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Alabama AG criticizes Confederate monument removals

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is warning local governments against tearing down Confederate statues, and other monuments, that are protected under Alabama law. Marshall issued a video message Monday chiding elected officials who have voted to…

Cempa continues free Covid testing in December

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Cempa Community Care will continue offer free weekday Covid-19 testing in December. They are partnering with Alleo Health System, where the testing will continue each day. But the Cempa Mobile Unit will resume popup testing at various…

"Bluetooth Bandit" robs Vonore bank

VONORE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The FBI is searching for the "Bluetooth Bandit" after a bank robbery in Vonore Friday morning. A man entered the Simmons Bank credit union and demanded money from a teller. The teller complied. The suspect fled…

Online shopping safety

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Americans have shattered records for online shopping since the pandemic began. Some analysts predict online sales could hit 10 billion dollars today, and reach nearly 190 billion dollars over the holiday season. Tennessee great-grandmother Debbie Jackson says…

Black Friday crowds way down

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- 2020 has been a year like no other so it only stands to reason that Black Friday would be a Black Friday unlike any other. Morning Crowds were way down compared to previous years. "Hasn’t been crowded and…

Small Business Saturday in Cleveland

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - "Shopping local and small this year is always critical, but this year it's more critical than ever," Mainstreet Cleveland Executive Director Sharon Marr said. For some small businesses this year with the coronavirus pandemic hasn't been…

McKamey Animal Center offering Black Friday Deals

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Are you starting your search for the perfect christmas gift for your family? Well, McKamey Animal Center has some deals for you. Starting tomorrow all adoption fees will be waived if you bring a Christmas gift off…

Chattanooga Fire Department shares cooking safety tips

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - This Thanksgiving a large majority of residents will be staying home due to the coronavirus pandemic, meaning more people than ever will be cooking the main course for the first time.  The Chattanooga Fire Department says they…

Tennessee American Water warns about 'FOG'

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - As many Hamilton County residents are staying home this Thanksgiving many will be doing their own at home cooking.  Tennessee American Water wants to warn residents to not let Fats, oils, and greases be poured down your…

House fire in Chickamauga

CHICKAMAUGA, Georgia- There was a house fire in Chickamauga, Georgia this morning. Cpt. Chad Regal said the Walker Fire Department received a call about a house with flames billowing from the roof on Georgia 341. He said when crews arrived…

EPB reveals 2020 Holiday Windows

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This year, EPB did things a little differently. Because of the COVID pandemic, they brought out the lights, the cameras and gave a special virtual presentation of their holiday windows unveiling at their headquarters downtown on…

Paper shredding drives false election claims in Georgia

ATLANTA, Georgia (AP) - Routine paper shredding pickups of non-relevant election materials and tax documents in a Georgia county are being distorted on social media to raise questions around the vote. A conservative attorney who attempted to block the certification…

Nationally Recognized Chattanooga Artist Launches New Project

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Since releasing a book of poetry called "Words in Grey" in 2015, Chattanooga creative Genesis the Grey Kid has seen his career flourish. It's allowed him to travel all across the country, and let him meet…

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