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MOMentum Network Helps Young Single Mothers in College

The group encourages encourages and enables success with parenting and school

January 26, 2022

WDEF News,

The idea of community in Chattanooga lives through one premise: neighbors helping their neighbors. The Momentum Network brings a sense of community, and success to young, single mothers who are also trying to graduate college. Welcome to the MOMentum Network, where young, single mothers can get just about everything they need for their young lives: advice, career counseling, …even simple…

Cleveland Uses Big Second Half to Knock Off Howard 58-41

January 26, 2022

Rick Nyman,

Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Cleveland used a strong second half performance on Tuesday night to beat Howard in a district game 58-41 in district action. The Blue Raiders were down 28-25 at halftime. They held the Hustlin’ Tigers to 13 points in the second half to seal up the victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Cleveland High School, High…

Mocs Abbey Cornelius Delivers Excellence

January 26, 2022

Rick Nyman,

Mocs senior Abbey Cornelius may be the leader in the clubhouse for the SoCon player of the year award. She’s top ten in the league in several stats, and she’s also the heart and soul of this year’s Chattanooga team.

Mocs Coach Lamont Paris Helping American Cancer Society

Mocs Coach Lamont Paris Helping Fight Cancer at Wednesday’s Home Game

January 26, 2022

Rick Nyman,

Mocs coach Lamont Paris hopes to welcome a big crowd to McKenzie Arena on Wednesday night to help fight cancer. He will donate $1 to the American Cancer Society for every fan in attendance at the game.

Bill Proposed to Lower Minimum Age for Carrying a Handgun

January 25, 2022

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Currently, the minimum legal age to carry a gun in the state of Tennessee is twenty-one. But that could that could change with a new bill submitted by State Representative Chris Todd. If passed, House Bill 1735 would allow anyone over the age of eighteen who has not been disqualified from owning a gun to carry one,…

Chip’s Good Word: How to get your native tree to plant in Tennessee

January 25, 2022

Collins Parker,

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) – Tennessee Tree Day is coming up on March 19th. It’s a day set aside to persuade residents about the benefits of planting native trees in the state. They replace clear-cut development, improve air quality, heat, and water quality along streams and rivers. The goal this year is to plant more than 75,000 trees on homes and…

Golden Apple Award: Lu Ann Carey, Bradley Central

January 25, 2022

Andrew Harrison,

CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) – Homegrown teachers often have a unique understanding of the communities they serve. That certainly describes Bradley Central’s Lu Ann Carey. When she’s not in the classroom, you’ll find her in the FFA greenhouse. Her strong roots earned Lu Ann Carey the Golden Apple Award. Patrick Spangler is Principal at Bradley Central High School. He says, “We…

Supply Chain Issues Hit Local Auto Body Repair Shops

January 25, 2022

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – “People come in to get their car fixed and we tell them it’s going to be awhile until we get the parts,” says Justin Thomas who is a mechanic at Econo Auto Painting and Body Shop. Supply chain and production issues in the automobile industry have impacted everything from car repairs to car inventory. Consumer Reports just…

EV Fast Charge station opens in downtown Fort Payne

First location in TVA's Fast Charge Network

January 25, 2022

Collins Parker,

FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) – TVA cut the ribbon on a fast charging station for electric vehicles on Tuesday in Fort Payne. It is the first site for their Fast Charge Network in the TVA region. Their network is part of a larger effort to give charging stations every 50 miles along interstates across the country. The two EV fast…

Mom To Mom Shower Bombs To Clear The Stuffy Nose

Mom To Mom – Use Shower Bombs to Clear the Stuffy Head

January 25, 2022

WDEF News,

If you’re feeling a little stuffed up, here’s a great homemade shower remedy.

North Cobb Christian Defeats Christian Heritage

Christian Heritage Suffers First Region Loss Falling to North Cobb Christian 85-74

January 25, 2022

Rick Nyman,

Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Christian Heritage suffered their first region loss of the year on Monday night as they lost at home to North Cobb Christian 85-74. The Lions fell behind 15 points before they rallied to take the lead. Christian Heritage went up two at halftime when Zundra Jackson nailed a deep three before the first half buzzer sounded. Game was…

Massive fire destroys one home, damages another next door in Highland Park

No one was hurt despite the homeowner being inside the primary structure when the fire began

January 24, 2022

WDEF News,

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) – A sunny, warm afternoon became a nightmare for some homeowners in one Chattanooga neighborhood. News 12 was the first on the scene of a devastating fire in Highland Park. A massive fire operation in the 1500 block of Chamberlain Avenue Monday. 50 to 60 firefighters on scene and 12 units to help douse a fire that…

Suspect arrested after SWAT standoff for murder of Tennessee deputy

22 year old Savanna Puckett was found shot to death Sunday and her home set on fire

January 24, 2022

Collins Parker,

SPRINGFIELD, Tennessee (WDEF) – After a day-long standoff, police have finally arrested a suspect for the murder of a Middle Tennessee deputy on Sunday. 22 year old Savanna Puckett failed to show up for her shift Sunday evening at the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office. When another deputy went by her home to check on her, he found it in flames….

Cleveland Considers Increasing Punishments for Illegal Tire Dumping

January 24, 2022

WDEF News,

CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) – The Cleveland City Council met today to discuss the dumping sites at which used tires are being disposed illegally. To combat the issue, the council proposed a resolution which, if accepted by the State, would deal out harsher punishments to offenders. “It asks our colleagues in the state legislature to stiffen the penalties and improve the…

What’s Right With Our Schools: Howard Leadership Exchange Program

January 24, 2022

Andrew Harrison,

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Knowing each other is the cornerstone of a strong community. That’s the idea behind the Leadership Exchange Program at Howard High. Students from several area schools are taking part, and it can be a real eye-opener. Dr. Charles Mitchell is the Vice Principal at Howard. He explains, “So this is our leadership exchange program that we…

Firefighters battle blaze at large Highland Park home

January 24, 2022

Collins Parker,

UPDATE: Officials now say it took between 50-60 firefighters to control this. The home will have to be torn down to put out the last smoldering embers. ________________ CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It has taken a lot of help to contain a house fire in Highland Park Monday afternoon. It happened in the 1500 block of Chamberlain Avenue near the…

TDOT Commits to Immediate but Temporary Fix to Many Chattanooga Potholes

January 24, 2022

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – “This month’s back to back winter storms have created several new potholes along our interstates and state routes,” says Rae Anne Bradel, Community Relations Officer for TDOT. When water enters cracks in the roadways and then freezes, it expands causing pavement to weaken and crack. The result is roadways filled with holes which has been the bane…

More To The Story: Meat Cutter competition

January 24, 2022

Dave Staley,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Texas Roadhouse is a pretty popular steakhouse. Here in Chattanooga, when you walk inside, you’ll see a lot of awards on the wall bestowed upon one Jason Allen. 37 year old Jason Allen works in the back, in a cooler, that’s 34 degrees. He works with knives. Sharp knives. He has fun. And he sports a passion for…

Suspect faces 22 charges after chase through Red Bank

January 24, 2022

Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – An escapee from Middle Tennessee faces 22 charges in Hamilton County following a chase early this morning. The Sheriff’s Office says a deputy spotted the vehicle speeding and driving recklessly on Highway 27 in Soddy Daisy. But when he tried to stop it, the vehicle sped away, recklessly. However, the deputy chose not to pursue for safety…

Living Well with Troy – Skin Care for Men

January 24, 2022

WDEF News,

A dermatologist goes over three things that men need to worry about when it comes to skin care.

TECH BYTE: Navigating COVID-19 Tests, Counterfeit Masks

January 24, 2022

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — As COVID-19 continues to spread, the Centers for Disease Control is urging us to step up our game to get the most protection possible. We can do that by getting tested for the virus, and wearing the right face mask. Tech can help. Since they’ve gotten harder to find, we now have another way to track…

Titans turnovers squander away divisional game

January 23, 2022

WDEF News,

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans had the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage along with Derrick Henry making a return just in time for the postseason. Once again, playing in Music City just wasn’t enough for this franchise. Not with all the mistakes the Titans made Saturday in losing their AFC divisional game to Cincinnati 19-16. Left tackle…

Bearettes blast through LFO, 69-41

January 23, 2022

WDEF News,

FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) — The Bradley Central Bearettes had no problems with North Georgia’s best girls basketball program this season Saturday. Bearettes blasted through LFO, winning 69-41. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Bradley Central, High School Basketball, Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School, LFO

March for Life Comes to Chattanooga as Roe v. Wade Turns 49

January 22, 2022

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Today is the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade when the Supreme Court legalized abortion. March for Lifes have been taking place all over the country and Chattanooga had one of its own, taking off from Coolidge Park. Hundreds of pro-life people took to Chattanooga carrying signs to rally against legalized abortion. “It’s awesome to be here…

MOMentum Network Helps Young Single Mothers in College

The group encourages encourages and enables success with parenting and school

Cleveland Uses Big Second Half to Knock Off Howard 58-41

Mocs Abbey Cornelius Delivers Excellence

Mocs Coach Lamont Paris Helping Fight Cancer at Wednesday’s Home Game

Bill Proposed to Lower Minimum Age for Carrying a Handgun

Chip’s Good Word: How to get your native tree to plant in Tennessee

Golden Apple Award: Lu Ann Carey, Bradley Central

Supply Chain Issues Hit Local Auto Body Repair Shops

EV Fast Charge station opens in downtown Fort Payne

First location in TVA's Fast Charge Network

Mom To Mom – Use Shower Bombs to Clear the Stuffy Head

Christian Heritage Suffers First Region Loss Falling to North Cobb Christian 85-74

Massive fire destroys one home, damages another next door in Highland Park

No one was hurt despite the homeowner being inside the primary structure when the fire began

Suspect arrested after SWAT standoff for murder of Tennessee deputy

22 year old Savanna Puckett was found shot to death Sunday and her home set on fire

Cleveland Considers Increasing Punishments for Illegal Tire Dumping

What’s Right With Our Schools: Howard Leadership Exchange Program

Firefighters battle blaze at large Highland Park home

TDOT Commits to Immediate but Temporary Fix to Many Chattanooga Potholes

More To The Story: Meat Cutter competition

Suspect faces 22 charges after chase through Red Bank

Living Well with Troy – Skin Care for Men

TECH BYTE: Navigating COVID-19 Tests, Counterfeit Masks

Titans turnovers squander away divisional game

Bearettes blast through LFO, 69-41

March for Life Comes to Chattanooga as Roe v. Wade Turns 49

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