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1 child dies, 3 injured in fire at Tennessee home

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Officials say one child died and three others were in critical condition following a fire that destroyed a home in East Tennessee. The Knoxville Fire Department told news outlets that crews responded Monday afternoon to a…

Unique defense for Alabama escapee Casey White

UNDATED (AP) - Lawyers have revealed a potential defense for an Alabama prisoner who walked out of jail with a corrections official, prompting an intensive manhunt. Attorneys for Casey White argue he was in the “care and custody” of jail…

Riverbend final day

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- River Bend has wrapped up this weekend after a successful and safe music event. Mickey McCamish of Friends of the Festival stressed the importance of safety particular with the shooting occurring throughout the nation and Chattanooga. He…

Three dead, 14 shot near McCallie Ave

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Three people are dead after violence on McCallie Avenue in Chattanooga early Sunday morning. Two were killed by gunfire and one was struck by a vehicle while fleeing the scene. The incident had 14 victims, according to…

4 die in fatal Marion County car crash, 1 injured

SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tennessee (WDEF)- Four young people died in a car crash early this morning including the driver, 20-year-old Johnathan Allen. The other deceased passengers were, 22-year-old Jayven Martin and 20-year-old Sayveon Martin, and a 16 year old juvenile. A…

Riverbend rocks Chattanooga on opening night

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- After a two-year hiatus, Riverbend finally returned to downtown Chattanooga. The festivities began early when Hollywood icon Leslie Jordan was welcomed home as the festival's honorary…

Annual Battle of the Badges blood drive

LAFAYETTE/RINNGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - For years, law enforcement in north Georgia have shown some good-natured, bad blood. The Sheriff's Offices in neighboring Walker and Catoosa Counties have squared off in an annual…

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