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Woman wounds suspected burglar with shotgun

CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bradley County investigators say it looks like a resident shot a burglar last night inside her home in northeast Bradley County. She was alone with an infant when she says several men entered her home. But…

Man injured in auto garage fire

UPDATE: Dallas Bay officials say an auto mechanic called 911 to report a garage fire around 7:55 PM. He said he was working on an old Chevy truck when his cordless drill sparked and set the gas tank on…

City Continues Work on 12th St. Homeless Encampment

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - On Friday, Mayor Tim Kelly stated his opposition to building sheds for Chattanooga's growing homeless population. According to the City, such structures would be unsafe. "The solutions that we give these…

Heroin suspect dies in Grundy County jail

ALTAMONT, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Sheriff of Grundy County says a female prisoner has died at the jail. 30 year old Rachel Rollins was arrested on Friday for the resale of heroin. She was found in her cell around 7…

New Pizza chain coming to our area

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A national pizza chain has signed a deal to enter the Chattanooga market. Blaze Pizza has signed a franchise agreement with developer Bob Martino for three restaurants to open in our area over several years. The first…

Cleveland picks new school principal

CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Cleveland city schools have promoted Robert E. Pritchard as their new principal of Cleveland High.   He is currently the Assistant Principal.   Pritchard will replace Autumn O'Bryan who is taking a new job as…

Fire destroys home in Soddy Daisy

Soddy Daisy, TN (WDEF) - Sunday morning, firefighters from several fire departments respond to a large house fire on the lake in Soddy Daisy. At 9:53 am, the homeowner called 911 reporting heavy smoke in the house and fire showing…

Tennessee Valley locals enjoys snow day

HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Valley's local communities woke up to the wintery white stuff to begin their Saturday. Sledding and snow angels both left their marks in the cold, and even…

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