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How to avoid an emergency services call if your dinner plans go up in smoke

Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) How can a new technology make sure your Valentine’s dinner in doesn’t end up on the news? Guys, if you’ve ever had a romantic dinner for two turn in to a five-alarm fire – we have a solution for you! Also, under no circumstances did my wife insinuate that my cooking has ever required an emergency services…

Three-Star Defensive Lineman Recruit C.J. Smith Ready to Attack the Quarterback For UTC

In Knoxville, defensive lineman C-J Smith did the big reveal on Wednesday, showing that he’s headed to Chattanooga. Smith is a three star recruit, who was a big part of back-to-back state titles at Knox West. He had 12 and-a-half sacks his senior year. Smith:”I took an official visit last weekend, and it was nothing but love up there. Me…

Notre Dame Introduces New Football Coach Brent Hill

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Notre Dame introduced new head football coach Brent Hill on Thursday. He replaces Charles Fant. It’s a bit of a homecoming for Hill, who is a UTC graduate. He was the head coach at a christi an school in Tallahassee, Florida, but he has coached in Tennessee before, even winning two state titles. He’ll try to make the Irish…

Thursday Throwback: 1994 Flooding

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Just last weekend, rescuers had to pull a couple of men out of a swollen creek in Trion. This is the time of year the area gets flooding problems. Tonight, in our Thursday Throwback, we take you back to a very rainy February, 30 years ago. Rescuers had to save another driver who tried to cross a…

North Georgia veteran receives mysterious medical bill

The medical bill Jeff Harmon says he should have never recieved from the Atlanta VA Clinic. (Courtesy: Jeff Harmon) UPDATE: Piedmont Urgent Care, the medical clinic where Dr. Melody Bray-Ross is listed as employed by the Georgia Medical Board, says they cannot comment on this story due to state and federal privacy laws. —————————————————————————————————————————————————— TRION, Ga. (WDEF)- A North Georgia…

Five Players Named Finalists For Mr / Miss Basketball Awards

Five Chattanooga area high school basketball players were named finalists for the TSSAA’s Mr. and Miss Basketball awards on Thursday. The list includes Kelsie Johnson of Silverdale, Kimora Fields of Bradley Central, Carlee Lowry of Signal Mountain, Kamora Moore of Chattanooga Christian, and then Dre Jackson of CCS was a finalist on the boys side. The Mr. and Miss Basketball…

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene responds to Mayorkas’ impeachment fail

WASHINGTON (WDEF) — Republicans attempted to impeach Mayorkas for his handling of the southern border. But three republicans sided with the democrats, making the impeachment fail. Alejandro Mayorkas, 7th United States Secretary of Homeland Security / MGN Local representative Majorie Taylor Greene shared her thoughts on the republicans who voted no. Earlier this week, 214 people voted to impeach the Homeland…

A.J. Wallace and Jamarion Farrior Sign at South Pittsburg

SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. (WDEF) — South Pittsburg won another football state title last year, so they’re shipping a few kids off to college on scholarship. Running back Jamarion Farrior is going to Mars Hill college. Receiver A-J Wallace signed with Arkansas State, where he will play for head coach Butch Jones. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: A.J. Wallace, College…

Baylor Has 12 Athletes Sign Including a Trio to Power Five Football Teams

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Baylor’s signing class was so big on National Signing Day that they held it outside. Twelve athletes put pen to paper for the Red Raiders. Red Raiders were a power five football pipeline. Tight end Max LeBlanc to Ohio State. Quarterback Whit Muschamp to Vanderbilt, and receiver Amari Jefferson to Alabama. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News…

Driving Our Economy Forward: Gate 11 Distillery

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Gate 11 Distillery started five years ago. It’s located inside the Chattanooga Choo Choo. Let’s see how they are driving our economy forward. Owner of Gate 11 Distillery, Billy says the craft distillery has a big cocktail bar, but they make their own spirits. The company makes vodka, gin, rum and agave spirits. “The Chattanooga Choo-Choo…

McMinn Central Winning With Tough Defense

McMinn Central girls basketball coach Johnny Morgan has tallied over a thousand wins during his incredible career. The key to his success is defense. He expounded on his defensive philosophy with News 12’s Brian Armstrong. Morgan: “It’s not hard to get them to buy in because they’re going against the, hopefully they’re going against the best defense that they’ll see…

UAW hits milestone as opposition arises to VW union effort

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The United Auto Workers (UAW) says they have reached a milestone at the Volkswagen (VW) Plant.  However, they will be facing some opposition.  Zachary Costello has been a leader among Volkswagen employees in their fight to unionize at the Chattanooga Plant.  He says despite opposition coming in the form of billboards on Interstate 75, he believes…

Greater Chattanooga part of unique economic council

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Greater Chattanooga region is now a part of a unique partnership.  The Coalition of Hip Hideaways was announced this morning in part by the Thrive Regional Partnership.   They have teamed up with economic organizations in Missoula, Montana, Colorado Springs, and Northwest Arkansas. The goal of the organization is to promote economic growth in these…

Golden Apple Award: Ridgeland High School’s Peter Davis

ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) – The best teachers prepare their students for success after graduation. Peter Davis has been building solid futures for a long time at Ridgeland High School. Karen Hughes is the principal at Ridgeland High. She says, “Mr. Davis is an amazing teacher. Totally hands on. He teaches the skills that they need for employability and his AgMec…

TN Rep. Hakeem’s proposed abortion exception bill fails subcommittee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – State Representative Yusuf Hakeem was expected to present an abortion exception bill to the state’s health committee Tuesday.  However, according to the Tennessee General Assembly website, the bill failed in the Population Health Subcommittee of Health Committee. The Population Health Subcommittee met at 3 p.m. CT on February 6. Hakeem believed it was a priority to…