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City Council elects new chair and vice-chair

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga City Council elected a new chair and vice-chair at Tuesday's meeting. Darrin Ledford from East Brainerd will be the new chair of the city council. “I am overwhelmed by the support and trust my colleagues…

Inflation Soars to 39-Year High

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the United States's inflation rate is eight point five percent higher than it was one year ago. "The eight point five percent increase in year over year…

Police investigate Volkswagen Drive shooting

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Two men were shot on Volkswagen Drive Monday night.   Police say both victims were taken to the hospital with non life threatening injuries.   Investigators say the 31 year old  and 19 year old were sitting…

Chattanooga sailor serving on USS Essex

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 5, 2022) Seaman River Wheeler, a native of Chattanooga, Tenn., turns a mooring line spool aboard amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), April 5, 2022. Essex is underway conducting routine operations in…

More To The Story: Vintage Baseball

FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia (WDEF) - 44 degrees Saturday morning. At the "Polo Field" in Fort Oglethorpe. But we have a group of "hearty souls." They are here to play baseball. The old…

Mayor backs "Mother-in-Law" housing

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly wants to allow you to add on a room for your family member.   He wants to allow accessory dwelling units in Chattanooga.   It's the official term for "in-law suites," carriage houses…

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