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Catoosa County officials concerned over bus route safety

CSX Communication has not responded to calls from Sheriff's Office, Board of Education
WDEF News,

CATOOSA COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF) — Catoosa County leaders need the community’s help to make a school bus route safer. Both the local sheriff’s office and school board are asking residents to call the transportation company responsible with their complaints. The safety of the county’s children was on the minds of both Catoosa County’s sheriff and superintendent today — they’re calling…

Mccallie Wins Third Consecutive State Football State
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McCallie Football preparing for another Tennessee State title rematch

Brian Armstrong,

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Week three of the Tennessee high school football schedule features a TSSAA state championship game rematch between McCallie and MBA . For the Blue Tornado, the win was the program’s third consecutive title under coach Ralph Potter and completed a season sweep of the Big Red. Now McCallie is facing MBA again this year, in what could…

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From The Archives: 2017 Hurricane Harvey issues

We look back at how the Texas hurricane affected our Labor Day weekend plans 5 years ago
Collins Parker,

  CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – We’ve had a very calm hurricane season so far in our part of the world. But that generally is not the case this time of year. Five years ago, Hurricane Harvey hit the Louisiana and Texas coasts. Harvey came ashore as a category 4 hurricane in the last week of August. But it’s biggest impact was…

Ironcraft Moves To Cleveland
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Equipment manufacturer ‘Ironcraft’ to open in Cleveland bringing an estimated 400 jobs

WDEF News,

CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) – A new company announced this week it will bring 400 new jobs to the Bradley County area. The agricultural equipment manufacturer IronCraft Attachments has come to Cleveland. Managers said they hope to start hiring production staff in September of 2023. The first phase of operations will employee 150 to 200 workers. Cleveland Mayor Kevin Brooks said…

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New $582 million dollar investment will bring new jobs and high salaries to McMinn County

WDEF News,

State and local officials announced $582 million dollar investment to establish a lithium hydroxide processing facility in McMinn County. Piedmont Lithium is a producer of lithium hydroxide, a critical component in the supply chain for the booming electric vehicle market. After looking at over 30 different locations in 7 different states, the company decided to set up their new plant…
Sports - ATL Braves, Sports - Local Sports News

Acuna and Riley Homer as Braves Down Colorado 3-2

Rick Nyman,

ATLANTA (AP) – Kyle Wright pitched seven scoreless innings to earn his major league-leading 17th victory, Austin Riley and Ronald Acuña Jr. homered, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2. The defending World Series champion Braves avoided their first four-game losing streak since Sept. 14-18, 2021. Atlanta, with the NL’s third-best record at 80-51, remained three games behind…

Lookouts Fall 5 4 To Pensacola
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Pensacola Rallies to Beat the Chattanooga Lookouts 5-4

Rick Nyman,

(lookouts.com) The Chattanooga Lookouts dropped the second game of their series against Pensacola by a score of 5-4. In his Lookouts and Double-A debut, Christian Roa only allowed one run in five innings while striking out six batters. Backed by Roa’s strong outing Lookouts and Blue Wahoos were tied heading into the bottom of the fifth. New Lookouts infielder Christian…

Cfc Fall 3 2 To Metro Louisville
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CFC Fall 3-2 to Metro Louisville

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The CFC built a 2-0 lead at halftime over Metro Louisville FC, but Chattanooga couldn’t hold on in the second half as Louisville rallied for the 3-2 victory. Since this was a non-league game, the CFC were able to play a lot of their younger players, including Damian Rodriguez. He just graduated from Dalton High School, and he scored…

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EPB warns customers of potential phone scam

Company says scam callers may be referring customers to automated payment system
WDEF News,

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — EPB is warning the community about a scam some of its customers may be experiencing or have experienced. Some customers have reached out to the company’s call center reporting referrals to an automated payment system. The issue is the company doesn’t use such a system. Questions about customer accounts would instead result in a direct…
Featured, Local News, Walker County

LaFayette residents celebrate library with pie war

Local officials stress importance, relevance of community library
WDEF News,

LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) — From apple to rhubarb, pumpkin to peanut butter — Americans love their pie. On Wednesday night in LaFayette, nine neighbors ditched the forks and ate some face first for their local library. Nine local celebrities competed through the summer to see who could raise the most money for the Lafayette-Walker County Public Library. The winner’s prize…
Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

County Mayor Jim Coppinger’s Final Term Comes to an End

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — At noon, the current Hamilton County Board of Commissioners adjourned for the last time. Beginning tomorrow, four commissioners will be replaced and two additional commissioners will be added to represent new Districts 10 and 11. Mayor Jim Coppinger will be succeeded by Mayor-elect Weston Wamp, and the board will need to appoint a new Chairman to replace…

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Woman seriously burned at Rustic Village Apartment fire

Police recognize man who saved many residents from the flames
Collins Parker,

from Chattanooga Fire Dept,. CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A morning fire at the Rustic Village North Apartments has left a woman in critical condition. Firefighters got the call around 7:30 AM to the apartment complex off of Highway 58. They evacuated building 12 as soon as they arrived and saw the flames. They praised the efforts of Jimmy Franklin. He called…

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National Overdose Awareness Day: Hamilton Co. Coalition is here to offer help

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA, Tn (WDEF) – It is National Overdose Awareness Day, and the Hamilton County Coalition is making an effort to recognize and remember those effected on a local level. There have been more than 38-hundred overdoses reported to the Tennessee Department of Health so far this year. There were 114 recorded O-D’s in Chattanooga last year. Debra Clark is the…

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Kane Brown Adds U.S. Shows to Upcoming Tour

Emily Cassulo,

Kane Brown performs at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga on May 7, 2022. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — If you missed him in Chattanooga in May, Tennessee Valley native and country music star Kane Brown has added some new dates to his Drunk or Dreaming tour. The first leg of it is overseas, and kicks off next month in Australia. The newly…

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Chattanooga Mocs Diving Right Into New Season With SoCon Opponent

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Chattanooga Mocs are diving right into the 2022 season this weekend. They’re opening with a conference opponent in Wofford. Luckily UTC will bring plenty of talent and experience into the match-up. Mocs are favored to win the SoCon this year. Head coach Rusty Wright says his team has looked like champs in camp. Said Wright: “I’m more excited to…

Virginia Daily Life
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Local officials provide safety tips following black bear sighting

TWRA responded Monday to call of black bear near Collegedale Greenway
WDEF News,

COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Black bears have been making their presence known in local communities recently, spurring responses from local police and wildlife agencies. On Monday, the Collegedale Police Department tweeted a bear sighting near the Collegedale Greenway, advising residents to steer clear of the area. In wake of the incident, local officials have offered plenty of safety tips. Cpl….

TN Gov. Bill Lee
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Governor Lee Announces Measures to protect Tennessee Schools

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — In the wake of the June’s mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed executive order 97, providing additional resources to help parents, teachers, and law enforcement protect students. Now, Lee is outlining the effects of that order, beginning with thousands of families now using the SafeTN app, which allows users to anonymously report safety…
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Schools confirm that a 6 year old was dropped at wrong location

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Department of Education has confirmed an investigation into a bus stop that left a six year old girl stranded in an unfamiliar location. Spokesperson for HCDE Steve Doremus confirmed the student was let off the bus at the incorrect bus stop on August 12th and the transportation hotline received a call 5 days later….

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Suspect arrested for Food City fire

Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Investigators have charged a suspect with setting the fire at a Food City entrance just after midnight on Sunday. The fire was set in a garbage can and a shopping cart display outside the 23rd Street grocery. Police and fire investigators arrested 47 year old Christopher Anthony Floyd on Monday night. No one was hurt by the…