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College cancels Meacham talk over Planned Parenthood ties

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - A conservative Christian university in Alabama has withdrawn an invitation for Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham to speak during inaugural activities for its new president. Samford University in suburban Birmingham announced the cancellation of Meacham’s appearance…

South Broad Publix announces opening date

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - After more than a year of zoning, planning and construction, the city's newest Publix supermarket will hold its grand opening on Wednesday, November 17th. The store is on property where Mount…

Dalton and Varnell election results

DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - There was one upset in the Dalton City elections on Tuesday. Former state senator Steve Farrow unseat city councilman Gary Crews in a close vote. Farrow won by just 43 votes. Courtesy:…

Bo Watson will not run for Hamilton County Mayor

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Since Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger surprised many by announcing he will not run for re-election next spring, a lot of politicians are giving the race a look. On Tuesday, State Senator Bo Watson announced he will…

Motorcyclist slides on I-24 diesel fuel spill

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- This weekend a Chattanooga motorcyclist had a completely unavoidable accident on 24 East near the Rossville Boulevard exit. He was following all of the traffic laws and still had a bad…

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