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Rhea County student killed in crash

EVENSVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Rhea County high school student died in a crash Thursday. It happened just south of Evensville on Back Valley Road at Payne Lane around 4 PM. Troopers say the Toyota Camry left the road and…

Teenage couple killed in wreck with 18 wheeler

DUNLAP, Tennessee (WDEF) - Two teenagers were killed in a crash Thursday night in the Sequatchie Valley. It happened around 9:30 PM on State Route 28 near John Burch Road in Dunlap. Troopers say a Jeep Patriot on John Burch…

Local organization returning to Ukraine to provide aid

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Members of Rescue 82, a local organization that provides aid and supplies to the victims of the war in Ukraine, gathered Thursday night to discuss their next humanitarian venture. They will be personally revisiting the war-torn country…

Tennessee graduation rates on the rise

NASHVILLE (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Department of Education released the graduation rate data for the last school year yesterday and the numbers are climbing. Statewide, 89.8% of high school students…

Chattanooga celebrates Fr. Patrick Ryan Day

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly declared September 28, 2022, as Father Patrick Ryan Day throughout the Scenic City. Fr. Patrick Ryan served as the pastor of Saints Peter and Paul's…

Driving our Economy Forward: Wacker

CHARLESTON, TN (WDEF) - The Wacker Corporation is a major manufacturer of silicon products for everyday life. The company is looking to expand its operations in the Tennessee Valley and…

CPD presents weekly crime report update

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department held its latest crime update meeting this morning and discussed the past week's crime report and further crime prevention. Overall, Chattanooga Police Chief…

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