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House Fire Total Loss

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Sale Creek fire officials reported a home was destroyed by fire tonight. Around 8:30 pm a 9-1-1 call was made reporting a fire at 4122 Retro Hughes Road. Sale Creek Volunteer Fire Department responded and arrived…

Bipartisan Medical Cannabis Act passes first subcommittee

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A bipartisan bill wanting to legalize medical cannabis in the state of Tennessee is working its way through the General Assembly. Tuesday, the state's House Criminal Justice Subcommittee passed the Medical Cannabis Act by a 4-3…

Food Bank evacuated over white powder hoax

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Officials at the Chattanooga Area Food Bank say they were forced to evacuate Tuesday morning after receiving a suspicious package. It contained a powdery, white substance. “We received three packages addressed to board members in care of…

Boy recovered from stolen SUV in Cleveland

CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - In just over an hour, Cleveland Police found a stolen vehicle with a young child in the backseat. The theft happened at a Chevron Gas Station on 25th Street. Police say the family left the vehicle…

The Latest: Gun amendments fail in Florida Senate

PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) - The Latest on the aftermath of the mass shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida (all times local): 4:00 p.m. Democrats tried and failed to pass amendments to the Florida Senate's school safety bill, including…

Georgia lawmakers weigh gun control proposals

By R.J. RICO and BEN NADLER Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - Last week, hundreds of gun control advocates rallied outside the Georgia Capitol, calling for new laws to help put an end to mass shootings. Students staged "die-ins," mothers confronted…

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