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Alabama man charged in Capitol take-over

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Investigators said an Alabama man has been arrested and charged with taking part in last week's riot at the U.S. Capitol. Prosecutors say the man - Joshua Mathew Black of Leeds, Alabama - was charged Thursday…

Distribution of stimulus checks could cause spike in Overdoses

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Data from the Tennessee Department of Health’s Drug Overdose Reporting System suggests the distribution of the second coronavirus relief package may result in a spike in opioid overdoses. According to the Hamilton County Coalition, opioid overdoses…

Human Trafficking Awareness Month

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Love’s Arm outreach  is a local non profit organization that helps human trafficking victims safely find a way out.  Human trafficking is everywhere, even here in Hamilton County and officials say that Chattanooga is a very…

Man charged with death of six month old baby

SODDY-DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Soddy-Daisy man is in Hamilton county jail charged with criminal homicide in the death of a 6-month-old baby girl. The crime happened last September. Twenty nine year old Seth Jones had told officers the baby…

Dalton schools hit new highs for Covid-19 cases

DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dalton City Public Schools reported the highest number of coronavirus cases, with 81, after students and staff return from winter break. Currently around 20 percent of students are enrolled online. The school system expects another 4…

Two arrested in chase near Wildwood, Georgia

TRENTON, Georgia (WDEF) - A Lookout Valley driver has been charged after a high speed chase in northwest Georgia on Tuesday. It started after 3PM, when Eric Tyra's car shot by Dade County deputies on Highway 299 near the Tennessee…

Alabama puts Covid vaccine reservations on hold

"Staff continues working to expand vaccine scheduling capabilities at the call center. At present there are no more appointments available at county health departments, but the call center will take your contact information and add it to a waiting list."

Locals Voice Frustrations With Delayed Vaccine Rollout

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County residents are not too thrilled with the COVID-19 vaccine distribution from the county’s health department. After those hoping to receive the vaccine were greeted with long lines off of Amnicola Highway, the Health Department…

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