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Hamilton Place opens to safe, strong Black Friday

Mall officials say annual big shopping day felt fully "normal" again for first time since 2019
WDEF News,

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Black Friday shopping often invokes two thoughts — saving big on gifts for loved ones at Christmas or, sometimes, watching shoppers actually fight for them. Fortunately, the latter was not seen at Hamilton Place, which was prepared to keep large crowds safe as customers began entering the building at 7 a.m. “We do have a…

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TECH BYTE: Google Lawsuit Settlement

Emily Cassulo,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Google has recently agreed to a big lawsuit settlement. The search engine is paying nearly $400 million to 40 states – the third highest privacy settlement in U.S. history. Google is charged with misleading users into thinking their location tracking was turned off, even though their information was still being collected. Even when their Location History…

Mocs Offensive Lineman Mcclendon Curtis A Whiz In The Kitchen
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Mocs Offensive Lineman McClendon Curtis Finds Joy in Cooking

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Even though the season is over for the Mocs, offensive lineman McClendon Curtis still has another game left since he’s headed to the Senior Bowl. At 6’6, 330-pounds, Curtis certainly looks like a pro lineman, and it sounds like he’s also a pro in the kitchen. Preparing a Thanksgiving feast would be no problem for Curits. McClendon Curtis salivates…
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Faith leaders encourage thankfulness despite tough year

Fr. David Carter talks charity seen in 2022 despite inflation, prices rising
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Despite the many hardships Americans have faced this year, a pair of local religious leaders say there’s still plenty to be thankful for. Fr. David Carter of the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul says despite everything, he’s still seen people give to those in need regardless of their struggles. He says that’s what Thanksgiving is all…

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From The Archives: 1982 Catalogue Shopping

40 years ago, stores offered catalogues to shoppers, but you had to order by Thanksgiving
Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Holiday shopping has changed a lot in the last few years. Before there was Amazon, shopping by mail was a much slower process. In 1982, our reporters found people who shopped by catalogue. You would go to the store, and thumb through their catalogue to find items they couldn’t stock in the store. The catch is you…

Mocs Record Falls Under .500 After Loss To Lipscomb
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Mocs Record Falls Under .500 After 72-66 Loss to Lipscomb

Rick Nyman,

(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA – The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team fell on the wrong side of a back-and-forth non-conference tilt against in-state foe Lipscomb and dropped a 72-66 decision on Wednesday evening inside McKenzie Arena. Chattanooga falls to 2-3 overall after the loss. Lipscomb improves to 4-2 this season and snaps a six-game skid against the Mocs. The visitors shot a…

Tyner Defense Costing Head Coach Money
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Tyner’s Stingy Defense Comes With Big Price Tag For Head Coach

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Tyner’s defense has been flat out nasty this season. They’re giving up on average just one touchdown a game. No wonder the Rams have advanced to the state playoff semi-finals on Friday. Tyner’s tenacious ‘D’ has been a pleasant surprise for head coach Scott Chandler. Said Chandler:”Well I thought we could be better than we were last year, but…

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Driving Our Economy Forward: AGC Construction Career Center Opens

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Associated General Contractors of East Tennessee’s Construction Career Center is now up and running. “We have been in action now for about two weeks here at the construction career center,” said Leslie Gower, AGC CEO. It’s for both new and experienced construction workers looking to enhance their skills. “We’re had the opportunity to partner with…
Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Budgetel family speaks out on recent eviction

Rogers family, like many, still have not found new home after being forced from inn
WDEF News,

UPDATE: Hamilton County District Attorney Coty Wamp spoke with News 12 Thursday morning saying there is currently no “class-action lawsuit” against her. News 12 also spoke earlier this week with Attorney Charles Wright, who said he had filed a motion to intervene Monday morning in Hamilton County’s criminal court. Wright is representing multiple families, including the Rogers, who had previously…
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East Ridge resident to honor friend at Grateful Gobbler

Theresa Chastain to walk in remembrance of former walking partner Teresa Manning
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — One East Ridge resident has been walking Chattanooga’s Grateful Gobbler 5K for almost 20 years. She’ll be walking again tomorrow, but this time to remember a friend. Theresa Chastain will be walking in memory of Teresa Manning — her friend and former walking partner at the Gobbler. The two even collected a significant number of event t-shirts…

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Union Gospel Holds Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Nick Hill,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Union Gospel Mission helped feed hundreds in our community today. They held their annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner on the lawn of the Bessie Smith Cultural Center. People could come to get dinner, receive supplies through the mission’s blessing bags, and gather clothing from donations in our community. They even got a live performance to enjoy. This…

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More To The Story: The story behind the Lumberjack Calendar

Tree Service created a calendar of their men dressing up as lumberjacks
Dave Staley,

FORT OGLETHORPE (WDEF) – It’s adoption day at a pet store in Fort Oglethorpe. Our “fur babies” are all over the place. Check this out: eight Great Pyrenees puppies. Two weeks old. Priceless. And here’s my new friend. Julie. Julie works for the Lumberjacks Tree Service here in Chattanooga. She knows lumberjacks. Actually, I’m looking FOR lumberjacks. But……… “No lumberjacks…

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Mom to Mom – Turkey Candy Glove

WDEF News,

Today on Mom to Mom, we are making Thanksgiving party favors for kids. It’s almost turkey time and we’ve got a fun way to keep your kids occupied on Thanksgiving. And it can also be used as a cute little party favor for those kids. So we are making a turkey snack type thing for your kids. So all you’re…

Tyner Prepares For Final Game Ever At Bob Evans Stadium
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Tyner Prepares For Final Game Ever at Bob Evans Stadium

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Friday will be the last ever game played at Tyner’s home stadium. Tyner is getting a new school, which will be built where the football stadium is. Rams are hosting York Institute in the state semi-finals at Bob Evans Stadium. The Dragons run the old Wing ‘T’. If only that offense was being torn down right Coach Chandler? Reporter:”Do…
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Hamilton County political leaders discuss drag show bill

Some in Hamilton Co. LGBTQ+ Community feel unsafe following local, national incidents
WDEF News,

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — An upcoming bill in the Tennessee legislature is being viewed in a new light following the weekend’s deadly shooting in Colorado Springs. The state legislation would make drag shows inaccessible for Tennesseans younger than 18. State Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson says the bill will protect children from being exposed to “sexually explicit drag shows.”…

Amari Jefferson A Big Play Threat For Baylor
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Amari Jefferson Always Does “Magic Things” on the Field For Baylor

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) No matter whether he’s on the baseball diamond or the football field, Baylor’s Amari Jefferson has SEC level talent. News 12’s Brian Armstrong recently spoke with the talented wide receiver as the Red Raiders prepare for the State Championship game. Said head coach Eric Kimrey:”I mean just give him the ball and he does magic things. I’ve never been…

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Golden Apple Award: Sonjia Norman, Blythe Bower Elementary School

Andrew Harrison,

CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) – One days she’s an astronaut. The next day she’s a soldier. Sonjia Norman digs deep into her costume closet to make lessons come to life for her 3rd graders at Blythe Bower Elementary School in Cleveland. That kind of creativity is just one of the reasons Mrs. Norman earned the Golden Apple Award. Joel Barnes is…

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Local savings for your Thanksgiving feast

WDEF News,

Chattanooga,TN (WDEF) – Continued inflation is poised to gobble up your Thanksgiving budget a little quicker this year.  Inflation is driving many shoppers to search for their best deal ahead of the Thanksgiving feast. According to the Tennessee Farm Bureau’s 37th Thanksgiving survey the average cost of this year’s classic dinner 10 is up to nearly $65 a 20% increase…

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UTC Women Take Care of Business in Beating Kennesaw State 72-59

Rick Nyman,

(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Mocs took the lead early and never let go to get a 72-59 win over Kennesaw State at The McKenzie Arena Monday night in non-conference women’s basketball action. Chattanooga improves to 3-3 overall while the Owls dropped to 1-4 on the year. Yazz Wazeerud-Din scored 13 of her game-high 24 points in the first quarter…