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Car flips into small pond in McDonald

MCDONALD, Tennessee (WDEF) - A car travelling on Lee Highway Monday evening flipped into a small pond. It happened in the McDonald community at White Oak Valley Circle near the Bradley County line around 7:30. Tri-Community volunteers found the car…

CVS Beginning to help Vaccinate at Assistant living homes

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - CVS Health says they will begin to administer COVID-19 vaccines at more than 40,000 long-term care facilities across the country.  The vaccinations will begin on December 28th in 415 skilled nursing and assisted living facilities in Tennessee. …

Amazon shares Christmas shopping and return tips

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The clock is ticking, and Christmas is right around the corner.  At this point, two things may be happening. You’ve –a) put off buying some of your gifts or b) you’re wondering “what if they don’t like…

Bethel Bible Village receives grant

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A local nonprofit organization received an early Christmas gift recently.  Bethel Bible Village in Hixson was awarded the Truist Lighthouse Project grant, allowing them to buy 13 new appliances.  The appliances ranged from anything such as…

Sunday morning fire causes thousands in damage

EAST BRAINERD, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Tri-Community Volunteer fire department is investigating a fire that happened Sunday morning around 1 a.m on Stone Crest Circle. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="stone crest circle" zoom="15" title="Sunday morning fire"] The fire department says that the…

Governor Bill Lee signs executive order & limits indoor gatherings

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Governor Bill Lee addressed the state of Tennessee tonight. [su_youtube url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tySpdhFgOFQ" title="Gov. Bill Lee signs Executive ORder 70"] He also announced that he signed Executive order 70. In his prerecorded video, he talked about the recent surge…

Woman shot Sunday afternoon

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting that happened Sunday afternoon. According to police, the incident occurred in the 2000 block of Taylor Street. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="2100 Taylor Street, Chattanooga" zoom="15" title="Sunday Afternoon Shooting"] Police say that…

Chattanoogans Say COVID Stimulus Package Isn't Enough

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Leaders of both parties in Congress say that they are on the cusp of reaching a deal with a $900 billion dollar coronavirus relief package for American workers. The new stimulus would give $600 dollar direct…

Donald Trump Jr. rallies in Ringgold

RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)- The Georgia Senate run-off race has all eyes on the Peach State. Today, Donald Trump Junior made a visit to Ringgold. Trump Junior was joined by Senator David Perdue. Their "Defend the Majority" rally had two stops.…

Chattanooga man and dog safe after fire

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man and his dog are safe after their house caught on fire tonight. According to the fire department, the fire happened in the 3100 block of New York Avenue. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="3100 New York Avenue…

Man charged after illegal winery found at wastewater plant

RAINSVILLE, Al. (WDEF) - A city employee has turned himself in after investigators found a large illegal winery at the Rainsville Wastewater Treatment Facility. According to the Dekalb County Sheriff's Office, on Thursday, investigators uncovered the operation after an anonymous…

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