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Will Alabama push back 3rd grade reading requirement?

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is weighing whether to delay next year’s high-stakes requirement to hold back third-graders who aren’t reading on grade level. Ivey has through Thursday to sign legislation by Sen. Rodger Smitherman, a Birmingham…

How to keep yourself safe during tick season

WHITFIELD COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF) - These warming temperatures and upcoming summer vacations are leading to more people being outside. At the same time, ticks are becoming more active. "A tip on not getting bit by ticks when…

Bonny Oaks DMV temporarily closed

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Bonny Oaks Driver Services Center is temporarily closed. The Department of Safety and Homeland security’s communication director says the DMV is closed due to a shortage of personnel due to health reasons.  They said they can’t…

Neighbor photographs bear in East Ridge

EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Neighbors in East Ridge spotted a bear this morning. A resident on Sanctuary road captured this photo off of his balcony. Here is something you don't want to see in your backyard.…

Chattanooga employers set sights on future of remote work

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With the summer heating up and the pandemic cooling down, Chattanooga employers are looking at ways to safely bring workers back to the office. “After careful planning, gathering input from our employees, we…

Knoxville man crashes plane on Cumberland Plateau

CROSSVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Knoxville man died this morning when he crashed his plane on the Cumberland Plateau in Cumberland Plateau. Cumberland County authorities were alerted just before 8AM by Roane County 911 that the plane had gone down.…

Legal sports betting pros and cons

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-  "Being able to set a limit for yourself about how much you’re willing to bet, how much you’re willing to lose a to be able to walk away when you hit that limit if…

Union Gospel Mission helping homeless beat the heat

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - With Temperatures up into the 90s, the Union Gospel Mission is passing out ice cold water to our unhoused residents.  During the summer months, staying hydrated is often a challenge for the homeless population…

Suspect indicted for 2011 cold case murder

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - After a decade of unanswered questions. The Hamilton County Cold Case unit has announced a major break in a homicide from 2011. The Hamilton County Grand Jury indicted Cordalro Strickland of 1st degree murder…

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