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Driving Our Economy Forward: Engineers Benefit from Smart Factory Institute

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CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Smart Factory Institute in Bradley County is helping engineers do their jobs better. They’re learning new technology – from artificial intelligence, to robotics. That’s one way the Institute is driving our economy forward. “We have manufacturing professionals from engineering and maintenance and operations, all coming together to talk about automation maintenance and reliability,” said Denise…

Bradley Central's Harmonie Ware Delivers March Madness In Win Over Bearden
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Bradley Central’s Harmonie Ware Delivers March Madness in Victory Over Bearden

Rick Nyman,

Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) March Madness swarmed Bradley Central in their state quarterfinal game against Bearden. Harmonie Ware rebounded an air-ball from Erika Swick and put it in the basket right before the horn sounded to give Bradley Central a 55-53 win in the BlueCross basketball state championships.  Bearettes threatened to run away with the game in the second half pushing their…

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College, Featured, Local News

Students react to proposed TikTok ban

Nick Hill,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Students at schools across Tennessee may soon not be able to access TikTok on a school’s WiFi. This comes as federal legislators have unveiled legislation that could be used to ban the increasingly popular social media platform. Emily Foster, a student at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC), said of the ban, “I mean I…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Reaction to DOJ investigation of Nichols case

Nick Hill,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Department of Justice has launched a review into specialized police units. This comes in the wake of their investigation in the death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis in January. Five police officers in the Memphis Police Department’s Scorpion Unit are charged in his death. Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy offered her reaction to the DOJ…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Local News

Peach Cobbler Factory proceeds go to Girls Inc. on Wednesday

Giving back to the community in honor of National Women's History Month
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Peach Cobbler Factory is teaming up with Girls Inc. of Chattanooga to give back to the community. On Wednesday, 15% of sales at the Peach Cobbler Factory will go to the local nonprofit. This donation is in honor of National Women’s Month. Proceeds go to Girls Inc. from all sales on March 8. The owner…

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Mom To Mom

Mom To Mom – Rainbow Grilled Cheese

Today on Mom to Mom, we've got a colorful snack that your kids are going to think is the coolest thing ever.
WDEF News,

Today we’re making rainbow grilled cheese. I mean, who doesn’t love a good colorful snack? The kids definitely think it’s the coolest thing ever. And it’s really easy to make. So basically, we’re going to start just like you would making a regular grilled cheese. I went with shredded sharp cheddar cheese, simply because we’re going to add some food…

Jax Abernathy Continued To Shine In Junior Season For Christian Heritage
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Jax Abernathy Continued to Shine in His Junior Season For Christian Heritage

Rick Nyman,

Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Junior Jax Abernathy is a key figure on the Christian Heritage basketball team, pulling down points and attracting defensive attention like a magnet. Brian Armstrong takes a closer look at Abernathy’s abilities. When watching a Christian heritage basketball game, juniorJax Abernathy stands out with his ability to take over a basketball game. Said head coach Tyler Watkins: Well,…

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Bradley County, Cleveland, Featured, Local News

Formulated Solutions brings over 500 new jobs to Bradley County

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Governor Bill Lee, Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter and Formulated Solutions Cleveland announced a recent acquisition by Formulated Solutions of a former Beiersdorf facility. Formulated Solutions invested $44 million to acquire the facility and establish operations in Cleveland. They plan to use the facilities for the production of their pharmaceutical products. To staff the facility, they…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Mayor Kelly unveils Climate Action Plan

Nick Hill,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has unveiled one of the most ambitious plans of his tenure. Mayor Kelly believes that Chattanooga is a green city, but must continue to work to ensure that it maintains and expands that designation. This is why today, he unveiled a Climate Action Plan that he hopes guide public policy in Chattanooga…

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Crime, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Suspected fentanyl found after Hamilton County pursuit, three arrested

WDEF News,

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton County police took three people into custody Monday following a police pursuit on McCahill Road, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. Police identified the three individuals as Lucas Delvalle, Julius Delvalle and Crystal Phillips. Lucas was driving and the other two were passengers. Police said they all had existing warrants from Hamilton County….

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Dalton, Featured, Local News, Whitfield County

Gibbs Gives Back to Hometown Foundation

Nick Hill,

DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) – A superstar running back who is set to realize his dreams is giving back to his hometown. Dalton High alum Jahmyr Gibbs has volunteered to become an official ambassador for Family Frameworks in Dalton. That organization engages 2,500 students a year in Whitfield, Murray and Gordon counties in seven-week classes designed to help them learn healthy…

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Featured, Local News, Sequatchie County

Dunlap firefighters help driver out of overturned car

WDEF News,

DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) — A driver crashed on Fredonia Road in Dunlap Monday night. The driver was inside the upside-down vehicle when Dunlap Volunteer Firefighters arrived. It happened just before 11 p.m. Eastern time on March 6. Officials said the accident occurred near the intersection with Coca Cola Road. The Dunlap Fire Department said only one person was involved in…

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Chattanooga, Crime, Featured, Local News

Barricaded suspect arrested by Chattanooga SWAT

WDEF News,

UPDATE: Chattanooga Police said a woman called 911, claiming she was assaulted by her brother. The suspect was Dwight Land, 52, who punched his sister in the shoulder and accused her of theft, according to police. After the victim called the police, they said Land fled to a camper behind a nearby home. The CPD said Land refused to come…

Chat Prep Advances To First Ever State Tournament
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Chattanooga Prep Defeat Pickett Co to Earn First Ever Trip to the State Tournament

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Chattanooga Prep defeated Pickett Co 57-48 in overtime on Monday to advance to their first ever state tournament. Derrick Roberson led the Sentinels with 20 points. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Chattanooga Prep, defeats, earn first ever, game. local sports, local sports news, Pickett County High School, trip to state tournamnet

Brainerd Beats Gatlinburg Pittman To Advance To State Tournament
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Brainerd Topples Gatlinburg-Pittman to Advance to the State Tournament

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Brainerd toppled Gatlinburg-Pittman 71-66 on Monday night to advance to the state touranment. Marks the second straight year the Panthers have defeated the Highlanders in sub-state to reach the state tournament. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: advance, Brainerd Topples, game. local sports, Gatlinburg-Pittman, local sports news, state tournamnet

Mocs Fall To Furman In Socon Tourney Finals
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Mocs Big Dance Bid Falls Short as They Lose 88-79 to Furman in SoCon Finals

Rick Nyman,

(gomocs.com) ASHEVILLE—The Chattanooga Mocs run in the Southern Conference Championships presented by Ingles ended in heart-breaking fashion Monday night in Harrah’s Cherokee Center. The Mocs ended up on the wrong side of an 88-79 decision to regular season co-champ Furman.  Jake Stephens led the way with 25 points and eight rebounds. Jamal Johnson added 17 with 14 points, 10 rebounds…

Utc Women Ready To March On In March
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UTC Women Ready to March on in March

Rick Nyman,

We saw the UTC women punch their ticket to the Big Dance on Sunday after beating Wofford in the SoCon finals. The victory celebration turned into a big hug-fest. It was UTC’s first touranment title since 2017. Chattanooga is now 19-0 all time in the SoCon tournament finals. Incredible stat. And what an incredible season for first year head coach…

Josh Laney Steps Down As Lfo Basketball Coach
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LFO Basketball Coach Josh Laney Resigns

Rick Nyman,

LFO high school announced on Monday that head basketball coach Josh Laney has stepped down in order to spend more time with his family. Laney took over the Warriors program in the summer of 2018, and he led LFO to incredible success. He won 88 games, and he took the team to the state tournament the last four seasons. Categories:…

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Chattanooga, Education, Hamilton County, Local News, What's Right With Our Schools

What’s Right With Our Schools: Skyuka Hall’s New Campus

Andrew Harrison,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Skyuka Hall has come a long way in 9 years. When it was founded, there were only a dozen students. Now, it’s a dually accredited K-12 independent school, and it’s about to move onto one of the most breath-taking campuses in Tennessee. Jill Ingalls is the Associate Head of School at Skyuka. She explains,”Skyuka Hall was…