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Chattanooga Burger Week 2024 happening now

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Burger Week is happening now. It's the fourth annual event with local restaurants offering $7 burger deals. It will last from April 15 until April 21. Deals will take place city-wide. Those who participate will…

Multi-agency drug investigation leads to four arrests

ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Four people have been arrested following a months-long investigation into a methamphetamine and fentanyl distribution operation in Athens. The 10th Judicial District Drug Task Force requested Athens Police and McMinn County deputies to make a traffic…

TBI: Corrections officer found with child sex abuse material

ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An Anderson County corrections officer has lost his job and been arrested on several charges, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. One of those was having child sexual abuse materials. The TBI began investigating…

From the Archives: Mort Lloyd

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- WDEF News 12 is celebrating its 70th anniversary on the air at the end of April. WDEF was Chattanooga's first TV station, which went on the on officially on April 25, 1954. For generations, viewers only knew…

Florida runaway juveniles found in DeKalb County

DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) -- Two juveniles from Florida ran away from home and were later found at a house in Alabama, according to DeKalb County authorities. Lee County Sheriff's Office in Florida contacted the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, stating…

Usher 'Coming Home' tickets gone in 30 minutes

UPDATE: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The tickets for Usher's home coming event went rapidly on Friday morning. There was a total of 3,500 tickets available, being limited to two per person. All tickets were claimed within 30 minutes, according to…

Reggie White Blvd. shooting upgraded to homicide

UPDATE: Chattanooga Police said they have upgraded this person shot call to a homicide case. The victim in this incident has died from their injuries, which CPD said were life-threatening. The investigation is ongoing. SEE PREVIOUS COVERAGE: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)…

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