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What’s Right With Our Schools: Team Mentoring Incorporated
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Summer Camps can be fun, but they are also good places to learn. Team Mentoring Incorporated aims teach kids the skills they need to express themselves and resolve conflicts. They can take those skills with them when they head back to class. That’s a timely example of what’s right with our schools.
Chattanooga Fire Academy graduates 23 cadets after intense training
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A class of 23 cadets will officially graduate from the Chattanooga Fire Department Academy Thursday. In 6 months, CFD says they completed Emergency Medical Technician training and learned about all of the different aspects of the fire service from other highly skilled, veteran firefighters. CFD's Training...
Missing in Georgia: 10-year-old boy not seen in several weeks
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Above video: Your Monday headlines. Authorities in Georgia need your help finding a young boy not seen in several weeks. According to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office, Ezekiel Reed, 10, was last seen June 1 in Augusta. The RCSO shared information about the boy's disappearance Monday...
Scattered showers and storms at times through the week
SAME SONG, DIFFERENT VERSE..... The weather pattern for Tuesday and Wednesday remains the same. Very humid with occasional showers and storms moving through with partly cloudy skies in between. A low threat of widespread severe storms, but be aware of the risk of lightning and excessive runoff. Daily highs in the mid 80s.
Medal of Honor Recipient Larry Taylor Defied Orders and Saved American Lives in Vietnam
The Medal of Honor has been handed out to just over 3,500 servicemen since its inception during the American Civil War. It’s a symbol of gallantry and bravery in the face of danger, and is only presented to the best of the best the US military has among its ranks. On September 5, 2023, retired US Army Capt. Larry Taylor received the honor for the daring rescue of four ground troops amid heavy enemy fire during the Vietnam War.
Tucker Wetmore plots debut headling tour: “An absolute dream of mine”
Fast-rising country artist Tucker Wetmore has announced his headlining Waves on a Sunset Tour. The trek kicks off Oct. 4 in Statesboro, Georgia, and will hit Chattanooga, Grand Rapids, Little Rock, Knoxville and more before concluding in Chicago on Nov. 16. “GUYS I’M GOING ON MY FIRST HEADLINE TOUR!!” Tucker...
Dunlap Fire Department Responds to Smoke Alarm at NHC
Just after 3:00 Sunday morning, the Dunlap Fire Department was dispatched to NHC on Dell Trail for a fire alarm. Smoke in the building activated the alarm. Employees reported smoke in the west wing and located a malfunctioning air conditioner in an empty room. They shut the door to the room and alerted maintenance. Maintenance cut power to the unit, and firefighters verified that no fire was present in the room.
Parents of Ridgeland senior who died in crash keeping her dream to help children alive
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. — It was Kelsey Ownby's dream to help people experiencing homeless in Chattanooga, especially children. Kelsey unexpectedly died in a crash 3 years ago, and now her family continues to keep her dream alive. We surprise the family on this week's Pay It Forward. For her...
The American Cancer Society is gearing up for their annual Gala of Hope event!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Each year, the American Cancer Society hosts their gala of hope event to raise money for finding the cure to cancer. This event is all about providing hope for all cancer patients. This year's event will be held at The Westin on October 25th. Tickets can...
Help save a life with Blood Assurance today
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Following the widespread tech outage on Friday, July 19th, many organizations and businesses suffered critical delays and issues. Blood Assurance was one of the local organizations impacted, and they need your help!. It takes just a few minutes to save a life by donating blood. The...
London police searching for suspect wanted out of Tennessee
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Authorities in Madison County are searching for a man wanted for failing to register as a sex offender in Tennessee. Warrants are on file for 47-year-old Loren Janosky who had been living in the London area. Police said Janosky was pursued in a vehicle chase...
Austin Hatcher Foundation: Raise money at the "Hit it for Hatch" fundraiser!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Austin Hatcher Foundation is closing out their "Hit for Hatch" series with a sand volleyball tournament on July 27th!. This fundraiser is organized entirely by their Teen Ambassadors program. This program allows high school students to get involved and bring more awareness to the Austin Hatcher Foundation mission of helping families dealing with pediatric cancer.
The McMahan Law Firm: Why calling them after you've been injured is so important
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The steps you take following a work-related injury or a car accident are important when it comes to getting the compensation that you deserve. Calling the McMahan Law Firm is one of the first things you should do, because their expert team can help guide you through the entire process.
Juvenile shot in East Lake on Saturday
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police say a juvenile was grazed by a bullet Saturday in East Lake. They describe the wound as non-life threatening. It happened in the 3300 Block of 4th Avenue, just a few blocks from Rossville Boulevard, just before noon. If you have any information on...
Trash Pandas return to Toyota Field Tuesday
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Rocket City Trash Pandas will face the Chattanooga Lookouts (Double–A, Cincinnati Reds) in the final series in July. The details for each game and Specialty Food Items are listed below. Tuesday, July 23. UNA Football & Trash Pandas Special Offer. Educators Night: All teachers...
The UAW’s union dreams seemed unstoppable. Then came the realities of the South
The United Auto Workers was on a historic six-month run until it got a reminder that when it comes to unions, southern hospitality often gets replaced with hostility. It started last November when the UAW ended decades of concessions to carmakers by ratifying record contracts at Ford, GM and Stellantis. The success inspired southern auto plant workers to launch their own campaigns, starting at Volkswagen in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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