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Firefighters Battle Second Blaze at Chattanooga National Cemetery

The Tennessee state bomb and arson office work to find out how another fire broke out at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. This weekend's blaze marks the second one in less than two months. This time around about 500 headstones were damaged. WDEF News 12's Alisha Searl takes a closer look into the investigation, and what's being done to prevent this from happening again.

Chattanooga Gets Ready to Implement New Crime Initiative

The City of Chattanooga is on the verge of implementing its next step in reducing crime, and it's a big one. In a little over two weeks the city will meet with the areas most dangers offenders. WDEF News 12's Alisha Searl sat down with Mayor Berke to lay out the rest of the details.

Slow-Poke Bill in Georgia Gains Speed in Legislature

Georgia lawmakers are cracking down on slow drivers. The state house passed legislation that would ticket drivers who hold up traffic in the left lane on interstates or highways. It's called the Slow-Poke Bill. WDEF News 12's Alisha Searl has reaction from Georgia drivers.

New Study Finds Acetaminophen Linked to ADHD

A new study finds pregnant women who take acetaminophen are more likely to have children with ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The study from Denmark was just released Monday, and it's causing quite a bit of confusion here in the Tennessee Valley. WDEF News 12's Alisha Searl sat down with a doctor at Erlanger to get some answers.

Bradley Co. Family Pushes State Leaders to Act on Dustin's Law

Local families affected by drunk drivers made a trip to Nashville Monday. They're calling on state leaders to finally adopt Dustin's Law. It's been several years in the making. WDEF News 12's Alisha Searl shows us what families are doing now to get tough legislation passed.

Local MS Patient Speaks About Possible Treatment Option

The Food and Drug Administration has decided not to approve an investigational treatment for Multiple Sclerosis and now the MS community is reeling. One patient from Chattanooga sat down with WDEF News 12's Alisha Searl to talk about this means to those battling the neurological disorder. It's a story you'll only see on 12.

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