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1M Tennesseans vaccinated against COVID-19

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's Department of Health has announced that 1 million residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. According to a news release on Thursday, roughly 22% of the state’s approximate 7 million population has received at least…

Infrastructure plan revitalizes hope for Chattanooga rail service

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga could regain passenger rail service for the first time in nearly half a century under an $80 billion dollar program proposed by Amtrak rail service as part of President Biden's infrastructure plan unveiled Wednesday. The…

Young woman killed around midnight in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A young woman was fatally shot around midnight behind the East Lake Courts. The 21 year old victim suffered a single gunshot wound and died later at the hospital. Investigators identified 20 year old David Robinson as…

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.…

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