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Library worker accused of burning conservative books

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - A Chattanooga Public Library employee has been placed on leave after he was accused of burning library books by conservative authors. The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports an Instagram video showed Cameron Williams burning books by Ann…

How ‘Songlorious’ Keeps Musicians’ Careers Alive

From guitarists, to singers, and every musician in between, the founders of ‘Songlorious’ use their platform to offer customers personalized original music through the talents of artists from across the country.

CPD investigates fatal Saturday morning crash

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga police are investigating a fatal crash that happened around midnight on Norcross Road. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="4504 NORCROSS ROAD, CHATTANOOGA" zoom="15"] According to police, a Hyundai Sonata ran off the roadway, into a ditch and struck…

Lee OKs use of National Guard in hospitals amid virus surge

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has authorized medically trained National Guard members to fill nursing roles, drive ambulances and perform coronavirus testing for overstretched hospitals. The Republican’s executive order Friday allows the adjutant general to send hospitals…

People react to U.S. House passing legislation decriminalizing pot

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The U.S. House of Representatives took a major step regarding marijuana on Friday. They passed legislation that decriminalizes pot at the federal level and removes it from the federal controlled substances list. Tennessee Republican Congressman Chuck…

Bill to criminalize doping schemes signed into law

A bill that will criminalize international doping conspiracies became law with President Donald Trump’s signature, closing out a two-year legislative process during which the only true opposition came from outside the United States. The Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act became law after…

GBI will join the Georgia vote investigation

ATLANTA (WDEF) - Governor Brian Kemp has agreed to put the Georgia Bureau of Investigation onto the case of election questions. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger requested the additional manpower. His office now has 250 open cases concerning the General…

COVID-19 week in review

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- In the last two weeks, we have seen a significant increase in COVID-19 numbers. Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke says, "Coronavirus is running rampant in our community and much of the United States at my last press briefing…

Small Business Owners Weigh In On COVID Relief Bill

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - All eyes remain on lawmakers on Capitol Hill to pass a COVID-19 relief bill before the Senate adjourns for it’s holiday recess on December 18th. Congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle have signaled support…

Firefighter PPE safety

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- As well reported Thursday, firefighters might not receive the first wave of the COVID Vaccine.  "We lean heavy on safety as a whole because of the nature of the business we're in," said Chief Phil Hyman. "Firefighters are…

Salvation Army has 500 angels that need to be adopted

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Salvation army is asking for your help in adopting angels this year. Currently, the Salvation Army has 500 Angels left to be adopted.  This year the organization has seen a record breaking amount of angels,…

Dalton Christmas Parade continues tradition

DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - Floats and vehicles decked out in Christmas decorations rolled through Dalton Thursday night for the annual Christmas parade. "It's really fun to sit out here and see all the Christmas lights," parade-goer Claire Cervantes said. "It's…

Tennessee sets camping record during pandemic

NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Tennesseans have set a new record for outdoor camping during the pandemic. The Tennessee State Parks recorded 62,124 "nights camping" during October. That beats the all time monthly high we set just back in June. We also…

TVA brings down Widows Creek smoke stack

STEVENSON, Alabama (WDEF) - The end of the Widows Creek Fossil Fuel plant has just about arrived. On Thursday, demolition crews took down the tallest tower from the old coal-burning plant. It stood over 1,000 feet on the banks of…

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