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Truck driver shortage driven by parking

“Every single thing you and I consume and use in our daily lives comes on a truck. And when we can’t find and keep truck drivers because for instance they don’t know where they’re going to park at night, we’re going to pay more for everything we consume,”

Whitfield County Officer-Involved Shooting

WHITFIELD COUNTY (WDEF) - "It was unreal because literally the only thing blocking me is my windshield. It was like having a front row seat I guess," says Toni, a truck driver who was parked across the street…

Police charge suspect in Collegedale Pharmacy break-in

COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Collegedale Police charge a suspect in a pharmacy break-in. It happened Saturday at the Thrifty Medplus Pharmacy on Ooltewah Ringgold Road. When officers arrived, they found that the rear door had been forced open. A witness…

Sunset Cinema in Miller Park begins this weekend

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee - (City of Chattanooga Special Events) - City of Chattanooga Special Events announces upcoming movies and dates for Sunset Cinema in Miller Park, an outdoor movie series in downtown Chattanooga. Sunset Cinema is a free…

Mayor Kelly picks school board member for job

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has hired a Hamilton County school board member to work for the city. Karitsa Mosley Jones will lead the Community Forward Schools Partnership. She is a licensed social worker and a fellow at…

Benton woman indicted in PPE fraud scheme

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A Benton, Tennessee woman has been indicted on Covid PPE  loan fraud charges. (Personal Protective Equipment: face masks, shields, etc.) 64 year old Donna J. Clark, Sr. faces charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and operating an…

Bradley County identifies Charleston body

CHARLESTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bradley County Sheriff's investigators have identified the body found last week in a farmer's field near Charleston. They say the woman was 32 year old Carissa Diane Hamby of Cleveland. The body was found on Thursday…

Lafayette Blogger Continues To Shine

LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - In this day and age, many people have their own personal "blogs." For a variety of reasons. On a variety of subjects. But seldom do you find someone who has overcome so…

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