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First Annual fall festival at The Bethlehem Center

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Bethlehem Center hosted their first annual Fall festival. Despite the rain, the Alton Park community came out to enjoy the festivities. Face painting, music and a local food trucks…

CFD extinguishes rail car fire

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-Chattanooga Fire Department responded to an unusual fire today. A standing rail car full of coal had burning embers coming from the undercarriage. The special operations team had to coal and extinguish the fire with roughly 10,000 gallons…

Man stabbed to death on E 28th Street

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police are investigating a deadly stabbing that happened early this morning. Police say that 22-year-old Marcus Preston was stabbed to death in the 2200 block of East 28th Street. Investigators with the Violent Crimes Unit are…

Deadly officer involved shooting in Cleveland

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Cleveland Police Officers were involved in an officer involved shooting this afternoon. The T.B.I. is investigating the incident that happened near Blythe Ferry Road and Cottage Stone Lane. Officials say that Cleveland police received a report that…

Prison systems adding body-worn cameras to security plans

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A growing number of states' prison systems are outfitting guards with body-worn cameras, even in correctional environments already covered by thousands of stationary security cameras. Agencies hope the extra cameras will help reduce violence and hold…

Stock Market Halloween boost

In the finance world, there is typically a Halloween effect to the stock market. News 12's Brian Armstrong speaks with a local financial expert about how the spooky season can give your account a boost.

Governor says Ford concerned about push to curb COVID rules

By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Lee's office says Ford Motor Co. and other manufacturers are raising concerns about Tennessee Republican lawmakers’ attempts to undercut or block COVID-19 protective measures. Communications Director…

Truck crashes into Rhea County fire station

SPRING CITY, Tennessee (WDEF) - The emergency came to them this morning for a local fire station. A driver crashed into the Wolf Creek Fire station in Rhea County. The pickup apparently lost control on Watts Bar Highway, went…

Tennessee House passes school board elections bill

The Tennessee House of Representatives recently passed a bill, allowing counties to decide if school board elections can be partisan. The bill passed 52-39, essentially along party lines, with some Republicans voting "no." "The past 18 months has seen unprecedented…

Staying safe this Halloween

Halloween is this Sunday, meaning trick-or-treaters will be out and about in the community. No matter your plans for the holiday, being safe is of the utmost importance. Children are three times more likely to be struck and killed by…

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