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UPDATE: CPD Arrests Suspect in Hamilton Inn Shooting

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Mailik Phillips was taken into custody by CPD's Fugitive Unit with assistance from the United States Marshals Service and the Walker County Sheriff's Office on July 12, 2017. The 20-year-old male is charged with Criminal Homicide…

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…

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