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TennCare Expands Coverage for Obesity Medications

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is applauding TennCare for expanding coverage to include FDA-approved weight-management medications, including GLP-1 receptor agonists.  This decision comes at a critical…

Hope for Mothers, Help for Babies

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Foundation House Ministries, a Cleveland-based nonprofit, is sounding the alarm after receiving a record number of calls about babies born addicted to drugs.  Executive Director Suzanne…

Northwest Georgia woman charged in child sex abuse case

LYERLY, Georgia (WDEF) - Georgia Bureau of Investigation agents have arrested a Chattooga County woman on multiple sex charges. 32 year old Lillian Hughes faces charges of Sexual Exploitation of Children and Bestiality. They were tipped by local investigators that…

Students Start New School Year

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Class is officially back in session for Hamilton County students, with schools reopening today, August 6, 2025.  District leaders say more than 45,000 students are returning to…

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