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Local family experiences breakthrough cases

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - With the exception of her young children who are too young for the vaccine, Amanda Pentiah’s family has been fully vaccinated since March of 2021. Since then, they have been living their lives normally.…

CDC Urges COVID-19 Vaccines for Pregnant Women

Expectant women run a higher risk of severe illness and pregnancy complications from the coronavirus, including perhaps miscarriages and stillbirths. The updated guidance comes after a CDC analysis of new safety data showed no increased risks of miscarriage for those who received at least one dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine before 20 weeks of pregnancy.

Truck driver shortage driven by parking

“Every single thing you and I consume and use in our daily lives comes on a truck. And when we can’t find and keep truck drivers because for instance they don’t know where they’re going to park at night, we’re going to pay more for everything we consume,”

Whitfield County Officer-Involved Shooting

WHITFIELD COUNTY (WDEF) - "It was unreal because literally the only thing blocking me is my windshield. It was like having a front row seat I guess," says Toni, a truck driver who was parked across the street…

Police charge suspect in Collegedale Pharmacy break-in

COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Collegedale Police charge a suspect in a pharmacy break-in. It happened Saturday at the Thrifty Medplus Pharmacy on Ooltewah Ringgold Road. When officers arrived, they found that the rear door had been forced open. A witness…

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