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Brush fire burns overnight in Lookout Valley

UPDATES Nov. 15, 11:33 AM:  The Tennessee Forestry has released Chattanooga firefighters. Fire officials said the Forestry will be conducting fire suppression activities throughout the day. They will be using helicopter water drops on the fire until the blaze is…

Dade County man gets life in prison for child molestation

TRENTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Dade County man faces life in prison for the molestation of his relative, according to the district attorney. Judge Brian House sentenced 76-year-old Ronald Craig Neugard to prison on October 26, 2023. Neugard was convicted…

CHATT Foundation reopens newly remodeled Community Kitchen

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The CHATT Foundation re-opened its Community Kitchen and Dining Room on November 14. These areas recently underwent renovation and upgrades. The CHATT Foundation revealed those changes at their ribbon cutting on Tuesday. Following the ceremony, guests…

Dalton man sentenced for theft under "three-strike" law

DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Dalton man will spend five years in prison after committing a theft and violating Georgia's "three-strike" law. Superior Court Judge Jack Partain sentenced Steven Tremayne Chaney to five years in prison without parole on November…

Tennessee's gun deer hunting season starts Nov. 18

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennesseans will soon be able to start deer hunting. The 2023-2024 gun hunting season for deer opens this upcoming Saturday, November 18. Tennessee hunters may take one antlered deer per day and may only take two…

City of Dalton implementing 30-day burn ban

DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The City of Dalton is going under a burn ban, starting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, November 13. The ban prohibits all outdoor burning. Those who violate the burn ban may receive a $1,000 fine and…

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