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Malone's, other additions to Hamilton Place in 2024

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Several new additions are coming to the Hamilton Place Mall area, one being a Malone's Steakhouse. Malone's Prime Beef Steakhouse is slated to break ground in January 2024. Additionally, it should open in Summer of 2024…

Rhea County man admits to accidentally shooting child

UPDATE: RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Rhea County man admitted to shooting a seven-year-old boy, who died from his injuries. A Rhea County Sheriff's Office affidavit says that Chris'tion Jones admitted to accidentally discharging the gun. On January 14, Jones…

Continued icy road conditions prompt safety tips

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Some secondary roads in Hamilton County are still covered with frozen ice and snow due to the extremely cold temperatures and areas of continuous shade. The Hamilton County Highway Department asks drivers to remain cautious during…

First responders combat chimney fire in Harrison

HARRISON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County first responders were on the scene of a residential fire Saturday afternoon. A homeowner called 911 reporting a chimney fire at his house. At 2:00 p.m., Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department responded to 6014…

Color Chattanooga Pink! week begins January 20

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Mayor Tim Kelly and the City of Chattanooga proclaimed January 20-27 as Color Chattanooga Pink! week to support those fighting breast cancer. Wendy's, being the Color Chattanooga…

From the Archives: Ice Storm of 1994

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- For our Thursday Throwback, we're going to re-visit another difficult week of winter weather that played out a lot like the current one. Thirty years ago, we suffered through an ice storm coupled with extreme cold. But…

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