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Hanon Systems bringing 600 new jobs to Tennessee

LOUDON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Another manufacturing company is coming to the state of Tennessee, as officials announced on Tuesday. Hanon Systems will be coming to Loudon, Tennessee, Governor Bill Lee and Commissioner…

Raising taxes in Sequatchie and Catoosa County

UPDATE: Property taxes may be increasing in the city of Ringgold soon, in addition to the county. City officials proposed a property tax increase of 5.02%, they announced on Tuesday. A home with a market value of $150,000 would see…

Our Town: Whitwell

WHITWELL, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Head about 40 minutes northwest of Chattanooga and you'll find the town formerly known as Cheekville. It's now known as Whitwell: named after the man who made coal mining the…

17-year-old arrested for Chattanooga burglary, murder

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Last week, a teenager died after being shot during a burglary, according to Chattanooga Police. On Monday, the police department gave more details into what happened. On Wednesday, July 26, police responded to a burglary just…

Paul Reubens, aka 'Pee-Wee Herman,' dead at 70

NEW YORK (CBS) -- Actor, writer and comedian Paul Reubens, also known as "Pee-Wee Herman," died Sunday, his family has confirmed. Reubens died from complications of cancer, according to the statement. "Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years with his trademark…

Hamilton County 9-1-1 picks new Director of Operations

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Board of Directors has chosen a new Director of Operations for Hamilton County's 9-1-1 Emergency Communications. They chose veteran Barbara R. Loveless. She has spent 17 years with the District as a telecommunicator, floor supervisor and…

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