Tech Byte An Inside Look At Vascular Care And The Tech That Changes Lives
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An Inside Look at Vascular Care and the Tech That Changes Lives

Dr. LeSar and the Vascular Insitute of Chattanooga invite us for a behind the scenes view of technology that improves quality of life.
Patrick Moates,

CHATTANOOGA, TN – The Vascular Institute of Chattanooga invited us into the outpatient room for a look at some tech that’s changing lives here in the Tennessee Valley. Dr. Chris LeSar is one of the top vascular surgeons in the world and his friends at Asahi Inntech took us behind the curtain to showcase some of their new technology that…

Marion Co Ready To Take Next Step In Playoffs Against York Institute
Sports - Local Sports News

Marion Co One Step Away From State Championship Game

Rick Nyman,

Jasper, TN-(WDEF-TV) Marion County hosts a state semifinal game Friday night against York Institute. The Warriors are looking to advance to their first state championship game since 2016. Marion County is not taking anything for granted. Last year they were unbeaten and ranked number one before losing in the second round. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News

Nw Whitfield Knocks Off Ringgold In Holiday Tournament
Sports - Local Sports News

NW Whitfield Pulls Away For 70-59 Win Over Ringgold

Rick Nyman,

Rossville, GA-(WDEF-TV) Northwest Whitfield and Ringgold hooked up in the Thanksgiving Classic at Ridgeland on Wednesday. The Bruins and Tigers delivered a classic game with NW Whitfield pu lling away for a 70-59 win. Ringgold led by one at halftime, and the score was tied heading into the fourth quarter. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News

Mocs Beat Bryant Bulldogs For 5th Straight Win
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Mocs Beat Bryant Bulldogs For 5th Straight Win

Rick Nyman,

(gomocs.com)  The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team earned its fifth-straight win after a strong team effort led to an 84-76 victory over America East-member Bryant in the final game of the Coke Classic MTE inside McKenzie Arena on Wednesday afternoon. Chattanooga (5-3) finished the Coke Classic event a perfect 2-0 following today’s win over Bryant (4-4) and Monday’s win over…

Driving Our Economy Forward: Aerotek
Driving Our Economy Forward, Featured, Hamilton County

Driving our Economy Forward: Aerotek

Kay Blevins,

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF)-Finding the right job can be difficult.  For more than 35 years Aerotek has connected organizations with manufacturing and production professionals.  Tonight, we are learning how the business is helping our community find meaningful careers in this week’s driving our economy forward. Justus McMillan, Sr. Account Manager says, “We’re a staffing and also services provider for manufacturers in…
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Mohawk suing chemical companies over “fraud” related to forever chemicals

Nick Hill,

DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- A few months ago, a group of conservationists raised alarm bells about the presence of dangerous chemicals in Northwestern Georgia waterways. This they say were caused by decades of irresponsible discarding of those chemicals by manufacturers, primarily in the carpet industry. Now, one of those carpet manufacturers has filed a lawsuit claiming that they were misled. Mohawk…

Rodriguez Carmona Adelvis Jose
Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

ICE: TDA gang member arrested in Chattanooga had extensive criminal history

Nick Hill,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are learning more about the criminal history of the man arrested last week in Chattanooga who authorities say is in a Venezuelan gang. Adelvis Rodriguez-Carmona was arrested on multiple charges including patronizing prostitution according to the TBI. We are learning from ICE that he has had a series of arrests in the United States since 2022….

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Featured, Local News, Walker County

Turnout low, but higher than expected in Walker County school board runoff election

Nick Hill,

LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF)-  Early voting has concluded in a school board runoff race in Walker County. The race is for the school board’s district three seat, which covers the entire county except for the city of Chickamauga. Incumbent Tina Painter is facing off against Travis Q. Middleton after four candidates went for the seat in the general election earlier this…

Union Gospel Mission Provides Thanksgiving Meals
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Union Gospel Mission provides Thanksgiving meals

Robert Hanley,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – With Thanksgiving being tomorrow, organizations around town are making sure everyone has access to a warm meal.  The Union Gospel Mission came together this afternoon to host and serve warm Thanksgiving dinners to those who may have to go without one tomorrow. Individuals were invited to the front lawn of the Bessie Smith Cultural Center to…
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Better Business Bureau aware folks of holiday scams

Caleb Figgures,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Scam experts are raising caution to potential scams during the holiday season.  “With Cyber Monday coming, we know that’s the busiest online shopping day of the year, and actually, online shopping scams have become the number one thing reported to us on our scam tracker page. So we know that there’s already a lot of scams working,”…

Ana Guice Booking Photo
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Walker County mother charged in infant death

Rainey Randolph,

WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) —  A Walker County mother has been arrested for the death of her infant son. Ana Alissa Guice Deputies with the Walker County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) were dispatched to a residence on Mustang Street in Rossville, GA for a report of an infant death. WCSO says that during the investigation, detectives determined the mother, Ana Alissa…

This Morning The Chattanooga Zoo
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Asian Lantern Festival kicks off at Warner Park

Amelia Greer,

News 12 This Morning: Jake Cash joins News 12’s Amelia Greer with the Chattanooga Zoo to highlight the debut of the Asian Lantern Festival for 2024-2025. He also brings animal ambassador, Chip the Box Turtle– not to be confused with News 12’s Chip Chapman. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Zoo has been lit up once again with the start…

This Morning Clumpies Ice Cream
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No one is too cool this season for Clumpies holiday flavors

Khristine Arnold,

Ashley Bottoms with See Rock City Inc. joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview Clumpies 2024 holiday flavors. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – While it might be starting to get a little cold, no one is too cool for Clumpies ice cream. Ashley Bottoms came into the studio to unveil the 2024 Holiday Collection pint pack. This year’s collection features returning…

Golden Apple Award
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Golden Apple Award: Ayanna Esdaile, Orchard Knob Middle School

Andrew Harrison,

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Parents describe Ayanna Esdaile as dedicated, determined and dependable. Her Science class at Orchard Knob Middle is challenging, but with healthy dose of fun blended in. Let’s take a closer look in tonight’s Golden Apple Award. Dr. Amara Alexander is the Principal at Orchard Knob Middle . She says, “Miss Esdaile has been here um for…

Giraffe Subspecies Marked Endangered
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Giraffe subspecies marked endangered

Robert Hanley,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Fish and Wildlife Services recently announced a new proposal to list three different subspecies of giraffes as endangered under the Endangered Species Act.  The proposal comes after a petition from 2017 to list these three in the ESA.  Jake Cash, Chattanooga Zoo Director of Marketing and Communications, stated that “US fish and wildlife service put…

United Way Teams Up With Food City
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United Way teams up with Food City

Robert Hanley,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – United Way teamed up with Food City to host the 18th annual Celebrity Bagging Event this afternoon.  At locations across the county, Food City hosted local celebrities including UTC athletes to partner with United Way to raise money for those in need of help during the holidays.  Participants at the grocery stores were able to make…

Stress, depression, anxiety
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Health experts see upsurge in depression during Thanksgiving

Caleb Figgures,

CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF)-  Thanksgiving is Thursday, and health experts are stressing the importance of Thanksgiving depression.  “This forced sense of happiness, and you feel that you are being left out, almost like social media pressure. And when you see advertisements, you see all these commercials and everybody around you, you just feel as if are you being left out,” said Dr….

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Officials warn against racial profiling in relation to TDA

Nick Hill,

TBI Director David Rausch (left), Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett (middle), and Chattanooga Police Chief John Chambers (right) discussing concerns regarding Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The revelation that an arrest last week in Chattanooga was related to a gang from Venezuela is causing a lot of reaction. Tren de Aragua is a transnational criminal gang, who…

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Thanksgiving meals donated to 200 Bradley County families

Nick Hill,

The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office and Cleveland Police Department teaming up with the Lynn Jones Foundation to give 200 Thanksgiving meals to families in need. CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- 200 families in Bradley County will have a meal for Thanksgiving thanks to a donation. The Lynn Jones Foundation teamed up with Bradley County and Cleveland School Resource Officers to take meals…