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Sunday Night Shooting At Northgate Crossing Apartments

HIXSON, Tennessee (WDEF)- A shooting late Sunday night leaves one man in the hospital. The shooting happened at Northgate Crossing Apartments. Police received multiple calls and shots being fired. According to officers, when they arrived they found a male victim…

36th Annual Choo Choo Classic

HIXSON, Tennessee (WDEF)-The Greater Chattanooga Darts Association hosted the 36th Annual Choo Choo Classic today. The darts tournament was held at Sweet Melissa's Billiards in Hixson. This tournament helps raise money for the Tennessee Area 4 Special Olympics. People from…

Hamilton County Teachers Town Hall Meeting Covered Many Hot Topics

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Hamilton County teachers held a town hall meeting today. The main topics? Teachers' pay and budgeting issues. Teachers had the opportunity to express their concerns with school board members and county commissioners. They asked Superintendent Dr. Bryan…

Man Arrested Again For Criminally Exposing Others To HIV

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-53 Year-old Chester Bennett has been arrested for exposing HIV to others. According to police, Bennett and his girlfriend got into an argument on Friday because she would not let him back into their home. His girlfriend told…

Ford debuts 2021 Mustang Mach-E all-electric SUV

Ford has unveiled its first all-electric SUV, marking the start of an avalanche of battery-powered vehicles coming from mainstream and luxury automakers during the next two years that industry analysts say will boost electric vehicle sales. The "Mustang Mach-E" was…

Fire Burns Trailer On Glendale Road

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - Chattanooga fire department responded to a trailer fire on Glendale Drive this morning. Chattanooga fire department responded to a trailer fire on Glendale Drive this morning. Authorities say the fire was fully involved when they arrived…

Fatal Crash On I-24 East

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- A 30-year-old man is dead after a Saturday night crash on I-24 East. Police closed off lanes of traffic, backing up the interstate for hours. According to Chattanooga police, a man driving a motorcycle was traveling near…

Parkridge Healthcare Fall Festival Reveals Big Announcement

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Habitat for Humanity, Parkridge Health System, Orchard Knob Association and United Way all came together today for the Parkridge Health System's fall festival. They announced that Habitat for humanity will be renovating five homes in the Orchard…

Vets To Resources Ribbon Cutting

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - Vets to Resources had its official ribbon cutting ceremony today. Veteran Vincent Spann opened this resource center after he came back from deployment and couldn't find a place that assists veterans with employment. Spann says, "So,…

Keeping Your Home Safe During The Winter

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- As the temperatures continue to drop, more and more people are bringing out their personal heaters. It is important to remember certain safety tips so that you do not put yourself, your family or neighbors in harms…

John Bel Edwards wins Louisiana governor's election

Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards won the Louisiana governor's election Saturday evening, the Associated Press reports. The race was closely watched by political observers, as it could be a bellwether for President Trump's electoral chances in 2020. Republican challenger Eddie…

Free RAM Medical Clinic returns to East Ridge

EAST RIDGE, Tenn (WDEF) - The line is already forming. A free clinic offers medical, dental, and vision care in East Ridge this weekend. "It helps so many people,"says The Remote Area Medical, or Ram, clinic kicks off Saturday at…

Salvation Army debuts cashless "Kettle Pay" option

The Salvation Army wants to capitalize on digital payments as waning foot traffic in brick-and-mortar stores diminishes its holiday fundraising, which historically has relied on shoppers dropping their spare change into the charitable organization's signature red kettles. Those who wish to…

Victim dies from house fire in East Ridge

EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - One person was killed and another in critical condition after a house fire in East Ridge. It happened in the 13 hundred block of Adonna Lane around 10:30 last night. When fire crews arrived on…

3 more measles cases confirmed in Georgia county

ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia health officials have confirmed three additional cases of measles in an Atlanta area county where a middle school student was recently diagnosed with the virus. The Georgia Department of Public Health said Friday at least two…

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