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Democrat Doug Jones wins election to US Senate from Alabama

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - The Latest on Alabama's U.S. Senate election (all times local): BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - The Latest on Alabama's U.S. Senate election (all times local): 9:45 p.m. Alabama Republican Roy Moore's campaign manager says the candidate is…

North Alabama sees big voter turnout

STEVENSON, Ala. (WDEF) -- Some call it a battle between old and new Alabama. Others say this election is just a continuation of the anti-establishment movement that elected President Trump. Either way, big numbers have come out to vote today across…

Chattanooga police search for attempted rape suspect

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are searching for a suspect that fled the scene of an Attempted Rape on Tuesday. At approximately 12:00 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to an attempted rape in the MLK Neighborhood. The victim was followed…

Rhea County man faces more child rape,porn charges

DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Rhea County man will be back in court on Friday to face even more charges of child rape and producing child porn. 44-year-old Bradley Rose was originally charged in October with especially aggravated sexual exploitation…

Cleveland Fire Department holds annual Career Showcase

BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Cleveland Fire Department is having it's annual Career Showcase tonight at Fire Station 1. Applicants interested in learning more about what becoming a firefighter entails, and beginning the application process are encouraged to attend…

Should you pay more for premium gas?

(WDEF) - Should you spend the extra bucks to pump premium octane gas into your vehicle? AAA has been putting engines to the test to find out. Of course, some engines require premium grade gas (16%). If that includes your…

Is the "man flu" a real thing?

(WDEF) This year's flu season is hitting early and packing a punch. Last week, Georgia was added to the list of states with widespread flu activity. Researchers believe the main flu bug this year is causing more deaths and hospitalizations.…

Officials find pipe bombs in Marion County home

MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Kimball man is now in police custody after authorities found five pipe bombs in his home. Christopher Owens faces several counts of reckless endangerment. At around 4:30, central authorities went to Owens' home on…

Hanukkah in the Scenic City

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hanukkah starts tomorrow! This annual eight-day "Festival of Lights" is celebrated all over the world, including right here in Chattanooga. Rabbi Shaul Perstein with the Chabad Jewish Center of Chattanooga tells us more about this special…

Walker County Fire Marshal warns of heater fires

WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - The Walker County Fire Marshal is reminding people to be mindful of space heaters and extension cords, after a house fire early this morning. Several different stations responded to that house fire on North Jenkins…

Tennessee Valley reacts to viral bullying video

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The story of Keaton Jones went viral over the weekend. Several Vols and Titans stars saw the story Saturday and tweeted their support. Now, it seems like the whole nation is standing with Keaton, including people…

Hamilton County Holds Annual Teacher Recruitment Fair

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Department of Education annual teacher recruitment fair is underway right now. This afternoon, the district began recruiting teachers for Fall of 2018. Organizers say upwards of 300 teacher candidates are expected to participate.…

Car crashes into downtown Chattanooga building

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A "T-Bone" crash in Chattanooga sends a car into a building downtown. One vehicle hit a car at the corner of Main and Market Streets at about 2:30 this afternoon. That sent the car into the building.…

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