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Sunday night fire damages several garbage trucks

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Two people walking by alerted the fire department Sunday evening when they saw smoke at the Chattanooga Public Works storage yard on 12th street. It ended up being garbage trucks on fire. Catching the fire early may…

Suspicious item shuts down Parkridge Medical Center area

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Several blocks were shut down around Parkridge Medical Center this afternoon to check out a suspicious package. Around 12:30 this afternoon police were called to 100 Derby Street where the suspicious item was said to be…

UPDATE: Names released from Murray County plane crash

MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Devastating new details have been released in the Murray County plane crash that killed four people, including two 10-year-old children over the weekend. Brother and sister Austin Day and Kinsley Wilson lost their lives. Along with…

The Fireworks show calendar for the Tennessee Valley

2017 Fireworks JULY 3RD Pops on the River Camp Columbus Collegedale Veterans Park Patriotism at the Post Fort Oglethorpe JULY 4TH Chattanooga Lookouts Signal Mountain Soccer Complex Soddy Daisy Lake Lakesite Lake Winnie Cleveland TN Lowery Lot Cleveland Flealand Hwy…

Russian anti-virus CEO offers up code for US govt scrutiny

MOSCOW (AP) — The chief executive of Russia’s Kaspersky Lab says he’s ready to have his company’s source code examined by U.S. government officials to help dispel long-lingering suspicions about his company’s ties to the Kremlin. In an interview with…

ATF Promotes Fireworks Safety

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) wants the public to be safe during the Fourth of July. Understanding the dangers associated with illegal or improperly used fireworks can prevent severe injuries, disfigurement, or…

Fireworks show calendar for the Tennessee Valley

2017 Fireworks July 2ND None JULY 3RD Pops on the River Camp Columbus Collegedale Veterans Park Patriotism at the Post Fort Oglethorpe JULY 4TH Chattanooga Lookouts Signal Mountain Soccer Complex Soddy Daisy Lake Lakesite Lake Winnie Cleveland TN Lowery Lot…

Firefighters Stop Fire at McCallie School

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Firefighters responded to a fire at the McCallie School at 500 Dodds Avenue Saturday evening. The fire was first noticed by the dean of students, who informed 911 operators there was smoke coming from the athletic…

Chattanooga FC & GA Revolution July 4th Matchup

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - The Chattanooga FC returns to Finley Stadium for one last regular season match this Tuesday, July 4th against Georgia Revolution. Following the upset at the hands of Memphis City FC, coach Bill Elliott knows these last…

Structure Fire in Downtown Athens, TN

Athens, TN (WDEF) - Several fire crews responded to a massive blaze that consumed an office building in downtown Athens, Tennessee early Saturday morning. The fire is now extinguished with no injuries reported. It has yet to be determined how…

Fireworks show calendar for the Tennessee Valley

2017 Fireworks JULY 1ST Lake Winnie New Salem Lookout Mountain Freedom Defenders/ Omega Center International Cleveland Graysville (TN) FreedomFest Spring City Shake The Lake Decatur Cottonport Marina & RV Resort Lake Nickajack Hales Bar Marina Lake Blue Ridge Marina Summerville…

Help Chip Make A Wish

Help Chip make his wish to give every child in our area affected by cancer an unforgettable experience at the Chattanooga Zoo with music, food and more; come true.

DeKalb County Needs to Be Aware of Scams

DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. - DeKalb County Sheriff's Office warns residents of recent scams. Sheriff Jimmy Harris states as follows: " Sheriff Harris want the citizens of DeKalb County know that it is getting that time of year and there are…

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