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Local experts react to President Trump's opioid plan

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- East Tennessee has continued to see opioid numbers fall, but Tennessee is still one of top states for opioid related deaths. Now, the focus is toughness and stopping addiction at the source. "But if we don't…

Red Bank Elementary teacher is regional finalist

RED BANK, Tennessee (WDEF) - Congratulations are in order for Red Bank Elementary teacher Samantha Eaton. The kindergarten teacher is a regional finalist for Tennessee Teacher of the Year. Eaton has taught at Red Bank Elementary for the last five…

Storms rolled through parts of the Tennessee Valley Monday

MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Storms came rushing through parts of the Tennessee Valley. As of 11:30 Monday night, the Dade County Emergency Management Agency had only received reports of very minimal storm damage that impacted mainly the Davis and…

Pulse Point app alerts anyone that CPR needed

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County 911 has joined with CHI Memorial and Parkridge Health System to launch Pulse Point. That's an app which notifies nearby C-P-R certified citizens to help render aid until first responders can arrive. The app is…

Chattanooga forms new Homlessness Council

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - For years, Chattanooga government and social groups have struggled to find ways to help the homeless. Mayor Andy Berke, city staffers, and representatives of several agencies created a new Interagency Council on Homelessness this afternoon. They created…

Volkswagen to build new SUV at Chattanooga plant

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Volkswagen plans to build a new five-passenger SUV in Chattanooga. According to a person briefed on details, the company will invest $340 million to bring the vehicle to market. The person revealed this information on condition…

Severe storms possible late Monday

TENNESSEE VALLEY (WDEF) -- With the potential for severe weather in the area on Monday, some school districts are adjusting their plans for the day. Walker County Schools have cancelled afterschool activities. Marion County Schools are dismissing at 12 p.m.…

Color with a Cop Event held Saturday at Northgate Mall

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Coloring & Coffee with a Cop event was held at Northgate Mall Saturday. Residents of all ages, both young and young at heart, were invited to meet and have fun coloring with officers. Crayons and coloring sheets…

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