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Men’s Basketball Survives The Citadel 76-75; Extends Winning Streak to Nine

Brian Armstrong,

GoMocs-The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team earned its ninth-straight victory after coming away with a game-ending defensive stop to ultimately survive The Citadel 76-75 in crucial late season Southern Conference action inside McKenzie Arena on Saturday. Entering the day with Division I’s sixth-longest winning streak (W8), Chattanooga (21-8, 13-3 SoCon) just couldn’t seem to pull away from an always-tough Citadel (5-22, 0-16…

Liner Could Face Death Penalty If Convicted Of Cleveland Realtor And Ex Wife's Murder
Bradley County, Cleveland, Featured, Local News

Liner could face death penalty if convicted of Cleveland realtor and ex-wife’s murder

Nick Hill,

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Back on January 27th, Karen Liner, a beloved Cleveland realtor was murdered at her Arthur Lane home. Her ex-husband, Craig Liner, is charged with first degree murder in her killing. It was early on that January morning as Ring surveillance video showed a vehicle pulling into Karen Liner’s driveway. What was shown next has shaken an entire…

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Crime, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Sale Creek man taken into custody after 8 hour SWAT standoff

Rainey Randolph, Jesse Farley,

SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) —  A Sale Creek man has been taken into custody after a lengthy SWAT standoff. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), along with other law enforcement agencies were serving a high risk warrant this morning at the 15000 block of Highway 27. At some point after authorities arrived on scene, the suspect barricaded himself inside the…

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Cleveland, Crime, Featured, Local News

Cleveland pastor pleads guilty to sexual exploitation of a minor

Rainey Randolph,

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) —  A Cleveland pastor has plead guilty to sexual exploitation of a minor after investigators uncovered child sexual abuse material on his laptop. In the summer of 2023, the Cleveland Police Department (CLPD) received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). The tip was in regards to a user in Cleveland, who…

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Collegedale, Crime, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Collegedale father indicted, mother charged after infant daughter’s death

Rainey Randolph,

COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) —  A Collegedale father has been indicted after the tragic death of his infant daughter last summer. On August 12, 2024, officers with the Collegedale Police Department (CDPD) were working an active school zone when they encountered Timothy Paul Blackdeer, and his unresponsive daughter, Violet Blackdeer. According to CDPD, despite all efforts to revive the child, she…

Tech Byte Vascular Institute Shows How New Procedure Helps With Old Surgery
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Vascular Institute Shows how New Procedure Helps with Old Surgery

Patrick Moates,

CHATTANOOGA, TN – In 1964 President Lyndon Johnson designated February to be National Heart Month.  At the time, cardiovascular disease was the leading cause of death in the United States so he wanted people to focus on their health and heart issues in the month that would align with Valentine’s Day. Dr. William Harris invited us into his operating room…

This Morning Girl Scouts Of Southern Appalachians
Featured, Local News

Girl Scout Cookie season is here!

Khristine Arnold,

Dr. Sabrina Sammons with the Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians joins News 12 This Morning to talk about girl scout cookie season and to judge the annual cookie eating contest. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – It’s that time of year again where green sashes are near every grocery store, Girl Scout cookie season. The Girl Scout cookie program is the largest…

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Featured, Local News

ConNooga takes over the Chattanooga Convention Center

Khristine Arnold,

Alexis Hughes and Wren Rhoader join News 12’s Amelia Greer to talk about the exciting events and fandom-welcoming environment coming to the Chattanooga Convention Center for ConNooga this weekend! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Release your inner geek with entertainment, guest stars, and cosplay contests at ConNooga this weekend! This year, just about anything and everything is happening at ConNooga with…

School Board Debates Classroom Phone Ban
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School Board Debates Classroom Phone Ban

Robert Hanley,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The debate over electronic devices in classrooms is intensifying as a state senator has introduced legislation to ban such devices statewide.  The Hamilton County School Board met this evening to discuss a proposal to prohibit cell phones in local classrooms. State Senator Todd Gardenhire and State Representative Dan Howell have co-authored a bill aiming to eliminate…

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Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Hamilton County GOP preparing to elect new chair

Nick Hill,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Local Republicans are beginning to discuss what’s next for their party following sweeping victories in November. That includes the selection of a new chair of the Hamilton County GOP. The current chairman, Mark Harrison, is not seeking re-election. The two candidates vying for the top spot of the Hamilton County Republican Party are former Sheriff Jim Hammond…
Chattanooga, Featured, Local News

Mckamey Animal Shelter adopt 250 event

Jesse Farley,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — McKamey Animal Shelter is running an adoption event till march 8th. They have a new adoption goal. James Kay is the director of advancement for McKamey Animal Shelter. He says, “We initially launched this campaign, Mac 250 for what it sounds like. We want to adopt 250 animals in four weeks. We are now about two…

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Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga Dedicates New Home

Timbrel Williams,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) A new chapter has begun for ShaTaylor Thurman and her family as they step into their brand-new home, thanks to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga. For the past six years, ShaTaylor, a dedicated mother of two, lived in an apartment that lacked basic amenities—no laundry facilities, limited space, and no safe outdoor area for her children…

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Chattanooga, Jobs & Economy, Local News

Chattanooga workers accused of $80,000 overtime fraud

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  The state comptroller’s office accuses three Chattanooga employees with over-billing the city for up to $80,000 over a four year period. The three employees worked as traffic signal electricians for the city’s transportation division. The investigation claims the three got paid for overtime work that they didn’t do. They also say that some records were altered…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

‘The Dream’ receives five day suspension of beer license after shooting

Nick Hill,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga nightclub has received its punishment following a shooting in December. Inside of the crowded “Dream” nightclub on Glass Street on December 1st, shots rang out, injuring one person and causing dozens of patrons to exit the club in a panic. At a hearing two weeks ago, representatives of the club testified that their metal detectors…

This Morning Charlotte Grace Events
Featured, Local News

Charlotte Grace Events kicks off the year with a winter market

Khristine Arnold,

Tiffany Miller with Charlotte Grace Events joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to talk about their upcoming market and newest non-profit. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Escape the cold but still have all the fun with the Winter Merchant and Makers Market! Winter Merchant and Makers Market is coming to Northgate Mall with the event being inside this time. Throughout the center…

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Chattanooga, Driving Our Economy Forward, Featured

Driving Our Economy Forward: Yellow Racket Records

Kay Blevins,

At Yellow Racket Records, they say music is more than just a background noise…it’s an experience.  You will find new records, and some old classics.  We’re learning what makes this business so special and why it continues to Drive Our Economy Forward. Ben Vanderhart, Owner, Yellow Racket Records says, “Welcome to Yellow Racket Records. The name just came to me…