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Governor Bill Lee ends Federally Funded Unemployment Programs

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Governors Lee’s decision to end all federally funded pandemic unemployment programs is his latest push to get Tennesseans back into the workforce. Federal pandemic unemployment programs set to end on July 3 include the following: Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC), which provides for an additional $300 weekly payment to recipients of unemployment compensation Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA),…
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East Hamilton Quarterback Haynes Eller Signs With ETSU

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) East Hamilton quarterback Haynes Eller hopes he’ll soon let the pigskin fly in the Southern Conference. He has officially signed to play college football at ETSU. The odds of Haynes Eller signing a college football scholarship didn’t appear to be too high, until head coach Grant Reynolds arrived on the scene at East Hamilton. Said Reynolds:”The first game that…
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Covenant Transport signs agreement with Army to hire veterans

Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – People leaving the military will get a little help re-adjusting to civilian life under an initiative that includes a local trucking company. It’s called the U.S. Army Partnership for youth Success or “Pays Program”. Army officials were at Covenant Transport in Chattanooga Tuesday morning signing an agreement that guarantees soldiers 5 job interviews and possible employment after…

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Section of Signal Mountain Road closed for a week

Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A short section of Signal Mountain Road has been reduced down to one lane starting today. EPB will be replacing a transmission pole as part of our routine maintenance schedule. The work is expected to take about a week. The lane closure will take place on Signal Mountain Road behind Signal Mountain Cement which is located at…
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Local reaction to gas shortages

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – “It’s fear. People hate uncertainty. People hate not knowing.” With Colonial Pipeline putting a pause on operations after a cyber attack last week, the company is warning about possible fuel shortages. Now, fear has gripped drivers across the Southeast, causing increased panic buying and less gas to go around. “If I run out of gas today,…

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Boyd Buchanan Engineering Class Presents Innovations to Siskin Children’s Institute

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Some kids play sports, create art, or play video games. But, the students here at Boyd Buchanan are creating innovations for children with disabilities. Students from the Boyd – Buchanan Engineering Class presented ideas today to assist the Siskin Children’s Institute. The students were tasked to create ideas that would help children with different activities. Lisa Spurlock, a representative from…
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What’s Right With Our Schools: Nancy Baxley, Signal Mountain High School

Andrew Harrison,

SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TN (WDEF) – Each year, the Tennessee Council for Social Studies recognizes exceptional teachers throughout the state. Nancy Baxley is a proud product of the Hamilton County School system. These days,  she’s a world class, World History teacher at Signal Mountain High School. Nancy explains, “I am just somebody trying to inspire our kids to love history and use…
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$5 Million BlueCross Healthy Place Opens in Highland Park

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BlueCross Healthy Place celebrated its opening today in Highland Park with a ribbon cut. The five million dollar project includes a pavilion, walking track and sports courts, playgrounds, and much more. This project was completed in partnership with Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy and Chattanooga Preparatory Schools. The space will be open to schools and the Highland Park community starting today….
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Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union opens new City Center Branch

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – The Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union opened its new City Center Branch Monday Morning.  The new branch is located directly across the street from TVFCU’s current branch at 715 Market Street.  That branch has served TVFCU well during the past 43 years, but the three-story building no longer meets the credit union’s needs. The branch has remained,…
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Cleveland NonProfit helps neighbors in need move past poverty

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CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) – The Caring Place in Cleveland Tennessee provides access to basic resources and opportunities to help their community members move past poverty. This nonprofit organization is based on love and faith and is committed to helping their residents beat the odds. The Caring Place provides food, clothing, social services and spiritual support at no cost to those in…

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Mocs punch ticket to tourney with 6-3 win over Samford

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (UTC Athletics) — In a do-or-die game for the Chattanooga Mocs softball team, seniors Hayleigh Weissenbach and Cameren Swafford each homered and combined to drive in three runs during a thrilling 6-3 win over Southern Conference rival Samford on Sunday afternoon inside Jim Frost Stadium. Following the win, Chattanooga (13-23, 8-8 SoCon) clinches a spot in this week’s…
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Chattanooga Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta to host webinar for small minority businesses

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta will be hosting a webinar for small minority businesses Monday. The webinar will have a Keynote Speaker, Panelists and a Small Business Share Out. Attendees will be able to hear from The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga and other helpful business resources on how they can continue to survive…
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Flowers for Mother’s Day

Brian Armstrong,

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Anyone looking for a last minute mother day gift had the Chattanooga Market and flowers were a big hit. There were plenty of people shopping for Mother’s Day gifts at the Chattanooga market. There were flowers available for moms at several different locations. Eric Yang with Pond Flowers said Mother’s Day is a special day for his…

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Murphy Bulldogs win state championship

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RALEIGH (WDEF) — After a delayed football season due to the pandemic, North Carolina finished its 2020 season in Raleigh Saturday. The Murphy Bulldogs earned legendary head coach David Gentry his ninth state championship after defeating Northside 14-7. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: High School Football, Murphy Bulldogs