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Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Mapp Estates

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The first major housing construction in Brainerd in 15 years began this morning. Groundbreaking and tree-planting ceremonies were held for Mapp Estates near Midland Pike and East Henderson Drive. The project comes from the Grace Frank Group…

New Gun Related Laws Coming in 2017

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We're just a few days away from the new year and with that comes some new gun-related laws. Starting January 1st, some 18 to 20 year-old men and women will be able to qualify for handgun carry…

Tennessee: 1st guilty plea of 16 indicted in gang crackdown

JACKSON, Tenn. (AP) - Federal prosecutors say the first of 16 alleged members of the Gangster Disciples street gang who were indicted in May on racketeering charges has pleaded guilty. The U.S. attorney's office in Jackson said Wednesday that 37-year-old…

Last of 6 inmates recaptured after Christmas jail break

NEWPORT, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities in Tennessee say they have recaptured the sixth and final inmate who broke out of jail on Christmas Day. The Cocke County Sheriff's Office tells CBS affiliate WVLT in a statement that 54-year-old David Frazier was arrested…

Hamilton Co. May Return to Using Independent Bus Drivers

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County may return to using independent school bus drivers following the fatal Woodmore bus crash last month. School board members gathered for a called meeting to discuss their transportation options. Currently, the school system contracts with…

Local Organizations Promote Preschool Readiness

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A group of local organizations this morning gathered at the IMAX theatre to promote preschool readiness. The partnership is between Youth and Family Development, The Aquarium, Baby University, Read 20 and WTCI. Bus loads of youngsters arrived at…

Police Need Help In Locating Suspects Caught on Tape

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Police Department needs your help in locating two suspects caught on a home surveillance video. The men are wanted for questioning about a recent burglary that happened on December 19th at a home on the…

Latest Updates on Marion Co. Officer Involved Shooting

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is now handling the officer involved shooting that left William Berner dead last night in Marion County. At the request of District Attorney General Mike Taylor, TBI is taking over the case…

OHS Band to Perform in Rose Parade

Ooltewah, HAMILTON COUNTY (WDEF)  - The Ooltewah High School Band left dark and early Wednesday morning on a bus to Atlanta to catch a flight to California, to perform in the 128th Tournament of Rose Parade. Band Director, Joel Denton,…

Dollywood Entertainment Auditions Set for 2017 Season

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016) –With Dolly Parton dreaming up the entertainment offerings, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Dollywood has earned the award for Best Theme Park Shows for eight consecutive years. Now, Dollywood plans auditions…

Police: Man charged in 14 home burglaries in south Alabama

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - A 28-year-old man has been arrested in connection with 14 home burglaries in south Alabama. Al.com reports that Mobile police say William Rotter was taken into custody Thursday and charged with 14 counts of third-degree burglary.…

Youth pastor accused of sex crimes involving girl, 14

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) - Police say a youth pastor at a suburban Atlanta church is jailed on child molestation, statutory rape and sexual battery charges. Gwinnett County police say 34-year-old Nicholas "Nick" Kelley, a youth pastor at New Bridge Church…

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