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Chattanoogans respond to extended abortion pill access

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- CBS News reported Tuesday that the FDA "finalized a rule change" that expands the availability of abortion pills in large pharmacies and mail-order companies. Neighborhood and online pharmacies could soon be impacted, as well. CBS News further…

Chattanooga Crime Rates Steadily Decrease

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Lowering crime rates has been CPD's priority over the past year, and it looks like they've succeeded. Working together across departments has been an instrumental change in the drop of reported crime. Using crime analysis and…

Train hits pickup in Hamilton County

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - A woman was able to walk away from a very dangerous situation on Coulterville Road this afternoon. Her Dodge pickup truck got stuck on the train tracks.…

New courthouse possibilities include Lookouts home

WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - The federal government has picked three finalist sites for a new courthouse in Chattanooga. The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) had previously announced plans to build a new federal courthouse in the city and retiring the…

Chattanoogans respond to Damar Hamlin injury

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Many Chattanoogans are praying for Buffalo Bulls safety Damar Hamlin to make a full recovery from his life-threatening injury on Monday Night Football. The entire country is…

Fitness Goal Setting and New Years Resolutions

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Many people set their New Years resolutions around improving their health. Whether it be through weight loss, healthier eating, or just exercising more, the new year is a popular time to start. But keeping a resolution…

State audit questions school bonuses from Covid grant

DYERSBURG, Tennessee (WDEF) - A West Tennessee County has been flagged by the State Comptrollers Officer on using Covid funds to give school administrators some bonuses. The report says the staff got "questionable" bonus payments over $60,000 from a federal…

Special Election Today in North Georgia Mountains

BLUE RIDGE, Georgia (WDEF) - Five candidates are on the ballot for a special election in north Georgia on Tuesday. They are running to replace Blue Ridge Representative David Ralston, who died in November. The candidates include his widow, Sheree…

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