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NOAA scientist rips "political" backing of Trump's Dorian claims

The chief scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said in an email that he will be investigating the agency's response to President Trump's claims that Hurricane Dorian posed a threat to Alabama. The Washington Post reported on Monday that Craig McLean,…

Air Force reviewing travel after stay at Trump property

The U.S. Air Force says it's reviewing all internal guidance on travel policy after an Air National Guard crew stopped at President Trump's Scotland resort earlier this year en route to Kuwait. The Air Force's leadership has directed Air Mobility…

LaFayette man shot in leg

LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) - Walker County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to 201 Sequatchie Trail in Lafayette, Georgia Sunday morning at 1:30 where a man was reported to have been shot in the leg. Upon arrival, deputies found James Lee, age 39…

A taste of Latin America in Dalton

DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - The sixth annual Latino Taste Festival brings authentic Latin food, music and dances from different regions of Mexico and other countries to the heart of Dalton, Georgia. "Dalton has such a big Latin community, and it's important…

Another Republican announces Trump primary challenge

Republican Mark Sanford, a former governor and congressman from South Carolina, said Sunday that he will launch a primary bid challenging President Trump. Sanford is now the third Republican planning to challenge the president, even as the GOP is canceling…

NOAA backs up Trump's claim that Dorian could impact Alabama

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration backed up President Trump's ongoing assertions that Alabama appeared initially to be in the path of Hurricane Dorian. His claims have attracted more attention since he appeared earlier this week holding an outdated map…

16 year old charged as an adult in meth case

MENTONE, Alabama (WDEF) - DeKalb County narcotics officers are charging a 16 year old as an adult in a meth case. On Wednesday, officers tried to stop a vehicle on Highway 117 near Mentone for several traffic violations, but it…

Quick action saves church on fire

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A passerby may have saved a church on Rossville Boulevard and East 37th Street this afternoon. The person saw heavy, black smoke coming out of a window of the Iglesia Pentecostes Del Principe De Paz after 1pm.…

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