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Man Attempted To Rob CVS
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- A Unidentified male attempted to rob the CVS Pharmacy on Highway 153 last night. According to police, a male suspect approached the pharmacy demanding drugs. An employee told him no and the man left. CPD does not…
Police Looking For Answers After Sunday Morning Shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Last night an 11-year-old boy was shot while he was sleeping in his bed. According to CPD, the shots were fired from outside of the home. They held a press conference today to express their concern to…
13 shot at Chicago memorial party for gunshot victim
A shooting early Sunday at a house party held in honor of someone who was killed in April left 13 people wounded, four of them critically, Chicago police said. The shooting stemmed from a dispute at the memorial party, Chief…
Family Celebrates Life Of Baby Girl
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF)- A baby born in Chattanooga with an underdeveloped brain died after beating the odds for one week. Rylei Lovett would have turned one today. Her family gathered for dinner and a vigil in her honor. "There is…
Christmas In District 8
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- It's hard to believe that Christmas is just four days away. But for some luck kids in District 8, today was Christmas for them. City Councilmen Anthony Byrd and Malarie Marsh hosted the second annual Christmas In…
Atmospheric river causes record rain and darkness in Seattle
Record rainfall and darkness has hit Seattle as a major storm begins to lift across western Washington on the first day of winter, though the region is still at risk for flooding, mudslides and avalanches. Friday became the wettest day…
Green army women figurines are set to debut next year
After nearly a century, tiny green army men are officially opening their ranks to women. Toymaker Jeff Imel has raised more than $55,000 to fund a new line of green army women. "I was worried about criticism from all sides,…
Wild horses are up for adoption for as little as $25 in California
Wild horses are up for adoption for as little as $25 in Northern California. The U.S. Forest Service is facilitating the purchasing of the animals, believed to be descendants of domesticated horses. "It'll be a Christmas present basically," said Megan…
New ICE initiative gathers data on sponsors of migrant children
Washington — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has set up a new information-sharing initiative with the government agency responsible for taking care of unaccompanied migrant minors, sparking fears it will use biometric data to detain and deport immigrant adults who…
Free cab rides for the holidays
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Getting behind the wheel after drinking can have serious and sometimes deadly consequences. But it's a decision that can be completely avoided. "You're putting your life in danger as well as everyone else's when you choose…
Chattanooga Police Investigating a Person Stabbed Outside Hamilton Place Mall
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a stabbing that happened outside of Hamilton Place Mall Friday afternoon. Police say it happened outside between Belk and Massage Envy. C-P-D says a fight broke out in the parking lot and…
Chattanooga Police Investigating Shooting on Dodson Avenue
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) -Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting that happened Friday night. Police say the a victim showed up to the hospital suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim tells police he was shot in the 900 block of…
Restaurant News on Blue Orleans & Chipotle
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - We have news on two Chattanooga area restaurants. First, Chipotle Mexican Grill has officially opened their first location in our market. The new Chipotle is in the same building on Gunbarrel Road that housed Famous Dave's barbecue…
Longtime car dealer Jim Gentry dies
His Gentry Chevrolet, Buick, GMC was one of the oldest family dealerships in the south.
Deputy Daniel Wilkey makes first appearance in court
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Sheriff's deputy Daniel Wilkey made his first appearance in criminal court Friday morning, but it was brief. Wilkey is on paid leave from the Sheriff's Office, while he faces 44 criminal charges. They…
Neighbors rally around Rossville house fire victims
Neighbors are rallying around a Rossville family who lost everything in a fire.
Afghanistan veteran gets new home from Tunnel To Towers Foundation
The Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation gifted Jason with a brand new home, for free.
Deadline looms for claiming $125 from Equifax
Anyone looking for compensation from the massive Equifax data breach that affected nearly 150 million people has about 30 days left to prove you're among those impacted and deserve either a cash payment of up to $125 or free credit…
Empty Stocking Fund delivers food today in LaFayette
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - The LaFayette Area Empty Stocking Fund had their food distribution day today at the Walker County Civic Center. Volunteers arrived before 8 am to prepare the food bags for delivery. Teams of dozens of volunteers from…
Bloomberg opens Tennessee campaign headquarters
The democrat is focusing more on Super Tuesday states, which includes Tennessee.
The LaFayette Area Empty Stocking Fund Distributes Food at Walker Co. Civic Center
"We're going to be giving out these bags, and they're just filled with all kinds of foods that you'd use over the holidays."
"Super Saturday": Stores are extending their hours this weekend
Saturday is expected to be the biggest shopping day of the year, even beating out Black Friday numbers. The Saturday before Christmas, known as "Super Saturday" or "Panic Saturday," is the last chance for many shoppers to snag the perfect…
Another rock slide on Highway 68 above Spring City
UPDATE: TDOT reports the rock slide has been cleared. _________ SPRING CITY, Tennessee (WDEF) - TDOT has more trouble with a highway running up the mountain from Spring City. This time, a rock slide has closed the southbound lane of…