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Rep. Robin Smith statement on FBI raids

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The attorney for State Representative Robin Smith has issued a statement about the FBI raids of her office and home today. "Earlier today, a search warrant was served on Robin Smith related to an ongoing investigation. …

Wet in the valley, but snow in the mountains

SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tennessee (WDEF) - Snowfall touched down on parts of the Tennessee Valley for the first time this year. Snow managed to stick to roofs, grass, branches, cars and just about anything you can find in your yard. Fortunately…

Is the Covid-19 Vaccine safe for Pregnant women?

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Many pregnant women are questioning whether or not to get the Covid-19 vaccine.  Right now, there is limited data on how safe it is for them. Officials say pregnant women are at a significantly greater risk for…

TurboTax says they have fixed stimulus glitch

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - On Thursday, we told you how people who used tax services on hold for getting their Covid relief checks because of an IRS glitch. Today, Turbo Tax alerted customers that they have fixed the glitch. "We are…

Winter Storm Watch & Warning Through 7pm Tonight

**UPDATE** Winter Weather advisories have been added in purple for snow accumulations of 1-3'' possible with hazardous road conditions likely this evening into Friday. Winter Storm Warnings remain in pink for the highest accumulations of 3-8'' of snow and lower…

Lawmakers file bill that bans residency requirements for first responders

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A proposed Tennessee bill seeks to ban local government residency requirements for full-time law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel. It's proposed legislation that Chattanooga Public Safety Committee Chair Councilman Anthony Byrd believes would affect…

4 wheeler repair leads to Birchwood house fire

BIRCHWOOD, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Birchwood home went up in flames Thursday night. The Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department got the call to a home on Gamble Road around 9:45. The fire started in the garage but quickly spread to…

Stimulus check distribution issues

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Millions of people began receiving their second stimulus check before the New Year. But now, some folks are finding out that they might have to wait until tax time to see some secondary relief. Richard Bunch and…

Local Officials express horror at Capitol Attack

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - In light of Wednesday's events that took place in the U.S. Capitol, Local officials share their opinions on the protests. Protesters breached the nation’s capitol shortly after 1 p.m. yesterday causing congress to evacuate the building.…

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