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Tennessee House OKs bill opening up officer shooting records

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee House has cleared legislation to publicly disclose Tennessee Bureau of Investigation probes into deaths from officer shootings. The House voted 91-0 Monday to open the investigative records into deaths from a shooting by law…

Hamilton Co Sheriff's Office gets re-accredited

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriffs Office has been re-accredited by a prestigious public safety communications program. The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies is an organization that recognizes agencies of high ethical and responsible policies and practices. About…

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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