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Annexation Bill

Why do some areas get annexed over others? Some people complain that government leaders are "cherry picking" prime pieces of real estate to add to their boundaries. But Ooltewah Representative Mike Carter wants to put a stop to that. WDEF News 12's Brittany Shaw has the story.

Stop Fracking Around Chattanooga

The debate is raging in the northeast over the practice of Hydraulic fracturing because there are some major projects on the boards there. But it doesn't really affect us. Or does it. A group opposing the practice has formed in Chattanooga because they say a fracking plan could already be in the works here. WDEF News 12's Brittany Shaw has our story.

Former Rhea County Animal Shelter Volunteer Arrested for Cruelty

We have more information today on the arrest of a former Rhea County Animal Shelter volunteer for animal cruelty, after he was founding hoarding 40 animals. WDEF News 12's Brittany Shaw has an update on the animals... And details about why Richard Orlowske was let go from the shelter...

Rhea County Officials Examine Overcrowding

It's a debate that seems to get more heated as time goes on. Rhea County Commissioners and Sheriff Mike Neal still can't agree on the best option to house prisoners in the future. WDEF News 12's Brittany Shaw takes us behind the scenes... at the Rhea County Jail.

Leigh Davis Teaches To Multiple Learning Styles

Students in Leigh Davis' 4th grade class will be with her again next year. Davis and her students at Stone Creek Elementary will all move to 5th grade together. Knowing the impact she'll have, Davis strives to find ways to help each student thrive.

Housing Incentive Program Opens to Firefighters

A program first introduced to the Chattanooga Police Department now includes Firefighters. It's a collaboration between the city and Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprises to encourage more of our first responders to become area homeowners. WDEF News 12's Brittany Shaw has our story.

U.S. Postal Service Stops Saturday Home Delivery

You can cross off that trip to the mail box for your Saturday activities. Today the Postal Service announced they will stop delivering mail on Saturdays. Brittany Shaw joins us LIVE from the Downtown post office from the WDEF Live Eye 12 Network.

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