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Dr. Ben Carson visits Chattanooga; celebrates local scholars

Carson Scholars Fund premieres original film honoring scholarship recipients
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CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Former Presidential Candidate Dr. Ben Carson was in Chattanooga tonight to take in a movie at the local A-M-C. But it wasn’t a Hollywood blockbuster, and it didn’t star any famous actors. Carson is the co-founder of the Carson Scholars Fund, which gifts one-thousand-dollar college scholarships to young students throughout the country who exemplify achievement both in…
Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Local leaders say public trust in police is the key to ending gang violence in Chattanooga

How to achieve that is where the leaders differ
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CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Grove Street shooting last September opened up old wounds with a new question. Even with a new police chief, how can Chattanooga put an end to gang violence? News 12 spoke with two leaders in the community. Each has their own method to reach that goal, but it starts with one thing: trust. Chattanooga Police Chief…
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Volkswagen Offers $3,000 Bonuses to Production and Maintenance Staff, New Hires

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CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Amid an attempt to hire 1,000 new employees before the end of the year, Volkswagen Chattanooga has announced that all production employees, maintenance staff, and team leaders will receive a bonus of $3,000. Additionally, any employees hired between now and October 31 will receive a $3,000 sign-on bonus. “This launch appreciation bonus is well-deserved. We are on…

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

More To The Story: Making Oboe Reeds

Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – In the quiet setting of her living room, with her little chihuahua sound asleep on the couch, Jennifer Ownby is working. Applying her craft. Jennifer is in the world of administration, working from home. But in her spare time, she works with her unique side business. Her “side hustle,” as she calls it. Making oboe reeds. Not just…

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Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Hixson parents reflect on purchases by children through mobile apps

Texas 2-year-old recently bought over $60 of McDonald's on mom's phone
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HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) — Cheeseburgers and Americans are a love affair that dates back to when our forefathers took that first juicy bite. However, one young Texan toddler’s love with cheeseburgers caught both his mother, and her wallet, by surprise. The story of the two-year-old’s mobile order has since gone national. Like Kenan and Kel, little Barrett Golden just wanted…

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Dalton Academy Shocks the World With Soccer Title in First Year With a Team

Rick Nyman,

Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Dalton Academy, the carpet capital’s newest high school, did what many thought impossible this year. The Pumas won a state championship — in their first year of existence. News 12’s Angela Moryan has the story. Said Yehia Hussain/Centerback: “If you’ve seen it from the beginning, it’s crazy. It’s like a little movie. It could be on Netflix.” Call…

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Chattanooga, Education, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

News 12 Anchors Visit Woodmore Elementary Fourth Graders

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — News 12 anchors Andrew Harrison and Emily Cassulo stopped by Woodmore Elementary School Tuesday afternoon to give the kids some writing tips. We met with students in Laura McBride, April Haley, and Kevin Miller’s fourth grade classes to read over their press releases for a class project. The students also asked lots of great questions about…

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Groundbreaking for major East Ridge development

Collins Parker,

EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) – The new East Ridge development is called The Gateway — it sits directly next to the Chattanooga Red Wolves’ CHI Memorial Stadium. It is 110 acres consisting of town homes – shops – offices and restaurants. Developer Bob Martino and East Ridge Mayor Brian Williams broke ground on the developments first commercial site — “Nooga…
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Committed to Justice: CPD chief seeks closure to Grove St. shooting

Police need public help; request any photos and videos from 2021 Westside Reunion
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CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga’s Chief of police is keeping a promise she made during her introduction a couple months ago. Nearly eight months after a drive-by shooting killed two women on Grove Street, Chattanooga’s new police chief, Celeste Murphy, says she is committed to getting justice for the families of the victims. Chief Murphy held a press conference near the…

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Chattanooga, COVID-19, Featured, Local News

Chattanooga Zoo begins vaccinating “at-risk” animals

Zoo official says goal is to eventually vaccinate all animals "susceptible" to disease
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CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Zoo, of course, prioritizes the health of its animals. Believe it or not, regarding the coronavirus, there are some animals that can contract it. While none at the zoo have so far, veterinarians and zoo staff believe vaccines for their animals can better help keep it that way. According to the zoo, “one bottle of…

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Local faith leader, psychologist have simple solution for violence from ‘Great Replacement’ theory

Crisis psychologist says America shouldn't return to rules espoused by Adolf Hitler 86 years ago
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CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Buffalo mass shooting suspect Payton Gendron left behind a manifesto, claiming “The Great Replacement” theory motivated his alleged actions of shooting ten African-Americans. The racially-motivated shooting at a supermarket in Buffalo has some in Chattanooga trying to come up with solutions to stop them from happening here. A recent Associated Press poll shows a third of all…

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

What’s Right With Our Schools: $100,000 Grant for Rossville Middle School

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ROSSVILLE, GA (WDEF) – One hundred thousand dollars isn’t just good money, if you invest it in the right things, it can be life changing.  Thanks to an award from TVA and EBP, Rossville Middle School has a chance make long lasting improvements.   Kevin Wren with TVA says, “I’m glad to see you guys earned this this grant. We’ve…

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Abbott says agreement reached to reopen baby formula plant

Collins Parker,

By ZEKE MILLER and MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – Infant formula maker Abbott says it’s reached an agreement with U.S. health officials to restart production at its largest domestic factory, a key step toward easing a nationwide shortage. Abbott did not immediately detail the terms of the agreement reached with the Food and Drug Administration, which has been…

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Featured, Government & Politics, Local News, Rhea County

Gov. Bill Lee Visits Important Rural Counties

Brian Armstrong,

DAYTON, Tennessee (WDEF) – Dayton Coffee Shop played host to one of Governor Bill Lee’s visits. Lee spoke on several topics including the importance of rural Tennessee. “My first executive order as governor. Executive order number one, was for every department in the government to present a strategic plan to me on how that department whether it was health, protection,…

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More To The Story with Staley: Good Works Art And Social

Dave finds the new studio coming to Red Bank mixes it up a bit
Dave Staley,

RED BANK, Tennessee (WDEF) – It’s a little shop about to open in early June. On Dayton Boulevard in Red Bank. But “Good Works Art And Social” is a little different than most. Because at this place, you can not only paint….and do the things that one generally thinks of when talking about an art studio….but you can also work…

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TECH BYTE: Apple to Discontinue iPod

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. After a more than 20-year run, Apple is discontinuing the iPod. Apple first introduced the iPod on October 23, 2001. That meant music junkies didn’t have to carry around CDs, and those bulky CD players anymore. They could put all of their music on…