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Thousands gather for Trump speech

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Thousands of people are gathering in Nashville for a chance to hear President Trump speak. The newly elected President is expected to address both school vouchers and healthcare. Some residents from the Tennessee Valley are in the…

Chattanooga Police Department Raids

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police Department took one of our reporters on a ride along today. Besides CPD being involved in the raids, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Department, ATF, US Marshalls, TBI, East Ridge and Red bank were actively…

Free workshop to reduce caregiver stress

Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF)  –Caregiving, especially for family, can be stressful and often overwhelming, but a free workshop starting in April can help caregivers reduce stress as well as provide them with tools and strategies to better handle unique caregiver challenges.…

State Veterinarian issues poultry health advisory

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) —The state veterinarian for Tennessee is urging all poultry owners to take extra precautions to protect their flocks from illness. “We are working to protect the poultry population from exposure to avian influenza,” State Veterinarian Dr. Charles Hatcher…

Georgia road to reopen to thru traffic

CATOOSA COUNTY, GA. - Guardrail Replacement is complete. Burning Bush Road will be OPEN to thru traffic between Poplar Springs Road and Boynton Drive beginning Wednesday, March 15 at 5 PM EST. Catoosa County appreciates the patience and cooperation of everyone…

PI Parties with Mama Crunk's Pies

In honor of our beloved Pi Day, we feel it's our duty to show you all the different ways you can celebrate pie like hosting your own pie party for your kiddos. Christine Win, owner of mama crunk's pies joined…

Police chase shuts down Chickamauga Battlefield

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A police chase ends with a crash this evening and shuts down the Chickamauga battlefield. Police say the suspect was responsible for a hit and run in Fort Oglethorpe. She then led authorities on a chase. An…

Man's life saved on trail by bikers

One man's life was saved after a heart attack when five bikers on their afternoon trail happened to be full of medical personnel. The man whose life was saved is expected to make a full recovery.

Dolly Parton fund helps 921 who lost homes in wildfires

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (AP) - Dolly Parton's My People Fund has issued monthly checks to 921 people who lost their homes in deadly wildfires that ravaged East Tennessee last year. The Knoxville News Sentinel reports that Dollywood Foundation President David…

Second suspect for Oak Tree Drive homicide in custody

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A second supsect wanted in connection to a Chattanooga homicide is now in custody. Jacob Coyne was picked up in Decatur for warrants of criminal homicide and aggraved robbery. Coyne was on the run after 19-year-old Jalen Little…

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