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$100,000 Powerball Winner in Chattanooga

Nashville, TN (WDEF) — As the jackpot for Powerball continues to climb--now at $222 million--thousands of Tennesseans win prizes from the game's eight other levels. Last night's drawing created 16,619 winning Powerball tickets in the state, including a $100,000 prize…

Missing Roswell Woman

Roswell, GA (WDEF) - A Georgia family is asking for assistance in locating Natalie Botero, who has been missing since August 25th of this year. Natalie is a 37 year old white female, approximately 5'10', 165 lbs, with black hair…

East Ridge ROTC Pays Tribute to 9/11 Victims (VIDEO)

EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- East Ridge High School's Junior ROTC students are honoring September 11 victims. On Sunday afternoon, the group started marching in front of the high school, and continued down Tombras Avenue while carrying the American flag. These…

No. 6 Chattanooga Shuts Out Presbyterian 34-0

CHATTANOOGA---The No. 6 Chattanooga Mocs had a balanced attack on a toasty Saturday afternoon at Finley Stadium. Between a quick-strike offense and stingy defense, the Mocs rolled to a 34-0 win over Presbyterian. UTC amassed 496 yards while limiting their…

State Democrats Remember 9/11 Heroes

Nashville, TN (WDEF) - Tennessee Democratic Party chair Mary Mancini has released a statement reflecting on the 15th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. “15 years ago today the United States experienced a horrific attack. When the unimaginable happened…

Attempted Franklin Bombing Suspect Added to TBI's Most Wanted

Nashville, TN (WDEF) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has a new addition to its ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ list, Mitchell Hunter Oakes. Oakes, DOB 6-5-75, is wanted by the Franklin Police Department, the TBI, and the Bureau of Alcohol,…

CPD Investigating Shooting

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police responded to reports of a person shot at the 7200 block of Shallowford Road late last evening, finding a male, Alfred Coppage, 35, with a non-life-threatening gunshot injury to the hand. The victim was…

Group Helps Residents Register to Vote

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With a presidential election less than two months away, a group of Chattanoogans is motivating residents to register to vote. GoVoteCHA is teaming up with churches to canvass neighborhoods with traditionally low voter turnout. Then folks…

House Fire in East Ridge Saturday Afternoon

East Ridge, Tenn. (WDEF) - Firefighters were called to a house fire in 4700 block of Ridge Road in East Ridge Saturday afternoon. News 12 is on the scene and will have more details as they become available.   Firefighters are working…

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