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Songwriter Kelley Lovelace remembers Bethel

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga native and country songwriter Kelley Lovelace is in the scenic city today. He visited the Bethel Christian Academy to help promote Bethel's charity weekend in April. Lovelace will host a Country Connection concert to benefit the Bethel…

Miller Park scheduled to reopen mid-July

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Mayor Andy Berke joined other city officials Wednesday to give a preview of the new and improved Miller Park in downtown Chattanooga. The city expects the park to open in mid-July, barring any weather delays. However,…

Dalton Board picks new school superintendent

DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The Dalton Board of Education has chosen Dr. Tim Scott as their new superintendent. He is currently serving as Douglas County's assistant superintendent, with is west of Atlanta. Dr. Scott will take over next Monday. Interim…

Dalton Police search for cologne thieves

DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dalton Police hope you can help them identify suspects in a theft at a Walgreen's. Investigators say two people stole $1,461 of cologne from the Walgreen's on West Walnut Avenue on Tuesday, February 27th. They say…

East Brainerd fire victim identified

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Fire Department releases the identify of the man who died in a house fire on Igou Gap Road on Tuesday. Family members say 54 year old Michael Pearson stayed inside the burning home in East…

Ooltewah students prepare for National Walkout Day

OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Middle and high school Students across the country plan to walk out of their classes Wednesday to honor the victims of last month's school shooting in Florida. The student leaders at Ooltewah High School have coordinated…

Man dies in fire trying to rescue his dogs

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A man died in a house fire early this morning trying to rescue the family dogs. The fire broke out at 8604 Igou Gap Road in East Brainerd just after 2 AM. Firefighters report seeing flames from…

Police investigate East Lake shooting

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A man was shot in East Lake on Monday afternoon. 22 year old Javoris Akins arrived at the hospital around 2:30 PM with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. He says he was shot in the 3500 block of 4th…

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