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Somalia drought: At least 110 die as fears of famine grow

(CNN) - At least 110 people, most of them women and children, have died from starvation and drought-related illness in Somalia in the past 48 hours, Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire said Saturday. Khaire made the announcement while speaking to…

Marion County Animal Dispute

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Neighbors fight from time to time, but in this case it may have gone overboard. We received a phone call about an animal dispute involving two Marion County neighbors. This is case of social media harassment and alleged…

Cleveland Police charge couple for stolen copper

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Cleveland Police say a couple stole more than 90-thousand dollars worth of copper from a local corporation. Alex and Alexandria Scarbro were both charged with Criminal Conspiracy, Burglary, and Theft over 60-thousand dollars. Police say they stole…

Hamilton County awards Teacher of the Year

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Schools recognized three of their finest today at a special luncheon at the Chattanoogan Hotel. Congratulations to Shellie Gibson, Kristin Burrus and Jessica Hubbuch. They each have been awarded the 2017 Hamilton County Teacher of…

Nashville Zoo welcomes rare baby clouded leopard

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CBS News) - An adorable clouded leopard cub is making history by being the first of his species to be born from an artificial insemination (AI) procedure that used frozen and thawed semen. The birth on Wednesday was…

Whitfield Woman bitten, scratched by Rabid Cat

Dalton, GA – A Whitfield County woman was attacked on her front porch by a cat that has now tested positive for rabies. On Tuesday, February 28, the cat bit and scratched the woman’s foot as she tried to shoo…

A Day of Recognition - Tennessee National Guard Day

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee National Guard has been an integral part of the defense and security of the state and nation for 246 years.  To honor the sacrifice of all the Soldiers and Airmen that serve the Tennessee Guard, the…

Georgia House backs bill allowing guns on college campuses

ATLANTA (AP) - Licensed gun owners could carry concealed handguns on public college campuses under legislation approved by the Georgia House. Members voted Friday, 108-63, sending the proposal to the Senate. The bill is nearly identical to legislation vetoed last…

Remembering February with our photos of the month

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) Looking back at our favorite photos from February. Feb 27 Usher Raymond dedicates Orange Grove track on surprise trip to Chattanooga Feb. 25 Dalton Police take a polar plunge into Lake Acworth for Special Olympics Feb 17 A…

Correction: Missing Teacher-Georgia story

FITZGERALD, Ga. (AP) - In a story March 1 about a search for a missing teacher's remains, The Associated Press reported that the suspect in the teacher's death was her former student. Ryan Duke attended Irwin County High at the…

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