Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Local medical personnel reflect on OTC hearing aids

FDA approved regulation for non-prescription hearing aids in August, could be sold as early as October
WDEF News,

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Beginning this fall, residents with mild to moderate hearing loss will soon be able to purchase hearing aids over the counter at their local pharmacy. The FDA recently approved over-the-counter hearing aids to soon be sold to Americans without the need of a prescription, medical exam or fitting. Consumers can now possibly save thousands when…

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Sports - Local Sports News

Gordon Lee Beats LaFayette 10-5 in First Place Showdown

Rick Nyman,

Chickamauga, GA-(WDEF-TV) Gordon Lee defeated LaFayette 10-5 in a region softball showdown on Thursday. The Trojans entered the contest one game back of the Ramblers for first place in the region standings. Gordon Lee jumped out to a 4-0 lead. LaFayette rallied for a 5-4 advantage. Then with the score tied at five in the bottom of the sixth, Kate…

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East Ridge, Featured, Local News

SRD body cam footage revealed of East Ridge student arrest

Student says multiple times during video that SRD didn't make him "feel safe"
WDEF News,

EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The controversial arrest of an East Ridge High School student now has new video available to watch online. Today, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office released the school resource deputy’s body cam footage on YouTube. According to an affidavit, SRD Tyler McRae was called into the school gym after 18-year-old Tarius Sledge refused to participate in…

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Let’s Eat – Cheese Dip for Your Tailgate Party

WDEF News,

Lighter Seven Layer Dip This is a 7 layer dip makeover. It replaces full-fat sour cream with plain non-fat Greek yogurt which is going to be far less calories and a bit more protein to help keep you full. For the bean layer, I’ve replaced refried beans with black beans that I have rinsed and drained which is going to…

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East Ridge, Featured, Local News

Local attorneys respond to controversial East Ridge student video

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office thoroughly reviewing all video of incident, including body cam footage
WDEF News,

EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The arrest of a student at East Ridge High School yesterday has gone viral on social media, and sparked its share of outrage. Both the officer and student in the video now have attorneys representing them moving forward. According to an affidavit, School Resource Deputy Tyler McRae was called to the school gym when 18-year-old…

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Featured, Local News

UTC Enrolls Two Graduate Students from Ukraine

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Many people rise out of difficult circumstances to pursue a college degree. You hear stories about people working two jobs to pay tuition, raising children in between classes, and sacrificing sleep to balance work, life, and education. But for others, the road to higher education begins in a country at war. Nina Klemenkova and Arsen Martyshchyk were…

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Driving Our Economy Forward, Jobs & Economy, Local News

Driving Our Economy Forward: Card Monroe Corporation

WDEF News,

HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) — Card Monroe Corporation bills itself as the world leader in tufting technology. News 12 is going beneath the surface to show you how Card Monroe is living up to that “turf title,” and driving our economy forward. “With carpet it’s like a big sewing machine,” said Zack Monroe, Card Monroe’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing….

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Featured, Local News

VIDEO: Brainerd student exchanges blows with SRO at Rec Center

Girl being observed at medical center but will face charges
Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Police have released video of the arrest of a student at the Brainerd Rec Center on Wednesday afternoon (This is not the East Ridge case). Police say the SRO responded to a fight at the Rec Center and located the suspect. He says he was trying to talk to her about the incident, when she tried to…

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Featured, Local News, More To The Story With Staley

More To The Story With Staley: wooden furniture

Dave meets a Signal Mountain craftsman who turns scrap wood into treasures
Dave Staley,

SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tennessee (WDEF) – It’s a little slice of Americana up on Signal Mountain. And there’s wood all over the place. Logs, trees…..more than one can shake a stick at. No “pun” intended. It all makes sense. Because it’s a small lumber mill. But what Rudd Montgomery does is pretty big. And unique. He takes this wood…..which for the most…

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Featured, Local News

CPD gives weekly violent crimes update: overall crime has decreased

WDEF News,

The Chattanooga Police Department is now holding weekly meetings to address the city’s violent crime trends. The major topics this week, robberies and domestic violence, both of which rise in the winter months. Assistant Chief Glen Scruggs said domestic violence is a large factor in high violent crime numbers. “Dealing with domestic violence and seeing those numbers spike across the…

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Mom To Mom

Mom to Mom- Calm Down Corner

WDEF News,

Are your kids feeling overwhelmed at home with big emotions? Today on Mom to Mom, we’ve got the perfect trick to help out with that. Today, we are creating a calm down space.

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Sports - Local Sports News

GPS Soccer Edges CCS 1-0

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) GPS edged CCS 1-0 in girls high school soccer on Tuesday evening at the Girls Preparatory School. Match was scoreless at halftime before the Bruisers Kallie West booted one home in the second half for the only goal of the match. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Girls Preparatory School, GPS Soccer, local sports, school, soccer team, Sports
Featured, Local News, Walker County

Georgia first responders train personnel overseas in Republic of Georgia

Walker County Fire Rescue personnel recall experience overseas
WDEF News,

WALKER COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF) — From the state of Georgia to the Republic of Georgia and back … Some members of the Walker County Fire Rescue team recently came back home from a training exercise with those who serve and protect their families on the other side of the world. A pair of Walker County first responders said that their…
Education, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Mayor Wamp and Superintendent Robertson Form School Facilities Committee

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp and Hamilton County Schools Superintendent Justin Robertson have formed a committee to evaluate the needs of local school facilities. A 2020 report from MGT Consultng identified around a billion dollars worth of need in Hamilton County Schools. This includes dilapidated conditions at several facilities in the area. “We have a facilities crisis….

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Chattanooga, Local News

Howard Student charged with bringing a gun to school

Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A Howard Student has been arrested after officials found a weapon in his backpack. The gun didn’t actually make it inside the school. It started with a call to police about several students outside the building around 10:15 AM. The officers found them and brought them into the school. School officials say the SRO searched them before…

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Cleveland Volleyball Having Plenty of Fun Racking Up Wins

Rick Nyman,

Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Cleveland volleyball team has spiked the opposition this season, posting a sizzling 30-4 record. And as News 12’s Brian Armstrong reports, the Blue Raiders are having fun along the way. Cleveland high school Volleyball knows a lot about winning with over 20 wins this season. Said head coach Amy Geren McGowan:”I feel like that is an edge…

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Dade County, Education, Local News

Golden Apple Award: Katy Vaughn, Davis Elementary

Andrew Harrison,

TRENTON, GA (WDEF) – Positivity can be contagious.  That’s one of the lessons that Katy Vaughn passes on to her young students at Davis Elementary. They love her for it. Charity Barton is the Principal at Davis Elementary School. Charity says, “So many wonderful things to say about Miss Katy. She’s creative.  She’s fun. You know the root of all…
Health, Local News

Food City holds flu shot campaign

WDEF News,

Hamilton County, TN – (WDEF) Its flu shot season. Once again, its that time of the year to roll up your sleeves and get the vaccine.Yes, Influenza can spread year round, but cases begin to climb in October and hit their peak sometime between December and February. The folks over at Food City Pharmacy across the district are offering drop…
Featured, Local News

Chattanooga Tourism Co. holds 2022 Summit

Hamilton Co. has a billion dollar tourism industry.
WDEF News,

Chattanooga,TN – (WDEF)  The Chattanooga tourism company held its annual summit Tuesday afternoon. It’s the largest gathering of tourism industry professionals in the area. Popular travel show host Samantha Brown was the keynote speaker. You may know her from ‘Samantha Brown’s Places to Love’, a long running show on PBS. This year’s program also included a state of the industry…

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Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Local pharmacist responds to President’s statement

President Biden says "pandemic is over" in recent 60 Minutes interview
WDEF News,

HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) — During Sunday night’s 60 Minutes season premiere, when asked if the pandemic was over, President Joe Biden quickly gained the nation’s attention. “The pandemic is over. We still have a problem with COVID. We’re still doing a lotta work on it. … But the pandemic is over,” Mr. Biden said. On Twitter, many disagreed with President…

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Cleveland, Featured, Local News, More To The Story With Staley

More To The Story With Staley: Students Build A Plane

Cleveland students are building a plane from kits
Dave Staley,

CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) – Looks to be a somewhat normal high school class. Teachers interacting with the kids. But what’s being done here is extraordinary. For these 12 students in Aviation Instructor Scott Campbell’s class are building an airplane. An actual FAA-approved, two passenger, four cyclinder RV-12iS airplane. “I myself have never built a plane. And neither have these students. But…