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Commissioners debate smoking at playgrounds bill

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - There was a lot of positive discussion at the Hamilton County Commission meeting this morning, about supporting a bill before the Tennessee General Assembly, to ban smoking on all government owned playgrounds. The commission is considering a resolution…

Golden Apple: Stacy Dodson

A Jasper Elementary school teacher wants students to realize their potential. But her lesson plan starts with love. That's why she has earned this week's Golden Apple Award.

SWAT disturbance over in Hixson

THE LATEST: Chattanooga Police have taken the suspect into custody after a standoff that lasted for hours in Hixson. Police on scene say a K-9 Unit helped apprehend the man. UPDATE: Dorothy Sherman reports that Police say this makes the…

Birmingham murder suspect caught in Hamilton County

UPDATE: New booking photo from today in Hamilton County of Sharonda James. CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A suspect wanted in Birmingham has been captured in the Chattanooga area. 30 year old Sharonda James is suspected of shooting and killing a Piggly…

3-2 vote to fire City of Jasper Fire Chief

JASPER, Tenn. (WDEF) - The City of Jasper's Mayor confirms that the city council voted tonight that the fire chief was voted out last night. It was a 3-2 vote to fire Chris Rector. Rector has been in the position…

TN bill penalizes pregnant women addicted to drugs

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A bill that would punish pregnant mothers addicted to narcotics is going through the legislature. "This bill's intent is to protect babies, period," State Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver (R) Lancaster said. It was law in 2014,…

Reinvestment Funds to be used to improve Tacoa Park

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Several areas in Chattanooga could soon see some changes in their community's appearance. The mayor described the upcoming projects as smaller, easier projects that will instantly improve the way of life in these communities. $60,000 is…

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