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Chatty's grand opening in honor of Woodmore crash victims

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Diamound Brown's son was one of the boys that were killed in that crash. Today, she reopened her restaurant Chatty's in memory of her son and the five other lives that were lost that day. Diamound Brown…

Arrest made in Grundy County overdose case

GRUNDY, CO. Tenn. (WDEF)- The Grundy County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest in connection to an overdose death last May. According to the Sheriff's office, Jessie Murray from Tracy City is charged with one count of second degree murder…

Early morning house fire in Highland Park

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga fire department is investigating a fire that happened early Saturday morning. According to the fire department, the fire happened in the 2000 block of Bennett Avenue. When firefighters arrived on the scene, they found flames…

Trump makes late-term bid to lower prescription drug costs

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's administration is trying to close out major unfinished business on lowering prescription drug costs. Two regulations issued Friday promise savings for Medicare recipients. One would tie payments for drugs administered in a doctor's office…

Georgia Election Issues

The accuracy of election results in Georgia is still up for debate despite the Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger insisting the recount is accurate.

CDC Issues Warning For Americans Traveling For Thanksgiving

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The holidays are gearing up to be a little different this year. With the CDC now urging Americans against traveling for Thanksgiving, many families are facing the decision of cancelling holiday plans, or ignoring warnings to…

Former Resource Officer indicted on theft charges

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A former Red Back High School Resource Officer is indicted on charges of Theft of more than $1,000 and Forgery. Hamilton County Deputy Charles Whitecotton was suspended in March during an internal affairs investigation. Whitecotton resigned on…

Soddy-Daisy city manager voted out

SODDY-DAISY, Tennessee- Soddy-Daisy's city manager was removed Thursday after a 3 to 2 commissioners vote. Newly elected Commissioner Steven Everett was sworn in and shortly after accused, then city manager, Janince Cagle of using her position to drive down the…

Rep. Mike Carter says he has pancreatic cancer

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - State Representative Mike Carter is going public with a grim medical diagnosis. You may remember the lawmaker was hospitalized back in August with Covid-19. In his tweet Thursday evening, he says he continued to have symptoms afterwards.…

Warrior Freedom Service Dogs Help Veterans With PTSD

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Six years after Warrior Freedom Service Dogs was established, the organization is expanding their one of a kind program that connects veterans to trained service dogs rescued from local animal shelters. Executive Director Adam Keith says…

Chattanooga housing market on the rise

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Chattanooga housing prices have jumped more than 16% in the past year. Greater Chattanooga Association of Realtors president Brandi Pearl Thompson said there are several reason the housing market has raised so much in Chattanooga. She said there…

Toilet paper shortage Déjà vu

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee- It’s Toilet paper shortage Deja Vu as people are leaving shelves bare as COVID cases go up. "Paper aisle was totally empty I even took pictures of it to send my wife because it was a joke," said…

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