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12 Arrested in TBI's online child exploitation operation

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has arrested a dozen people for online child exploitation and sextortion. The TBI conducted a three-month investigation dubbed Operation Protecting Tomorrow, working across 21 counties in the state. Their mission…

Red Lobster files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Red Lobster, the nationwide restaurant chain known for its affordable seafood and cheddar bay biscuits, said late Sunday that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In a statement, Red Lobster said it plans to sell "substantially all" of its assets. The…

TBI charges Bledsoe County deputy with raping inmate

BLEDSOE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) arrested a former Bledsoe County Sheriff's Department deputy and charged him with raping an inmate. The TBI said it arrested 28-year-old Christopher Peyton Watson. Authorities explained that the victim…

New apartments coming to downtown Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Downtown Chattanooga has gotten approved for one of the largest apartment projects that the city has ever seen.  The proposal got the green light on Monday and is now headed to city council. The location which…

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