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Grundy Sheriff responds to valedictorian controversy

GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Grundy County Sheriff Clint Shrum is responding after coverage of the valedictorian issues at Grundy High and specifically coverage by a local radio host. The controversy was about who was picked for valedictorian has been…

$50,000 Powerball Winner in Chattanooga

Nashville, TN (WDEF) - A lucky Powerball player in Chattanooga won $50,000 from last night's drawing by matching four of the five white numbers drawn plus the red Powerball. This prize is just one of nine total ways to win…

House to Vote on Polk Home Preservation Bill

Washington, D.C. - (WDEF) - The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on Congressman Scott DesJarlais’ legislation to study the feasibility of placing the James K. Polk Home in Columbia, Tennessee, under National Park Service (NPS) protection. The Interior…

Family loses home on Flat Top Mountain

FLAT TOP MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - A family from Flat Top Mountain lost their home this afternoon to fire after attempting to put the fire out themselves. Around 3:45 pm, officials say the homeowner called 9-1-1 saying their home was…

Sheriff to Host School Safety & Security Analysis Meeting

Hamilton County, TN (WDEF) - On Monday, April 16th, Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond will host a School Safety and Security Analysis Meeting for local elected officials and community stakeholders to discuss general school safety. The meeting will take place…

Athens fire victim dies from her burns

ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) – 87 year old Mamie L. Folberg has died from the burns she suffered in a house fire in Athens. She and her son were rescued from the burning house on Wednesday evening. Athens firefighters say they…

Lambert, Visitors Bureau reacts to Boyd Indictment

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Commission candidate, Brent Lambert and the Convention and Visitors Bureau are responding to the Boyd Indictment. Brent Lambert says that Tim Boyd threatened him by saying he wanted him to drop out of the…

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