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Bradley County, Cleveland, Featured, Local News

Cleveland church business manager sentenced for embezzlement

Federal agents confiscated guns from his home during a raid, prosecutors say he used church money to buy many personal items
Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A former church business manager has been sentenced in a federal wire fraud investigation. We first became aware of the case against David Apps when federal officers raided his home in Mountain Shadows. They confiscated guns from the home. Later, prosecutors said Apps took money from the Broad Street United Methodist Church in Cleveland and bought…
Featured, Local News

TVA Approves Rate Increase this Fall

Nick Hill,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A board of directors at TVA have approved a rate increase starting in October. The rate increase will be 4.5% and begin on October 1. TVA explains, “To ensure the region has the energy it needs to meet growing demand and economic development, the TVA Board unanimously approved a 4.5% increase in the effective rate. That…

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Catoosa County, Featured, Local News

College and Career Academy officially opens in Catoosa County

WDEF News,

CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga (WDEF) – Neighbors in Catoosa County are celebrating!  The community unveiled its new school Thursday morning, The College and Career Academy.  “We have about 240 businesspeople that are here today to hear Superintendent Chance Nix talk about the school system, about the College and Career Academy, and the teachers as well as the students,” said Amy Jackson,…

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Local News, Tech Byte, Technology

TECH BYTE: Use Tech to Find Your Dream Home

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — It can be a challenge finding a home right now, with high house prices and mortgage rates. Tech can make your search a little easier. AT&T’s Laurie Starcher says your smartphone can help you get started looking for your dream home. “There are lots of different apps that you can use,” Starcher said. “Zillow, Realtor.com is…

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Sports - Local Sports News, Sports - Soccer

CFC and Apotheos FC End in 1-1 Draw

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The CFC and Apotheos FC ended in a 1-1 draw Thursday evening in a ‘Friendly at Finley’. The Locos got a goal in the first half to go up 1-0. Less than a minute into the second half and Markus Naglestad delivered the equalizer for Chattanooga. Even though the visitors played a man down the entire second half, the…

Baylor Ready To Enjoy Football Weather In Ireland Friday
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Baylor Ready to Enjoy Football Weather in Ireland Friday

Rick Nyman,

Baylor doesn’t have to worry about the extreme heat for their game Friday. They’re playing in Ireland. That’s one way to beat the heat. Baylor will face Seton Hall Prep in the Global Ireland Football Tournament. The forecast for Dublin calls for a high of 62 with a chance of showers. That’s good football weather right there. Game will kick…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Planning Meetings Held on Chattanooga Westside

Nick Hill,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Plans have been in motion for several months to transform Chattanooga’s Westside into a prime retail, entertainment and residential district. However, concerns have been raised about what this plan means for current residents of the Westside. The Chattanooga Housing Authority along with architects gave presentations on a proposed zoning change to the neighborhood around several low-income…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Goodwill Holds Job Fair

Nick Hill,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Job seekers had an option to employers today. The East Brainerd Goodwill Job Connection Center held a job fair. Several companies ranging from Rock City, Zaxby’s, and the YMCA were talking to prospective employees. A group of employers talking to job seekers at Goodwill’s job fair. Despite recent data from the U-S Bureau of Labor and Statistics…

Vehicle Damage
Featured, Local News, Rhea County

Tree service equipment crashes into car at Rhea County High

Object originally believed to come from an aircraft
WDEF News,

Courtesy of Rhea County Sheriff’s Department UPDATE: The Rhea County sheriff has provided an update into this situation, that the object did not actually fall out of an airplane. Rhea County authorities learned the object actually came from a local tree service. That business contacted the sheriff’s department stating they had lost this piece of equipment Thursday morning. The tree…

Mccallie Game Against Brentwood Academy To Be Televised On Espnu
Sports - Local Sports News

McCallie Game Against Brentwood Academy Set For ESPNU Telecast

Rick Nyman,

The McCallie football team will appear on national television next month. It has been announced that Big Blues’s game in Nashville on September 15th against Brentwood Academy will be televised on ESPN U, starting at eight o’clock. The game earned the national telecast because both teams feature several D-one college prospects. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Brentwood Academy,…

Mocs Ailym Ford Has Shot At Breaking The School's All Time Rushing Record
Sports - Local Sports News, Sports - UTC Mocs

Mocs Running Back Ailym Ford Has Shot at Breaking School’s All Time Rushing Record

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Mocs running back Ailym Ford has a good shot at becoming UTC’s all time leading rusher this season. Ford is less than 700 yards away from breaking the mark, held by former quarterback Jacob Huesman. News 12’s Brian Armstrong tracks down Ford for his thoughts on tracking down the Mocs rushing title. Said head coach Rusty Wright: “He deserves…

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Catoosa County, Local News, More To The Story With Staley

More to the Story with Staley: Fort O. Historical Markers

Dave Staley,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Barnhardt Circle is just off of Lafayette Road in Fort Oglethorpe, right before you enter the Chickamauga Battlefield. It has a new look, because a number of historical markers are now in place. They were just installed, all around the circle. “They’re put in place in front of either the structure that still exists, or what…

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Driving Our Economy Forward, Jobs & Economy, Local News

Driving Our Economy Forward: Smart Solutions for Smart Factories Expo

WDEF News,

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — A big group of manufacturers met in Cleveland recently to discuss how to improve the way they run their factories. Let’s see how the Smart Solutions for Smart Factories Expo is driving our economy forward. “We brought manufacturers and technology solution providers together, to really be able to talk through some of the issues that they’re…
Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Hamilton County Schools announce test results

Nick Hill,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – More test results from last year were released by the state of Tennessee. Hamilton County Schools are touting the results as a success. Test results beginning this school are being released through a new system called the Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System, or TVAAS for short. Administrators say they are pleased with the numbers they have gotten…

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Hamilton County, Local News

Missing Hamilton County Teenager

Andrew Harrison,

HAMILTON COUNTY,  TN (WDEF) – Hamilton County authorities need your help to find a missing boy. Fourteen year old Trent Oliver was last seen at his home in the Sedmon Hills neighborhood around 10 o’clock Monday night. He stands 5″8″ tall and weighs 150 lbs. Trent has hazel eyes and light brown curly hair, but he sometimes wears a baseball cap….

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Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Woman looking for late husband’s golf bag that was stolen

Nick Hill,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A Hixson family needs your help locating the person who they say took a golf bag and clubs from their garage last week. It happened last Thursday morning around 3:30 at a home in the Valleybrook neighborhood. The golf bag that has been stolen out of the Valleybrook Neighborhood. (Courtesy: Marie Chinery) The owner, Marie Chinery,…

Ridgeland Wins Region Matchup 5 3 Over Ringgold
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Ridgeland Wins 5-3 Over Ringgold in Region Matchup

Rick Nyman,

Rossville, GA-(WDEF-TV) Ridgeland beat Ringgold 5-3 on Tuesday in a region softball matchup. The Tigers threatened to take the lead in the top of the 5th. They had the bases loaded and two outs. Breanna Freeman hit a liner to center, but the Panthers Marissa Moreland made a great leaping catch to end the inning. Categories: Sports – Local Sports…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Noise Complaint Case Against GoDog Dropped

Nick Hill,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga Southside dog kennel business for the time being is done with legal troubles. A noise complaint case against GoDog has been dropped in Chattanooga City Court. Neighbors had complained that the noise caused by barking was causing daily disruptions to their lives. According to neighbors who were at the hearing, the judge in the case…

Firefighters Deal With Summer Heat
Environment, Featured, Health, Local News

Importance of heat safety for firefighters

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — This might be the hottest week of the year in the Tennessee Valley. The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) says working in the heat is nothing new, but they are being extra cautious. “There are lots of steps that are taken behind the scenes to protect our firefighters when they’re on duty. We always want to make…