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Franklin County looking for 2 escaped inmates

WINCHESTER, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is looking for two inmates who escaped from the jail Thursday Evening. Michael Dale Cyree of Tullahoma was charged with burglary and theft. Timothy Jerald Poe of Dechard was being held…

TBI charges man in McMinnville shooting

MCMINNVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - TBI agents have charged a McMinnville man with the murder of his roommate. Stephen Pohl was shot at his home on Lewis Road in McMinnville Tuesday. Investigators linked the roommate, 61 year old Gregory Koller with…

Driver charged with vehicular assault for hitting man

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A Chattanooga man has been indicted for hitting a pedestrian on March 10th. 60 year old Herman Brown Sr. faces charges of Aggravated Vehicular assault, Vehicular assault, Driving Under the Influence (2nd offense), Driving on Revoked , Financial…

Emissions testing bill one step closer to reality

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Tennesseans are a step closer to paying less for tag renewals. Tennessee House Bill 17-82, which will eliminate emissions testing in the state, has advanced to the full Agriculture and Natural Resources committee. In August, the Tennessee Department…

Chattanooga Cares begins needle exchange

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A new syringe trade and education program is hoping to cut down the spread of H-I-V and Hepatitis C. Chattanooga Cares is starting the Step Tennessee program, which targets injected drug users. Chattanooga Cares Rural Health Manager…

New syringe trade and education program starts next week

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new syringe trade and education program is hoping to cut down the spread of HIV and Hepatitis C. Chattanooga Cares is starting the Step TN program. Chattanooga Cares Rural Health Manager Melanie Connatser said they're…

Songwriter Kelley Lovelace remembers Bethel

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga native and country songwriter Kelley Lovelace is in the scenic city today. He visited the Bethel Christian Academy to help promote Bethel's charity weekend in April. Lovelace will host a Country Connection concert to benefit the Bethel…

Miller Park scheduled to reopen mid-July

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Mayor Andy Berke joined other city officials Wednesday to give a preview of the new and improved Miller Park in downtown Chattanooga. The city expects the park to open in mid-July, barring any weather delays. However,…

Dalton Board picks new school superintendent

DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The Dalton Board of Education has chosen Dr. Tim Scott as their new superintendent. He is currently serving as Douglas County's assistant superintendent, with is west of Atlanta. Dr. Scott will take over next Monday. Interim…

Dalton Police search for cologne thieves

DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dalton Police hope you can help them identify suspects in a theft at a Walgreen's. Investigators say two people stole $1,461 of cologne from the Walgreen's on West Walnut Avenue on Tuesday, February 27th. They say…

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