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Celebrating veterans across the Tennessee Valley

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today we honor the brave men and woman who served our country during Veterans Appreciation Day. The special day is set aside to celebrate and show appreciation to those Veterans and their families for their service and…

Back to school gear ups already in full swing

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The new school year will be here before you know it! This morning The Bethlehem Center held it's sixth annual back to school bash. The family friendly event provided kids with everything they needed for the start…

Mike Pence says U.S. will first go to the moon, then Mars

Vice President Mike Pence confirmed Saturday the U.S. first will return to the moon, and then Mars, in upcoming space travel. Pence spoke to CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett Saturday afternoon in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on the anniversary…

Friday night shooting injures one teen

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating after a teenager was shot Friday night. CPD says they responded to a local hospital after the victim arrived with a gunshot wound. They conducted an interview and determined a…

Fundraiser helps Chattanooga girl get racing chair

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - 13-year-old Addie Ray loves to race. "She's laughing, cheering, and just in utter joy and she is that way from the very beginning of the race until we cross the finish line," Addie's father Chris Ray…

Local Campers celebrate the End of Summer on Friday

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Kids in Hamilton County had fun today at the End of Summer Outdoor Celebration at Booker T. Washington State Park. There were different activities including bouncy houses, canoeing and nature hikes. Kids also learned about the outdoors and…

Suspect arrested after two county chase

CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) -Bradley and Polk County deputies chase a stolen trailblazer through both counties this evening. It started around 5:30 when Bradley officers spotted the vehicle at the intersection of 6th Street and Old Powerline Road. The chase hit…

Dalton tax perparer indicted on RICO charges

DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) A Dalton tax preparer has been indicted by a Whitfield County grand jury for violation of the federal RICO act. Maribel Mireles had previously been arrested in 2017 and 2018 by the Dalton Police Department for computer forgery…

Chattanooga Police respond to a shooting

CHATTANOOGA, (TENN) - Chattanooga Police responded to a shooting on Thursday afternoon. It happened at 200 Tunnel Road in the 800 block of Gillespie Road. A 25 year old male was shot and transported to a local hospital. The victim…

Volkswagen Chattanooga gets new CEO, leaders

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Volkswagen Chattanooga facility is gearing up for an exciting future. And, they'll be doing it with newly announced CEO Tom du Plessis. "I'm honored to be here," du Plessis said in a press conference on…

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