World News

Exploding pagers kill Hezbollah members and others, leave thousands wounded, officials say; militant group blames Israel

CBS News,

Beirut, Lebanon — Hundreds of handheld pagers exploded near simultaneously in parts of Lebanon and Syria on Tuesday, killing at least nine people — including members of the militant group Hezbollah and a young girl — and wounding several thousand, officials said. Hezbollah and the Lebanese government blamed Israel for what appeared to be a sophisticated, remote attack. Among those wounded was Iran’s…

Senate Republicans Block Ivf Package As Democrats Highlight Reproductive Rights
Featured, Government & Politics, US & World News

Senate Republicans block IVF package as Democrats highlight reproductive rights

CBS News,

Washington — Senate Republicans blocked legislation that would protect access to IVF on Tuesday, in a vote that Democrats held to draw attention to the issue after former President Donald Trump’s recent statements supporting the fertility treatments. The package, called the Right to IVF Act, would establish a nationwide right “to receive fertility treatment from a health care provider, in accordance with…

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Government & Politics, Local News, UTC

UTC participating in National Voter Registration Day

Rainey Randolph, Nick Hill,

  UPDATE: Students in collaboration with the League of Women Voters engaged with students to ask if they were registered to vote. Organizers say it’s especially important to target college students since they are often confused about where to vote and their overall low turnout. “A lot of students actually don’t know that they will actually have to go back…

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Mom To Mom

Mom to Mom – No-Bake Cookies

WDEF News,

Today on Mom to Mom, we’re making easy, no-bake Reese’s cookies. My kids always love a good afterschool snack, but I must say, if you’re looking for something healthy, this is not it! But they are so delicious, and they’ll definitely be a hit wherever you take them, whether it’s a party, a family reunion, or just a nice snack…

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Featured, Local News

Creative Discovery Museum launches new recycling exhibit

Amelia Greer,

News 12 This Morning: Mackenzie Steele joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview an innovated exhibit headed to the Creative Discovery Museum. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Get ready to reimagine the world around you with the latest exhibit at the Creative Discovery Museum! CDM’s temporary fall exhibit is aiming to take ordinary resources like cardboard to create a world of…

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Chattanooga, Education, Featured, Local News, What's Right With Our Schools

What’s Right With Our Schools: Chatt Prep Championship Rings

Andrew Harrison,

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – When we were kids, it was all about the trophies, but these days nothing says, “I’m a winner” quite like a championship ring. The Chatt Prep Basketball team recently got some new jewelry after winning a State Title last year. On their freshly adorned ring fingers rests a shining example of what’s right with our schools….

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Featured, Local News

Fork Ridge Fire Ignites in Big Frog Wilderness

Timbrel Williams,

The Fork Ridge Fire, which was first detected last Friday in the Big Frog Wilderness of Polk County, has prompted an official closure for safety and firefighting operations. The blaze, which impacted Trail 69 and part of the Benton MacKaye Trail, was estimated to have burned around 45 acres. “Conditions are very dry, as everyone around here probably knows. We’ve…

Secret Service Fires At Man With Gun Near Trump On Golf Course; Fbi Investigating Incident As Apparent Assassination Attempt
Crime, US & World News

Secret Service fires at man with gun near Trump on golf course; FBI investigating incident as apparent assassination attempt

CBS News,

Former President Donald Trump is “safe and unharmed” after Secret Service agents engaged with a suspect pointing a high-powered rifle at the Florida golf course where Trump was golfing Sunday afternoon, officials said. The suspect fled but was later taken into custody. The FBI and U.S. Secret Service are investigating the incident, which the FBI said “appears to be an…

A Pipeline Has Exploded And Is On Fire In A Houston Suburb, Forcing Evacuations
Environment, Featured, US & World News

A pipeline has exploded and is on fire in a Houston suburb, forcing evacuations

Associated Press,

LA PORTE, Texas (AP) — Firefighters were battling a massive pipeline fire in suburban Houston that sparked grass fires and burned power poles on Monday, forcing people in the surrounding neighborhood to evacuate as a giant plume of fire was shooting high up into the air. The fire began at 9:55 a.m. in La Porte, located about 25 miles (40…

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Featured, Local News

Tennessee Aquarium auctions off unique artwork made by animals

Amelia Greer,

News 12 This Morning: Former local meteorologist and new media coordinator for the Tennessee Aquarium, Alison Pryor joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to highlight a unique auction with artwork from Aquarium residents (i.e. penguins, lemurs, alligators, snakes… and more!) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Tennessee Aquarium is calling all animal lovers and art enthusiasts to participate in their latest auction….

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Sports - Local Sports News

Mocs go 0-12 on third down in 10-3 loss to Mercer

Brian Armstrong,

GoMocs- The No. 14 Chattanooga Mocs football team suffered from offensive struggles during a tough 10-3 loss to No. 23 Mercer during its home and Southern Conference opener on Saturday evening inside Finley Stadium. Following the defeat, Chattanooga drops to 0-3 overall and opens league play 0-1. Mercer remains unbeaten and improves to 3-0 overall and 1-0 inside SoCon action….

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Local News

Firearm Found in Student’s Backpack at Chattanooga Preparatory School

Timbrel Williams,

This morning, a gun was found at another Hamilton County school, raising serious concerns about student safety. At Chattanooga Preparatory School, a School Resource Officer and an administrator discovered a firearm in a student’s backpack. The school mandates that students leave their backpacks in a designated area as a safety measure. Despite this, the student involved managed to evade capture…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Local News

Judge to not throw out evidence in Chen murder case

Nick Hill,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The attorney for the man charged with murder  in the November 2022 death of a Chattanooga woman argued once again for some evidence to be suppressed in that case. Jason Chen is charged with first degree murder and abuse of a corpse  in the death of Jasmine Pace. Friday, his attorney, Joshua Weiss, pursued a motion to…

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Sports - Local Sports News

Garrett Wilson Helps Fuel Signal Mountain’s Attack

Rick Nyman,

Signal Mountain, TN-(WDEF-TV) Garrett Wilson has certainly helped fuel the Signal Mountain attack this season. He already has an offensive and defensive touchdown to go along with a 100-yard rushing performance. He’s a big reason why the Eagles are off to a 4-0 start. . Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Garrett Wilson, High School Football, Signal Mountain High…

Thursday Throwback: 1984 Young Republicans
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Thursday Throwback: 1984 Young Republicans

WDEF News,

The political landscape has changed a lot in our area over the last 50 years. Our area was dominated by Democrats back then. But it began to change when Ronald Reagan was elected President. For our Thursday Throwback, we look back at how Young Republicans organized at U-T-C in 1984. Categories: From The Archives Tags: From The Archives, Thursday Throwback

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Crime, Featured, Local News

Firearm recovered in Chatt Prep school threat investigation

Rainey Randolph,

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) —  The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is investigating a school threat at Chattanooga Preparatory school where a weapon was recovered. The School Resource Deputy (SRD) assigned to Chattanooga Preparatory School obtained information about a weapon brought onto campus. A school administrator and the SRD recovered a backpack containing a firearm. The student in which the…

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Local News

Bradley County and state officials discuss school threats on radio

Rainey Randolph,

BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Bradley County and Tennessee state officials went on Mix 104.1 to address the rise in school threats. Bradley County’s Sheriff Steve Lawson, School Director Dr. Linda Cash, and Safety and Security Coordinator Zech Pike discussed the recent rise in school threats in the Tennessee Valley area. Linda Cash spoke about phishing online, and how it’s…

Tech Byte More Back To School Tech
Tech Byte

Tech Byte – More Back to School Tech From Verizon

Patrick Moates,

We have our friend Winnie Wright from Verizon joining us today to bring us some more back to school tech! PATRICK: All right. So I’ve got my homework done. That’s for obviously the big kids. What about the little kids? Let’s not leave them out today. WINNIE: Yeah, as a parent, I totally get, wanting to know your kiddos location…