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Judiciary Committee releases report on grounds for impeachment

The House Judiciary Committee on Saturday released a report explaining the constitutional grounds for presidential impeachment, written by Democratic staff on the Judiciary Committee for the committee's use. "Impeachment is the Constitution's final answer to a President who mistakes himself…

Police investigate Brainerd shooting

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting after a person showed up to the hospital suffering from a gun shot wound. Police say a 36 year old man told him he was shot after he was involved in…

Weekend Holiday Events

Friday, Dec 6 Lakesite tree lighting at City Park Gordon Lee Mansion Candle-light tours begin (Fri-Sat, 2 weekends) Ringgold Down Home Christmas Expo, Parade at 6PM Dalton Christmas Parade downtown at 6PM Mentone, AL tree lighting 5-7 PM Saturday, Dec…

Volunteers put together Salvation Army's bicycles for kids

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) The Salvation Army has begun it's angel tree preparations. This morning the Salvation Army, Volkswagen employees and Southern Champion Tray started assembling 120 bicycles that will be distributed to families all across the area. Bicycles are always on…

Signal Mountain's Community Effort

Friday morning kicked off the start of the 3rd annual "Signal Mountain Blanket Drive" for the Humane Society and Mckamey Animal Center.

Riverbend releases artists for 2020 festival

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Friends of the Festival have announced their lineup for Riverbend 2020. This time time, they were not looking for traditional "headliners" in favor of pumping up the overall quality of the acts. In keeping with that, they…

3 people killed, shooter dead at Florida Navy base

Four people are dead, including the shooter, after a shooting Friday morning at Naval Air Station Pensacola, authorities said. Several other people were injured, including two sheriff's deputies who engaged the shooter. "The threat has been negated, our community is…

Uber: 3,000 sexual assaults reported in U.S. rides in 2018

Uber received 3,045 reports of sexual assault during U.S. rides in 2018, the company revealed in a wide-reaching safety report. The report comes as the ride-sharing company faces increased scrutiny over the safety of riders — and drivers — who…

Event encourages businesses to give a second chance

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It took at least 20 no's before William Valentine finally got a job after prison. "Keep fighting. Keep your head up. Someone will eventually hire you. Just keep pushing. It's not going to be easy I…

Could Your Hair Dye Cause Breast Cancer?

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - A new study shows that two common beauty products may be associated with cancer. A study published by the National Environmental Health Sciences says that women who use permanent dyes and chemical hair straighteners are 9%…

North America has lost nearly 3 billion birds since 1970

Over the last 50 years, the U.S. and Canada have slowly but surely lost 29% of their bird populations — amounting to nearly 3 billion birds. The shocking loss could be a sign of an ecological crisis, scientists said Thursday. According…

Former Inmates Earn A Second Chance

The Salvation Army believe that former inmates deserve a another chance and it's the reason why they offer what's called a residential re-entry program.

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