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Officials discuss possible impact of gas tax legislation

TENNESSEE (WDEF) - With reluctant support from some Republican leaders, Governor Bill Haslam's campaign for more highway funding will likely come true within hours. TDOT leaders are breathing a sigh of relief as they wait for the gas tax legislation…

Storm damages home in Hamilton County

Hamilton County is still feeling the effects of a weekend washout. Several Roads in our viewing area still had standing water on them earlier today. One resident says the heavy rain led to a tree falling on top of his…

212 Market closes in downtown Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - After 25 years, 212 Market in downtown Chattanooga has officially closed. 212 Market is the first certified green restaurant in Chattanooga and remains a top rated restaurant in Tennessee. Sisters Sally and Susan Moses say they have…

Former worker at Alabama prison charged with bribery

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - A former worker at a federal prison in Alabama has agreed to plead guilty to a bribery charge involving inmates. Federal prosecutors in Birmingham said Monday they've filed a plea agreement with 54-year-old Eric Pendleton, a…

Chambliss Center for Children plans 17th annual Bunny Hop

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Make plans to attend the 17th annual Bunny Hop! event to benefit Chambliss Center for Children on Friday, May 5. This family-friendly fundraiser will be held in the spacious and open-air First Tennessee Pavilion from 6:00…

County commissioner arrested on assault charge in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee local official has been arrested after police said he choked his girlfriend at a fast food restaurant. Memphis police said Monday that Shelby County Commissioner Justin Ford has been charged with aggravated assault and…

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