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Voter Registration at the community market

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Alton Park Community Market looked a little bit different this week. The usual weekly market had a few additions. Several organizations came together to organize a Voter registration drive for the community. The main focus of…

Racial unity worship rally

EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - In an open area of Camp Jordan, folks gathered outside Friday night with their chairs and in their cars. They were there for an event that was organized by several folks including a group of…

The Latest: Key US senators test positive for virus

WASHINGTON - Two Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee have tested positive for the coronavirus, raising questions about upcoming Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett and whether additional senators may have been exposed. North Carolina Sen.…

Rep. Tom Graves farewell statement to Congress

WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - Northwest Georgia Congressman officially informed the Governor and the House of Representatives that his last day on the job will be this Sunday. He previously stated that he is leaving office before his term is technically…

Prank Gone Wrong

Mckamey Animal Center is investigating an apparent prank they don't think is funny.

Man fighting convictions in Olympic, clinic bombings

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A man who was sentenced to life imprisonment after pleading guilty in the fatal bombing of an Alabama abortion clinic and the 1996 Atlanta Olympics is challenging his convictions. Court documents show Eric Robert Rudolph is…

Oops! Tennessee puts virus test supplies on an auction site

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Officials say Tennessee accidentally listed 13 pallets of coronavirus testing materials and other supplies on an auction site. The Tennessean reports the state listed the items on GovDeals.com, a government liquidation website, but promptly removed them…

Latest Statements on President Trump's Health

WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - The President's Doctor has issued a statement on his health on Friday afternoon. The President's campaign staff also issued a statement Friday afternoon: “All previously announced campaign events involving the President’s participation are in the process…

Tivoli gets the "OK" to reopen from Mayor Andy Berke

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Earlier this week Mayor Coppinger announced the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions for all businesses. On Friday, Mayor Berke announced he has signed executive order number 32. This executive order will allow the Tivoli and the Soldiers and…

National Night Out turns into a National Night In

CHATTANOOGA , Tenn (WDEF) - National night out is traditionally held on the first tuesday of every October but due to the coronavirus the annual event has been cancelled.  National Night out is all about law enforcement and community members getting…

Voter Registration Deadline Oct. 5th

TENNESSEE (WDEF) - Time is ticking for Tennessee voters…. As the registration deadline is just 3 days away. “It's disappointing that Tennessee and Hamilton County as well, that we normally do not turn out well for elections. We generally do better…

3 men charged with breaking into a Bradley ballfield

CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bradley County deputies have arrested three suspects in the break-in at a local ballfield. Parks officials say someone broke into the Industrial Ball Fields on Urbane Road on September 9th. Investigators found the entry had been…

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