Hands Off Protests Against Trump Administration Policies
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Hands off protests against Trump Administration Policies

Lillian Yi,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Protesters gathered along Riverfront Parkway as part of a nationwide Hands Off! demonstration, opposing President Donald Trump’s administration and its controversial policy stances. The “Hands Off” movement—often associated with advocating for the protection of social safety nets, international alliances, reproductive rights, and democracy itself—has gained momentum in several cities across the country. Locally titled Hands Off! In…

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Mocs softball drops both games of Saturday double header

Brian Armstrong,

GoMocs-Chattanooga softball fell in back-to-back games against Western Carolina in Southern Conference softball action Saturday afternoon at Frost Stadium. The Mocs pitching staff struck out 22 batters and walked just four, but the Catamounts scored 10 runs, nine earned on 14 hits over the two games to claim the series win. Kailey Snell went 5-for-8 on the day for UTC…

Mocs Bring Home Nit Trophy
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Chattanooga Mocs Welcomed Back at McKenzie Arena After Winning the NIT Tournament

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Mocs guard Honor Huff was first off the team bus at McKenzie Arena Friday afternoon, carrying the NIT championship trophy. A crowd of fans welcomed the Mocs basketball team back to town after their thrilling 85-84 overtime win over UC Irvine in the NIT title game on Thursday night.  Chattanooga’s win over the Anteaters was their first ever D-One…

A Chattanooga Hero's Remains Return Home After Being Missing In Action For Eight Decades
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A Chattanooga hero’s remains return home after being missing for eight decades

Nick Hill,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- For over eight decades, a Chattanooga family had one single question. What happened to Sergeant Sanford Roy on a bombing mission in Nazi Germany back on April 8, 1944? After learning the answer last year, they’ve brought the remains of the American hero back home. Sgt. Roy’s great nephew, Charles Broadrick, said, “It’s been an adventure, I’d…

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Marion County firefighters, Department of Forestry battling wildfire near Haletown

Nick Hill,

Aetna Mountain on fire Friday evening as seen from Hales Bar Lake. (Courtesy: Paul Anderson) MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Firefighters have been battling a wildfire near Haletown in Marion County Friday evening. The Haletown Volunteer Fire Department says it began shortly after 5 p.m. Friday evening on the back of Aetna Mountain. After their initial response, the Tennessee Department of…
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City of Chattanooga investigating data breach

Nick Hill,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Mayor’s office says it learned Friday that city data was affected by the recent Nationwide Recovery Services breach.Nationwide provides debt collection services to city government. The city says there’s no indication that anything other than debt collection data was affected. Thing of it is: the city now says it received a letter dated February 7th…
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Orange Grove Center Honors Special Olympics Gold Medalist Jayme Salisbury

Timbrel Williams,

Orange Grove Center hosted a special presentation to honor Jayme Salisbury, a Special Olympics gold medalist, for his outstanding achievements at the 2025 Tennessee Special Olympics Winter Games. Salisbury, who competed, earned two gold medals in snowboard slalom and snowboard giant slalom, despite having practiced only once—just the day before the competition. The resolution celebrates Salisbury’s dedication, determination, work ethic,…

Tech Byte Drone Technology Makes 2025 Feel Like A 90s Science Fiction Movie
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Drone Technology makes 2025 feel like a 90s Science Fiction Movie

Patrick Moates,

Chattanooga, TN – This week we went on location to the Chattanooga Riverfront with some of Chattanooga Police Department’s finest so they could show off their new drone technology and how it’s making Chattanooga a safer and more efficient city. Sgt. James Miller is a drone commander for CPD and his department is working on having drones to deploy around…

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Signal Mountain Edges Soddy Daisy 2-1

Rick Nyman,

Soddy Daisy, TN-(WDEF-TV) Signal Mountain handed Soddy Daisy their first loss of the year on Thursday with a 2-1 victory over the Trojans. The Eagles two goals came in the first ten minutes of the match. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – Soccer Tags: Signal Mountain High School, Soddy Daisy High School, sports news

Lookouts Ready To Embark On 2025 Season
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Chattanooga Lookouts Ready to Embark on 2025 Season

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Lookouts new season starts Friday on the road against Rocket City. It’s scheduled to be their final year at AT&T Field with the team moving into a new ballpark next season. Brian Armstrong has a preview. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, Chattanooga Lookouts, sports news

Thursday Throwback: 1985 Vivian Woods
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Thursday Throwback: 1985 Vivian Woods

WDEF News,

Forty years ago, the Shuttle Challenger launched another successful space mission. One of the people watching that flight was a local teacher who hoped she would someday be on that Shuttle. Three years later, the Teacher in Space program would make international headlines for all the wrong reasons. But for tonight’s Thursday Throwback report, we look at how Vivian Woods…

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‘The Dream’ punishment sparks debate on business’ responsibility to maintain safety

Nick Hill,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A controversial Chattanooga nightclub once again found itself in front of the Chattanooga Beer Board for the fifth straight meeting. Over the past four months, The Dream on Glass Street has had two different shooting incidents. A security guard for “The Dream” nightclub shooting back at a gunman with an assault rifle. The second incident involving a…

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Senate bill sparking debate over forced open primaries

Nick Hill,

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A bill advancing through the Tennessee General Assembly is raising concerns by local Republicans. Senate Bill 799 would limit how local political parties are able to select candidates for elections. A social media post by Hamilton County Republicans argued that mandating open primaries stifles their ability to pick candidates that best represent them. Hamilton County Republican chairwoman…

Utc Women's Basketball Team Continues To Be The Top Draw In The Socon
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UTC Mocs Fever Sweeps Campus

Robert Hanley,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Excitement is at an all-time high on the campus of UTC as the Mocs make history.  For the first time ever, they are heading to the NIT finals, and students are showing their school pride in full force.  The Mocs are making history, and campus pride is soaring as students and fans celebrate the Mocs’ biggest…

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Chattanooga Stampede Pro Rodeo Arrives

Robert Hanley,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Saddle up, Chattanooga!  The Twisted Horn Company’s Chattanooga Stampede Pro Rodeo is riding into town this weekend at the First Horizon Pavilion. On April 4th and 5th, the best cowboys and cowgirls will compete for points, prize money, and a shot at the International Finals Rodeo in Oklahoma.  From bull riding to barrel racing, it’s an…

Chatt Town Cool Down
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Chattanooga Named North America’s first National Park City

Collins Parker,

Chattanooga (WDEF) – The Mayor announces that Chattanooga has officially been named the first National Park City in North America. City leaders have been courting the National Park City Foundation for several months now. The organization sent representatives here to tour the city last month. The movement is a grassroots effort to commit both residents and leaders to making cities…

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Dow drops 1,500 as US stock market leads a worldwide sell-off following Trump’s tariff shock

Associated Press,

By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer Abstract: Financial markets around the world are reeling following President Donald Trump’s latest and most severe volley of tariffs, and the U.S. stock market may be taking the worst of it. The S&P 500 fell 4% Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1,520 points, and the Nasdaq composite sank 4%. Little was spared…

This Morning Love's Arm Outreach
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Tee off with Love’s Arm Outreach

Khristine Arnold,

Inza Haggins-Dyer and Chrissie Holland with Love’s Arm Outreach return to the News 12 studio as the organization gets ready to host its second annual Golf Tournament! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Love’s Arm Outreach is tee-ing off the golf course for a second year in the row to raise money to help people escaping and recovering from human trafficking. Love’s…