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Two victims are in the hospital after a shooting on HWY 27.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga police are investigating a shooting that happened on Highway 27 Saturday morning. According to CPD, officers responded to a shots fired call around 12:34 Saturday morning. Police found a vehicle on the shoulder had gunshot damage.…

Multiple back to school drives in the Tennessee Valley

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Students all across the Tennessee Valley are starting their trek back to school. Whether they are learning virtually or in-person students still need school supplies. There were several back to school giveaways in our area Saturday. The…

NPHC of Chattanooga spreads the word about the 2020 census

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Well if you didn't know, 2020 is a census year and time is running out. The National Pan-Hellenic Council of Chattanooga went door to door to leave reminders for residents to take the 2020 census They began…

Possible COVID-19 exposure at UTC

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- UTC students returned to campus on Tuesday and the Health department has already warned of a possible COVID-19 exposure. According to the health department, anyone who has had interaction with members of the Kappa Sigma fraternity beginning…

Smoke detector saves woman's life

HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF)- A smoke detector is the reason one woman got out of her mobile home that was on fire Saturday morning. According to the Chattanooga Fire Department, the smoke detector woke the woman up and allowed her to…

Two people killed in a crash Friday evening

ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF)- Two people were killed in a crash in Walker County Friday evening. According to the Georgia State Patrol, 23-year-old Austin Cooper was traveling on Highway 2 near Dewberry Road when his Chevrolet S-10 crossed the median and…

HCSO investigating a house fire in Hixson

HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is investigating an early morning house fire in Hixson. According to officials, the Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department responded to a single-story house fire on Robert’s Mill Road around 7:30 Saturday morning.…

Serious crash on Highway 2 near Fort Oglethorpe

FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia (WDEF) - The Georgia State Patrol is investigating a serious crash Friday afternoon on Highway 2. It happened around 4:30 PM on Battlefield Parkway near Dewberry Road in Walker County. A pickup truck collided with a car.…

Hamilton Co. Schools COVID-19 Dashboard

Hamilton County schools are offering parents and faculty the most up to date Coronavirus information within their school district through the online dashboard.

2020 Census Community Canvassing

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The 2020 Census is well underway and the United Census Bureau's deadline for getting an accurate count has been shortened. August 15th the city of Chattanooga will be going door to door to leave reminders for residents…

How to protect your child's computer from viruses

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Although school is back in session this year , a large number of students won't be returning to the classroom. Instead they’ll be in front of their computers watching virtual lessons and working remotely. While some students…

Coronavirus pandemic not slowing down Mobile Wedding Chapel

SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) - 110, that's how many weddings Soddy-Daisy residents James and Dianne Donaldson have officiated. "We enjoy doing it. I mean, to me looking into the couple's eyes as they say their vows, sometimes makes my heart melt…

Food City offers another TeleHealth option

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - More telehealth services are available thanks to a partnership between Food City and Reliant Immune Diagnostics. The telehealth service or M-D Box allows access to a licensed physician 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The…

Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging Alabama mask order

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the legality of Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s statewide order to wear face coverings in public places to combat the spread of the coronavirus. Montgomery Circuit Judge Greg Griffin entered…

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