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Local physicians address vaccine misinformation and children vaccinations

Physicians speak on the importance of breaking down barriers between the vaccine and misinformation

November 16, 2021

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Since the CDC approved Pfizer’s vaccine for children ages 5-11, two weeks ago, more than 26,000 children in the state of Tennessee have been vaccinated. That may seem like a large number, but it only equates to .7% of the population thus far. Hamilton County currently has over 29,000 children residing in the county and so far…

McCallie 7-Footer David Craig Hones Basketball Talents to Earn D-One Scholarship to Mercer

November 16, 2021

Rick Nyman,

McCallie basketball player David Craig gives new meaning to Big Blue. Craig is the big man on campus standing 7-feet, 2-inches tall. Craig came to McCallie from South Africa, and now he has honed his basketball talents to earn a division one college scholarship. When you’re 7’2, you’ve heard all the tall jokes. Said Craig: “I think the worst one…

Cleveland Police Use Robot and SWAT to Apprehend Man Barricaded Inside Home

November 16, 2021

WDEF News,

CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) – “It’s got retractable arms, extendable arms that can open doors and move stuff out of the way.” A robot with the Cleveland Police Department played a vital role in the arrest of a man who broke into a home on Robinhood Drive Monday morning. Police were dispatched to the home around 10 a.m. The suspect inside…

Kennel Cough Awareness During the Holidays from a Local Vet

November 16, 2021

WDEF News,

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): Just like humans, dogs can get colds too. Kennel cough cases typically rise during the holiday months as more dogs are boarded up. “It definitely started with a cough. It almost sounded like he was trying to get something out of his throat like out of his stomach….and that was definitely our first warning sign.” Reid, dog…

Golden Apple Award: Whitney Whitaker, Brown Middle School

November 16, 2021

Andrew Harrison,

HARRISON, TN (WDEF) – Sometimes a funny song can be just the thing put a child’s mind at ease and get them ready to learn. Boundless creativity is just one of the qualities that makes Whitney Whitaker a wonderful teacher. She also keeps the lines of communication open with parents, just a case a student needs little extra attention. Karyn…

Mocs Offensive Lineman Cole Strange Earns Invitation to Senior Bowl

November 16, 2021

Rick Nyman,

(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA—A tough start to game week got a little sweeter with some Strange news after this morning’s Chattanooga Mocs football practice. Coach Rusty Wright announced senior offensive lineman Cole Strange was invited to the Reese’s Senior Bowl. Executive Director Jim Nagy was on hand to formally extend the Mocs eighth invite to the prestigious event. Strange is in his…

Students hold petition drive all day for Joker’s Law

Proposed law would increase penalties for harming police dogs, like Joker who was shot in Cleveland

November 16, 2021

Collins Parker,

CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) – A group of students at Cleveland State Community College have created a petition to change the laws in respect to assaulting a law enforcement K9 following the September shooting of K9 Joker. Cleveland Police’s K9 Joker was shot in the head and critically injured during a stolen vehicle foot pursuit. This group of students has reached…

Living Well With Troy – Celebrate Thanksgiving with a Rum Harvest Cocktail

November 16, 2021

WDEF News,

If you’re looking for the perfect drink for guests during Thanksgiving, Mixologist DRE has a blend for Rum Harvest Cocktail. Take 1 and half ounce of spiced rum, 2 ounces of cranberry juice, 1/4 fresh lime juice, top it off with coke and add a garnish of lime and you’re set. Tags: holidays, Thanksgiving

Mocs Volleyball Loses To Furman In Socon Tourney

Mocs Volleyball Season Ends With 3-2 Loss to Furman in SoCon Tournament

November 16, 2021

Rick Nyman,

(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA – The Chattanooga Mocs’ indoor volleyball team concluded its 2021 campaign with a loss in the first round of the Southern Conference Volleyball Tournament. The eighth-seeded Mocs dropped a five-set contest, 3-2 (27-25, 15-25, 15-25, 25-23, 15-11), to the ninth-seeded Furman Paladins inside Maclellan Gym on Monday evening. The match featured 21 blocks and 216 digs. MATCH RECAP…

Sheriff says officer injured in Silverdale escape attempt

Officer was dragged as inmate tried to drive off in a van

November 15, 2021

Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – According to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office at approximately 2:30 this afternoon a transport van arrived in this sally port with inmates from the court. Once the van was in the port, an inmate attempted to hijack the van- injuring an officer. The sheriff’s office says that when the officer stepped out of the vehicle, the inmate jumped…

Chicken Coop Fire Inside Hamilton County Line Renews Fire Hydrant Concerns

November 15, 2021

WDEF News,

HAMILTON COUNTY, TN (WDEF) – An attempt to keep outdoor animals warm caused a devastating fire early Monday morning at the 1900 block of Suck Creek Road. “It appears it may have started in a chicken coop with a heating lamp but there is still an investigation ongoing,” says Chattanooga Fire Department Fire Marshal William Matlock. Officials say noone was…

What’s Right With Our Schools: Red Bank Roar Night

November 15, 2021

Andrew Harrison,

RED BANK, TN (WDEF) – After going virtual last year, Red Bank High School recently welcomed the community back for Roar Night! It gives folks a chance to see some of the wonderful and innovative projects that students are working on. Lion pride was on full display. Courtney Brown is the Librarian at Red Bank High School. She explains, “So,…

Judge Uses Humor To Inform, State Says No

Issues Reprimand

November 15, 2021

Dave Staley,

CHATTANOOGA, TN – (WDEF) – There is one Hamilton County General Sessions Court Judge who certainly has a “unique style.” Trying to blend humor with serious subjects. Many thought it was comical, in a sense. But the state of Tennessee was not amused. Hamilton County General Sessions Court Judge Gerald Webb was appointed to the bench in 2019. And then elected…

Home Total Loss after Fire Breaks out on Suck Creek Road

Closest Hydrant Was Two Miles Away

November 15, 2021

Kay Blevins,

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Fire Department and Walden’s Ridge Emergency Service responded to a house fire on Suck Creek Road earlier this morning. The call came in at 6 a.m. to a residence in the 1900 block. Units responding advised fire as seen though the roof. A major challenge for firefighters was that the closest hydrant was two…

TECH BYTE: Twitter Launches Subscription Service

November 15, 2021

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — If you love using Twitter, there’s a new subscription service you can start using, and it comes with some perks. Here’s something to tweet about – Twitter Blue is now available in the U.S.! So what’s so great about this new subscription service? To start, you can finally undo tweets. All Twitter users will likely admit…

Walden’s Ridge Fire Station Celebrates Grand Opening

November 14, 2021

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Walden’s Ridge Emergency Services is celebrating the completion and grand opening of their new fire station. “It can be an extrication on the W road. It could be someone that’s fallen off the mountain and needs to be carried up the side of the cliff. It could be something as simple as an elderly person that’s on…

Comedian Steve-O’s comedy tour makes a stop in Chattanooga

November 14, 2021

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Legendary actor and comedian Stephen Glover better known as Steve-O is in the scenic city with his first theatre tour “The Bucket List Tour.” The comedy show features him taking his life experiences and delivering them to audiences around the world. We have all watched him inflict a lot of damage on himself over the years, but…

Murphy’s Law Hits the Mocs in SoCon Showdown Loss to Mercer

November 14, 2021

Rick Nyman,

Macon, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Mocs could have gained control of the SoCon with a win over Mercer Saturday in Macon, but UTC could never seemingly control the football against the Bears. Turnovers and miscues hampered the Mocs offense. Ailym Ford basically willed Chattanooga’s offense into the end zone in the second quarter on this tough 10-yard run. That made it 6-0….

Downtown Chickamauga host Chilimauga Cook-Off and Street Fair

November 13, 2021

WDEF News,

CHICKAMAUGA, Ga (WDEF) – For the first time- Downtown Chickamauga welcomed Chilimauga to its streets. Chilimauga is a family-friendly outdoor chili cook-off and street fair. This cook-off helped benefit the Gordon Lee Marching Trojan Band. The street fair featured several chili competitors, local vendors, live music, and fun for all ages. “The band travels with the football team. Whether it is…

District Hill Cemetery being restored by volunteers and family members

African American cemetery dates back to the late 1800s

November 13, 2021

WDEF News,

CHICKAMAUGA, Ga (WDEF) – The District Hill Cemetery is a historic African-American cemetery in Chickamauga, Georgia. It was neglected for many years…but is finally being restored . Buried inside the cemetery is Mark Thrash, an African-American slave and groundskeeper of the Chickamauga Battlefield. “Uncle Mark” as he was known became an icon- for his stories about battle and his love of…

Local High School Basketball Team Helps Terminally Ill Man Who Lost Home

November 12, 2021

WDEF News,

A Walker County man with terminal cancer who lost his home in a fire, is getting a little help from an unlikely source. A local basketball team offered some elbow grease to make the man’s load a little lighter.

Ringgold Heads Into Playoffs With Best Ever Regular Season Record

Ringgold Rolls Into Playoffs With School Best 9-1 Regular Season Record

November 12, 2021

Rick Nyman,

Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) It’s hard to imagine that just two years ago this 9-and-1 Ringgold team was the worst team in school history … 0-and-10. However, the Tigers haven’t let that winless season haunt them. Ringgold has one of the top scoring offenses of any school in the state — and is rocking into the playoffs with the **BEST** regular season…

Dave Staley spent Veterans Day eating breakfast with north Georgia vets

November 12, 2021

Collins Parker,

FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia (WDEF) – Hundreds of establishments all across America honored our veterans Thursday. Whether it be free admission, a free drink, a free meal, our veterans were front and center. That was the case at seven North Georgia Hardee’s restaurants in our viewing area, to include this one on Highway 2A in Fort Oglethorpe. The 6th Cavalry Museum, along…

New Health Clinic coming to Howard Connect Academy

November 12, 2021

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – The new health clinic will be housed at the Howard Connect Academy, but will provide care to other Hamilton County School students, staff, and even family members. “It is absolutely a win-win for the community but most of all for the kids,” says Marisa Moyers, Manager of School Health. Hamilton County Schools received federal funding for…

Local physicians address vaccine misinformation and children vaccinations

Physicians speak on the importance of breaking down barriers between the vaccine and misinformation

McCallie 7-Footer David Craig Hones Basketball Talents to Earn D-One Scholarship to Mercer

Cleveland Police Use Robot and SWAT to Apprehend Man Barricaded Inside Home

Kennel Cough Awareness During the Holidays from a Local Vet

Golden Apple Award: Whitney Whitaker, Brown Middle School

Mocs Offensive Lineman Cole Strange Earns Invitation to Senior Bowl

Students hold petition drive all day for Joker’s Law

Proposed law would increase penalties for harming police dogs, like Joker who was shot in Cleveland

Living Well With Troy – Celebrate Thanksgiving with a Rum Harvest Cocktail

Mocs Volleyball Season Ends With 3-2 Loss to Furman in SoCon Tournament

Sheriff says officer injured in Silverdale escape attempt

Officer was dragged as inmate tried to drive off in a van

Chicken Coop Fire Inside Hamilton County Line Renews Fire Hydrant Concerns

What’s Right With Our Schools: Red Bank Roar Night

Home Total Loss after Fire Breaks out on Suck Creek Road

Closest Hydrant Was Two Miles Away

Walden’s Ridge Fire Station Celebrates Grand Opening

Comedian Steve-O’s comedy tour makes a stop in Chattanooga

Murphy’s Law Hits the Mocs in SoCon Showdown Loss to Mercer

Downtown Chickamauga host Chilimauga Cook-Off and Street Fair

District Hill Cemetery being restored by volunteers and family members

African American cemetery dates back to the late 1800s

Local High School Basketball Team Helps Terminally Ill Man Who Lost Home

Ringgold Rolls Into Playoffs With School Best 9-1 Regular Season Record

Dave Staley spent Veterans Day eating breakfast with north Georgia vets

New Health Clinic coming to Howard Connect Academy

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