Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

D.A. Candidate Coty Wamp Calls Witness Tampering Accusations Bogus

Judge dismisses charges against suspect in Soddy Daisy case that spawned complaint against her
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A Soddy Daisy man was arrested in January for shooting at a man and his pregnant girlfriend. Coty Wamp serves as the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Lead Counsel. She says she learned Soddy Daisy Police may have arrested the wrong man. She claims she felt ethically bound to speak with the victims herself. “I had a feeling…

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Sports - Local Sports News, Sports - UTC Mocs

Mocs Football Adds 14 Newcomers on National Signing Day

Rick Nyman,

(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA—It started in December and continued today. The Chattanooga Mocs added to nearly every position group with 14 newcomers currently joining the 2022 roster during the 2021-22 signing period. “You can’t sustain a successful program without recruiting the best possible people,” Coach Rusty Wright began. “We do a lot of work putting together a class that not only wins…

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Murray Co Girls Knock Off Ringgold 63-55

Rick Nyman,

Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) Murray Co won a district showdown with Ringgold on Tuesday 63-55. The Lady Indians were up seven at halftime. The Tigers cut it to three with just over four minutes to play, but Murray Co withstood the rally to get the victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, High School Basketball, Murray County High, Ringgold High…

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Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Local News

The new plan to expand Chattanooga’s Airport

Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A twenty-eight million dollar terminal expansion has been planned for the Chattanooga Airport. If the plan moves forward, its first phase would add twenty-six thousand square feet. Three new gates, a new concourse restaurant, and updated restrooms are all included in the plan. Airport Authority President Terry Hart explains why it’s a good investment for Chattanooga. “We…

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Catoosa County, Crime, Local News

Investigators arrest juveniles for stealing a truck in Catoosa County

They say the owner left it running to warm up, when thieves struck
Collins Parker,

RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) – A Chevy Silverado truck was stolen in Catoosa County over the weekend. The owner was warming up his vehicle when it was stolen by a group of juveniles. After stealing the truck, the kids took pictures of themselves with the victim’s phone. The photos then uploaded to the victim’s Google Drive. Captain Jeremy Keener with the…

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New Tennessee license plates to provide greater security

Decals will be printed with license plate number, will be harder to remove
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — For the first time since 2006, Tennessee has new license plates. The new blue plates were voted in by the public and feature a little bit of everything, from the option to have “In God We Trust” displayed over the state’s three-star insignia to improved decals that offer better security. Monica Brown, the assistant chief deputy for…

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Chattanooga, Education, Golden Apple Award, Hamilton County, Local News

Golden Apple Award: Joshua Edens, Orchard Knob Middle School

Andrew Harrison,

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – From The Ohio State University to Orchard Knob Middle School, Joshua Edens is an exceptional educator, and he’s not a bad coach, either. Students, players and parents all agree that Mr. Edens goes above and beyond. Travis Miller is the acting principal at Orchard Knob Middle. Miller says, “He (Edens) goes above and beyond both in…

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Chattanooga, Crime, Featured, Local News

Police warn of robbery spree in Highland Park targeting Hispanics

Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police are warning the public of a spree of burglaries targeting Hispanic victims in the Highland Park area. They say the robbers are confronting victims in parking lots and driveways while they are distracted. The Police Department is increasing patrols in the area and they are advising Hispanics to be on the lookout. They also announced…

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EJ Ward Gets Milestone Win as Tyner Defeats CCS 50-34

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Tyner’s E.J. Ward notched his 100th victory as the Rams head coach on Monday as Tyner defeated Chattanooga Christian 50-34. Rams were up 25-19 at halftime before pulling away for the victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Chattanooga Christian School, EJ Ward, High School Basketball, Tyner Academy
Featured, Government & Politics, Local News, Regional News

State Budget Released, Education a Priority

WDEF News,

Monday at the capitol, the legislature and other key figures in the state government gathered to hear Governor Bill Lee’s State of the State address. Taking its title from a 1965 state slogan, “America at its Best” was a largely celebratory and optimistic speech. Much of the speech underscored the fiscal stability of the state government, which has operated with…
Chattanooga, Featured, Government & Politics, Hamilton County, Local News

Mayor Kelly touts his One Chattanooga plan to the public, and gets an earful

Mayor's Office holds a listening session on how to spend the city budget in 2023
WDEF News,

Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has made it perfectly clear that there are two Chattanoogas: one for the affluent, and one for the not-so-wealthy. The Mayor’s One Chattanooga Plan is up for public discussion, and the Mayor’s Office held a listening session. Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has a problem, and it didn’t start with him. How does a leader fix problems…
Chattanooga, Crime, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Dedrick Lindsey Jr. Allegedly Stabs Man 73 Times in Prison, Adding More Charges to Upcoming Attempted Murder Trial

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Dedrick Lamont Lindsey Jr. Of Chattanooga shot a man in 2013 and 2017. Investigators say the man is the father of a child with a woman Lindsey dated. The man later testified against Lindsey and Lindsey was charged with attempted first degree murder. Lindsey has been in jail awaiting trial ever since. In October of 2020 while…

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Chattanooga, Education, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News, McMinn County

Jewish Federation Director defends Maus book as appropriate for 8th graders

Book shoots up Amazon book lists as the story went world-wide
Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The controversy over the banning of a holocaust book in Southeast Tennessee continues to spread world-wide. And the story has pushed the graphic novel up to #2 on the overall bestsellers list on Amazon on Monday. The Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga continues to attack the McMinn County School Board decision to ban the book. The school…

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Featured, Local News, Marion County

Local man still missing following boat fire

Search resumes Monday at Hales Bar Marina
WDEF News,

MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Local authorities continue to search for the body of a missing man at the Hales Bar Marina in Marion County. Two boats quickly caught fire Thursday night at Dock G at the Marina, where the Jasper Fire Department and the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded. Recovery efforts were postponed over the weekend because of the…

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

What’s Right With Our Schools: Hixson AFJROTC Flag Disposal

Andrew Harrison,

HIXSON, TN (WDEF) – When an American flag becomes tattered beyond repair, there is a proper way to dispose of it. Cadets in Hixson High’s Air Force Junior ROTC program know exactly how. Doug Burhans is a Master Sergeant with TN 081. He explains, “There’s a proper way to dispose of all flags that are become unserviceable,  worn, tattered; and…

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

More To The Story: The Black Bible

Dave Staley meets the artist behind the exhibit
Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Charlie Newton calls himself a student of painting. He’s had many exhibits over the years. Here in America, in London, in Italy….all over many parts of the world. Over the last 30 years or so, most of his work has been inspired by the Bible. And that’s the subject matter of his latest exhibit, which is called “The…