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Local Walmart pharmacies offering COVID-19 shots

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Walmart is now giving COVID vaccinations at local store pharmacies. The company started offering vaccines Friday through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program. Here is a list of local stores offering vaccines: Athens: Walmart, 1815 Decatur Pike…

UTC begins randomized rapid testing of students, faculty

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - UTC students and faculty are now subject to receiving randomized rapid COVID-19 tests as of this week. At UTC, each week 1,000 students, faculty and staff members will receive an email at the end of the…

Catalytic Converter thefts jump 800% in January

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - We've been telling you about the growing problem of catalytic converter thefts. Today, Chattanooga Police sent us some numbers on just how bad it is getting. In January, they took reports on 36 thefts of catalytic converters.…

New Code of Conduct for the Walker County Commission

WALKER COUNTY, Ga.- Walker County Commission meetings will look a little different from now on. Last night the commission voted to start a code of conduct for the public comment portion of their meetings. The change comes after a controversial…

Highway 27 Project Coming to a Close

After 5 years and nearly 1 hundred and 50 million dollars spent, TDOT hopes this project will create a smoother travel for every entering and leaving the downtown area.

African-Americans struggling to receive the COVID-19 vaccine

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The vaccine has been on many people's minds lately. From weighing their options, to finding a vaccination site. But, new data shows African-Americans have not been receiving the COVID-19 vaccine as much as their white counterparts. For…

Medical workers get special Valentine treat

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Medical first responders got a special treat for Valentine’s Day. Hospitals and first responders around the area received Valentine’s Day sweets thanks to MTW View and Little Debbie. This Valentine’s treat was given to medical workers as a…

Alabama debates lottery and casino in the north

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama state senators have raised concerns about proposed casino locations in the state, with some lawmakers wanting additional gambling locations. The Alabama Senate on Thursday began debate on a lottery and casino bill. Sen. Del Marsh…

Cleveland mom in contest to land a magazine cover

UPDATE: Thanks to everyone who voted.  Hannah Spurlin finished in 2nd position when voting ended Thursday night.  She had to make the top 5 to move on to the next round in March. ___________ CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Cleveland…

Will Chattanooga go carbon neutral by 2050

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Over the past half-century, Chattanooga has experienced an environmental revitalization – going from being deemed the dirtiest town in America to one of the country’s fastest growing centers for green, sustainable jobs. A plan outlined by…

Women's Fund of Greater Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Women's Fund of Greater Chattanooga presented what work they have done and will continue to do to help aid women and girls in Tennessee. The women’s fund of Greater Chattanooga website said since 2008 the organization has been…

Friends remember UTC Student killed in March

UPDATE- Friends and family of UTC student Holman Tanner are remembering him tonight after two people were arrested in connection to his murder. According to an affidavit, Holman was shot while he was protecting his girlfriend during an apparent robbery.…

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