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Retire old tires for free in Walker County

LaFayette, Ga. (WDEF) – Old tires attract pests, junk up yards and harm the environment. Walker County wants to help residents recycle this neighborhood nuisance by hosting its first ever Retire Your Tires Amnesty Day. Saturday, November 4th, Walker County…

City of Chattanooga makes group effort to reduce crime

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga mayor's office has released some good news on violent crime. Mayor Andy Berke said the city hasn't seen a homicide in 63 days. He says gun crime by group gang members in Chattanooga is down,…

Firefighters injured in explosion during Collegedale house fire

COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Two Tri-Community firefighters were taken to the hospital after an explosion occurred at a Collgedale house fire. The Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department received reports of a house fire around 4:15 pm this afternoon in the Collegedale Area.…

Child struck on Dodson Avenue

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A child was sent to the hospital after a hit and run accident this afternoon. Chattanooga Police responded to a report of a pedestrian struck in the 2100 block of Dodson Avenue. Officers say the driver…

Senate GOP welcomes Roy Moore to weekly gathering

WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Republicans are welcoming Roy Moore to their weekly luncheon even though he wasn't their first choice for the Alabama Senate seat. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and other top Republicans backed Sen. Luther Strange. Moore, with the…

Point Park entrance fees waived in honor of Veterans Day

Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. (WDEF) - To honor those who have served in our armed forces, all national parks are waiving entrance fees on Veterans Day weekend. This special deal includes Point Park, which is part of Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military…

Applications open for Tech Workforce Program 2.0

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Applications have opened up for the second Tech Workforce Program. The initiative was established last year to pilot the Tech Workforce Program (TWP) in two of Chattanooga’s Youth and Family Development centers -- South Chattanooga and Brainerd…

Dalton police investigate shoplifting suspects

DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - The Dalton Police Department is searching for two women who allegedly worked together to shoplift more than $100 in merchandise from a clothing store. The women took the merchandise into a dressing room together and left…

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Some Hamilton County students are learning more about the legal profession, thanks to a recent event.

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