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From the Archives: Easter Services in 1981

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - On this Good Friday, we're taking a look back at Easter services from our past. We're going back 40 years. Our story takes us from Rome to Chattanooga's National Cemetery. We'll see Easter Bonnets and singing crosses.…

Georgia legislature passes "porch piracy" bill

GEORGIA (WDEF) - It’s something that happens all too often. People get packages shipped right to their front doors and before they can even claim them - they’re stolen by thieves. But now, a new bill is hoping to deter…

Bonnaroo Festival announces 2021 lineup

MASHESTER, Tennessee (WDEF) - After taking a year and a half off because of the pandemic, the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is returning on the first weekend in September. Tickets went on sale on Wednesday as the festival announced…

Alabama keeping their ban on yoga in schools

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama’s decades-old ban on yoga in public schools could stay in place a little longer. A bill that would allow yoga in schools stalled Wednesday in the Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee. During a hearing, two conservative…

Georgia Governor ending many Covid restrictions

ATLANTA (WDEF) - Georgia's Governor is ending many of the restrictions imposed against Covid-19. Governor Kemp signed an executive order on Wednesday that goes into affect on April 8th. It ends the ban on large gatherings. It also reduces distance…

Two women shot in Brainerd overnight

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police report that two women were shot just after midnight in Brainerd. It happened at the Rosemont Apartments on Tunnel Boulevard. Witnesses say people were arguing outside which led to gunfire. The victims were 23 and…

New PSA campaign aimed at addressing vaccine concerns

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Since the rollout of the various COVID-19 vaccines now available to an increasing number of Americans, there have been those who remain skeptical about the vaccines’ effectiveness. Thanks to a collaboration with the Ad Council and…

Rossville mom charged with TennCare fraud

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The state of Tennessee is prosecuting a Rossville woman for signing up for TennCare health benefits. The Office of Inspector General says 23 year old Tracy Farthing claimed to live in Tennessee to claim health insurance benefits.…

UTC opens new Mechatronics Lab

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga announced the grand opening of their new mechatronics lab.  Mechatronics is a branch of engineering that focuses on both electrical and mechanical systems and also includes a combination of robotics, electronics,…

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