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Roper Corporation expanding in LaFayette

LAFAYTTE, Georgia (WDEF) - The Roper Corporation plans to invest $118 million into their manufacturing operations in LaFayette. The company (a subsidiary of GE Appliances) is already Walker County's largest employer. The expansion promises to…

Police investigate Southside shooting

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga's latest shooting happened overnight just off Main Street. A 21 year old male suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound around 2:40 AM. It happened in the 1400 block of Rossville Avenue, at the parking lot between…

Intentional Set Fires In Downtown Chattanooga

  5:00 UPDATE: Chattanooga fire officials identify 23 year old Brandon England as the suspect in the dumpster fires from last night. He faces charges of aggravated arson. They credit local businesses with helping…

Lauren Alaina invited to Join Grand Ole Opry

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - It was a lifetime dream-come-true for a girl from Rossville, Georgia. Singer Lauren Alaina has never been shy about professing her love for the Grand Ole Opry. She has performed their many times. But none of…

Man Shot On Boulevard

  On December 18, 2021 at approximately 11:49 p.m, Chattanooga Police responded to the 2000 block of Hamilton Place Boulevard on a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located shell casings in the parking lot and secured the scene.…

Perry's Promise saving Timber's life

ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - A former stray puppy has needed multiple surgeries after being attacked while sleeping. Timber went to bed one night where he thought he would safe. That ended…

Wreaths across Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-The weather cooperated better than expected during the tradition of Wreaths across Chattanooga continuing Saturday Chattanooga once again took part in the The National wreath-laying ceremony, Wreaths Across America. The…

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