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2nd Annual Run4Kids in Memory of Karen Lawrence

EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Runners laced up their sneakers for a good cause today. Karen Lawrence and her family started a run in 1979 for Karen's Leukemia treatments. Now-- the family has named Ronald McDonald House Charities…

Chattanooga police searching for missing 79-year-old man

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga police are looking for a North Carolina man that went missing in Chattanooga. John Little was last seen Saturday morning at the Super 8 motel on McCutcheon Road. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="Super 8 7024 McCutcheon Rd…

Walk-in COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic in Dalton

DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- The Mack Gaston Community Center in Dalton was used a little differently today. The North Georgia Health District partnered with the DEO Clinic to host a Walk in COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic today. No appointment was needed. Participants…

Restaurant deck collapses with 40+ people on it

SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A birthday party at Zoi's Restaurant at Harbor Lights Marina turned tragic this afternoon. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="Zoi's Restaurant at Harbor Lights Marina" zoom="15" title="Deck Collapse"] More than 40 people were on the…

Kayaker found unconscious on Chickamauga Lake dies

SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF)- TWRA says that a kayaker was pronounced dead after he was found unconscious this afternoon. TWRA Officers responded to the call near the Patterson Road Access Area of Sale Creek, on Chickamauga Lake. [su_gmap width="700" height="700"…

State Health Dept. Launching PSA Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department has announced that starting May 4th, no appointment will be necessary to receive your COVID-19 vaccine at the Tennessee Riverpark for anyone aged sixteen and older. “They can just show up,…

Hang glider rescued from a tree

WEST BROW, Georgia (WDEF) - Rescue squads were called to this afternoon to save a hang glider off Lookout Mountain. The pilot landed in a tree, about 60 feet off of the ground. They used ropes to get the pilot…

Will Chattanooga's booming housing market end?

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Over the last year, Chattanooga’s Housing market has continued to boom despite an ongoing pandemic.  Home values have increased nearly 15% compared to last year's pre-pandemic prices, realtors suggest that this may be a…

Driver charged with DUI after fatal wreck

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A 29 year old woman was killed in a one car crash on Bailey avenue in Chattanooga Thursday night. 32-year old Christopher Patterson was driving the car. He is charged with DUI and vehicular homicide. Police say he…

Success at no appointment covid-19 vaccination site

RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF)- The Catoosa-Dade-Walker Vaccination Station at the Colonnade in Ringgold is currently offer appointment free COVID-19 vaccinations. There was a long line of cars out through the parking lot out to the road full of people ready to…

Local businesses deal with possible chicken shortage

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- If you've noticed empty chicken wing coolers in your local grocery store, you aren't alone. In the last year or so, consumers have seen a shortage of Lysol, toilet paper, lumber and now chicken…

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