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Chattanooga, Featured, Local News

Chattanooga artists gather together at Storytelling Spaces event

Three-day event will showcase local stories through local art
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Miller Plaza was just stop number one for Storytelling Spaces, which features several Chattanooga artists — all of whom received grants facilitated through The Enterprise Center. Everything from photography to canvas art to puppetry was showcased, but behind each art lies a story to be heard. “Whether its homelessness or the power of words and why they’re important,…

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Cleveland, Featured, Local News

WACKER celebrates International Firefighters Day

WDEF News,

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — May 4 is celebrated globally as International Firefighters’ Day. WACKER in Charleston, Tennessee, has firefighters of their own on standby in case of an emergency at the pyrogenic-silica plant. The plant’s fire chief says the company honors its firefighters globally because the company has “several other fire departments in Europe.” It’s also very important for us…

Bledsoe Co Softball Finishes Regular Season With 25 1 Record
Sports - Local Sports News

Bledsoe Co Softball Finishes Regular Season With Sizzling 25-1 Record

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Bledose County softball team barely finished over five-hundred last year. And now this year, they’re almost unbeatable. The Warriors just completed the regular season with a 25-1 record. Reporter”When you say 25-1, does that. Do you kind of.” Said pitcher Ella Baker:”It turns heads that’s for sure.” (laughter) Reporter:”Does that stun you to hear that kind of record?”…
Featured, Government & Politics, Hamilton County, Health, Local News, Regional News

The history and future of abortion in our area

If the Supreme Court strikes down Roe V Wade, most abortions will automatically become illegal 13 days later in Tennessee
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Tennessee is one of 13 states that already have triggering laws on the books, that kick in once Roe V. Wade is struck down.  The legal battle didn’t end in our state when the Supreme Court ruled in 1973. 6232 Vance was once the home of Chattanooga’s last abortion clinic. Now, it’s a memorial to the unborn….

Stem Grants
Education, Hamilton County, Local News

Here is what several schools are going to do with their TVA STEM grants

Collins Parker,

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) – The TVA, EPB and Bicentennial Volunteers Incorporated are giving money back to the schools. They have aswarded $36,000 in STEM grants to 11 schools in the Chattanooga area. “TVA is committed to supporting STEM education to help develop today’s students into tomorrow’s engineers, scientists and IT professionals,” said Jeannette Mills, TVA executive vice president and…

Tim Boyd Glad To See Coty Wamp Beat Neal Pinkston
Elections, Hamilton County, Local News

Commissioner Tim Boyd is happy that Coty Wamp won

She defeated Boyd's political nemesis, Neal Pinkston
Collins Parker,

HAMILTON COUNTY (WDEF) – Hamilton County Commissioner Tim Boyd didn’t hide his happiness with the outcome of the District Attorney Race. Boyd has constantly hounded District Attorney Neal Pinkston over hiring both his wife and his brother-in-law in his office and how it violated state rules. So when commissioners congratulated both the winners and losers in yesterday’s elections, Boyd told…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Election Recap: Wamps Win Nominations for Mayor, District Attorney

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Last night, siblings Weston and Coty Wamp won the republican primaries for Hamilton County Mayor and District Attorney. The Mayor’s Race was tense, with Wamp and runner-up Sabrena Smedley finishing only 321 votes apart. “I felt like I was winning out talking to voters, earlier today. I thought I was losing when I saw those early voting…

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Cleveland, Featured, Local News, More To The Story With Staley

More To The Story: The WeinerMobile

Beware: much hot dot punnery ahead!
Dave Staley,

CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) – I’m in Cleveland folks, and I’m trying to figure out what that contraption is way up yonder? Wait a minute, how could I’ve been so “out to lunch?” Of course, it’s the wienermobile. Oscar Mayer has been using this 14-thousand pound bad boy since 1936. In case you’re counting, this is the 12th variation of the original…

Bryce Goodner Transfers To Utc
Sports - Local Sports News

McMinn Co’s Bryce Goodner Transferring to UTC

Rick Nyman,

Former McMinn County offensive lineman Bryce Goodner is coming home. He announced on social media that he is transferring to UTC. Goodner signed with Virginia Tech out of high school, but he decided to leave the Hokies after red shirting last year. Goodner will have four years of eligibility at Chattanooga. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Bryce Goodner,…

Coty Wamp
Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Coty Wamp cruises to upset over District Attorney Neal Pinkston

Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The result may not surprise many, but the margin was impressive. Challenger Coty Wamp easily defeated sitting District Attorney General Neal Pinkston for the Republican nomination on Tuesday. She more than doubled his vote total. Coty Wamp 27925 Neal Pinkston 11388 She moves on to face Democrat John Allen Brooks in November. The Pinkston campaign was dogged…

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Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Weston Wamp narrowly wins Republican nod for Hamilton County Mayor

Smedley: "God will choose the next chapter in my life."
Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Mayor’s race has been close all night on the Republican side. But after trailing Sabrina Smedley in the early going, Weston Wamp pulled ahead for a razor thin victory. The final, unofficial results are: Weston Wamp 14425 Sabrena D. Smedley 14104 Matt Hullander 12170 That’s just 321 votes between first and second. There is…

Matt Hullander
Elections, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Matt Hullender concedes Mayor’s race

He has been trailing in third all night
Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Matt Hullender issued this statement conceding the Hamilton County Mayor’s Primary race on Tuesday. Hullander said, “The voters spoke tonight and I am grateful for the opportunity the past few months have provided.  We stayed true to our promise of staying positive. We weren’t deterred by the attack ads, lies or skewed polling in the final days…

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Featured, Local News, Walker County

Family of sick LaFayette teenager asking for community assistance

19-year-old Georgian battling rare blood disorder, will receive bone marrow transplant
WDEF News,

LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) — Trinity Bell was always “full of energy” according to her family, dominating in sports like softball and soccer with Chattooga County High School before graduating. However, her contagious energy is now being spent fighting for her life. In 2019, Aaron Bell said his daughter went from being “active” to exhausted, bedridden and pale. After what he…

Baylor Softball Beats Silverdale 2 0
Sports - Local Sports News

Baylor Softball Downs Silverdale 2-0

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor edged Silverdale 2-0 in girls softball on Monday at the Baylor School. Cadashia Collins 2 RBI double in the bottom of the first delivered all the runs on the day. The Red Raiders improved to 27-2 with the victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baylor School, High School Softball, Silverdale Baptist Academy, Softball

Vote Snip
Chattanooga, Elections, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Republican Mayoral Candidates Give their Thoughts on the Last Day of their Campaigns

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Tomorrow is election day for the Republican and Democratic Primaries. On the ballot will be four candidates for mayor. Matt Adams, a democrat, runs unopposed in his primary. But three Republican candidates will face off for the nomination. Matt Hullander emphasizes his business experience and clean approach to the race. “I want to bring leadership. I’ve managed…

Ukrainian Regugees
Bradley County, Cleveland, Featured, Local News, More To The Story With Staley

More To The Story: Giving Ukrainians a safe haven

Dave meets the people behind the Cleveland mission bringing Ukrainians to East Tennessee
Dave Staley,

CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) – In just a matter of only a few weeks, Ukraine has become a war torn country. Thousands killed in the war. Thousands leaving the country. Looking for a safe haven. The Chattanooga area is quickly becoming one of those safe places. The group Providence Haven Mission is just one organization, stepping up and trying to do as…

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

What’s Right With Our Schools: Sequoyah High School Signing Day

Andrew Harrison,

Soddy Daisy, TN (WDEF) – Signing Day comes to Sequoyah High School!  25 seniors will be taking their skills to the next level. That is a very practical and solid example of what’s right with our schools. Amy Myhan is the Principal at Sequoyah. She says, “Signing day is an opportunity to honor the work that our students have done…

Collegedale Taser Incident
Collegedale, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Collegedale Police release results of investigation into Taser arrest

They deny excessive force and attack the DA's handling of the investigations
Collins Parker,

COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF) – Collegedale Police have issued the finding of their own internal review of a traffic arrest from March 10th that has come under scrutiny and a legal challenge. They found that claims of excessive force are not valid. On March 10, Officer Evan Driskill used a Taser on Delane Gordon in an arrest during a traffic stop….

Georgia Voting
Elections, Featured, Local News, Regional News

Here are the election dates for our region

Tennessee votes Tuesday, Georgia begins early voting today
Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It can be a confusing time for voters these days who live along a border. There are elections in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee this month, but on different days. TENNESSEE – May 3 (State & County primaries) (Grundy & Sequatchie counties do not have Democratic primaries, but all have Republican races) In Hamilton County, election…

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Featured, Regional News

Arrest warrant issued in Alabama for missing jail official

Male inmate was facing a capital murder trial
Collins Parker,

https://fb.watch/cLOU9VASEh/ FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) – An arrest warrant has been issued for a jail official who disappeared while escorting a prisoner last week. Lauderdale County Sheriff Rick Singleton said a warrant was issued for the officer’s arrest for permitting or assisting in an escape. Singleton said neither the inmate nor the officer have been found. The inmate, Casey Cole White,…

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Local News, Tech Byte, Technology

TECH BYTE: App Brings Farmers Market to You

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Having your food delivered doesn’t mean it has to be unhealthy. One smartphone app is bringing your local farmers market straight to your door. GrubHub and DoorDash, meet Market Wagon. The smartphone app serves more than 30 cities across the country – delivering food and goods from local farmers markets straight to customers. Market Wagon CEO…