Marjorie Taylor Greene Wins
Catoosa County, Dade County, Elections, Featured, Local News, Murray County, Walker County, Whitfield County

US Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene wins GOP primary in Georgia

Marcus Flowers is leading on the Democratic side
Associated Press,

By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has defeated five Republican challengers in a Georgia primary that tested conservative voters’ tolerance of her divisive politics. Greene advances to the November election, where she will face the winner of a three-way Democratic primary in northwest Georgia’s 14th District, a seat drawn to give Republicans a huge advantage. Jennifer…

Brian Kemp Wins
Elections, Featured, Regional News

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp defeats David Perdue in GOP primary

Victory speech is an early attack on Democratic opponent Stacey Abrams
Associated Press,

By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) – Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has defeated his Donald Trump-backed challenger David Perdue after a furious push by the former president to punish Kemp for not overturning the 2020 election results. Kemp’s victory on Tuesday sets up another general election race against Democrat Stacey Abrams, who was unopposed in her primary. The November…

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Featured, US & World News

Reaction to Texas School Shooting

Collins Parker,

UPDATE: Death toll rises 18 students dead 3 adults 3 more in serious condition UVALDE, Texas (WDEF) – Reactions to the school shooting in Texas in which 14 children were killed along with a teacher when an 18 year old opened fire at an Elementary school before being shot by police. Parkland, Fla. (May 24, 2022) – Today, following the…

Silverdale's Turner Junkins A Mr Baseball Finalist
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Silverdale’s Turner Junkins a Mr Baseball Finalist

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Three of our area’s high school baseball players have been named finalists for the state’s Mr. Baseball award, including Silverdale’s Turner Junkins. The right hander has an ERA just over one, and he’s batting well over .300. Not bad for a kid playing a broken shin. Said head coach Lance Rorex:”It doesn’t surprise you. You see the work that…

Perdue Kemp
Elections, Local News, Regional News

Last words from Republican front-runners for Governor

We spoke to both Brian Kemp and David Perdue on election eve
Collins Parker,

ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) – Less than 24 hours to go until Georgians go to the polls to vote for their next governor. News 12 heard from both of the major Republican candidates: incumbent Brian Kemp, and former U.S. Senator David Perdue. While Perdue is behind in the polls, he’s not too worried about it. And Kemp has one message in mind…

Carry The Load
Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

More To The Story: Carry The Load

Think of it as an Olympic Torch Relay for Memorial Day
Dave Staley,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – They were here just a couple of days ago. A big bus, parked at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. The nonprofit called “Carry The Load” wants to highlight the true meaning of Memorial Day. So they walk. And walk. Through and around places such as this hallowed ground. CASSIDY DILLARD, SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER; “We come to places such as…

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

What’s Right With Our Schools: Heritage High Teacher Appreciation

Andrew Harrison,

Ringgold, GA (WDEF) – Heritage High School has turned teacher appreciation into an art form. The many ways students show their gratitude is a great example of “What’s Right With Our Schools.” Michelle Pettyes is an SGA sponsor at Heritage. She explains, ” SGA does a lot of work for teachers during teacher appreciation week, and we do, we write…

Two Republicans Vying To Replace Jeff Mullis
Catoosa County, Dade County, Elections, Local News, Walker County

Georgia State Senate Race Profile

Steve Henry faces Colton Moore for the Republican nomination to replace Sen. Jeff Mullis
Collins Parker,

(WDEF) – On Tuesday Georgia and Alabama voters will go to the polls to select candidates for the general election this year. There are primaries for Governor, U-S Senate, the U-S house and scores of local races. One of those is the state senate seat of Jeff Mullis, a republican who will not run again. News 12’s Hannah Bullard talked to…

Flea Market Fire
Bradley County, Featured, Local News

Flea Market Fire blamed on too many extension cords

Fire destroyed the flea market on Waterlevel Highway over the weekend
Collins Parker,

CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) – Bradley County Fire Investigators have determined that the cause of the blaze that destroyed the Flea Land Flea Market over the weekend was electrical. They say the Flea Market overloaded the electrical system by using too many extension cords. It was a tough fire to battle on Saturday afternoon. The heat caused 10 firefighters to suffer…

Mill Snip
Environment, Featured, Local News, Walker County

EPA Awards $500,000 Grant to Walker County

WDEF News,

ROSSVILLE, Ga. — The E-P-A has awarded a five hundred thousand dollar grant to Walker County. The grant includes funding to contract an environmental consultant, who will evaluate sites such as Peerless Woolen Mills in Rossville. “There could be chemicals where some company previously owned the land and then made a product that was chemically based, or could be asbestos,…

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TECH BYTE: Avoid Unwanted Purchases on Your Smartphone

WDEF News,

KINGSVILLE, Texas (WDEF) — A lot of technology is so easy to use nowadays, even a toddler can do it! That was the case recently in Kingsville, Texas, when a two-year-old made a pretty big food order using his mom’s smartphone. “I thought I locked the phone, but apparently I didn’t because DoorDash came with 31 cheeseburgers,” said Kelsey Golden….

Raving For Recovery
Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Racing for Recovery at the Chattanooga IRONMAN

Brian Armstrong,

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Todd Crandall is a recovering addict who saw addiction run through his family. “I’m a survivor of my mom’s suicide from drugs and alcohol. My uncle’s suicide from drugs and alcohol and my aunt’s suicide from a food addiction,” said Crandall. Then he started drinking and became an addict himself. “I made the cognizant choice to try…

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Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Rock City turns 90

Brian Armstrong,

Lookout Mountain (WDEF)- Rock City celebrates turning 90 Saturday, this founders day celebration allows for a look back on history and a look ahead to the next 90 years. On May 21st, 1932 Rock City became known as a public attraction, and Garnet and Frieda Carter welcomed in the community. “We’re nearing a century and we’re very mindful of the…

Silverdale Enjoys 30 Win Season Heading To Spring Fling
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Silverdale Takes 30 Win Season to Spring Fling

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Silverdale baseball is heading to Spring Fling for the first time since 2013! News 12’s Angela Moryan talked to the team about their history-making season. Said pitcher Turner Junkins: “Last year, I felt like it was kind of a surprise to people how good we were last year. This year, it’s the standard.” A winning standard. The Seahawks keep…

Gordonsville Beats Sale Creek 11 9
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Sale Creek Falls in Extra Innings to Gordonsville 11-9

Rick Nyman,

Sale Creek, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Sale Creek baseball team appeared poised to make Spring Fling on Friday against Gordonsville. The Panthers raced out to a 6-0 lead, but they couldn’t hang on. They fell 11-9 in 8 innings. Jakob Elrod homered twice on the day for Sale Creek. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, Gordonsville, High School Baseball, Sale…
Elections, Featured, Local News, Whitfield County

Here Are the The Republicans Challenging Marjorie Taylor Greene on Election Day

WDEF News,

Dalton, Ga. — On Tuesday, Georgia will hold it’s primary elections. In District 14, which includes Whitfield County, Representative Marjorie Taylor Green will be defending her seat against several COP challengers. Chief among them is Dr. Jennifer Strahan, the owner of Healthcare advisory company J. Osley and Co., who the FEC shows to be the most well-financed of Greene’s primary…

Drug Court
Dalton, Featured, Local News, More To The Story With Staley, Whitfield County

More To The Story with Staley: Drug Court

Dave finds out what graduates from the program go through
Dave Staley,

DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) – We have lots of people inside a big room in Dalton. Listening to a judge. But everybody is happy. Some are emotional. They have good reason. Edwards Park and the accompanying community center is used for a wide variety of things here in Dalton. Sports such as football and soccer. But today, the center is being used…
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Tennessee Valley reacts to potential bear stock market

Brian Armstrong,

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Randy Pickett has been expecting a market pullback. “Actually, I’ve been planning on this. I knew it was going to happen. Because, when I watched it in 08, it taught me that hey it’s going to happen again,” said Pickett. Joel Susman is living off his retirement savings now and, although he prepared for this, it’s still a…

Heatstroke Your Car Is Like An Oven
Featured, Local News

Tennessee Ranked 8th in Hot Car Related Child Deaths

A Memphis one year old was found dead in a hot car May 19th. It was the third hot car related child death in 2022.
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Memphis Police Department reported the death of a one year old, tragically lost after being left in a hot vehicle. Tennessee ranks number eight in the nation for hot car child related deaths.Most hot car child deaths are the result of a change to an person’s morning routine and unknowingly leaving the child in the backseat. But…