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10 states set to lose congressional district after 2020 census

Population data collected from the 2020 census could lead to dramatic changes in how congressional seats and Electoral College votes are apportioned in several states. Ten states, including several in the Northeast and Midwest, are set to lose congressional districts,…

Free ways to get home after NYE partying

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - "Almost 1,000 people were killed in traffic crashes in 2017 over a three day period including New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day, and a third of those crash fatalities did include an intoxicated driver," Stephanie…

Wind Damage Aftermath in Decatur

The aftermath of the powerful storm and gusting winds not only destroyed a mobile home on Sunday night but a lawnmower was found sitting on top of a vehicle.

Parishioners praised for stopping gunman at Texas church

Following the deadly shooting at a church in Texas Sunday, investigators are praising the heroic parishioners who stopped the gunman. Several people with guns jumped up to help protect the congregation. A livestream video captured the moment a man pulled…

Early morning fire burns private dock in Soddy Daisy

Soddy Daisy (WDEF) - An early morning fire burned a private boat dock in Soddy Daisy on Monday. At 2:30a.m the Sequoyah Volunteer Fire Department responded to a reported explosion in the 2500 block of Stonesage Road. When they got…

Deputy tases woman, 70, while trying to make arrest at her home

Bradenton, Florida — A sheriff's deputy tased a 70-year-old woman three times while trying to arrest someone else at her home, reports CBS Tampa affiliate WTSP-TV, citing arrest reports. The Manatee County Sheriff's Office said deputies were seeking someone wanted…

John Lewis diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer

Representative John Lewis of Georgia announced Sunday that he is undergoing treatment for Stage IV pancreatic cancer. The 79-year-old Democratic congressman said he has "never faced a fight quite like the one I have now." "While I am clear-eyed about…

No tobacco products if you are under 21

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - Congress passed a law that makes it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone under 21. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture posted on Facebook that they were quote awaiting guidance from FDA on when and how…

Man loses everything in a fire on Moses Road

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- A fire this afternoon leaves a man with almost nothing. Paul Boyd built his home five years ago for his disabled wife and today, he lost everything. Boyd says, "you can replace the houses but you know,…

Woman shot on Rawlings Street

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- A young woman was shot this evening in the 2000 block of Rawlings St. According to police, the woman showed up at the hospital with a gunshot wound. Joe Young has lived in the neighborhood for the…

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