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Alton Park Beautification Project needing sponsors

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Net Resource Foundation is looking for individuals or businesses to help sponsor park benches.  These benches are $700 and are part of a beautification project called the Hughes project in the South Chattanooga community.  “This project…

Famed attorney Bobby Lee Cook dies

SUMMERVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - Attorney Bobby Lee Cook came from a small community in northwest Georgia, but his fame spread much further. He died on Friday at his mountain home in Cloudland, Georgia in Chattooga County. Cook was 94 years…

Here is the Republican election reform bill in Georgia

ATLANTA (AP) - Republican lawmakers in Georgia’s state House have introduced a sweeping election bill that would place limits on absentee voting and ban counties from holding early voting on Sundays. That day is popular among Black churchgoers who vote…

Winter Storm could cause an increase in prices at the pump

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Motorists should brace themselves. Not just because of possible slick road conditions, but also for the possibility of increased gas prices. As of Monday, AAA reported that gas increased at least 5 cents since last week. That…

Dolly Parton says Thanks, but no thanks to statue

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Dolly Parton is asking Tennessee lawmakers to withdraw a bill that would erect a statue of her on the Capitol grounds in Nashville. In a statement released Thursday, Parton says that given current events, she doesn't…

Is your car winter weather prepared?

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - An old Cliche says everyone forgets how to drive in the snow...until it returns and we get a crash course reminder. With the snowflakes and ice that fell this week, Triple A says that now is the…

Salvation Army Hosts Mardi Bra

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A local Chattanooga organization hosts an annual lingerie party for homeless women This afternoon, the Salvation hosted a women’s Mardi Bras event.  This event donates bras, panties and toiletries to women in need. Organizers say they created…

Lee University Launches News Campus Safety App

CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - Earlier this semester, Lee University Campus Security introduced the student body to the LiveSafe App. The school says with safety alerts increasing during the past week, the university felt an additional safety system was needed. “It’s an…

Country Superstar donates to local Animal Shelter

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A Country Superstar Miranda Lambert is helping out a local animal shelter by giving them a $1,000 grant.  Over the weekend, Mckamey Animal Center was surprised to learn they have been awarded the grant by Lambert's MuttNation…

Cardiovascular Disease Patients High Risk Category for Covid-19

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A new recommendation from the American College of Cardiology says patients with advanced cardiovascular disease should be included in the high risk category of receiving the Covid-19 vaccine. Three common risk factors for developing heart disease are:…

Grace Baptist Academy ready to rebuild after Easter Tornadoes

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - It's been 10 months since Grace Baptist Academy became the target of destruction after tornadoes ripped through the Community in late April.  Since then, the school has been working on the demolition of the damaged buildings knowing…

Chattanooga Polar Plunge - Freezin' for a Reason

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Chattanoogans are freezing - but for a good reason.  The annual Polar Plunge continued at UTC’s Finley Stadium Saturday afternoon-with a creative twist during the COVID-19 pandemic.  “This year you have the opportunity to jump into the…

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