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Humane Society Hosts Furfest

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - There are about 500 animals at the Hamilton county Humane Society Shelter, and this Saturday, you'll have a chance to find that perfect pet for your family. It's called Furfest, and there will be a part…

Rhea County Continues To Tackle Jail Overcrowding

DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Rhea County Executive and Sheriff continue to tackle the overcrowding problem in the county's jail. Sheriff Mike Neal says they have already cut the number of inmates in the jail down to 115. They recently moved…

Fallen Five Events This Weekend

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It's been almost 2 years since the deadly terror attack that killed 5 service men here in Chattanooga. The City and county are honoring the "Fallen Five" this Sunday at the "Chattanooga Strong Community Concert." "We know…

Voices’ Video Goes Viral with Over 16 Million Views

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Lee University’s elite A Cappella group Voices of Lee recently posted a video of a recording of Hillsong’s “What a Beautiful Name” and Elevation Worship’s “Resurrecting,” arranged by former Voices member Phil Nitz, to its Facebook page.…

Hamilton County School Board Confirms Superintendent Contract

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton county school board voted unanimously to confirm the contract of the incoming superintendent, Bryan Johnson. News 12's Amber Worthy breaks down Dr. Johnson's contract. The board confirmed this contract, but not before getting clarification…

EPB Launches Solar Share

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - EPB customers now have new options for renewable energy, with Chattanooga's very first community solar power facility. News 12's Alexandria Adams shares how this project will benefit the Tennessee Valley.

Local Leaders Discuss New Police Chief Candidates

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - For the second time in 3 years....Chattanooga is getting a new police chief.  Chief Fred Fletcher has left and is moving toward retirement. Mayor Andy Berke will soon make the final selection between two veterans of the…

Chattanooga's Salvation Army helps "Beat The Heat!"

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With temperatures now reaching into the 90's every day, the Chattanooga Salvation Army has launched its annual "Beat the Heat" campaign. The agency has opened its 4th avenue location which includes a swimming pool, to attract kids…

Psychology evaluation sought for mom in family-killed case

ATLANTA (AP) - A psychological evaluation has been requested for a woman charged with killing four of her young children and her husband in Georgia. Media reports that Isabel Martinez's court-appointed lawyer Robert Greenwald filed the motion Monday for an…

Tenn. school district to test lead levels at water fountains

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee school district says it will test every drinking fountain to ensure water does not contain elevated levels of lead. The Tennessean reports the Metro Nashville Public Schools announcement follows a WTVF-TV investigation into lead…

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