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Local nonprofit launches Giving Tuesday campaign

Councilwoman Raquetta Dotley says Hughes Project will positively influence South Chattanooga
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — After days of nationwide shopping, Giving Tuesday has returned, prompting neighbors to donate back to their communities. This year, the Net Resource Foundation is asking for donations to help finish the Hughes Project, which was launched in 2020. The project would transform part of Hughes Avenue into a park complete with an outdoor performance venue, a community…

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Golden Apple Award: Janie Shelton, CSAS

Andrew Harrison,

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Patience and kindness are job requirements for any good kindergarten teacher. Janie Shelton magically blends those qualities in her classroom at CSAS. Setting a solid foundation for a lifetime love of learning earned Ms. Shelton the Golden Apple Award. Fannie Moore is the lower school principal at CSAS. She explains, “Ms. Shelton is a wonderful teacher….
Education, Local News, Walker County, What's Right With Our Schools

WRWOS: Rossville Middle celebrates their Georgia REACH Scholar

Shealyn Crowley wins $10,000 scholarship
Collins Parker,

ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) – Dr. Robert Stinson of Rossville Middle says “Today he recognized… a really good student, from a pool of really really good students, to represent our school in our district as a Georgia REACH Scholar. Ultimately what it means for Shea is that over the course of four years she’ll receive $10,000 in addition to any other…
Chattanooga, Featured, Local News

Local state representative penning abortion exceptions bill

Rep. Yusuf Hakeem says bill would address situations of rape, incest, health of mother
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Tennessee Representative Yusuf Hakeem is working on a new bill that could provide exceptions to the state’s current abortion law. Hakeem says he’s tasked state attorneys with developing a new bill in the state’s House of Representatives. It would propose exceptions to Tennessee’s abortion law regarding issues of rape and incest, as well as the health and…
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Protecting yourself against Cyber Monday scams and beyond

Brian Armstrong,

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-“Even like recently my own wife she got scammed accidentally because she was trying to do something off eBay” Anyone can be scammed in they are not vigilant about checking links and making sure the offer is real. Even the spouse of cybersecurity consultant and Juris investigations CEO Andrew Sternke. “She was trying to order a Lego set…

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Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball rallies to win 69-66

Brian Armstrong,

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team won a major mid-major battle with a 69-66 decision over visiting Murray State. The game came down to the final shot. There were 14 lead changes and five ties over the 40 minutes. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – UTC Mocs Tags: Basketball, Chattanooga Moc, local sports, men’s basketball,…

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From The Archives: 1980 Parking Garage

They hoped it would solve parking problems for shoppers, but it didn't
Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga turned off the parking meters to attract holiday shoppers downtown through Saturday. There is a long history of trying to improve the parking situation for downtown stores. 42 years ago, shoppers were abandoning downtown for the suburbs. Before the age of malls, the big department stores were all downtown. And for Christmas, the city put up…

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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…

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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…