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Featured, Local News

Health experts recommend updated COVID booster

Bivalent booster protects body against original COVID strain, omicron variants
WDEF News,

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Tennessee health officials are encouraging residents to receive their updated COVID-19 booster, as coronavirus and flu cases continue to rise. With both colder temperatures and time spent with family coming to Tennessee for the holidays, medical experts say the new boosters are “critical” toward protecting yourself and others from “new surges of COVID-19 infections.” Medical…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Jefferson Heights Development Delayed

Nick Hill,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A proposed development on the Chattanooga Southside went in front of the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission today. A few weeks ago, we learned about a proposed development on 16th Street just to the south of Main Street in the Jefferson Heights neighborhood. This proposal, if approved, would bring a new hotel and other new business to…

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Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Local News

Chattanooga State TCAT Launches Automotive Toolkit Initiative

Nick Hill,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Tennessee College of Applied Technology at Chattanooga State made a big announcement this morning. The school along with local automotive industry partners are launching the Automotive Toolkit Initiative. This program will donate toolkits to the T-CAT Automotive Program for use by the students. These toolkits can cost up to $10,000. This is designed to help lower…

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Featured, Local News, What's Right With Our Schools

WRWOS: Chattanooga Prep expanding to Knoxville

Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Since its establishment back in 20-18, Chattanooga Preparatory School has become a successful institution, preparing its students for life after high school. The model has been so well received, that the school is in the process of establishing a campus in Knoxville. Let’s go deeper into the story of Chattanooga Prep in this week’s What’s Right With…

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Sports - Local Sports News

UTC sluggish start in chilly game against Samford

Brian Armstrong,

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The 11th-ranked Chattanooga Mocs football team fell behind early and ultimately fell short in its comeback effort during a 35-24 defeat to ninth-ranked Samford in a crucial Southern Conference matchup on a chilly Saturday afternoon inside Finley Stadium. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Game, local sports, Samford, Sports, UTC

Bradley County, Featured, Local News

Eternal Flame Returns to Red Clay State Park

Nick Hill,

  CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)-The last capitol of the Cherokee Nation was located just south of Cleveland in Bradley County. In 1838, this is where they learned they were being kicked off of their ancestral lands due to enforcement of the Indian Removal Act, which led to the Trail of Tears. This weekend, the descendants of the Cherokee who endured the…

Tyner Rolls Past Westmoreland
Sports - Local Sports News

Tyner Takes Down Westmoreland 42-17

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Tyner used a big second half to pull away for a 42-17 win over Westmoreland in the state playoffs on Friday. The Rams led it just 7-3 at halftime. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Game, local sports news, SCORE, Takes down, Tyner, Westmoreland

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Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Hamilton County DA responds to online cold case petition

DA Coty Wamp says cold cases are still being investigated within the CPD
WDEF News,

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A petition has been created on change.org against Hamilton County District Attorney Coty Wamp. The petition calls for the acting D.A. to re-open the cold case unit at the Chattanooga Police Department. However, Wamp says there are some misunderstandings behind that notion. She says when she took office, the unit consisted only of two dedicated…

Greenwade Running Wild For Dalton
Sports - Local Sports News

Tyson Greenwade Running Wild For Dalton

Rick Nyman,

Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Dalton High School football is no stranger to elite running backs. Seniors running back Tyson Greenwade has added his name to that list after rushing his way to 2000 yards and nearly 30 scores. News 12’s Brian Armstrong finds out what makes Greenwade so special. Dalton running back Tyson Greenwade is a force in the backfield. He’s rushed…

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Local News, Tech Byte, Technology

TECH BYTE: Apps Help You Make, Save Money

Emily Cassulo,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — We’re all looking to save a buck or two, with prices on pretty much everything going up. There are some smartphone apps that’ll help you save some money. You can save money and cut back on food waste? Sounds like a win-win to me! The “Too Good To Go” and “Flashfood” apps help you do both….

Juan Bullard Made Smooth Transition To Quarterback For East Hamilton
Sports - Local Sports News

East Hamilton’s Juan Bullard Made Smooth Transition From Running Back to Quarterback

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Right before the season started, East Hamilton lost starting quarterback Lake Clark to a knee injury, but the set-back didn’t doom the Hurricanes. They turned to running back Juan Bullard. Bullard rushed for 18-hundred yards last year, and he didn’t miss a beat sliding in at quarterback this season, guiding the Canes to a region title and the second…

Mocs Overpower Naia Team Oakland City
Sports - Local Sports News, Sports - UTC Mocs

Mocs Overpower NAIA Team Oakland City 93-49

Rick Nyman,

(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA — The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team featured six scorers in double digits while head coach Dan Earl earned his first victory at UTC following a 93-49 rout over NAIA member Oakland City to open the 2022-23 home season inside McKenzie Arena on Thursday night. Following the win, Chattanooga improves to 1-1 on the season and picked up…

Cfc's Naglestad And Underwood Rack Up Major Nisa Honors
Sports - Local Sports News, Sports - Soccer

CFC’s Rod Underwood and Markus Naglestad Rack Up Major NISA Honors

Rick Nyman,

(press release) Chattanooga Football Club has dominated the post-season awards for the National Independent Soccer Association. CFC forward Markus Naglestad earned the Golden Boot Award for most goals as well as the Golden Ball MVP Award. Additionally, CFC Men Head Coach Rod Underwood was named NISA Coach of the Year. “This was an exciting season that produced many electric performances,”…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Local News

Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors reveals new park plan details

Former NYC Parks and Rec Commissioner Mitchell Silver excited for Chattanoogans
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Former New York City Parks and Rec Commissioner Mitchell Silver is currently in Chattanooga looking into the city’s upcoming Parks and Outdoors Plan. That plan will be presented to City Council in February. Parks and Outdoors Administrator Scott Martin says it’s been 25 years since Chattanooga has had a planned parks and rec system. Fortunately for the…

Cleveland Coach Marty Wheeler Retires
Sports - Local Sports News

Cleveland Blue Raiders Coach Marty Wheeler Retires

Rick Nyman,

Cleveland football coach Marty Wheeler has announced his retirement. He’s stepping down after more than 20 years of coaching, including the last four seasons with the Blue Raiders. Wheeler says the decision will allow him to move closer to family in his hometown of Piedmont, Alabama. Wheeler posted a 21-21 record during his time at Cleveland, including two playoff trips….

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Entertainment, Featured, Local News

From The Archives: 1982 Alabama Show

We pay tribute to group member Jeff Cook who died this week
Collins Parker,

CALHOUN, Georgia (WDEF) – It is almost fitting that founding member of the group Alabama, died the week of the CMA awards. His group would dominate the awards for years and the Vocal Group award in particular. So when Old Dominion won the award last night, their acceptance speech turned into a tribute to Jeff Cook. The guitarist and fiddle…
Featured, Local News, Technology

Avoiding Holiday Text Scams

Nick Hill,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-With inflation and other economic pressures ongoing, shoppers will be looking to save every penny possible on holiday shopping this year.With consumers looking to cut costs however they can, scammers are not far behind in trying to be the Grinch this holiday season. They ramp up their efforts during the Holiday season. According to a survey conducted by…

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Bradley County, Cleveland, Featured, Local News

RAM Clinic in Cleveland this Weekend

Nick Hill,

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Those who need medical care will have the opportunity to do so in Cleveland starting tomorrow.Remote Area Medical, or RAM for short, will be offering free dental, vision, and medical care tomorrow and Saturday at the Saint Therese Catholic Church at 900 Clingan Ridge Drive in Cleveland. Patients do not need identification to show up for care…