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Red Bank gas leak repaired

RED BANK, Tennessee (WDEF) - Chattanooga Gas reports that the repair on Dayton boulevard has been completed. The 8 inch natural gas pipe was ruptured on Friday by a construction crew digging in the 5500 block of Dayton Boulevard. Gas…

Hamilton County COVID Task Force Discusses Rise In Rural Infections

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As new coronavirus cases surge across the country, many rural communities - places that were largely spared during the early months of the pandemic - are now seeing an unprecedented spike in infections and hospitalizations. The…

Cleveland profiles what a graduate should be

CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Cleveland city schools is starting a new program to help shape the future of their graduates. The school system says this program has been in the works for over a year. its this week's edition of…

Home sales up in Chattanooga region

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - According to the Greater Chattanooga Association of Realtors, home sales, in general, are up compared to last year. Greater Chattanooga Association of Realtors President Brandi Pearl Thompson said sales are up even as we're in the…

Amy Coney Barrett voted to Supreme Court

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court (all times local): 9:15 p.m. Amy Coney Barrett has taken the first of two oaths she needs to officially join the Supreme Court. The…

W Road down to one lane for next 60 days

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- W road has partially reopened on Monday evening after being closed since 8 A.M on Monday. Even though drivers can get through now traffic will be down to one lane in the 3900 block for an estimated 60…

Chattanooga State received $15,000 in a grant

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Chattanooga State is getting some help from Tennessee to offset the cost of textbooks. The school is getting $15,000 in grants. Biology professor Michael Anderson said some students aren't always able to take the class because they can't…

Record Numbers of Early Voting In Hamilton County

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With eight days to go until Election Day, 58 million voters have cast ballots early - surpassing the total number of early votes in 2016 by more than 8 million. In a year of record-breaking early…

PPE and Covid Fatigue

After months of battling the coronavirus spread, some people may start to feel frustrated having to constantly wear mask and protect themselves everywhere they go.

Forgotten Child Fund Needs a New Building

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - The Forgotten Child Fund is not allowed to renew their lease by Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke. Mayor Berke and his administration are giving the organization until February 28th to find a new place. The Forgotten Child…

Brake Light Repair Event

The concerned citizens for justice and the Chattanooga Democratic Socialist of America provided free tail light replacement in the Food City parking lot on 23rd street.

Missing kayaker's body found after extensive search

EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- 26-year-old Robert "DJ" Young from Rossville, GA went missing Saturday morning. More than 24 hours later, and with the assistance of Several agencies his body was recovered from Chickamauga Creek Sunday afternoon. …

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