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Can cloth face masks get you sick?

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - People across the United States are wearing cloth face masks in an effort to curb transmission of the coronavirus. But experts say that wearing a fabric mask for long periods of time- or for several days…

63 year old killed in East Lake house fire

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A house fire early this morning has resulted in the death of one person. Chattanooga firefighters answered the call to 4023 Hollar Trial off 41st street in East Lake around 3:30 a.m. The home was fully involved…

Church opens Free Grocery Shop

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A part of Venue Church is now a grocery store. But not a typical grocery story, because whatever folks pick up down the aisles, they can take home for free. "I think this is wonderful. This…

Organizers cancel 2020 Tennessee State Fair

NASHVILLE (WDEF) - The Tennessee State Fair is the latest casualty of coronavirus. Organizers announced they will cancel the annual 10-day event held in Nashville in September. Here is the announcement they posted on Monday: Not since World War II…

Chief Roddy updates police practices in face of protests

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police Chief David Roddy announces changes to policy as they face mounting protests over officer behavior. “I have updated and highlighted existing policy to reflect not only the current expectations of our police department, but what…

Free COVID-19 testing at local churches

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Positive Coronavirus cases are increasing daily. There are a total of 1,458 cases of the Coronavirus in Hamilton County, as of Sunday. The Hamilton County health department has been working with local pastors to figure out the…

Virginia murder suspect arrested in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A murder suspect wanted in Virginia was arrested in Chattanooga Saturday morning. According to Chattanooga police, 23 year old Dalton Holbrook was arrested on Hixson pike. CPD says that Holbrook was in a stolen vehicle with…

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