Israel Launches New Strikes In Beirut Despite U.s. Warning Over Scale Of Attacks On Iran Backed Hezbollah
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Israel launches new strikes in Beirut despite U.S. warning over scale of attacks on Iran-backed Hezbollah

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Tel Aviv — Just hours after the Biden administration warned Israel over the expanding scope and scale of its military strikes on Lebanon’s capital, the Israeli military said its fighter jets flew to the southern Beirut suburb of Dahiyeh and struck an underground Hezbollah weapons cache. Dahiyeh, considered a stronghold of the Iran-backed, U.S. and Israeli-designated terrorist group, has been hit by…

Georgia Judge Blocks Election Rule Requiring Hand Counting Of Ballots
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Georgia judge blocks election rule requiring hand counting of ballots

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After Georgia voters began heading to the polls Tuesday for the first day of early voting in the state, a judge enjoined election officials from moving forward with a controversial new rule that would require the hand counting of ballots when polls close on Nov. 5. Judge Robert McBurney called the rule “too much, too late.” The judge expressed concern that the…

Signal Mountain Beats Soddy Daisy 3 1 For Region Title
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Signal Mountain Beats Soddy Daisy 3-1 For Region Title

Rick Nyman,

Signal Mountain, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Signal Mountain volleyball team beat Soddy Daisy last week for their district tournament title. On Tuesday, the Eagles rallied from a 1-0 deficit to beat Soddy Daisy 3-1 for their region title. The Eagles are still on pace to try and defend their state championship from last year. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Signal…

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Golden Apple: Hope Chapman, Dalewood Middle

Andrew Harrison,

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – The best teachers never stop learning. Dalewood Middle’s Hope Chapman is committed finding new ways to help her students be the best they can be. We found out how in this week’s Golden Apple Award. Shalundra Shackelford is the Principal at Dalewood Middle. She says, “Ms. Chapman is a wonderful, wonderful teacher. She gives her absolute…

Initiative To Help Farmers Affected By Helene
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Initiative to help farmers affected by Helene

Nick Hill,

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- It’s been almost three weeks since Hurricane Helene devastated much of the southeast and killed over  250 people. There have been many relief drives across our area to help out the victims of the storm. However, there is now a relief drive that looks to give help of a different kind. This effort is called the Woof…

Cfc Assistant Coach Chris Nugent Enjoys Week Of A Lifetime
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CFC Name Chris Nugent New Head Coach

Rick Nyman,

(press release) CHATTANOOGA- Chattanooga Football Club announced today the appointment of Chris Nugent as the new head coach of the men’s first team for the 2025 season. Nugent was recently promoted to the position of interim head coach for the final two matches of the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro regular season. Nugent joined CFC for the 2022 season and served…

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Unity Day for National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month

Robert Hanley,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Hamilton County Schools, SSC Services for Education, and individuals all around the country are celebrating Unity Day this Wednesday the 16th.  This is a signature day for National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month and its focus is to promote inclusion and highlight bullying prevention. Every day, thousands of young people experience bullying from their peers at school, after…
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Georgia kicks off early voting on Tuesday

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WALKER COUNTY, Ga (WDEF)- Folks in Walker County came together Tuesday as early voting kicked off in Georgia.  “I want everybody to vote. I am trying to get people that do not normally vote to come out and vote, because it is important,” said State Representative, Mike Cameron. “This is our country and this is our future, and we need…

Water Main Break Backs Up Traffic On Brainerd Road
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Water main break backs up traffic on Brainerd Road

Nick Hill,

BRAINERD, Tenn. (WDEF) — A water main break is causing traffic problems in Brainerd. It was reported on Brainerd Road near Greenway View Drive earlier this morning. The break has narrowed lanes and caused a major traffic impact for those going westbound. Drivers are urged to take an alternative route as repairs are still ongoing. Categories: Local News Tags: Brainerd…

Impact Plastics And Ceo Gerald O'connor Sued By Family Of Worker Killed By Hurricane Helene Flooding
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Impact Plastics and CEO Gerald O’Connor sued by family of worker killed by Hurricane Helene flooding

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Impact Plastics and its CEO, Gerald O’Connor, have been sued by the family of one of its Tennessee employees who was killed by catastrophic flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. The wrongful death lawsuit claims that workers were forced to stay at their posts even when managers knew conditions were growing dangerous. Johnny Peterson was among the Impact Plastics employees who died Sept….

Pandas From China Return To Washington, D.c., After Beloved Animals Left National Zoo Last Year
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Pandas from China return to Washington, D.C., after beloved animals left National Zoo last year

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Two giant pandas arrived at a Washington airport Tuesday morning less than a year after the National Zoo said goodbye to another pair of pandas that were on loan from China. The new pandas — Bao Li and Qing Bao — departed Chengdu, China, on Monday and made a stop in Anchorage, according to plane tracker FlightAware.com. From there, the pandas left for…

Mom To Mom Halloween S'more Pies
Mom To Mom

Mom to Mom – Halloween S’more Pies

WDEF News,

Today on Mom to Mom, we are making Halloween s’more pies! In our house, we love s’mores, so I always try to find cute and creative ideas, especially around the holiday season, to elevate this delicious marshmallow treat! S’more pies are especially good if you can’t sit around a campfire. You can sit in the comfort of your own home…

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DeKalb County man charged with possession of child pornography

Rainey Randolph,

DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) —  A DeKalb County man has been arrested for possession of child pornography. Investigators in DeKalb County received an alert from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). This alert was in regards to a potential upload of child sexual abuse material to an online service near Mentone. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office reported…

East Hamilton Beats Cleveland 3 2
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East Hamilton Defeats Cleveland 3-2 For Region Title

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Cleveland and East Hamilton met in their region volleyball championship game on Monday night at East Hamilton High School. The Hurricanes won the opening set. Cleveland took the next two before East Hamilton rallied for the 3-2 victory and the region title. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Cleveland High School, East Hamilton High School, Volleyball

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Concerns with Multi-Family Cluster Developments Arising

Robert Hanley,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Citizens made their way out to the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Commission meeting as concerns are beginning to arise from future construction plans set to take place in the upcoming future regarding potential developments in Chattanooga. The development plan in question was first initially adopted and approved back in 2007 to break ground on a new multi-family cluster development. …

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What’s Right With Our Schools: Chattanooga Girl’s Leadership Academy Submarine Builders

Andrew Harrison,

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Did you know that over the next 10 years, America’s submarine industry will have to hire 100,000 skilled employees to meet the Navy’s growing demand? Learning Blade is making sure that some local students have the skills they need to meet that need. We go below the surface at Chattanooga’s Girl’s Leadership Academy in “What’s Right…

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Cherokee remember ancestors at Red Clay for Indigenous Peoples Day

Nick Hill,

Members of the Cherokee Nation and Red Clay State Historical Park staff standing next to the Eternal Flame of the Cherokee. BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)-  October 14th historically has been Columbus Day. However, in light of the atrocities committed against Native Americans, many are now celebrating a much different holiday, Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Among these groups are the Cherokee Nation,…

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Health officials urge folks to get vaccinated ahead of Flu season

WDEF News,

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Colder days are ahead in the Scenic City and the Tennessee Valley.  Health Officials are urging folks to be cautious as Flu Season is almost here !  “The good news is, the Tennessee Department of Health is reported that cases are minimal right now, having said that, with this weather change and this cold front coming…

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Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union hosts 28th Annual Golf Classic

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) held it’s 28th Annual Golf Classic today. Participants played a round of golf at Black Creek Golf Club on October 14, 2024 with tee times ranging from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. They were also provided with breakfast from McDonalds with coffee and lemonade from Lola Beans. Later on, Lunch…

Nashville Shooting
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At least 1 killed, several wounded in shooting near Tennessee State University in Nashville, police say

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One person was killed and at least nine others injured in a shooting just blocks from the Tennessee State University campus in Nashville Saturday evening, authorities said. The deceased person was a 24-year-old man, and at least three of the wounded are younger than 18, the Nashville Police Department said in a social media post. None of the individuals involved in…

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Homicide suspect extradited to Bradley County from Texas

Rainey Randolph,

BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) —  The suspect in a homicide that occurred September 8, 2024 is back in Bradley County after being captured in Texas. Dayren Lopez-Roque was extradited back to Tennessee and was booked into the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office Justice Center. Roque is being charged with Probation Violation and First Degree Murder. He is believed to be the…

The Haunted Hilltop Tragedy
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Child dies after an accident at the Haunted Hilltop

Lillian Yi,

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- On Friday, October eleventh, a seventh-grade boy was pronounced deceased after being stuck by a tractor. The young boy was named Sam Jessen. He was a student at Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts and was described as a child who was full of life. Hamilton County Sheriff’s deputies, and other first responders answered the initial…

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Chattanooga Symphony and Opera present Family Concert Series

Robert Hanley,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Families and members of the Chattanooga community were invited to participate this weekend in free family concerts presented by the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera.  This event was a family concert series that was inspired from classic books we read as kids and even children’s books tailored around Chattanooga itself. These free performances promised quite the blend of…