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Sportsbook operator sues over its suspension in Tennessee

By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee sports betting company has sued state officials to try to overturn their suspension of the firm's sportsbook. Tennessee Action 24/7 on Monday filed the lawsuit targeting Tennessee Lottery officials…

Chattanooga enjoys booming real estate market despite pandemic

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - While the national economy has been ravaged over the last year due to the pandemic, Chattanooga’s housing market has been booming. But now, some Chattanooga realtors are warning that the inventory of homes just might not…

Georgia dropping Vaccine age to 16 on Thursday

ATLANTA (WDEF) - Georgia is ready to begin vaccinating all adults in the state as early as this week. On Tuesday afternoon, Governor Kemp announced that they will drop the age requirement to 16 and above. "This is our ticket…

Silverdale inmate severely beaten

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - An inmate has been severely beaten at the new Hamilton County jail facility at Silverdale. It happened around 6PM Monday evening. Sheriff's officials say corrections officers responded to a disorder in the Alpha female unit. They found…

Tennessee lawmakers pass transgender sports ban

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Tennessee House has approved the transgender sports bill, sending it to the Governor's desk for his signature. It bans transgender athletes from taking part in girls' sports in Tennessee. Middle and High School athletes will…

Friends of the Festival shares update on Riverbend 2021

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Friends of the Festival is in the planning stages. "We haven't contracted with any artists yet, but we have to start planning," Friends of the Festival Executive Director Mickey McCamish said. It put in requests to…

AstraZeneca vaccine effective for all adults, study finds

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A fourth COVID-19 vaccine may be on the horizon for Americans. According to a long-awaited study released Monday by AstraZeneca, their vaccine option provided strong protections for all adults. Chattanooga-based pulmonary specialist Dr. Mike Czarnecki says…

Social media groups hunt for Georgia vaccination appoinments

DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- As the vaccine roll out continues there are several social media groups that are assisting people who can't seem to find an appointment. There are at least two Facebook groups that have helped thousands of Georgians sign…

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