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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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