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Two charged in overdose death

LAKESITE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Narcotics officers have charged two men in connection with a fatal overdose case. The victim died on December 8th in the Lakesite area. 41 year old Marshal Dale Richards of Soddy Daisy has been charged with…

New COVID-19 treatment could stop hospital visits

DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- Hamilton Medical Center has opened a new clinic that will provide a new COVID-19 treatment that will help high risk patients. Last month, Hamilton Medical center opened a new monoclonal clinic. The clinic will provide treatment for…

Walmart closing Brainerd area Neighborhood Market

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Walmart has decided to close their Neighborhood Market on Shallowford Road. They call it "an internal decision." “We’re grateful to the customers who have given us the privilege of serving them at our Shallowford Road location. We…

10,000 tires illegally dumped in Bradley County

CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Bradley County Sheriff's office along with Tennessee highway patrol are investigating an illegal dumping over thousands of tires. According to the Cleveland Daily Banner nearly 10,000 tires have been dumped in an area close to…

Bradley Officials release mug shots of fight suspects

CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Bradley County Sheriff's Office arrested several people involved in a brutal street fight from Sunday night. All adults and juvenile suspects involved in this assault are now in custody. The four adults are: Alexus Silva,…

Person killed in I 59 crash Thursday

TRENTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dade County officials say a person has died in a crash on Thursday afternoon. It happened on I 59 northbound at the Rising Fawn exit. They say the crash involved a travel camper which rolled down…

Severe Weather Awareness Week in Tennessee

Today is the start of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Tennessee. Hamilton County Emergency Management is reminding residents to 'Be Aware and Be Prepared.' Know the difference between a watch and a warning. Have multiple ways to get severe weather…

Fire at vacant apartment building under renovation

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga firefighters fought a blaze at a vacant apartment unit in East Chattanooga on Wednesday night. The fire was called in after 9PM on Fisher Avenue at the foot of the ridge near Notre Dame High. Firefighters…

Whataburger chain coming to Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Texas-based fast food chain is finally moving into Tennessee. Whataburger will open their first location in the state in Hermitage, just outside of Nashville on Old Hickory Boulevard. The company plans to open more Nashville…

Woman killed in I 75 crash

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Police say a woman was killed in an interstate wreck this morning. It happened on I 75 South just before 10 AM. Police investigators say a Honda Accord was travelling behind an 18 wheeler when it ran…

Suspects in Brutal Cleveland Street Fight Arrested

BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Bradley County Sheriff's Office makes several arrests in a brutal street fight from Sunday night. Alexus Silva, Jared Grugor, Delilah Leon and Timothy Morgan have all been charged with Rioting.  Timothy Morgan and a…

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