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Driver killed in I 24 crash

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A driver was killed this afternoon after his vehicle slammed into a concrete barrier on I 24 this afternoon. The single vehicle wreck happened around 2:15 PM near the Moore Road exit in the construction zone. Witnesses…

Nashville Christmas Day bomber report

WASHINGTON (AP) - The man who blew himself up in a Christmas Day bombing in downtown Nashville was grappling with feelings of paranoia and eccentric conspiracy theories before the explosion but did not appear to be motivated by political ideology.…

More racial problems at University of the South

SEWANEE, Tenn. (AP) - The University of the South in Tennessee is working to identify students who leveled racial epithets at members of the visiting Emmanuel College men’s lacrosse team during a game. In a letter posted on the school’s…

"Teacher's Discipline Act"

The "Teacher's Discipline Act", a bill that authorizes teachers to remove students from their classroom for good, is receiving mixed reviews.

Local legal experts weigh in on influx of migrant children

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The U.S. House of Representatives plans to vote this week on a measure that would protect undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children, as well as provide legal status to farm workers. The…

Local Business owners reflect on the past year

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - One year ago the Coronavirus Pandemic hit the United States and forced all businesses to close their doors to the public.  Since then, it's been a bumpy road for businesses as they respond to guideline changes, mask…

Hughes Beautification Project kicks off

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A Chattanooga beautification project has officially broken ground Saturday morning. This project will help benefit Alton Park in south chattanooga and it’s going to beautify one block of Hughes avenue.  Early Saturday morning, volunteers helped plant several…

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