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Cleveland Olive Garden evacuated over odor

CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) The Olive Garden on Keith Street in Cleveland has closed for the day while first responders investigate a gas. The Cleveland Fire Department responded around 1PM on reports of an odor that was making people sick. Restaurant…

2 Students arrested for gun at Dade County High

UPDATE: Dade County Sheriff Ray Cross says the gun in question was an (unloaded) .38 revolver. The two students were 17 year old males, who were charged with Possession of a Firearm on School Property. "There was no indication of…

2 Trump gun proposals divide Tennessee governor GOP field

By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's leading Republican gubernatorial candidates have mixed feelings or aren't taking firm stances on President Donald Trump's ideas to ban bump stocks and bar people under 21 from buying semi-automatic guns.…

Catoosa Republicans urge school metal detectors immediately

RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - While the nation debates school safety and guns, Catoosa County Republicans are pitching some immediate action. Their County Committee met Tuesday night to discuss school safety. The party issued their conclusion today. Catoosa Republicans are urging…

Bill Approved To Allow Teachers To Carry Guns

A bill in Tennessee that allows teachers to carry guns in schools has been approved. On Wednesday, a house committee voted to expand the number of teachers in all school districts to be able to carry a gun. The school districts…

Heavy rains and flooding impacts parts of Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As the rain came down Wednesday evening, some folks could be found at a shopping center near Brainerd Road. "Just came out here for some shopping and checking out this side of town," Patrick Goldberg said.…

Rep. Chuck Fleischmann on school shooting solutions

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - As we're hearing details of the incident in Dalton, gun control continues to be a topic of discussion for Congress, after the horrific school shooting in Florida. News 12 spoke with Congressman Chuck Fleischmann on what he…

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