At Stone Creek Elementary, smart energy choices are turning into real rewards. This week, students received a big one — a $25,000 grant from EPB and TVA through the School Uplift program, recognizing their commitment to saving energy and improving their learning environment. Abby Cook, a teacher at Stone Creek, shared her excitement about how…
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Chattanooga Catholics excited for first elected American Pope
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- On Thursday, white smoke came out of the papal enclave at the Sistine Chapel, signaling to the world a new pope had been elected. With over a billion Catholics worldwide learning who the new leader of their church is, those right here in Chattanooga say they are ready for the new era.…
Chattanooga teen gets shot by man he attempted to rob
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Police Department has arrested a 17-year-old male in relation to a robbery in the 4800 block of Swan Road on Thursday afternoon. On May 8 at 5:15 p.m., CPD responded to a person shot call in the 4800 block of Swan Road. When the officers arrived they found the 17-year-old…
Local arts non-profit says federal cuts to hurt local economy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga non-profit says federal cuts are going to put local artists in a bind. Artsbuild says they are losing $100,000 in federal arts grants. They invest in local artists through programs and grants. This is after the Trump administration ordered the National Endowment for the Arts to cancel all of their…
Hamilton County school board approves state-funded raises passed in school voucher bill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- In addition to passing this year’s school budget, the Hamilton County School Board approved a portion of Tennessee’s Education Freedom Scholarship Act. The School Board previously denied implementing the state’s school voucher program, which would give scholarships to public school students to allow them to attend a private school. While the…
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