Baylor Has 13 Athletes Sign On National Signing Day
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Baylor Has 13 Athletes Sign College Scholarships on National Signing Day

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor had 13 athletes sign college scholarships on Wednesday on National Signing Day. Jada Cooper, soccer, East Tennessee State University Theo Desroches, golf, Lynn University Matt Hart, wrestling, Indiana University Drew Hitchcock, swimming, The University of Georgia Holly Merritt, softball, Miami University (Ohio) Sophia Mize, soccer, UTC Riley Oleksik, softball, Eastern Kentucky University Avery Shamblin, softball, The University of…

North Georgia Farmers Facing Extreme Drought
Catoosa County, Chattooga County, Dade County, Local News, Walker County

Extra help is coming to North Georgian farmers suffering drought

Jesse Farley,

CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — Catoosa county is one of four counties under an extreme drought. The effect the drought has had on farmers is high. Sandy Brown the Co-Owner of Brown’s Produce said, “It has an effect on us because some things we can not irrigate and some things we can. But like the turnip greens and stuff out…

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Driving Our Economy Forward: Chattanooga Leather Works

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — From wallets to knife covers – Chattanooga Leather Works has everything your average executive and outdoorsman could possibly want. Let’s see how Chattanooga Leather Works is driving our economy forward. “I was looking to move back from Texas to Chattanooga. This is home. And reached out to some old family friends who owned a knife company….

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Mother of Covenant Victim Calls for Change on Lookout Mountain

Nick Hill,

Katy Dieckhaus, the mother of Covenant School Shooting victim Evelyn Dieckhaus, speaking about gun safety at The Church of the Good Shepherd on Lookout Mountain. LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF)- It has been over seven months since six people, including three children, were murdered in a mass shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville. The mother of one of the shooting’s…

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First Baptist Cares provides mental health services in Chattanooga

Caleb Figgures,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – First Baptist Church on East 8th Street has a non-profit organization for mental health care in Chattanooga.  “First Baptist cares called this press conference Wednesday for two reasons. One, to report on the preliminary data for our mental health outreach initiative,” said Rev. Dr. William Ladd III, pastor of First Baptist Church. “Number two, to issue…

Mocs Football Features A Harvard Graduate In Linebacker Kobe Joseph
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Mocs Football Features a Harvard Graduate in Linebacker Kobe Joseph

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Mocs football team has attracted an Ivy League graduate. Linebacker Kobe Joseph transferred from Harvard to UTC during the off-season, bringing a veteran presence and plenty of football savviness. Reporter:”Describe football at Harvard?” Said Joseph:”Um. It’s a similar competition to here, but school definitely comes first.” Harvard is the oldest college in America..founded in 1636, well before the…

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AAA raises awareness for drowsy driving in November

Caleb Figgures,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The first week of November is set aside to raise awareness for drowsy driving.  “National Sleep Foundation has a national drowsy driving awareness week, and this is to raise awareness about the dangers of drowsy driving,” said Megan Cooper, Public Relations for AAA.  One in 25 drivers have admitted to falling asleep while driving.  Young adults,…

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Girl Scouts Honor Local Historian at Annual Luncheon

Nick Hill,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians honored one of their very own Tuesday. Chattanooga and Hamilton County historian Linda Moss Mines was selected to be the honoree of the Trefoil Society’s annual luncheon at the Waterhouse Pavilion in downtown Chattanooga. Mines has been heavily involved in Girl Scouts for decades, serving as a troop leader herself…

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Golden Apple Award: Gretchen Shively, Cloud Springs Elementary

Andrew Harrison,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Gretchen Shively is a ray of sunshine at Cloud Springs Elementary. At least one parent calls Ms. Shively the best self-contained special needs teacher that she has ever met. We decided to surprise Ms. Shively in her classroom with this week’s Golden Apple Award. Lori Welborn is the Principal at Cloud Springs. She says, ” Ms….

Will Levis Named Titans Starting Quarterback
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Titans Benching Ryan Tannehill For Rookie QB Will Levis

Rick Nyman,

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Rookie Will Levis needed all of two starts to earn the starting quarterback job for the Tennessee Titans. Coach Mike Vrabel announced Tuesday that the 33rd pick overall out of Kentucky will be the Titans starter moving forward and that he already told the team of the change, moving injured veteran Ryan Tannehill to the backup spot. “There’s clearly something there,”…

Mom To Mom Pumpkin Turkey
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Mom to Mom – Pumpkin Turkey

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Today on Mom to Mom, we have a super cute idea for those leftover pumpkins from Halloween. We are turning your leftover pumpkins from Halloween into cute little turkeys that your kids are absolutely going to love, and you can actually use this for your decorations at the Thanksgiving Day table. So, what you’re going to need are your smaller…

Mocs Cruise In Season Opener Against Covenant College
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Mocs Thump Covenant College 89-44 in Season Opener

Rick Nyman,

(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA (Nov. 6, 2023) – The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team raced out early and saw newcomer Jan Zidek score a game-high 25 points to amount an 89-44 wire-to-wire victory over Covenant in the 2023-24 season opener on Monday night inside McKenzie Arena. Chattanooga opens the season 1-0 for the ninth time in the past 12 seasons following the victory in…

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TDEC and EPA provide lead update in Chattanooga

Caleb Figgures,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The EPA and TDEC are studying soil that is impacted by lead-bearing foundry material. They are currently asking for lead sampling in the southside area. And this year, more than 500 properties are in line for cleanup. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and Environmental Protection Agency provided updates on the southside lead site in…

Second Annual Pie Festival Held At Soddy Daisy First Baptist Church
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Soddy Daisy First Baptist celebrates second annual pie festival

Amelia Greer,

SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The second annual Soddy Daisy Pie Festival was held Sunday afternoon at a local church. Soddy Daisy First Baptist started this festival last year in lieu of regular trunk-or-treat celebrations around Halloween. Instead, the church gathers members of the community for pie tastings and auctions with different festivities. Kids and adults participated in a pie…

East Ridge Police Department Fills Cruiser With Food For Local Pantry
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East Ridge Police fill cruiser for local food pantry

Jacob Ownby,

EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The East Ridge Police Department collaborated at Local Coffee to help the less fortunate this holiday season. The department raised food and monetary donations for the East Ridge Food Pantry. Folks came out on Sunday to take part in filling an ERPD cruiser with donated food items. The department has continued this tradition for nearly…

Crabtree Farms Celebrates 25th Birthday
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Crabtree Farms celebrates 25th birthday on Saturday

Amelia Greer,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A local farm in the middle of urban Chattanooga celebrated its 25th birthday on Saturday. Crabtree Farms has been open since 1998 and has welcomed many people throughout the years. This celebration was held in honor of 25 years of farming, learning, and cultivating community. The rustic farm hosted games and activities for families and friends…