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Featured, Local News, Walker County

From aesthetics to economics: Rossville puts banners up to start city makeover

Banners are a way to promote the city to get businesses to relocate or start in the city
WDEF News,

ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) – The city of Rossville wants to restore its former glory. The question isn’t how, but when. It’s beginning with an aesthetic change, and with a new look comes a new attitude, and businesses might like what they see. Back in the ’50’s and ’60’s, Rossville was considered the ‘crown jewel of Walker County.’ The best of…

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Chattanooga, Education, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Enterprise Center Provides IT Skills Training to Chattanoogans

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — “When these students finish in this nine weeks, they’re going to be cream of the crop,” said Charlotte Brand, Economic Mobility Program Coordinator for the Enterprise Center. This morning, the enterprise center kicked off the second cohort in its EMPACT IT skills training program. The nine week program will award graduates with a Google IT certification, which…

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

What’s Right With Our Schools: Remembering Aretha Franklin at Howard

Andrew Harrison,

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Did you know that Aretha Franklin sang at Howard High School 67 years ago? We’ll she did. A touching tribute to that performance is coming up soon. Ricardo Morris is the Theater Arts Teacher at Howard. He says, “It was Monday, April the 4th 1955 when her dad was on an evangelistic tour of the country. …

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

More To The Story: The Westside Easter Egg hunt

Dave Staley shares the story behind the annual hunt for kids
Dave Staley,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It’s almost time for Easter! This year, it’s on April 17th. And that means it’s time for another Westside Easter Egg Hunt. It’s all organized and sponsored by a Chattanooga native, who simply wants to give back to our community. His name is William Jones Odom. But most know him by his stage name: Coogi Doogi. Coogi…

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Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Local News

Sip Tennessee returns to Chattanooga

Brian Armstrong,

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Sip Tennessee made a stop in Chattanooga over the weekend. Over a dozen Tennessee wineries brought some of their wines to the Scenic City. Jonathan ball said things are getting back to normal after not being able to have many events like this over there past two years due to the pandemic. “Way to cancel a lot of…

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Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Local News

First Army Medal of Honor recipient returns to Chattanooga

Brian Armstrong,

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- A historical addition has temporarily been added to the Charles H Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center. Jacob Parrott is considered the first Army Medal of Honor recipient. He and two dozen other soldiers attempted to disable the railroad line. Their objective was to cut off Chattanooga’s confederate Garrison from reinforced men and communications. The mission…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Strides of March

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-When you hear the term ‘The Ides of March,” it usually refers to the 74th day of the calendar year. It roughly translates to about March 15th. Today, in Renaissance Park, Cempa Community Care held the “Strides of March,” a fundraiser walk to help commemorate their fight against HIV and AIDS. This year’s event is two years in…

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Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Signal Mountain fire

Brian Armstrong,

SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tennessee (WDEF)- Smoke coming from Signal Mountain. News 12 just spoke with a person who said he was driving up and down the mountain and it looked like a California wildfire. He said he immediately turned around because he thought it was going to engulf his car in flames. We will continue to update you on this developing…

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Sports - Local Sports News, Sports - UTC Mocs

Mocs Basketball Players Excited to See Lamont Paris Land South Carolina Job

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Mocs basketball was back together on campus Friday for one final celebration of their historic season. Chattanooga went to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016. Of course it was a bittersweet since head coach Lamont Paris was not there. He has taken the job at South Carolina, and his now former UTC players are excited for…

Utc Breaks Ground On New Wolford Athletic Center
Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Local News, Sports - Local Sports News, Sports - UTC Mocs

Mocs Break Ground on Wolford Family Athletics Complex

Rick Nyman,

(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA—It was a great day for the Chattanooga Mocs athletics family. Despite chilly weather compared to the glorious start to spring this week, the front of McKenzie Arena was aglow with optimism for the future amid the warmth of memories of a fantastic football alum. It was groundbreaking day for the Wolford Family Athletics Complex addition to the Roundhouse….

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Catoosa County, Featured, Local News, More To The Story With Staley, Technology

More To The Story: 6th Cavalry Museum goes digital

Now people all over the world can see the history at the Ft. Oglethorpe museum
Dave Staley,

FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia (WDEF) – The 6th Cavalry Museum in Fort Oglethrope came to being back in 1981. Until this week, there was no virtual experience TO the museum. But when students from Lafayette Middle School walked through the doors, they became the first group to learn about the facilities virtual opportunities. JENNIFER CRUTCHFIELD, CHATTANOOGAADVENTURES.ORG; “We had students today from the…
Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Jobs & Economy, Local News

Want an electric car due to gas prices? Good luck finding one…

Google searches for electric vehicles are up 400% in March; Supply is very low
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Gas prices are on their way down, but some people across America are already fed up with gas, and are looking for electric vehicles. They’re learning that the cost of getting one is going up, and the chance of getting one is going down. Way down. Anyone who’s ever taken an economics class knows about supply and…

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Featured, Hamilton County, Local News, Ooltewah

Local Man Delivers Aid in Poland

Alexander Bormotov Identifies Mental Health Concerns among Ukranian Refugees
WDEF News,

OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF) – Ooltewah resident Alexander Bormotov has traveled to Poland to help refugees from his native country of Ukraine. “I’m at the center where they help around 400 refugees, 400 hundred refugees in the same building,” he said. In Warsaw, he’s found an incredible humanitarian effort on the part of the Polish government. “All tickets for all Ukrainians…

Kemp Signs Tax Refund
Featured, Local News, Regional News

Lawmaker explains why Georgia is giving a tax refund

"We understand the people are having rough time getting by right now"
Brian Armstrong,

ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) – Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, has signed a bill that will deliver additional income tax refunds due to the state’s budget surplus. It will go to those who filed taxes in 2020 and 2021. Single filers receive a $250 refund, head of household will receive a $375 refund and married couples receive $500. “We’re running on a…
Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Local News

National Medal of Honor Day

Brian Armstrong,

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- National Medal of Honor Day began as the sun rose at the National Cemetery in Chattanooga. Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center offered two for one ticket deals and used this day to pay special tribute to those who earned the highest honor. National Medal of Honor Day is every March 25th and recognizes…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Pope Francis to offer prayer for Russia and Ukraine

Chattanooga church explains purpose behind Act of Consecration
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — On Friday, March 25, Pope Francis will deliver a prayer of peace for the war overseas. The prayer is called the Act of Consecration of Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. It will be delivered at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. In Chattanooga, Fr. David Carter of the Basilica of Saints Peter &…

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Sports - Local Sports News

Rhea Co Outlasts Bradley Central in Softball 10-9

Rick Nyman,

Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) In high school softball action on Thursday Rhea County out-lasted Bradley Central 10-9. Emma Gentry got the scoring party started with a two run homer in the top of the first inning for Rhea Co unty. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Bradley Central High School, High School Softball, Rhea County High School, Softball

Giving Cows
Chattanooga, Featured, Local News, McMinn County

There is a shortage of milk refrigeration space in smaller stores

Mayfield Dairy has a solution with "Giving Cow"
Brian Armstrong,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Due to the challenge of refrigerating milk, many food pantries just don’t have enough storage to hold all the milk they need. News 12s Brian Armstrong joins us with how Mayfield Dairy is helping change that. Milk is one of the most highly requested items but enough refrigerator storage is tough. Tennessee-based Mayfield Dairy is donating 50,000…

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Dade County, Featured, Local News

Body Identified in 33 Year Old Cold Case

WDEF News,

TRENTON, Ga — On December 16, 1988, a woman’s body was found on the side of the road in Dade County. “It was off I-59 northbound, just inside of Dade County, about 5.3 miles just inside the Georgia line,” said Joe Montgomery of the GBI. After 34 years, that body has been identified as Stacy Lynn Chahorski of Norton Shores…