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Hamilton County Launches Chattanooga-Hamilton County History Experience

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Hamilton County has announced the launch of the Chattanooga-Hamilton County History Experience. This will be an interactive pop-up history museum and experience that will allow individuals to explore Chattanooga’s past. This initiative is designed to serve as a living archive that brings the community’s story to life through original films, interactive exhibits, and student-driven storytelling, according to…

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Research Examines Drinking and Moderation

Robert Hanley,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Every January, millions of adults rethink their relationship with alcohol. Some commit to Dry January, while others aim for moderation.  Mixed headlines about the risks and benefits of drinking can make it difficult to know what the science actually shows. A new review from the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) examines 25 years of peer-reviewed…

Congressman Reacts To The Capture Of Maduro Following A U.s. Operation
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Congressman reacts to the capture of Maduro following a U.S. operation

Lillian Yi,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Congressman Chuck Fleischmann is reacting to the capture of Nicolás Maduro following a U.S. mission in Venezuela. Fleischmann says the mission was focused on capturing a dangerous individual while protecting U.S. interests. One of the main concerns circulating about the operation is that Congress was not notified beforehand. The congressman says Maduro was wanted in connection…

Busy Offseason Ahead For Tennessee Titans
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Busy Offseason Ahead For Titans General Manager Mike Borgonzi

Rick Nyman,

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have had the most time in the NFL to start searching for their next head coach. General manager Mike Borgonzi has no timeline for hiring that person with the search officially underway. “I do feel really good about the process that we’ve gone through to identify some of these candidates,” Borgonzi said Tuesday. “That’s the…

Forced To Flee Venezuelan Americans Reflect On Protests And The Fall Of Maduro
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Forced to flee Venezuelan Americans reflect on protests and the fall of Maduro

Lillian Yi,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Continuing our coverage of the Venezuela strike, News 12’s Lillian Yi spoke with two U.S. citizens who were forced to flee Venezuela and shared their perspectives on the recent protests surrounding Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro. One of those voices belongs to Vanessa, a Venezuelan born U.S. citizen who left the country as a child. She asked…

Residents Form Group That Wants Enterprise South Nature Park Preserved
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Conservation group celebrates decision to pull proposed Enterprise South, McDonald Farm land deed restriction swap

Nick Hill,

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The proposal to conduct a land deed swap between two Hamilton County parks has been pulled. It caused a lot of controversy in our community, with over 12,000 signing a petition against that plan. Members of the community say that they are very happy with the decision of Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp to not open…

Notre Dame Hs Marks 150 Years
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Notre Dame HS Marks 150 Years

Robert Hanley,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Notre Dame High School marked the kickoff of its 150th anniversary celebration with a Jubilee Mass held at the Michael and Eleanor Miller Theater. The Mass began at 9:45 a.m. and was led by Bishop Mark Beckman.  Many area priests attended the service, along with members of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia who traveled from…

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Golden Apple Award: Adam Miller, East Hamilton Middle School

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — This week’s Golden Apple Award goes to Adam Miller from East Hamilton Middle School. “Mr. Miller is just amazing teacher and band director. He is running an amazing program here at East Hamilton. Last year we had the most students in our county to be elected for the old city competition. We also have a jazz band…

New Findings Push Pfas Investigation Toward Major Legal Action
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Concerns rising over reintroduction of Georgia PFAS shield law

Nick Hill,

DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- As Georgia legislators prepare to head back to Atlanta next week, the Whitfield County Republican Party says they are opposing the reintroduction of a controversial bill. In a statement on their Facebook page, Whitfield GOP chairman MaKray Kyer says that Georgia House Bill 211, sponsored by Dalton representative Kasey Carpenter, would be damaging to Whitfield County residents….

Hotdog On Wheels Bring Smiles
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Hotdog on Wheels Bring Smiles

Robert Hanley,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – You might have spotted something hot dog-shaped rolling through town this week!  The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is in Chattanooga through Monday, bringing smiles, fun, and a playful sense of nostalgia to the community. This iconic vehicle has been an American symbol since 1936, when the very first Wienermobile was designed by Oscar Mayer’s nephew, Carl G….
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Blood Assurance in Need Of O Blood

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Courtesy: Blood Assurance CHATTANOOGA — Blood Assurance is in need of O Blood and they are calling on O-negative and O-positive donors to help out. They say those with O-negative blood are the universal donors and those with O-positive make up the largest donor group. Blood Assurance says they are down to a one-day supply, meaning they are in critical…

Flu Cases Increase This Winter
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Flu Cases Increase This Winter

Robert Hanley,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Flu activity is rising this winter, with local hospitals reporting higher-than-normal infection rates.  The Erlanger Center for Infectious Disease says influenza A, including H1N1, is spreading rapidly, and the facility has exceeded a 10% positivity threshold. Symptoms of the flu can include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, headache, and, in some children, diarrhea…

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New treatments for asthma at the Chattanooga Allergy Clinic

Khristine Arnold,

Dr. Marc Cromie with the Chattanooga Allergy Clinic joins News 12’s Chip Chapman at the start of the New Year with some health tips.  CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Flu season is here but best not to confuse the symptoms with your allergies, and some new developments in asthma treatment is providing life changing and life saving results according to the…

Mccallie Beats Boyd Buchanan 62 52 For Tournament Title
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McCallie Beats Boyd Buchanan 62-52 For Best of Preps Title

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) McCallie defeated Boyd Buchanan 62-52 in the finals of the Best of Preps Tournament on Monday night at Chattanooga State. Big Blue’s defense gave the Bucs trouble all night. McCallie collected several steals, and even though the Bucs scored eight points in the first quarter, all of their scoring came from the foul line in that period. Categories: Sports…

Operation Absolute Resolve In Venezuela
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Operation Absolute Resolve in Venezuela

Lillian Yi,

CHATTANOOGA, TENN. (WDEF) – Continuing our coverage of the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, News 12’s Lillian Yi spoke with former FBI undercover operative Eric O’Neill about the intelligence and planning behind the operation known as Operation Absolute Resolve. O’Neill, the author of Spies Lies and Cyber Crime, emphasized just how fragile the mission was from the start and…
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Special election on deck following resignation of Marjorie Taylor Greene

Nick Hill,

DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- Monday, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene formally resigned from Congress. This after increasing tension between her and President Trump over the release of the Epstein Files. With Representative Greene stepping down, there is not currently a Congressional representative for our North Georgia counties. However, that will change quickly, and election officials such as Whitfield County election supervisor Shaynee…

Mixed Income Housing Comes To Chattanooga
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New Partnership Expands Housing Affordability

Robert Hanley,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Invest Chattanooga is partnering with American South Capital Partners to fund new mixed-income housing projects in Chattanooga.  The nonprofit, operating for just six months, provides early, lower-cost capital to help developers move projects forward that might otherwise be too expensive to build. The partnership leverages the city’s $20 million investment to attract additional private, mission-aligned capital,…

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What’s Right With Our School: Signal Centers STEM Program

Andrew Harrison,

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – A solid background in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math is becoming more essential every day.  Signal Centers are helping some of their youngest students get a head start on a bright future. That’s a far-reaching example of “What’s Right With Our Schools”. “Here at Signal Centers, we are a DHS licensed child care facility. And we…

Protest Held Over Venezuela Conflict
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Protest Held Over Venezuela Conflict

Robert Hanley,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Demonstrators gathered at Miller Park on Sunday in response to the ongoing conflict involving Venezuela and the United States. The gathering followed recent international developments involving the Venezuelan government and U.S. actions that have drawn global attention. The situation continues to evolve. At the park, participants held signs and shared opinions about U.S. involvement overseas. We…

Venezuelan Citizen Speaks Out Following U.s. Operation
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Venezuelan Citizen speaks out following U.S. operation

Lillian Yi,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Following recent events in Venezuela, News 12 connected with a Venezuelan citizen who currently lives in the country and describes taking cover during the strike. She recalled hearing explosions nearby as the situation escalated overnight. “I promise you, Lillian, I was trembling. It started at two a.m. A plane flew so close to the buildings that…