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Memphis council approves marijuana-related ordinance

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The Memphis City Council has narrowly approved an ordinance that would allow police to reduce the penalty for people who possess a small amount of marijuana. The council voted 7-6 Tuesday after lengthy discussion from people…

Whitefield Police Department unveils Tater Tree Monument

The Whitfield County Sheriff's Office remembers the life of a pediatric cancer patient tonight. 7-year-old Gabriel 'Tater' Singleton passed away earlier this year. He was an honorary deputy  the Sheriff's Office before his death. Tonight friends and family came together…

Walk to School Day celebrated by THP

In an effort to prevent future injuries and fatalities, the THSO encourages parents, school administrators, and community leaders to participate in Walk to School Day to help children learn and exercise pedestrian safety skills.

Event Encourages Students to apply for Manufacturing Jobs

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It's Manufacturing Week  in the Volunteer State and to celebrate the the event students at local high schools got a chance to learn about some of the manufacturing happening in Hamilton County. "They're high paying, they're high quality, and…

Haiti Relief in Preparation for Hurricane Matthew

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The citizens of Haiti continue to prepare for the deadly potential of Hurricane Matthew, just six years after the country was devastated by a 7 magnitude earthquake. That's the sound of wind, blowing at 145 miles per…

Hamilton County Sheriff's Department Reveals New Drones

It's the latest thing in law enforcement technology--Aerial Surveillance Systems. You and I would call them drones, and the Hamilton County Sheriff's Department  will be using them for specific purposes from now on. Helicopters are expensive--150 to 300 dollars an…

WRWOS Ridgeland

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Many kids want to play sports in school, but they just can't afford the high cost of all the equipment, but a Ridgeland High School senior found a way to do something about that problem. The football…

Endangered Child Found: Case Resolved

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A media alert from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations informs that Harley Hopper has been found. 13-year-old Harley Hopper was found in North Carolina earlier today. She had been missing since last Wednesday in Greene County. Hopper…

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