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Jill Black named Gun Sense Candidate ahead of election

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- District 11's representative for the Hamilton County School Board, Jill Black (D-Lookout Mountain), has been named a "Gun Sense Candidate" ahead of the school board election Thursday, August 1, 2024. Black has spoken about her support…

Norah O'Donnell is stepping down after election

WASHINGTON D.C., (WDEF) -- CBS nightly news anchor Norah O'Donnell has announced she's stepping down after this year's presidential election. O'Donnell made this announcement in a memo to CBS staff Tuesday, July 30, 2024. "I have spent 12 years in…

East Ridge Avenue construction beginning soon

EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) --  There will soon be construction going on at the East Ridge Avenue and Ringgold Road intersection. Starting Monday, August 5, 2024, Talley Construction will close the intersection to adjust manhole…

Man dies in Catoosa County house fire

RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - Officials in Catoosa County say a man has died after an early morning house fire. It happened around 7 AM on Joe Tike Drive, just off Boynton Drive, half way between Ringgold and Fort Oglethorpe. Off…

Justice Dept. files complaint against Erlanger

UPDATE: Erlanger statement on the Justice Dept. complaint: “Erlanger paid physicians based on amounts that outside experts advised was fair market value.  Erlanger did not pay for referrals.  A complete picture of the facts will demonstrate that the allegations lack…

Photos from Watts Bar Trump Boat Parade

SPRING CITY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Supporters say hundreds of boaters turned out for the Trump Boat Parade on Watts Bar Lake over the weekend. They held the political rally on Sand Island, a small island in the middle of…

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