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TDOE to allow schools to request virtual learning waivers

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) -With the surge in covid-19 cases showing no signs of slowing, schools are struggling to continue in-person learning. Tennessee Education Commissioner, Dr. Penny Schwinn, made the announcement that she will consider waivers that are…

Financial relief for those facing evictions

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Supreme Court has officially rejected the eviction moratorium. Which means that the rest of America is now on the same page with Tennessee. Earlier this month the sixth circuit court of appeals decided…

Tennessee Red Cross volunteers in Louisiana

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Red Cross has volunteers in place as the storm continues to push northward. They have been working for several days before the storm made landfall. Once the hurricane passes through Louisiana they will…

One dead and one in custody following Soddy Daisy shooting

SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a deadly shooting happened late last night in Soddy Daisy. Deputies responded to a person shot call in the 1500 block of North Winer Drive. [su_gmap width="700" height="700"…

Man shot on Belaire Drive early Saturday morning

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga police are investigating a shooting that happened just after midnight Saturday morning. Police say that a 37-year-old man was in a car near the 5600 block of Belaire Drive when he was shot. [su_gmap width="700" height="700"…

Knoxville area soldier killed in Kabul attack

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - One of the 13 U.S. service members killed in the Kabul attack was from Knoxville. Ryan Knauss was 23. WVLT reports that he joined the Army straight out of Gibbs High School. “Staff Sgt. Ryan Knauss…

Roller skating resurgence

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Roller skating has seen a huge resurgence since the start of the pandemic and I just put on roller skates for the first time since I was about eight years old and I wasn’t…

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