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Dolly is getting signature Krispy Kreme doughnuts

(WDEF) - Krispy Kreme and Dolly Parton are launching a new doughnut line based on the country music star. The Dolly Southern Sweets Doughnut Collection is available a local stores beginning today. There are four Dolly Doughnuts: Dolly Dazzler Doughnut…

Fiber news from EPB and Cleveland Utilities

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Electric Power Board is offering a new fiber service for businesses. The Smart Net Plus for Business offers a Wi-Fi solution to guard against cyberthreats and dead zones. The service will install a Wi-Fi network at…

Tennessee drivers set new seat belt usage record

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Highway Safety Office today announced that more Tennesseans are buckling up than ever. They cite their latest roadside survey report. They post researchers at major intersections and write down what they see. It found that 92-percent…

Suspect in custody in Middle Valley shooting

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hamilton County authorities say a suspect is in custody from a shooting this afternoon in Middle Valley. The call came in after 2 PM to the 8700 block of Frieda Lane near Gann Road. Deputies…

Police annual report shows drop in overall crime

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF - The Chattanooga Police Department has released their 2023 Annual Report on local crime. (Full report here.) It shows a 12% drop in overall crime statistics in the city. But violent crime remains a growing problem. Chief Celeste…

Hamilton County School Board Elections

RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Schools District 2 School Board meeting was held today at Red Bank Community Center where Republican, Ben Daughtry, and Independant, Crystal Boehm, debated on what issues need to be addressed in Hamilton…

Dolly Days Festival in Ringgold

RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - Downtown Ringgold had their third annual "Dolly Days" festival this Saturday afternoon. The event shuts down the streets, shops for food vendors, and a live band dedicated…

Bradley County deputies help find runaway teen from Florida

BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Bradley County Sheriff's Office deputies helped find a runaway 13-year-old from Florida. The Walton County Sheriff's Office notified Bradley County authorities of her possible location on Sunday, May 5. Later, deputies found the teenager in…

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