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Man dies after crashing into a dirt mound near the I-24 split

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga police are investigating a fatal crash that left a man dead Sunday. Police say that a 30-year-old man was headed East on I-24 near the 24/75 split around 4 Sunday morning. Investigators don't know hwy--but his…

Nigerian government-enforced Twitter suspension takes effect

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) - Millions of Nigerians were unable to access Twitter after the government enforced an indefinite suspension of the microblogging platform’s operations in Nigeria. The Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria said in a statement Saturday that…

Possible electrical fire at Hixson home

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tonight Chattanooga firefighters were able to contain a house fire inside of a garage. The fire department says that the residents of the home on Crestview Drive heard a popping noise and then the home started filling…

Riverfront Nights returns for the 13th year

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanoogans gathered for a rare, in person, live concert. Riverfront nights returned tonight for it's 13th year. Happening now: Riverfront Nights; Chattanooga’s free summer music series. Come out and hear some of Prince’s greatest…

Argument in Chattanooga leads to a deadly shooting

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-A heated argument left a 39-year-old man dead Friday evening. Police say that Benitiez Williams was arguing with a suspect in the 2000 block of Duncan Avenue last night. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="2000 Duncan Ave. " zoom="15" title="Argument…

National Gun Violence Awareness Day in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Pastors, city officials, and other Chattanooga community leaders gathered on the steps of city hall this morning to commemorate National Gun Violence Awareness Day. The occasion originated when 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton of Chicago was…

Firefighters injured in Ringgold blaze

RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - Two Catoosa county firefighters suffered minor injuries this morning as they fought a house fire in Ringgold. The home at 107 McAllister appears to be a total loss. Family members escaped unharmed, but one firefighter had…

Warrants for stolen vases off gravestones

CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bradley County detectives have taken out warrants against a man they accuse of stealing vases from gravestones. Their suspect is Christopher Elkins. The Sheriff's Office got involved when a citizen reported coming across four bronze vases…

Dispelling COVID-19 vaccine myths

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Biden Administration is pushing to get 70% of adults vaccinated by July 4th. But, many people have questions and concerns about the shot. Medical professionals have heard many different myths that are keeping…

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