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Two Additional Cases of Measles in East TN

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – According to the Tennessee Department of Health, two additional cases of measles have been confirmed for East Tennessee. These additional cases are related to the first case of measles that was reported on April 18. "We…

One person killed in Sunday morning shooting

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police responded to a shooting early Sunday morning at the 3200 block of Wilcox Boulevard. CPD learned of a victim with a life threatening gunshot wound who arrived to a local hospital by personal vehicle.…

HCSO expressing condolences after detective's passing

HAMILTON CO. Tenn. (WDEF) - A detective with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office unexpectedly died on Saturday night. Sheriff Jim Hammond announced the death and expressed his sadness at the passing. Detective Eddie Sledge worked with HCSO for 22 years.…

Hiker injured & rescued in Walker Co.

LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) - A hiker had to be rescued in Walker County Sunday afternoon. According to Joe Legge, emergency crews received a call around 5:30 p.m. that a 30-year old woman had fallen at the Keown Falls overlook. She…

Graham says Trump "did nothing" to warrant impeachment

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina continued his stalwart defense of President Trump's conduct, saying the president, unlike former President Bill Clinton, did "nothing wrong" that would warrant his impeachment and removal from office. "What President Clinton did was…

Harper Lee, true crime writer

After more than four decades, the mysteries remain, shrouded in the fog that rolls in over Lake Martin, and the woods that surround Alexander City, Alabama. The original mystery is a series of suspicious and unexplained deaths; but writer Casey…

Bill Geist on a vacation wonderland

Before today's colossal theme parks, families used to drive to more modest vacation playgrounds, like Missouri's "Beautiful Lake of the Ozarks - Family Vacationland." Those were simpler times. We were thrilled at the sight of monkeys driving little cars, amazed…

"Mad as hell": How "Network" foretold today's TV news

If you're of a certain generation, the names and faces of Cronkite, Chancellor, Brinkley and Reasoner will evoke memories of a gentler time in network news. Peter Finch in the 1976 film "Network" MGM And then, there was Howard Beale.…

Pope Francis donates $500,000 to help migrants in Mexico

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has donated 500,000 dollars to help migrants in Mexico, offering assistance to local projects that provide food, lodging and basic necessities. The funds, from the Peter’s Pence collections, will be distributed among 27 projects…

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