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Chattanooga, Featured, Local News

CPD holds press conference revealing violent crime statistics

Chief of Police Celeste Murphy says there has been "recent uptick" in September
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Police Department is now addressing the city’s recent trends in violent crime. On Wednesday, the CPD held a press conference revealing crime statistics in the city. Chattanooga’s Chief of Police Celeste Murphy specifically discussed recent cases of violent crime in the city, including shootings, that have occurred since September 1. Murphy says while violent crime…

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Government & Politics, Regional News

After months of debating about debates, Sen. Warnock & Herschel Walker finally have a deal

Collins Parker,

SAVANNAH, Georgia (WDEF) – The candidates for one of Georgia’s seat in the U.S. Senate have finally agreed to meet each other in a debate. Sen. Raphael Warnock and challenger Herschel Walker have been sparring over the details and location for months. But Senator Warnock accepted Walker’s latest proposal Tuesday night. They will meet in Savannah on October 14th. WSAV-TV,…

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Chattanooga, Driving Our Economy Forward, Education, Hamilton County, Local News

Driving Our Economy Forward: Associated General Contractors of East Tennessee

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — We’re introducing a new franchise here at News 12, focusing on the local economy. Commercial construction is essential to growing both a community, and the economy. Associated General Contractors of East Tennessee knows that’s the case, and that’s why they’re going above and beyond to train future workers. AGC talked to News 12 about how they’re…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Local News

Video Leaks of Marie Mott Traffic Stop

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Police Department has released body cam footage of District 8 City Council Candidate Marie Mott being stopped for a burned out headlight. The video shows Mott getting upset with the police officer for the stop, accusing an officer of racism. “It went out while I’m driving. That’s not, that’s not a crime,” said Mott. “I…

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Featured, Local News, More To The Story With Staley

More To The Story With Staley: Statue Project Update

Dave finds the new statue outside the AIM Center on MLK is almost done
Dave Staley,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – There’s Judy! Judy Mogul, working on the big project in front of the AIM Center on MLK Boulevard in downtown Chattanooga. Judy is the center’s Visual Arts Coordinator. Work! Work! Work! For Judy, other AIM Center employees, as well as AIM Center community members. A massive 12 foot sculpture, honoring the AIM Center’s late co-founder, Bonnie Currey-Stamps. It’s…

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Chattooga County, Featured, Local News

Summerville Boil Water Notice Lifted

Water supplies should be restored to everyone following flooding
Collins Parker,

SUMMERVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) – Officials have lifted the Boil Water Advisory for Summerville. The flooding over Labor Day Weekend knocked out the local water supply system. But officials say water service has now been restored and tests show it is safe to drink without boiling. “All water samples are negative, no bacteria in the City of Summerville Water System.” The…

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Dade County, Featured, Local News

Brian Kemp Visits Trenton for Campaign Stop

Nick Hill,

TRENTON, Ga. (WDEF)- Georgia Governor Brian Kemp visited Dade County this morning for a campaign event. His campaign hosted a breakfast at the Trenton Community Center where he had a roughly 30 minute speech to a room full of his supporters. Kemp spent much of his speech encouraging his supporters to assist his campaign as much as possible to win…
Chattanooga, Featured, Local News

Brainerd High School removed from Tennessee schools priority list

Faculty and parents believe future at Brainerd HS is bright
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — It’s been more than a decade, but they finally did it. Brainerd High School officially worked its way off the state’s priority list of struggling schools, and they’re not slowing down any time soon. The state of Tennessee recently named 13 Hamilton County schools as Reward Schools, and another 13 as Level 5 Schools. But for the…

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Sports - Local Sports News

Lookouts Give Up Only Two Hits in Beating Tennessee 6-2

Rick Nyman,

(lookouts.com) The Chattanooga Lookouts only surrendered two hits in their 6-2 win over the Tennessee Smokies. Tuesday marked the start of Chattanooga’s final series of the year. Reigning Southern League Player of the Week, Christian Roa only allowed one run in six innings to earn his second win of the year. Roa now has a 1.06 ERA over three starts…

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Featured, Local News, Marion County

Preliminary report on Marion Co. helicopter crash

Collins Parker,

WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) – The National Transportation Safety Board has released their preliminary report on the I-24 helicopter crash that killed a Marion County detective and a Highway Patrol Pilot. The report confirms that Matt Blansett and Lee Russell were taking part in a marijuana observation flight. They also helped search for a missing person before the crash, but resumed…
Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Some Halt 401K Contributions Under Inflationary Pressures

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — A report from Savings.com indicates that twenty five percent of Americans are reducing or pausing their 401K contributions. The report suggests that inflation is to blame. People are choosing not to save their money, as essentials such as groceries and housing grow ever more expensive. “The numbers we got this morning for inflation show that energy prices…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Local News

Small Plane Crashes at Chattanooga Airport

Emily Cassulo,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Crews are investigating a plane crash at the Chattanooga Airport late Tuesday morning. The Chattanooga Fire Department responded shortly after 11:30 a.m. CFD says the single engine plane went down off Jubilee Drive, just short of the Lovell Field runway. The two people on-board were not seriously hurt. They were out of the plane when first…
Collegedale, Featured, Local News

Collegedale Planning Commission recommends property rezoning

Many Collegedale residents unsure of, against potential new housing development
WDEF News,

COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Collegedale Planning Commission held its latest meeting tonight about the potential rezoning of the locally beloved Hidden Hills Farm and Saddle Club property. A packed crowd appeared heartbroken tonight after the commission wholly recommended, with one abstention, the approval with conditions to rezone the property. Before the decision was made, however, several residents still say…
Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Major credit cards place guns under new merchant category

Local gun shop manager believes gun sales will increase in response
WDEF News,

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Major credit cards are adding a new merchant category for firearms retailers, much to the celebration of gun-control advocates. Visa, Mastercard and American Express are all doing so to help curb mass shootings. But not everybody is celebrating. One local gun store manager says his customers feel as if their Second Amendment rights are being…
Hamilton County, Local News

County Mayor vetoes new dais to make room for him and new commissioner

"there was some sticker shock with that price tag"
Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp is vetoing plans to add an additional seat to the County Commission’s Dais. At last week’s meeting, it was announced that the expansion would cost 49-thousand dollars. After speaking with Chairman Chip Baker and members of his staff, Wamp decided not to have a seat among the commissioners. “The price tag on…

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

What’s Right With Ours Schools: Hamilton County Schools eLabs

Andrew Harrison,

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – It’s a sign of the times, eLabs are a vital part of education at all levels these days. Thanks to PEF and Volkswagen Chattanooga, Hamilton County Schools has cut the ribbon on a dozen new eLabs. Robin Bambrey is the Principal at Hardy Elementary School. She says, “We are beyond excited and honored to be part…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Nearly 400 people participate in the Chattanooga Stair Climb Memorial to honor 9/11 first responder victims

Brian Fitzpatrick, a firefighter with FDNY's Ladder 22, nearly brought to tears by the local response
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The first plane struck the World Trade Center at 8:43 in the morning on this day in 2001. Today at that time, New York City read the names that are memorialized at the site of the World Trade Center. Locally, first responders and their friends and family here in Chattanooga walked the steps of AT&T Field, and…