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Harvey sentenced for molesting 13 year old relative

RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - A Rossville man has been sentenced for molesting his underage relative over a number of years. 35 year old Alex Harvey was convicted in march of incest, statutory rape, child molestation, enticing a child for indecent…

Dalton leaders declare state of emergency over Covid

DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The city council of Dalton declared a state of emergency in tonight's meeting over rising Covid cases. The Mayor's declaration allows fire and police to provide personnel to assist Hamilton Medical Center. People with EMT training…

What's Right With Our Schools: Chatt Prep 300

CHATTANOOGA. TN (WDEF) - Chatt Prep revived a powerful back to school tradition earlier this month. At the Chattanooga 300, men from throughout the community greeted the students as they walked into their new collegiate gymnasium. Montrell…

Unknown chemical left at abandoned chicken houses

ROCK SPRING, Georgia (WDEF) - Local officials have called in state and federal help to determine just what has been found at the site of some abandoned chicken houses. Barrels of unknown chemicals were found at 15687 Alabama Highway, southeast…

Local Veterans React to Afghanistan Crisis

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - As a humanitarian disaster unfolds in Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover and sudden withdrawal of U.S troops, many veterans are reflecting on their service in the war torn country and whether history could be…

Back To School Bash In Brainerd

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - It's a busy time of the year for parents and their kids, as another school year is cranking up. That means school supplies for the kids are in heavy demand. Here in…

Free Water for Life Event

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Water is a necessity and several groups around the Tennessee Valley want to make sure that the community takes care of our natural resources. The Water for Life event showcases all of the things…

Rhea County Fair returns after a one year break

EVENSVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)-Saturday was the last day for the Rhea County Fair. The fair lasted four days and had all types of activities. Last year officials cancelled the fair because of COVID-19. Residents say that this is a…

Man shot at The Chatt Inn

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga police are investigating a shooting that happened at the Chatt Inn earlier this evening. Chattanooga police are on the scene of a shooting at The Chatt Inn. Police say that a man was shot and has…

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