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Solar eclipse baby in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - There were at least 7 babies born in the Chattanooga area between 2 and 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. But one youngster came at the height of the eclipse. Little James Cotter was born at 2:28 At Erlanger…

Mayor Berke on Police Pay

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga police officers, like all city employees, will be getting a 3 percent raise next year. Mayor Andy Berke and police union representatives have come to terms on pay raises and adjustments, which will be included in…

IRONMAN Returns to the Scenic City

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - IRONMAN will be back in the scenic city in just a couple of weeks. The IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship will bring athletes from 91 different countries to Chattanooga, to swim, bike, and run through the Tennessee Valley.…

City council votes David Roddy as new police chief

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Deputy Chief David Roddy's nomination for Chattanooga's next police chief was confirmed by the city council Monday night. 8 to 1 - Deputy Chief David Roddy will soon step into the official role as Chief of…

Firefighters Battle Hard to Access Trailer Fire

Chattanooga, Tenn. --  Chattanooga Fire Department was dispatched to 955 O'Grady Drive on multiple reports of a structure fire Monday afternoon around 2:45 pm. A heavy black column of smoke could be seen from Highway 27 as firetrucks from downtown Station 1…

Section Of Walnut Avenue Closing Friday For Investigation

Dalton, Georgia (WDEF) - Westbound lanes of Walnut Avenue between Lester Drive and Sheridan Drive will be closed on Friday morning, August 25th. The closure will begin at 9:00 am to allow traffic investigators to investigate and document the scene of…

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