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TWRA officers catch alligator in Rhea County, Tennessee

RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Officers with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) trapped a loose alligator in Rhea County recently. Now, TWRA says they are transporting the alligator to the Chattanooga Zoo. In a social media post, TWRA explains…

Larry Taylor honored with parade, ceremony

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A hometown hero received his homecoming celebration on Monday.  Captain Larry Taylor received the Medal of Honor from President Joe Biden last Tuesday, September 5.…

Honoring local first responders on 9/11

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The anniversary of the 9/11 attacks has evolved into tributes to first responders. We are taking the date to honor the firefighters and police who died in the September 11 terrorist attacks. Today, that meant…

Free 'RAM' clinic held in Camp Jordan Arena

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Camp Jordan Arena is hosting the Remote Area Medical (RAM) clinic from Saturday, Sept. 9 to Sunday, Sept. 10.  “RAM’s mission is to prevent pain and alleviate suffering by providing…

CPD respond to overnight shooting on Glass Street

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Authorities are investigating an overnight shooting on Glass Street. Chattanooga Police responded to a call in the 2400 block of Glass Street at 8:21 p.m. on Friday night. Shortly after the shots fired call, two individuals…

Overcrowding at McKamey Animal Center

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Shelters around the world are over crowded. Inga Fricke, executive director at McKamey Animal Center said, “Shelters all around the country right now are struggling with overcrowding. Dog intake numbers are up and more than they…

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