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Chattanooga, Featured, Local News

Chip’s Good Word: The Diamond Dallas Page Wedding

A pro wrestling legend picks Chattanooga for his Christmas wedding a few weeks ago
Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga was the surprise destination for a pro-wrestling legend’s wedding. WWE Hall of Famer Diamond Dallas Page tied the knot with retired adventure athlete Payge McMahan on December 9th. And in true wrestling tradition, there was intrigue, misdirection and drama involved. Page, with the help of his event planner/daughter, Brittany Page, rented out the entire Dwell Hotel…

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Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Local News

Gospel United Mission Christmas Eve meal for the Homeless.

Brian Armstrong,

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- A Chattanooga Church will be providing a Christmas Eve lunch for the homeless. The Union Gospel Mission will be serving Christmas meals to those in need from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center. The Gospel Mission is asking for volunteers as they are needed to serve the dinners and distribute cold-weather clothing. “For…

Mocs Second Half Surge Sends Mtsu Home With Loss
Sports, Sports - Local Sports News, Sports - UTC Mocs

Mocs second half surge sends MTSU home with loss

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (UTC Athletics) — David Jean-Baptiste (24) and Malachi Smith (21) combined for 45 points to help lead the Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team to a big second half performance in a 77-65 win over Middle Tennessee on Wednesday night inside a raucous McKenzie Arena. Following the non-conference finale victory, Chattanooga snaps a two-game skid and improves its season…

Midwest Tornadoes
Collegedale, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Collegedale Tomorrow Foundation collects donations for Tornado Victims

Brian Armstrong,

COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF)- After all the devastation in Kentucky from the tornadoes, Collegedale is coming together to help those impacted by the storm. “Since our area had gone through so many tornadoes in the last 10 years, that since we were lucky Saturday and we did not have any tornadoes here, that we should try to do something for the folks…
Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Reward climbs to $20,000 in 3 month old Grove Street shootings involving 7 victims

Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Nearly 3 months after two women were killed and five other people were injured, there are still no arrests in the Grove Street shootings. Chattanooga Police need additional information and cooperation from eyewitnesses. Mayor Tim Kelly, Minister Kevin Muhammad, Chattanooga interim police chief Eric Tucker and others were at the Community Haven on North Hickory Street this…

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Featured, Jobs & Economy, Local News, Walker County

Roper Corporation expanding in LaFayette

Collins Parker,

LAFAYTTE, Georgia (WDEF) – The Roper Corporation plans to invest $118 million into their manufacturing operations in LaFayette. The company (a subsidiary of GE Appliances) is already Walker County’s largest employer. The expansion promises to bring another 600 jobs. The LaFayette plant makes cooking products including wall ovens, cooktops, and ranges for multiple GE Appliance brands. “Roper Corporation has been a fixture…

Mom To Mom Grinch Pie
Mom To Mom

Mom to Mom – Grinch Pie

It's the Grinch Who Stole... Pie.
WDEF News,

Today we are making Grinch pie. We love the Grinch in our family, and what better way to have a wonderful green snack than with pie.

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Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Intentional Set Fires In Downtown Chattanooga

Appear To Be Intentionally Set
Dave Staley,

  5:00 UPDATE: Chattanooga fire officials identify 23 year old Brandon England as the suspect in the dumpster fires from last night. He faces charges of aggravated arson. They credit local businesses with helping investigators identify the suspect. ___________ 3:00 UPDATE: The Chattanooga Fire Department says they now have a suspect in custody for the arsons. from Chatt. Fire Dept….

Utc Gets Holiday Win Over Unc Asheville
Sports - Local Sports News, Sports - UTC Mocs

UTC Women Grab Second Win of the Year After Downing UNC Asheville 62-51

Rick Nyman,

(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Chattanooga women’s basketball team put together a pair of runs to start each half and led wire-to-wire Monday afternoon at The McKenzie Arena, defeating UNC Asheville 62-51 in non-conference action. Chattanooga got off to a 14-0 start and led 20-6 at the end of the first half shooting 69.2 percent in the opening frame. “It…

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Local News, Tech Byte, Technology

TECH BYTE: Use Tech to Donate to Charity

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — ‘Tis the season of giving! We’re not only making sure we’re getting gifts for the people we love, but we also can’t forget non-profit organizations helping those in need. Non-profit organizations are making it as easy as possible for people to give back. Especially since many groups lost a lot of money during the pandemic. While…

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Featured, Local News, More To The Story With Staley, Polk County

Dave Staley meets the UPS driver who delivered a lost dog to a family

Collins Parker,

TURTLETOWN, Tennessee (WDEF) – Everybody loves a happy ending to a story. For one family in Polk County, a troubling situation turned into a “sigh of relief.” All because of a good samaritan, who happens to be a UPS driver. News 12’s Dave Staley tell us about it, in tonight’s edition of “More To The Story With Staley!” Darrell Slack…
Chattanooga, Education, Hamilton County, Local News, What's Right With Our Schools

Bridge Chattanooga making sure local kids get outdoors

What's Right With Our Schools
Collins Parker,

As we first told you last week, Bridge Chattanooga works hard to help students develop the life skills they need in order to be successful. One of their tools to achieve this are outdoor activities. See how they use all of these opportunities available in the Scenic City to push their students in tonight’s, What’s Right With Our Schools. ”…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

CFD Discusses Fire Safety Plans After Residential Fire Displaces Family

WDEF News,

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): A family of four has been displaced just before the holidays following a residential fire Sunday night on the 1400 block of Bradt street. The fire displaced one adult and three children. Everyone made it safely out of the residence before Firefighters arrived. The Chattanooga Fire Department discusses the importance of a fire safety plan. “During an…

Toys For Tots Gifts
Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Toys for Tots Gives Gifts Out to Family Forward Families

WDEF News,

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): Christmas is coming early for some Family Forward families thanks to Santa and Toys for Tots. The city of Chattanooga funds the Family Forward initiative, previously called ‘Baby University’. Family Forward focuses on preparing children and families for lifelong success. Family Forward with Toys for Tots will be giving out gifts to 150 families in their program…

Toys For Tots Gifts
Hamilton County, Local News

Family Forward families get their Toys For Tots

Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Christmas is coming early for some Family Forward families thanks to Santa and Toys for Tots. The city of Chattanooga funds the Family Forward initiative, previously called ‘Baby University’. Family Forward focuses on preparing children and families for lifelong success. Family Forward with Toys for Tots will be giving out gifts to 150 families in their program…