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Crime, Featured, Regional News

2nd Blue Alert: suspect in New Orleans shooting shoots a Tennessee cop

Police Chief: Justice will be served “by a jury or by Jesus… and that will be his choice.”
Collins Parker,

ERIN, Tennessee (WDEF) – Tennessee citizens today got not one, but two Blue Alerts today on their phones. Blue Alerts are for suspects wanted for attacks on police officers. Neither of the cases in Tennessee today are related. The second involves the search for a suspect in the small town of Erin, northwest of Nashville. It happened when a city…

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Business, Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Redevelopment of Old DuPont Property Moves Ahead

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Rise Partners and the City of Chattanooga are moving ahead with their plan to redevelop 88 acres of what used to be the DuPont Chemical Plant on Access Road. Four buildings will be constructed on the property, totaling eight hundred thousand square feet in industrial work space. “The project will be roughly a 100 million dollar investment….

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Catoosa County, Featured, Local News

Catoosa Co. Commissioners motion funds for more SROs

Funds will place seven new SROs in county's public elementary schools
WDEF News,

CATOOSA COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF) — There are 18 Catoosa County public school campuses, but only 11 school resource officers available to students and the facilites. Sheriff Gary Sisk addressed this tonight to the local Board of Commissioners, who unanimously agreed that, after recent events, you can’t spend too much on safety. Each Catoosa County public school will soon have a…

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Government & Politics, Hamilton County, Health, Local News

Hamilton Flourishing group celebrates abortion ruling

Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The anti-abortion group Hamilton Flourishing called Friday’s Roe v. Wade ruling the – quote – D-Day – for abortion. Today’s press conference was in cooperation with thousands across the country who held a solemn celebration for the protection of life and the unborn. The founder of the group, Doug Daugherty, says the ruling was a victory, but…

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Business, Local News, Regional News

Grand Opening of Buc-ee’s in Crossville

Collins Parker,

CROSSVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) – The Buc-ee’s chain of super gas and convenience stores has made their debut in Tennessee. The company opened their first Volunteer State location Monday in Crossville. Hundreds of fans lined up for the opening around noon. The Buc-ee’s is at exit 320 on Interstate 40 on the plateau between Knoxville and Nashville. It includes 100 gas…

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Chattanooga, Education, Local News, What's Right With Our Schools

What’s Right With Our Schools: Tennessee Stem Explorers Television Show

Andrew Harrison,

CHATTANOOGA, TN  (WDEF) – News 12 is delighted to be a partner with Tennessee Stem Explorers for an exciting new program that will air right here this Fall. Student hosts will be doing a variety of exciting stem experiments. Mike Ousley is the Executive Producer for Tennessee Stem Explorers. He explains, “We’re excited about Tennessee STEM Explorers and WDEF being…

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Chattanooga, Entertainment, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News, Riverbend

What Can You Expect from Riverbend 2023?

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Friends of the Festival is calling Riverbend 2022 a resounding success. The festival anticipated 15,000 attendees, and exceeded that goal on Saturday and Sunday. According to festival organizers, it’s not yet clear how much money the festival generated, but enough money was made to warrant another festival in 2023. “I don’t have all of the numbers in…

Tech Byte: Ray Ban Glasses Go High Tech
Business, Local News, Tech Byte, Technology

TECH BYTE: Ray-Ban Glasses Go High Tech

Emily Cassulo,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — It’s summertime. It’s hot out, and if you don’t have any already, you probably need sunglasses. Ray-Ban has made some smart glasses that make you look and feel smart. The company is showing off its first generation of smart glasses. This wearable tech does more than just protect your eyes from the sun. You can capture,…

Derrick Davis Returns To Polk Co
Sports - Local Sports News

Derrick Davis Returning to Coach Polk Co Football Team

Rick Nyman,

Derrick Davis is going home. The veteran high school football coach is returning to serve as the head coach at his high school alma mater in Polk Co. Davis served as the Wildcats head coach for nearly 20 years before leaving in 2018. He coached recently at McMinn Central and Rhea County. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Derrick…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Health, Local News, Regional News

Protests tonight over Supreme Court ruling on abortion

Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Protesters hit the streets, parks and even the Supreme Court on Friday to show their displeasure with the ruling overturning Roe V. Wade on abortions. Here in Chattanooga, a few hundred people from the area attended a protest at Coolidge Park. A few hundred people from the Tennessee Valley area and North Georgia protested against Roe VS…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Government & Politics, Hamilton County, Health, Local News, US & World News

Reaction to Roe Vs. Wade being overturned

Brian Armstrong,

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) “It’s been a precedent for a long time and I think it’s kind of crazy how quickly everything happens since Texas,” said Elliot. Jill Zemmour says she was surprised by the decision but supports pro-life decisions. ‘I was very surprised. I really didn’t think (it) would ever get overturned.  I’m against abortion,” said Zemmour. Tennessee governor Bill…

Freeman Gets Emotional In Return To Atlanta
Sports - ATL Braves, Sports - Local Sports News

Former Braves Star Freddie Freeman Gets Emotional During His Return To Atlanta

Rick Nyman,

Atlanta-(WDEF-TV) Former Braves star Freddie Freeman returned to Atlanta for the first time since leaving in the off-season. Freeman may wearing Dodger Blue now, but his heart still bleeds for the Braves. News 12’s Angela Moryan joins us live from Truist Park for more on Freeman’s emotional homecoming. Rick, there’s no doubt that former Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman was…
Featured, Health, Local News

What Does Tennessee’s Trigger Law Do?

With Roe v. Wade Overturned, Most Abortions Will Be Outlawed in Tennessee
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — With Roe vs Wade overturned, the “Human Life Protection Act” has been triggered in Tennessee, outlawing most abortions. The law prevents abortion at any point between fertilization and birth, with no exceptions for rape or incest. The only exception is for situations in which abortion is necessary to prevent the serious injury or death of the pregnant…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News, More To The Story With Staley

More To The Story: Cherokee leader’s nephew

Dave Staley talks to a local dentist who is a great nephew of the Cherokee leader Wilma Mankiller
Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The United States Government is releasing five new quarters this year. Honoring five American women. Five women who’ve made a difference in our country. One of them is Wilma Mankiller. One of the most powerful women in the history of the Cherokee Nation. THIS Chattanooga man knew her. Really knew her. And he knows teeth as well….

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Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Health, Local News

American Academy of Pediatrics Advocates for Teen Suicide Screening

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — “One simple ‘how are you’ could really help save somebody’s life,” said Jennifer Hynes, CEO of Teamcare Behavioral Health. The American Academy of Pediatrics is now advising depression and suicide risk screenings for all adolescents 12 and older. These screenings identify suicidal ideation, intent, and risk factors. “Number one we need to screen for depression and the…

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Chattanooga, From The Archives, Hamilton County, Local News, Weather Overtime

From The Archives: 1988 Heat & Drought

We look back on one of the hottest summers in memory
Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – On Tuesday, the temperature hit 99 degrees. Patrick tells us that’s the hottest day we’ve seen since 2019. So is it unusual for temperatures to get so hot so early in our area? Yes, it is. But we have seen worse. In fact, this week 34 years ago was much hotter. There are the highs and lows…

Chattanooga Red Wolves With Record 7 Goals In Beating Charlotte
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Chattanooga Red Wolves Score League Record Seven Goals in Beating Charlotte

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Red Wolves set a USL League One record on Wednesday by scoring seven goals in beating Charlotte Independence 7-1 at CHI Memorial Stadium. Chattanooga actually fell behind 1-0 before the goal scoring party started. Rey Ortiz drilled a shot high into the corner of the net that banked in to tie the match. Then Juan Galindrez had…

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Crime, Featured, Local News, McMinn County

School Director talks about the anonymous letter that started the Melissa Blair case

She has been charged with multiple sex crimes for her relationships with 18 teenage boys at McMinn Central High
Collins Parker,

ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) – Now that Melissa Blair has been charged with even more victims in a high school sex scandal, the school system is talking about how it came to the light of day. Lee Parkison is the Director of Schools in McMinn County. It was in early December when he first learned of the alleged sex acts with…