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Morgan Wallen explains all in Instagram post

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Country music star Morgan Wallen says he waited to make an official statement on his use of the n-word in a TMZ video. He had previously issued a written apology. On Wednesday night, he doubled down…

Grace Baptist Academy Rebuilding after Easter Tornadoes

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Grace Baptist Academy is well into their demolition and rebuilding process after Tornadoes ripped through their campus last Easter. On Wednesday, the school received a $2,000 grant from Cindy’s Choice to work towards the transformation of the…

Transgender sports bill facing changes in Georgia

ATLANTA (AP) - A proposal that would ban transgender girls and women in Georgia from playing on school and college sports teams is headed for changes. Republican Rep. Philip Singleton of Sharpsburg says the measure is needed to prevent girls…

How to prevent Electrical Fires and burns

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - In 2020, the Chattanooga Fire Department worked 47 structure fires that were caused by electrical issues Now, The Chattanooga Fire Department and Erlanger Health System are working together to put a spotlight on National Burn Awareness Week.…

Covid-19 effects on Alzheimer's Patients

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease face unique challenges in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.  The effects of Alzheimer’s can make it harder for a person to notice or communicate discomfort, hindering family caregivers from spotting COVID-19 symptoms.…

Lung Cancer Screenings for At-Risk Population

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - As the COVID-19 pandemic persists across the United States, people who are at-risk for lung cancer and other forms of cancer continue to delay routine, potentially lifesaving cancer screenings.  “With last year's concerns of Covid-19 there has…

Rome hospital vaccinated relatives against Georgia rules

ROME, Ga, (AP) - A northwest Georgia hospital vaccinated hundreds of relatives of employees against COVID-19, another example of a hospital not following Georgia’s rules about who’s eligible to get the medication. Floyd Medical Center CEO Kurt Stuenkel tells WAGA-TV…

Blue Orleans Restaurant receives help from Bartstool Sports

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A Chattanooga restaurant has gone viral after getting a helping hand from popular sports blog Barstool Sports founder David Portnoy on Wednesday shared a video of the moment he told Blue Orleans seafood restaurant owners the news.…

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