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Officers shoot suspect with a knife in Loudon

LOUDON, Tennessee (WDEF) - The TBI will investigate a fatal shooting involving officers with the Loudon City Police and county deputies  on Thursday. Their preliminary report found that officers were serving a warrant at a business for an employee. They…

From The Archives: 1992 stars

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - We couldn't pick just one star for you in tonight's Thursday Throwback. So we came up with three. Our stars come from the fields of music, politics…

Invasion of Ukraine's impact on mental health

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-The Russian invasion of Ukraine also impacts the mental health of people all over the world, even here in the Tennessee Valley area. Over the past two years, mental health has been a major topic due to the…

Roberts Mill Road will remain closed 8 weeks

UPDATE: After an inspection by a Geo Tech Stabilization company, Hamilton County officials now say it will take 8 weeks to repair Roberts Mill Road. They will begin the work next week. _______   HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) -…

Russia's Putin announces military operation in Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a military operation in Ukraine, claiming it’s intended to protect civilians. In a televised address, Putin said the action comes in response to threats coming from Ukraine. He added…

School mask mandate bill continues to roll in Georgia

ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia senators are advancing bills that would let Georgia public school parents opt their children out of school mask mandates and would bar many state and local agencies from requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Both measures passed…

State of Black Chattanooga report released

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga delivered its inaugural State of Black Chattanooga report this afternoon revealing critical data for Black residents in the city. The report revealed various…

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