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Tornado hits Murray County

The storm yesterday afternoon, which happened early afternoon, caused ten's-of-thousands of dollars worth of damages. Murray County High School Athletic Director Greg Linder says, "what we found when we got here was the damage we have here at our facility.…

Clean Up Continues Across the Scenic City

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Many are still cleaning up after trees fell in the area causing power outages and thousands of dollars in damages. In one case, a tree fell into the home, caving in parts of the roof. "It hit…

Traffic Stops Leads to Three Arrest

DeKalb County, Tenn. (WDEF) - On February 28th the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office made several drug arrest from traffic stops. DeKalb County Deputies set up a driver’s license check point on County Road 44 and County Road 50, as a result…

Sponsor says Senate bill likely being scaled down

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The lawmaker sponsoring Gov. Robert Bentley's $800 million prison construction plan says the proposal is likely being scaled down as it heads to a committee vote next week. Republican Sen. Cam Ward of Alabaster said the…

Tennessee Strawberries in March? It’s Happening.

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Seasonal eating is catching on. Farmers have responded to that trend of eating local foods when in season with efforts to extend the growing seasons of their crops. In Tennessee, one fruitful example of farmer ingenuity is the arrival…

UPDATE: Woman dies in pedestrian involved crash

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A woman died this morning in a pedestrian involved crash while trying to cross Highway 153 near Northgate Mall. The crash involved a blue Dodge Challenger belonging to Ricky Hughes, 33, and a pedestrian, Ashley Marie Morris, 23.…

David Crockett discusses mayoral campaign

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - David Crockett held a news conference today, March 1, to discuss the mayoral campaign as it's starting to come to a close. The mayoral candidate disclosed his financial information and expressed why he believes he is the…

HCDE to Hire Full Time Transportation Supervisor

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. – Current Transportation Supervisor for Hamilton County Department of Education (HCDE), Ben Coulter, has been splitting his time between Information Technology (IT) and Transportation, since that was how the position was set up when he applied and…

Road Closures due to Flash Flooding and Minor Storm Damage

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Flash Flooding and Minor Storm Damage has impacted Chattanooga travel in some areas. Due to tree and/or wire and power pole damage following the previous minor storm, some roads have been closed. The following roads are closed for tree…

Stay Alert During Severe Weather

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) It just so happens to be severe weather awareness week in Tennessee, and as if right on cue, we found ourselves with storms moving into the Tennessee Valley today .... When weather does hit the area, you…

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