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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. …

Chihuahua dispute leads to Tennessee man's arrest

SURGOINSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee man was charged with felony vandalism this week after witnesses said he rammed his daughter’s car in a dispute over custody of a chihuahua. The Kingsport Times News reports the daughter filed a police…

NPHC Voting Rally

With the final day of early voting approaches, the National Pan-hellenic Council of Chattanooga held a voting rally today, encouraging everyone in Hamilton County to cast their ballots.

National Drug Take Back

Tennessee American Water is partnering with the Hamilton County Coalition during the 'Annual Drug Take Back' day to prevent unused or expired medication from being disposed improperly.

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