Chattanooga, Featured, Local News

Student arrested for marijuana, firearm possession

Authorities removed student from school, brought to local juvenile detention center
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — A Brainerd High School student was arrested today after being found with drugs and a firearm on campus. The student has been charged with Carrying a Firearm on School Grounds and Possession of Marijuana. Officials say a Brainerd teacher smelled marijuana coming from the student and called an administrator to search them. During the search, the administrator…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Health Department Holds Discussion on Opioid Abuse

Nick Hill,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The opioid epidemic has stretched its deadly tentacles into every aspect of our society. The Hamilton County Health Department hosted a presentation on opioid abuse in Tennessee this morning. It was held inside of their building on Third Street. The guest speakers were T-B-I Special Agent Tommy Farmer and Dr. Stephen Loyd of the Tennessee Opioid Abatement…

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Catoosa County, Featured, Local News

Parkridge drops challenge to new Ringgold hospital

WDEF News,

RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) – Officials at Parkridge Health System say they have dropped their appeal of the certificate of need ruling for a new hospital in the Ringgold area. CHI Memorial planned to build a new hospital on Battlefield Parkway, but Parkridge challenged it as being in their territory. The challenge has held up construction of the new facility, much…

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More To The Story with Staley: Farmer and the Belle

Dave talks to the stars of the Christmas movie filmed in Chickamauga
Dave Staley,

CHICKAMAUGA, Georgia (WDEF) – It’s a Christmas movie produced by a married couple who live outside of New York City, but the couple sport deep ties to our area. 90 percent of it was shot in 2019 on a farm in Chickamauga. In McLemore Cove. And released in 2020. It’s called “The Farmer And The Belle: Saving Santaland.” Jenn Gotzon…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

“Give Back Classic” Collects Toys for Children in Need

Nick Hill,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Firefighters and Postal Workers came together at Brainerd High School this afternoon for a charity basketball game. “The Give Back Classic” consisted of two teams of 12 firefighters versus 12 postal workers inside of the High-Jackson Gymnasium. Attendees were asked to bring toys to the event which are going to be given to 40 children at…

Brainerd Tyner
Sports - Local Sports News

Tyner gets narrow win at Brainerd

Brian Armstrong,

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Brainerd High School had a packed gym for the rivalry game against Tyner. Brainerd used that crowd atmosphere to jump out to an early lead. But Tyner Rallied back to win 57-54 Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Brainerd Panthers, local sports, Tyner, wins

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Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

A Vision of Hope for the Inner City

Nick Hill,

A group photo before the ribbon cutting of the new vision clinic a Hope for the Inner City. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Vision care is a critical medical need that many in our community don’t have consistent access to. A new clinic in Avondale is hoping to change that. The organization, Hope for the Inner City, along with the Lions Club…

Dalton Girls Cruise Past Nw Whitfield 53 33
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Dalton Girls Cruise Past NW Whitfield 53-33

Rick Nyman,

Tunnel Hill, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Dalton girls cruised to an easy 53-33 win over rival NW Whitfield on Friday night. About the only thing that slowed down the Catamounts was a scoreboard malfunction with roughly two minutes to go in the third quarter, which delayed play for several minutes. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Dalton girls, local sports, NW…
East Ridge, Featured, Local News

Judge Boyd Patterson tours Budgetel Inn

Several rooms remain in disarray with former tenants' possessions left inside
WDEF News,

EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton Co. Criminal Court Judge Boyd Patterson visited the recently evicted Budgetel Inn this afternoon. News 12 was allowed to get video on the property with permission and supervision from Hamilton County authorities. Attorney Chris Clem and Jay Price, the public information officer for Hamilton County District Attorney Coty Wamp, were also present, as well….
Chattanooga, Featured, Local News

Local organization provides gifts for local Angel Tree kids

Chattanooga Echelon ran collective 50 miles in fifth annual Run with Reason
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Members of Chattanooga Echelon sprinted into the Signal Mountain Walmart today to shop for kids on their Salvation Army Angel Tree. The organization recently raised five thousand dollars through its fifth annual Run for Reason campaign. Area businesses and churches all donated to ensure every child on the Angel Tree wakes up to a gift this Christmas….

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Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Chen Bond Hearing Paints Events that Led to Pace’s Death

Nick Hill,

Content Warning: Some of the details in this article are disturbing.  CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The man accused of murdering 22 year old Jasmine Pace had his bond hearing today in Chattanooga. Prosecutors outlined how they say Jason Chen murdered 22 year old Jasmine Pace. Testimony from witnesses detailed startling evidence from the crime scene at Chen’s apartment on Tremont Street…

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Local News, Tech Byte, Technology

TECH BYTE: EPB Working on Computing Upgrade

Emily Cassulo,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A new kind of computing is in the works, thanks to EPB and Qubitekk. They’re teaming up to create the first commercially available quantum network in the U.S. EPB says it’s designed for running equipment and applications in an established fiber optic environment. Private companies, researchers, government agencies, and universities can all have access to the…

Cleveland Enjoys Big 63 37 Win Over Howard
Sports - Local Sports News

Cleveland Pulls Away to Defeat Howard 63-37

Rick Nyman,

Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Cleveland Blue Raiders built a 12 point halftime lead against Howard before pulling away for a 63-37 victory. With the win Cleveland stays undefeated in the district with a 3-0 district mark. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Cleveland, Howard, local sports news

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Catoosa County, Featured, Local News

Ringgold woman introduces “plarning” to serve community

4-H Program Assistant Roberta Pepper looking to transform recycled plastic bags into sleeping mats for local homeless
WDEF News,

CATOOSA COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF) — This holiday season, officials in Catoosa County are asking its residents to gift them … with recycled plastic bags. Believe it or not, one woman in Ringgold has introduced a new hobby that not only helps the environment, but also the area’s homeless. Plastic Yarning, or “plarning,” for Roberta Pepper involves crocheting anywhere between 500-to-700…

Titans React To Firing Of Jon Robinson
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Vrabel Says Titans Owner Sends Message to Team With Firing of GM Jon Robinson

Rick Nyman,

NASHVILLE Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk left coach Mike Vrabel to explain her decision to fire the team’s general manager during one of the best stretches in franchise history. Strunk fired Jon Robinson on Tuesday with five games remaining in his seventh season as general manager with the Titans (7-5) holding a big lead while chasing a third straight AFC…

Tyner Qb Josh Jackson Wins Mr. Football Award
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Tyner QB Josh Jackson Named Mr. Football Award Winner

Rick Nyman,

Nashville-(WDEF-TV) Tyner quarterback Josh Jackson was named the TSSAA Mr. Football Award winner for Class 2A Wednesday in Nashville. The ceremony took place at the Titans Nissan Stadium. Jackson threw for over 2,000 yards during the regular season, and he of course helped lead the Rams to the state title. Baylor running back Caleb Hampton was one of the three…
Catoosa County, Featured, Local News

Fort Oglethorpe planning new attractions to increase tourism

Project officials believe city's history, community will attract more visitors in upcoming years
WDEF News,

FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia (WDEF) — With the holidays incoming, the “Fort O” community received an early Christmas gift in the form of a farmer’s market — something they’ve had on their gift list for quite some time. But that’s only the beginning. The city is also planning to construct further attractions, including a brewery and a city welcome center. “It…

Pearl Harbor Anniversary
Chattanooga, Featured, Local News

Chattanooga veteran honors, remembers Pearl Harbor attack

The "day that will live in infamy" occured 81 years ago today
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Today marks the 81st anniversary of Pearl Harbor here in the United States — “a day that will live in infamy.” Retired Navy Capt. Mickey McCamish was born in 1942 — one year after the tragic events unfolded. McCamish says the impact of Pearl Harbor was felt deeply throughout his family, as his father served in the…