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Flag Retirement Ceremony in Cleveland

Cleveland, TN (WDEF) - The Cleveland Fire Department (CFD) held its second U.S. Flag Retirement Ceremony at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post on North Ocoee Street today. The CFD collects weathered, worn, and tattered American flags and conducts…

Fire Safety Warnings

MOWBRAY MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - A fire broke out on Mowbray Mountain and burned about 3 acres of land. It's a good reminder to practice fire safety as we head into a busy holiday weekend. On the 1500 block of Hotwater…

Emily's List: Easter Weekend

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Easter weekend is coming up, and there's a lot to do here in Chattanooga, and in nearby cities. If you like some good jazz music, you still have time to make it out to a tribute to…

Downtown Chattanooga sees uptick in tourism

Downtown Chattanooga has been a little busier this year. Tennessee Aquarium Spokesperson says the area continues to attract people from all over the United States and internationally too. There are new exhibits and plenty to see around the area. Tennessee…

Whitfield County Murder Trial Continues

WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - A murder trial in Whitfield County, Georgia continues today. Aaron Howell is accused in the brutal beating death of a man in 2014. State witness testimony continued today in the murder trial of Aaron Howell. Witnesses…

Former Alabama teacher pleads guilty in child porn case

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - A former Alabama teacher has pleaded guilty to federal charges of production and possession of child pornography. Federal authorities say 53-year-old Clarence Evers Jr., of Evergreen, entered the plea Friday before U.S. District Judge Kristi DuBose…

Tennessee Couple charged in 2016 Murder

NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Cheatham County deputies has resulted in the arrest of a Fairview couple on charges stemming from a shooting death last December.                                              At the request of 23rd…

Two Schools Get a Pilot Program For Open Enrollment

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Two schools will get a chance to start a new pilot program with open enrollment. This program will allow any elementary school student in Hamilton County to attend either school even if they are not zoned to…

Chattanooga Council Member Uses Past to Drive Change

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga council member elect Demetrus Coonrod tells News12 she's moving forward from a not so perfect past. "Life happens and it was most definitely happening for me ... my path was a troublesome path". Years back…

Gang violence on the rise in Chattanooga

Gang violence in Chattanooga has been a problem for quite some time. Recent upgrades in the Chattanooga Police Intelligence Unit, improvements to the crime analysis center and getting out into the streets have helped greatly. Chattanooga Police Sergeant Josh May…

Volkswagen Chattanooga showcases new SUV

After years of planning, designing, and building...Volkswagen Chattanooga is NOW showcasing their brand new seven passenger SUV, the Atlas. The new family-sized S-U-V is built right here in the Scenic City. And News 12's Alexandria Adams got the chance to…

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