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Chattanooga group calls for Department of Justice investigations

Local Clergy for Justice believes DOJ more "unbiased" than Hamilton Co. Sheriff's Office

April 25, 2022

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — In light of recent events and allegations, a Chattanooga-based organization believes the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office cannot be trusted. The Chattanooga Clergy for Justice penned a letter today to Hamilton Co. District Attorney Neal Pinkston concerning last month’s incident between Collegedale Police and driver Delane Gordon. They are also concerned with how inmates are treated at Silverdale…

Eastern Michigan Transfer QB Preston Hutchinson Fighting For Mocs Starting Job

April 25, 2022

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Mocs wrapped up spring drills over the weekend, and the starting quarterback job still remains up in the air. One of the new faces competing for the job is Preston Hutchinson. He brings some experience and some fun after playing on the D-One level. Preston Hutchinson grew up in Ohio. Played college ball at Eastern Michigan. But…

SB2042 set for governor’s signature; could have unintended consequences for disabled workers

Bill would stop employers from paying disabled workers less than minimum wage; critics say it may stop employers from hiring disabled workers

April 25, 2022

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The fight for minimum wage or better isn’t just for fast food workers and the like. It’s also for workers with developmental or intellectual disabilities, and the state legislature wants to make it a reality. Senate Bill 2042 would stop employers from paying employees with developmental or intellectual disabilities less than minimum wage. Some critics say it…

What’s Right With Our Schools, Ringgold High Theatre Students

April 25, 2022

Andrew Harrison,

RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) – Signing Days are fairly common at high schools. So why not let theatre students get in on the act? Ringgold High recently raised the curtain on a new tradition. Kelly Schroder is the Technical Director at Ringgold High. She says, “They work just as hard as the athletes I will tell you that. For anyone who…

Tennessee Aquarium turns 30

April 25, 2022

Brian Armstrong,

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-The Tennessee Aquarium is turning 30 years old and this week will have several moments to celebrate what it means to Chattanooga. This week is about looking back on what it did for the community and a look ahead. C.E.O. of the Aquarium, Keith Sanford, says the aquarium has changed the whole landscape of downtown Chattanooga and gives…

More To The Story: The Litter Challenge

Dave meets some Soddy Daisy residents who compete over picking up litter

April 25, 2022

Dave Staley,

SODDY DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF) – Saturday morning in Soddy Daisy. Folks are gathering for the final day of a weeklong challenge. See who can collect the most litter. With various prizes on the line. It’s all part of what the group “Keep Soddy Daisy Beautiful” does. Beginning last year. Assemble, hit the roadways……and start collecting trash. Lots of trash. JIM…

Voice Tech convention opens in Chattanooga

April 25, 2022

Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – One of the marquee events for Voice tech and conversational A-I in America is in Chattanooga. For the next three days The Chattanooga convention center is playing host to several tech companies. Mayor Tim Kelly gave opening remarks and those works were transcribed in real-time by Deepgram, Which is a speech recognition startup, and then those it…

TECH BYTE: How to Avoid Online Payment Scams

April 25, 2022

Emily Cassulo,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — While they are convenient, there’s always a risk when using payment apps or banking online. Especially as criminals get creative, and come up with more ways to scam you. There are ways you can fight back, and keep your personal information safe. It doesn’t take long to find several Zelle payment app users online, who say…

Chattanooga football ends spring with showcase

April 24, 2022

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Spring is officially over, at least in Chattanooga football’s eyes. The Mocs entertained fans with a spring showcase at Finley Stadium Saturday afternoon. It wasn’t the traditional spring game — more of an open spring practice. Returning starting quarterback Cole Copeland threw a couple touchdowns during the scrimmage portion. This is the first true full spring…

Tennessee senator sees no “remediation” to proposed stadium property

Senator says state legislature will not give Chattanooga additional funding for new Lookouts ballpark

April 22, 2022

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) –Tennessee Senator Todd Gardenhire knows how beloved the Lookouts are to Chattanoogans. But when it comes to getting a new stadium built for the club, he wants to see local government have as much passion for the team as its fans do. Gardenhire says he’s seen no progress on the Wheland Foundry/U.S. Pipe site — the proposed future…

Red Wolves Look to Get Rowdy Against FC Tuscon

April 22, 2022

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Red Wolves are in first place in the USL League One standings. Normally that might call for a party and celebration, but maybe not now, since it’s only three games into the season. However, Chattanooga is looking for a party atmosphere Saturday night as they welcome FC Tuscon to the Red Wolves den. Should have a beautiful…

Pursuit of Happiness aiding youth impacted by gang violence

April 22, 2022

Brian Armstrong,

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Loretta Tate is a mom who says her son was hanging out with the wrong crowd. She says there are a lot of things to worry about as a mother but, your son being shot at shouldn’t be one of them. “That really just scares me,” said Tate. She said the pursuit of happiness is helping her…

Once-Extinct Sturgeon Released into Tennessee River for Earth Day

April 22, 2022

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — It’s Earth Day in Chattanooga, and the Tennessee Aquarium is giving back. “We are releasing some Lake Sturgeon that we have grown from little, tiny hatchlings out of the eggs for the past almost year,” said Tennessee Aquarium CEO Keith Sanford. According to the Aquarium, Lake Sturgeon have remained largely the same since the Cretaceous Period, 66…

Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office announces new work-release program as a pathway to success

The first inmate to come through the program, Phillip Richard, is a success story at Southern Spear Ironworks

April 22, 2022

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office announces a new work-release program with Southern Spear Ironworks to help inmates to a new pathway to success. Phillip Richard looks like just about every other employee at Southern Spear Ironworks. Handles a welding tool properly. Uses safety gear. He just has one more piece of equipment most don’t have. He wears…

More To The Story: UTC Band program

Dave Staley finds out why the marching band at UTC is growing so much these days

April 22, 2022

Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – 61 year old Randall Coleman took over the reigns as UTC Band Director back in July. Coming from Tuscaloosa. After 14 years as assistant band director at Alabama. Coleman says he was looking for one last career challenge. In this, his 40th year of teaching band. But he was shocked to find out that the Mocs marching…

Earth Day field day

April 22, 2022

Brian Armstrong,

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Workforces, in Chattanooga, celebrated earth day through team bonding activities that educated them about the environment. EPB partnered with Green Spaces to put on several training and team building exercises that not only built team camaraderie but also educated people about recycling and how bees pollinate. Green Spaces Director of sustainability and events, Madison Rawlings, says the city…

Ringgold Gets 3 Runs in the Seventh to Knock Off LFO 6-3

April 21, 2022

Rick Nyman,

Fort Oglethorpe, GA-(WDEF-TV) Ringgold tallied three runs in the top of the 7th to knock off rival LFO 6-3 on Thursday at LFO High School. The Tigers built a 3-0 lead, but the Warriors scored twice in the 5th and once more in the 6th to tie the game at three. In the 7th, the Tigers got a pair of…

Jerry Favela Scores 4 Goals As Se Whitfield Beats Cairo 7 0

Jerry Favela Scored Four Goals to Lead SE Whitfield Over Cairo 7-0

April 21, 2022

Rick Nyman,

Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Jerry Favela scored four goals for SE Whitfield on Thursday as Raider Rage blitzed Cairo 7-0 in the Sweet 16 of the state soccer tournament. The Raiders will be at home on Tuesday in the Elite Eight. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: High School Soccer, SE Whitfield, Soccer

Chatt State Baseball Coach Greg Dennis Celebrates 1,000th Career Win

Chatt State Baseball Coach Greg Dennis Celebrates His 1,000th Career Victory

April 21, 2022

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Chatt State baseball coach Greg Dennis notched his 1,000th career win Wednesday. Dennis has been winning ever since his high school days at Notre Dame where he captured a state championship. One-thousand career wins. Yeah kind of hard to believe for Greg Dennis. Said Dennis:”It kind of boggles my mind a little bit because a thousand. When you stop…

East Ridge Unveils New Football Locker Room

April 21, 2022

Rick Nyman,

East Ridge, TN-(WDEF-TV) East Ridge unveiled its brand new football field house on Thursday. The alumni association raised over $200,000 to help with the cost. The facility includes a state of the art weight room, locker room, showers and laundry facilities. The ribbon cutting was an emotional day for coach Tim James, whose father Raymond was a legendary Pioneers coach….

Tamarion Johnson convicted of lesser charges; prosecution still sees case as a win

Johnson is convicted of 2nd degree murder and aggravated assault; original charges were 1st degree felony murder & especially aggravated robbery

April 21, 2022

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Two days of testimony ended in a conviction for 21-year-old Tamarion Johnson, but it wasn’t for the original charges the prosecutors sought. The prosecution still sees it as a win. Judge Don Poole: “In regard to the first count submitted to the jury, would you read your finding please?” Jury Foreperson: “We find the defendant guilty of…

Blackhawks help pitch National Guard recruiting at UTC

April 21, 2022

Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Army National Guard landed two Blackhawk helicopters on Chamberlain Field at U-T-C, today. According to service members, the landing was a demonstration of some of what the national guard does. The demonstration was also intended to catch the eye of any students who might be considering service in R-O-T-C or the national guard. Staff Sergeant Jacqueline…

Why have attack ads hit the county mayor’s race?

Weston Wamp defends himself from accusations by his opponents that his campaign is getting dirty

April 21, 2022

Collins Parker,

CAHTTANOOGA (WDEF) – The three Republican candidates for Hamilton County Mayor are raising the stakes, now that supporters of Weston Wamp are running their own commercials. Statements from Matt Hullander and Sabrina Smedley are complaining about what they call “attack ads” from Wamp’s camp. These ads have appeared on flyers and radio spots. However, Wamp told us today that Hullander…

Kane Brown talks about his homecoming show in Chattanooga

He tells our Emily Cassulo that he has a special debut for local fans

April 21, 2022

Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Country music star Kane Brown is bringing his “Blessed and Free” Tour back to his roots in Chattanooga next month. Representatives from Finley Stadium believe the concert will sell out, and expect between 18,000 and 22,000 people to be there on May 7. Kane Brown tells News 12 he’s thrilled to come back home. He’s already…

Chattanooga group calls for Department of Justice investigations

Local Clergy for Justice believes DOJ more "unbiased" than Hamilton Co. Sheriff's Office

Eastern Michigan Transfer QB Preston Hutchinson Fighting For Mocs Starting Job

SB2042 set for governor’s signature; could have unintended consequences for disabled workers

Bill would stop employers from paying disabled workers less than minimum wage; critics say it may stop employers from hiring disabled workers

What’s Right With Our Schools, Ringgold High Theatre Students

Tennessee Aquarium turns 30

More To The Story: The Litter Challenge

Dave meets some Soddy Daisy residents who compete over picking up litter

Voice Tech convention opens in Chattanooga

TECH BYTE: How to Avoid Online Payment Scams

Chattanooga football ends spring with showcase

Tennessee senator sees no “remediation” to proposed stadium property

Senator says state legislature will not give Chattanooga additional funding for new Lookouts ballpark

Red Wolves Look to Get Rowdy Against FC Tuscon

Pursuit of Happiness aiding youth impacted by gang violence

Once-Extinct Sturgeon Released into Tennessee River for Earth Day

Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office announces new work-release program as a pathway to success

The first inmate to come through the program, Phillip Richard, is a success story at Southern Spear Ironworks

More To The Story: UTC Band program

Dave Staley finds out why the marching band at UTC is growing so much these days

Earth Day field day

Ringgold Gets 3 Runs in the Seventh to Knock Off LFO 6-3

Jerry Favela Scored Four Goals to Lead SE Whitfield Over Cairo 7-0

Chatt State Baseball Coach Greg Dennis Celebrates His 1,000th Career Victory

East Ridge Unveils New Football Locker Room

Tamarion Johnson convicted of lesser charges; prosecution still sees case as a win

Johnson is convicted of 2nd degree murder and aggravated assault; original charges were 1st degree felony murder & especially aggravated robbery

Blackhawks help pitch National Guard recruiting at UTC

Why have attack ads hit the county mayor’s race?

Weston Wamp defends himself from accusations by his opponents that his campaign is getting dirty

Kane Brown talks about his homecoming show in Chattanooga

He tells our Emily Cassulo that he has a special debut for local fans

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