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Chattanooga Police announce new program; Lights On!

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - CPD has announced the start of a new program that will assist drivers who are stopped for certain minor traffic violations. This new program is aimed at improving the relationship between the community and…

Update on reopening Chattanooga YFD Centers

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Mayor Kelly has promised that Chattanooga's Youth and Family Development Centers will re-open soon. On Wednesday, his staff updated the progress so far. Ellis Smith said the staff will present their plan to City Council next week.…

East Lake Courts near three pole disaster

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Three telephone poles fell in East Lake Courts today including one that fell on a car a woman had just got out of according to neighbors Three telephone poles fell earlier today at East…

Food Giveaway for Food Insecurity

Now, the Lafayette Housing Authority routinely sets up shop making it easier for locals to get all of their essential groceries for free without even leaving their car.

Job Fair hosts over 400 employment opportunities

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Urban League of Chattanooga and The American Job Center have teamed up  to bring more than 400 job opportunities together under one roof in an effort to get Hamilton County residents back…

Volkswagen will Suspend Production for two weeks in June

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Volkswagen announced they will be suspending production activities for two weeks during the month of June. Volkswagen says the suspension of production is due to the ongoing global semiconductor shortage. Production will stop during the weeks of…

Treasurer of school booster club indicted

JACKSON, Tennessee (WDEF) - Another volunteer treasurer has been arrested for stealing from schools after a Tennessee Comptroller's Office investigation. This time, a former treasurer in Jackson has been indicted for missing funds. Charity (Maddox) Baxter kept the money for…

The Varsity in Athens could soon come tumbling down

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - Chili dogs, onion rings and frosted orange milkshakes could soon be in shorter supply in Athens. The Varsity has applied for permission to tear down its decades-old Athens location. Athens-Clarke Commissioner Melissa Link says the Gordy…

Alabama Governor signs medical marijuana bill into law

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed medical marijuana legislation as Republican opposition to the issue faded after decades of debate. Ivey announced she signed the bill Monday. The program will allow people with a qualifying medical condition…

Honoring the life of Ooltewah's Mike Carter

OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Memorial Service will be held at 2 Friday afternoon for State Representative Mike Carter. It will be held at Ooltewah Baptist Church with Visitation starts at Noon. Carter passed away Saturday night.…

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