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TBI discusses threat of ‘Rainbow Fentanyl’ following Chickamauga Police Department’s recent public alert of the substance

WDEF News,

CHICKAMAUGA, Georgia (WDEF) – The idea of illicit drugs in children’s Halloween candy is not a new concern, however this year, the focus is on rainbow fentanyl. A brightly colored fentanyl pill that resembles candies like ‘SweeTarts’ or ‘Smarties’. The US Drug Enforcement Administration has said it’s a quote, “deliberate effort by drug traffickers to drive addiction amongst kids and…

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TECH BYTE: Chevy Shows Off Electric Vehicles

Emily Cassulo,

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (WDEF) — The future is looking electric! That’s why Chevrolet is promoting its electric vehicles, and going green. We’re seeing a lot more electric vehicles out on the road these days, but not all drivers are sold on the idea. So what’s preventing them from buying an electric car? It’s usually upfront costs, charging logistics, and things…

Boyd Buchanan Soccer Beats Silverdale 2 1 For Region Title
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Boyd Buchanan Soccer Edges Silverdale 2-1 For Region Title

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Boyd Buchanan girls soccer team defeated Silverdale 2-1 on Thursday night at Silverdale to capture the region championship. It was the first loss of the year for the Seahawks. Bucs Kate Wood wound up scoring the winning goal in the second half. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Boyd Buchanan, Region Title local sports. sports news, Soccer…

Cleveland Volleyball Punches Ticket To State Tournament
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Cleveland Volleyball Heading to State Tourney

Rick Nyman,

Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Cleveland high school volleyball team enjoyed a fantastic regular season. Now they’ll be chasing more than a great regular season record. The Blue Raiders beat Oakland on Thursday 3-0 to advance to the state tournament. Cleveland will take a 45-5 record to Murfreesboro as they look to bring home a state crown. Categories: Sports – Local Sports…

Mocs Receivers Starting To Step Up
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Chattanooga Mocs Receivers Stepping Up

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) One of the biggest question marks for the Mocs this season was their receiving corps. But against ETSU, with Chattanooga trailing in the second half, there were the UTC receivers stepping up and making big catch after big catch, as Chattanooga rallied for the win. Heading into the season, the Mocs thought they had some talented receivers….but. Said receiver…
Dade County, Featured, Local News

Dade County reflects on local nonprofit documentary

Dade County Pet Project committed to educating community on South's pet overpopulation issue
WDEF News,

TRENTON, Georgia (WDEF) — It’s lights, camera, action in Dade County! The community is getting ready for a local screening of the film “Free Puppies,” which follows the works of a local pet-centered nonprofit. The Dade County Pet Project’s focus is to prevent “unwanted litters of puppies and kittens” by transporting them to a low-cost spay and neuter clinic. It’s…

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From The Archives, Local News, Sequatchie County

From The Archives: 1992 Ketner’s Mill Fair

Annual tribute to the old ways is this weekend on the Sequatchie River
Collins Parker,

WHITWELL, Tennessee (WDEF) – Ketner’s Mill is a testament to the old ways.  And so is the annual fall festival at the mill. This year’s Ketner’s Mill Country Arts & Crafts Fair is Saturday and Sunday in the Sequatchie Valley near Whitwell. The event offers the usual fall festival activities, like arts and crafts, music and eating. But Ketner’s offers a…
Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Wamp Picks Former Police Chief as Special Advisor

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — County Mayor Weston Wamp has hired former Chattanooga Police Chief David Robby as a special advisor. Wamp says he began thinking about a position for Roddy after he won the election, and will giving Roddy the responsibility of increasing efficiency throughout the county government. “We’re asking him to come into a special advisor role. He’ll end up…

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Catoosa County, Featured, Local News

Tree Service Company Owner Looking for Stolen Equipment

Nick Hill,

FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF)- One small business owner in Catoosa County is offering a $5,000 reward for any information leading to his company’s equipment being returned to him. Craig Burchfield has owned ASAP Tree Service in Fort Oglethrope at 1999 Dietz Road for 20 years. He says that on September 27, somebody stole his company’s 1999 white GMC Sierra pickup…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

New Mountaintop Community Unveiled on Aetna Mountain

Nick Hill,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- On the summit of Aetna Mountain in southwestern Hamilton County, a new future for its development was unveiled Thursday morning. An expansion to the Black Creek community was announced in front of a crowd including local officials such as Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly and Hamilton County Deputy Mayor Cory Gearrin. The expansion will include over 1,200 new…

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Chattanooga, Local News, Walker County

Chip’s Good Word: Fab Over 40 contest

Rossville resident Brianna Edge needs your vote online to help raise some money for breast cancer research
Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – You’ve got a chance to invest in the treatment and a cure for Breast Cancer, and support a local resident at the same time. Brianna Edge from Rossville is taking part in the opening round of the Fab Over 40 contest. Brianna works as a cosmetologist for Hair Benders in Chattanooga. Fab Over 40 is a fundraiser…

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Entertainment, Featured, Local News, Marion County

‘American Idol’ finalist dies in vehicle crash

Crash happened on I 24 in Marion County
Collins Parker,

JASPER, Tenn. (AP) – A finalist on “American Idol” has died in a vehicle crash in Tennessee. News outlets report the Tennessee Highway Patrol says 23-year-old Willie Spence died Tuesday after hitting the rear of a tractor-trailer near Chattanooga. An accident report from the agency says the truck was stopped on the shoulder of Interstate 24 East when the crash…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Local News

CPD Rolls Out 48 New Patrol Vehicles

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Police Department is rolling out 48 new SUV’s each each equipped with red and blue light bars on their roof. Each bar is a solid color, and they’re set at an angle to increase visibility from the sides. “For years, we’ve gone without any light bars on top of the vehicles. Since we looked into…

More To The Story With Staley: Mary Claus
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More To The Story With Staley: Mary Claus

Christmas always comes early in this LaFayette garage
Dave Staley,

LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) – It’s a home in Lafayette. On Gordon Pond. With a very unique garage. You see, it’s the Mary Claus Workshop. Inside, a “winter wonderland.” Built several years ago by Mike and Mary Anderson. Consisting of seven different Christmas sets. Folks make an appointment, come in and get their Christmas pictures taken. Mike…..well known in the area as…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Local News

Mayor Tim Kelly, City Council, address Airport Inn renovation plan

Remodeled inn would create more than 70 new permanent housing units for homeless residents
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — As Chattanooga’s homelessness rates continue to increase, the city is taking its next step to house those in need. Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly asked the council Tuesday afternoon to support the revitalization of the, quote, “dilapidated” Airport Inn Motel off Lee Highway. This will all be done in an effort to turn a problematic facility into new homes…

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Chattanooga, Local News

Brainerd Community Center renamed for Chris Ramsey

Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Brainerd Community Center now has a new name. It’s in honor of community leader, Chris Ramsey, Senior, who died from COVID in January of last year. He’s admired for his contributions to addressing health care disparities among Chattanooga’s minority community. Ramsey played a major role in creating the annual minority health fair. Community Development Administrator Tony…

TN Gov. Bill Lee announces coronavirus task force.
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Governor Lee Announces $100 Million Crime Intervention Fund

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — “Crime is the number one issue, by far, in America, and in Tennessee,” said State Senator Todd Gardenhire. Governor Bill Lee has launched a one hundred million dollar violent crime intervention fund. Law enforcement agencies are invited to apply for grants by proposing evidence-based applications of the funding. “One of the reasons for using grant funds like…