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MLK March in Cleveland

Like many parts of the country, Cleveland Tennessee celebrated Martin Luther King Day by marching the streets of their downtown area.

Chattanoogans sound off on social media censorship

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In the wake of social media giant Twitter banning accounts ranging from President Trump to Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, an ensuing debate has erupted over whether these actions constitute as censorship. The Washington Post reports that…

COVID Pneumonia and its viral impact

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- "The popular slang going around, and in some of the scientific journals, is describing it like a wildfire," said Pulmonologist, Dr. Michael Czarnecki, M.D. "The viral pneumonia widespread information, leaky cells in your lungs, it attacks your lungs, And…

Virtual MLK Day

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Chattanooga still provided the community an opportunity to honor Dr. Martin Luther King despite COVID-19. Chattanooga’s Office of Multicultural Affairs, along with with the University of Tennessee - Chattanooga Office of Multicultural Affairs, are holding the annual Martin…

National Cornbread Festival on hold in South Pittsburg

SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tennessee (WDEF) - The National Cornbread Festival is the biggest event of the year in South Pittsburg. But once again, the coronavirus is putting the annual celebration on hold. The Festival celebrating all things cornbread was cancelled last…

Man injured in Sunday night shooting

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting that happened Sunday evening. According to CPD, one man was found shot near Clio Avenue. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="4100 CLIO AVENUE" zoom="15" title="Man Injured In Shooting"] CPD says that the victim…

Vacant house fire on Balata Drive

OOLETEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- Travelers on the interstate reported the house fire in the area of Mountain Lake Estates in Ooltewah. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="9023 Balata Drive" zoom="15" title="Vacant house fire"] Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department crews found the home fully involved.…

IRS warns of more coronavirus scams

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Since the first round of stimulus checks, the IRS has seen more COVID-19 scams. As they're sending out the second round of checks, they want people to be aware of a new wave of coronavirus scams.…

Wichman Monuments sentencing

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Trent Wichman was ordered to serve two years of probation for a grave stone scam. The operator of Wichman Monuments in Brainerd pleaded guilty last summer to six counts of Theft of Property. Clients accused him of…

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