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Early Morning Shooting

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Early Saturday morning, Chattanooga Police officers responded to a local hospital on reports of a person shot. Officers were informed that the victim arrived at the hospital by a personally owned vehicle. The victim, William Jamal…

Early Morning Kitchen Fire on Lightfoot Mill Road

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Early Saturday morning, the Chattanooga Fire Department were dispatched to 2934 Lightfoot Mill Road on a reported structure fire with all residents outside the building. Fire crews reported smoke and flames coming from the front door…

Local Shops Offering Apple Battery Replacements

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)  - "Oops Repair" fixed at least three iPhones after Apple released a statement confirming what many people may had feared. "They are slowing down the devices in the iPhones and with each iteration of the operating software…

Chattanooga Police investigate E 4th St shooting

UPDATE: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On December 29, 2017 and 11:39 a.m. officers from the Chattanooga Police Department responded to the 1800 block of E 4th St on a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, officers were advised that the…

Bishop Dr Shooting: Chattanooga's 33rd Homicide In 2017

THE LATEST: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Thursday night shooting in Chattanooga has now turned into a homicide investigation. Shortly before 9 p.m., police responded to a call of shots fired in the 7600 block of North Bishop Drive. They…

Cold weather safety tips

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Thursday, the Chattanooga Fire Department had at least two calls on the same issue. The problem was pipes that froze, broke, and caused water to leak. "Frozen pipes is a real concern you want to…

Future of S Broad St. and Development Changes

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With the sudden closing of the iconic Mount Vernon restaurant yesterday, some are asking what's the future of south Broad street in Chattanooga? It's actually in a state of flux, according to business leaders. Here's a…

New TN Law Restricts Cell Phone Usage

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Starting in just a few days, a new law is going into effect and it's expected to keep your children safe in school zones. January 1st, you may see more signs just like the one outside…

Walker County Pays Off $7.5 Million in Loans Early

LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) – Walker County Sole Commissioner Shannon Whitfield successfully repaid two Tax Anticipation Notes (TAN) before an end of year deadline, saving the county an estimated $12,194 in interest. Walker County borrowed $4 million from the Bank of…

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