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63 dogs seized from suspected dog fighting operation

By JEFF MARTIN Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - Federal agents have seized 63 dogs after discovering blood-stained carpet at the site of a suspected dogfighting pit in rural Georgia. Prosecutors say state troopers pulled over four vehicles March 17 and…

Crowds pack the Chattanooga Zoo to Hug A Bunny

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Zoo is having it's annual Hug a Bunny day Friday and Saturday. Zoo Director Darde Long says shortly after Easter every year, the zoo was being overwhelmed with calls asking if they wanted bunnies and…

Vehicle crash causes slow moving traffic

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A crash on Highway 153 caused slow moving traffic. Authorities were on the scene at six Thursday afternoon directing traffic after a multi-vehicle accident. It happened on Highway 153 North near Boy Scout Road. One driver…

Apartment fire ruled accidental

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Everyone is safe after an apartment fire on Mountain Creek Road. Around 4:30 Thursday afternoon, firefighters got a report of a fire at the Rise at Signal Mountain Apartment complex. A fire was found coming from…

Wilcox Tunnel Mural debuts in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - You wouldn't expect to find artwork on your drive home. But the Wilcox Tunnel now has a new, brighter look. A Mural got unveiled this morning on each end of the tunnel. Organizers say it's a way…

Rainsville man killed in motorcycle wreck

FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - A Sand Mountain man died in a crash Wednesday in Fort Payne. His motorcycle collided with a Jeep Wrangler before 2PM on Airport Road at Locklear Street. 26 year old Nicholas Delane Sewell of Rainsville…

Walker escaped inmates recaptured

UPDATE: The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office says that Nicky Shell also has outstanding warrants there for Aggravated Burglary, Possession of Burglary Tools, Burglary, and Evading Arrest. The three suspects were found hiding in an attic of a home on 14th…

New mural debuts at Wilcox Tunnel

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A Mural was unveiled this morning on the exterior of each end of the Wilcox tunnel. The Seventy-Five Thousand Dollar project was funded by the Footprint Foundation, The Benwood Foundation and the City of Chattanooga. Greta McLain,…

Three gang members charged for the 2016 death of Bianca Horton

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - 54 local gang members indicted. It's a large number representing the huge effort authorities are making in keeping the streets safe, and residents are glad to hear that work is being done. "That's awesome, that's very…

Florida teen charged with Fort Payne High threat

FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - A teenager from Florida has been charged with making a threat against a northeast Alabama high school. Chief Randy Bynum says 19 year old Anthony Brett Kessler threatened violence at Fort Payne High on March…

Second victim dies in Eldridge Road shooting

BIRCHWOOD, Tennessee (WDEF) The second victim in the shooting on Tuesday in northern Hamilton County has died. Investigators say two men got into a domestic argument and a gun was produced. Both were rushed to the hospital with critical conditions.…

Aloyse Brown is running for Hamilton County Mayor

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A democratic challenger has entered the race for Hamilton County Mayor. Aloyse Brown manages projects for a multi-billion dollar pension fund. She says she'll bring that experience to Hamilton county to improve several areas. "When everyone has access…

Inmates escape from work detail

LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - The Sheriff of Walker County is looking for a pair of inmates who escaped this afternoon. David Watson and Nicky Shell escaped from a work detail around noon in LaFayette. Deputies are also looking for Michele…

Court suspends practice of local attorney

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Tennessee Supreme Court has suspended a Hamilton County attorney from practicing law. The license of David Haines Rotroff has been transferred to disability inactive status. The court does not reveal what the disability is. He cannot…

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