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Armed Forces Day Parade this Friday in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga's annual Armed Forces Day Parade is set to take place this Friday. The Chattanooga Area Veterans Council is hosting this parade on May 5. This year's parade will start at the intersection of Market Street…

Road to Nightfall finalists to compete Saturday

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- "SoundCorps" and "Chattanooga Presents!" announced the Road to Nightfall finalists competing for a headliner spot during Nightfall. Competitors include: In the Company of Wolves Jason Lee Wilson & James…

Southern states rank worst for mental health care

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama and Florida rank among the worst states for mental health care in the U.S. A study by Forbes indicated that Tennessee ranks #9, Florida ranks #5, Georgia ranks #4 and Alabama ranks #3.…

DA Wamp asks Chief Homicide Prosecutor to resign

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County district attorney's office asked Chief Homicide Prosecutor Michael Dowd to resign. They asked Dowd to resign on Sunday, April 30. D.A. Coty Wamp sent out this statement on the matter: "Multiple factors were…

The Signal grand opening tonight, free event

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- For those looking for something to do tonight, The Signal is having their grand opening. It will last from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday. But they will also allow open tours from 4 to 6…

National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office wants to educate the public about safe driving, especially to protect motorcyclists. The sheriff's office said that every May, law enforcement throughout the…

Folk singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot dies at 84

TORONTO (AP) — Gordon Lightfoot, the legendary folk singer-songwriter known for “If You Could Read My Mind" and "Sundown” and for songs that told tales of Canadian identity, died Monday. He was 84. Representative Victoria Lord said the musician died…

TVA Uplift grants go to local schools

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) awarded $2.6 million in school improvement grants today. It's part of the School Uplift Program. They granted $10,000 to $410,000 to schools across six states. The award amounts were based on a…

Alabama bill would put limits on drag shows

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama has joined states trying to limit drag shows after legislation was filed Thursday that would prohibit the performances in public places where children are present. The bill by Republican Rep. Arnold Mooney would add a provision to the state’s…

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