
Caleb Figgures
Multimedia Journalist and Reporter at WDEF-TV (Chattanooga, TN)
MMJ/Reporter at @wdefnews12 in Chattanooga, TN. Story idea? Drop a DM or Send me a email: [email protected]
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Jan 21, 2025 |
wdef.com | Caleb Figgures
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga and Midtown Community is hosting the annual State of the youth address next month. Organizers have put on this event for more than 8 years. Chattanooga and Midtown Community is gearing the state of youth address towards college education.
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Jan 20, 2025 |
wdef.com | Caleb Figgures
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga honored the Late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with various events on Monday. “This is the 55th annual MLK Day Parade in March that we’ll be having. So we have been doing this for a number of decades,” said Eric Atkins, Unity group of Chattanooga. As a part of the MLK Day Parade, The Unity group of Chattanooga celebrated Dr. King with D-9 Fraternities and Sororities. Along with a band tribute from Howard High School.
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Jan 17, 2025 |
wdef.com | Caleb Figgures
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Fans of Science fiction can expect a weekend of activities as Chattacon makes its way back to the scenic city. “Many of the conventions that are around now are your pop culture, so comics and stuff like that. Well, that still falls within our realm as well, but our emphasis is literary. So armed guest honor is a literary book author. We are very art heavy as well. So we have an award winning art show,” said Thomas Kerns, Chattacon.
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Jan 16, 2025 |
wdef.com | Caleb Figgures
WALKER COUNTY, Ga (WDEF)- Walker County Republican Party reacts to the arrest of North Georgia State Senator Colton Moore on Thursday. “This is what tyranny looks like. This is literally what tyranny looks like. I am. I am shocked. We are shocked and appalled that this could happen in the United States of America, and especially in northwest Georgia,” said Jackie Harling, Walker County Republican Party.
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Jan 15, 2025 |
wdef.com | Caleb Figgures
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County Commission looks to provide additional maintenance aid to Hamilton County Schools. The Commission will award Hamilton County Schools more than 31 million dollars in bond funds. Though the resolution has been approved, Hamilton County Commissioners would love to see better grades. They say it is vital that the education system succeeds.
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