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Free Health Fair at VW Conference Center

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Nearly 70 health-focused organizations and companies are set to host a health fair today at the Volkswagen Conference Center at 8001 Volkswagen Drive from 10am to 1pm. Healthy Tennessee, a non-profit, is bringing dozens of health…

City closer to selling Underground Atlanta to developer

ATLANTA, Ga.  (AP) - The city of Atlanta is nearing the sale of Underground Atlanta to a South Carolina-based developer. News outlets report the board of directors of Invest Atlanta approved a master plan of Underground Atlanta by WRS Real…

Proposed federal budget cuts to public broadcasting

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The President of the PBS station in Chattanooga says they would be forced to close if the proposed cuts to federal funding for Public Broadcasting went through. Behind the scenes at WTCI, the PBS station in…

Officers ticket distracted drivers

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Investigators say an increase in distracted driving is causing real problems on our roads. Officers have been ticketing drivers going over 100 MPH more than ever before. They're also catching those 18-wheelers driving in lanes that are…

UPDATE: Briefing held for recent Amber Alert

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The wife of a former schoolteacher who is alleged to have kidnapped a 15-year-old student is pleading with her husband to bring the girl home. Media report that on Friday, March 17th,  Jill Cummins beseeched her husband…

New Hop Trolley Tour through Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga introduced The Chattanooga Hop, a new trolley tour today, March 17th.  Many people, including Mayor Andy Berke, attended the kickoff event for the new service at the Chattanooga Choo Choo. The Chattanooga Hop will take riders popular…

4 J.C. Penney stores closing in Alabama

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Four Alabama cities will be looking to fill a hole in their retail economy following a decision by J.C. Penney Co. The store chain is closing stores in Auburn, Bessemer, Gadsden and Jasper as it shuts…

Fire Damages Home on Dayton Pike

Chattanooga, Tenn. -- Chattanooga firefighters responded to a fire in the 5,000 block of Old Dayton Pike shortly before 7:00 tonight. The residents told firefighters they were away from home, but when they returned, they discovered a fire in the garage.…

Jurors find mother guilty in case involving autistic child

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) - A mother has been found guilty of child cruelty and false imprisonment for starving her then-15-year-old autistic daughter and locking her in a closet. Jurors Thursday handed up the verdict against Jade Jacobs but found Jacobs'…

Increase in college enrollment for Hamilton County students

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County students are seeing big dividends due to Hamilton County Department of Education’s focus on preparing students for careers or college. Seventy-six per cent of all HCDE graduates enrolled in a two- or four-year college,…

Latino church in Dalton vandalized for third time

DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Dalton church was vandalized Friday, causing thousands of dollars in damage. Pastor Gilbardo Guerrero looked over the damage at Iglesia Mundo de Amistad. Seven windows of the church were shot at last week. "We don't…

Guns on boats

People could carry loaded guns on their boats in a bill approved by the Tennessee House of Representatives.

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