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Chattanooga partakes in 4th annual S.O.S. Fire Fest

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The fourth annual S.O.S. Fire Fest on Saturday featured all of Chattanooga's first responders. The event focused on the collaboration between all of the first responders and the citizens. "I'm so glad there's so much participation…

Tennessee National Guard Rescues Hikers

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WDEF) -Two rescue missions took place yesterday at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.   According to officials around 2 p.m. yesterday, the Tennessee National Guard and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency were notified of a hiker suffering from…

From the Archives: 1989 Wrangler's Gator

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It sounded like a good idea at the time. 35 years ago, a new country rock bar was opening. The owner from the gulf coast wanted to make a live alligator his mascot. In this edition…

Biden says Israel has extended new cease-fire proposal

President Biden said Israel has offered a new cease-fire proposal as Israel continues its push further into the Rafah, a city in southern Gaza. The president, speaking from the White House Friday, offered some of the details of the Israeli proposal.…

Tennessee extends FAFSA application deadline

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee is once again pushing back the deadline to apply for federal scholarship money. If you want to land a Tennessee Promise scholarship, you need to fill out a “Free Application for Federal Student Aid,” or…

Chattanooga Police arrest, charge man with shooting 14-year-old

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police officers recently made an arrest in a shooting from last Friday, May 24. The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) arrested 27-year-old Lyndell Dunnigan. He now faces the following charges. Attempted 1st degree murder Felony reckless…

13-year-old charged with fleeing from police in stolen car

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A 13-year-old is being charged with stealing a car and evading police, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO). An automatic license plate reader alerted Collegedale Police to a stolen white Kia on Thursday.…

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