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New University of Memphis rec center delayed

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Financial concerns are delaying the construction of a new recreation center at the University of Memphis. University President David Rudd said in an email to the community Sunday that an increase in student fees to pay…

Georgia lawmakers work to make 'upskirting' illegal

ATLANTA, Ga. (AP) - A bill making it illegal to film or take photos under a person's clothes has cleared a hurdle in the Georgia Senate. The House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee approved the measure Monday. The Senate is considering a…

Heightened pressures on teachers to perform

One teacher spoke to us about the increasing pressures county schools have now for students to perform well. Jessica Dean, a 15-year teacher veteran, who worked at Hamilton County schools for 10 of that says her experience with bullying came…

Chattanooga State CC dental clinic need patients

Chattanooga State Dental Clinic is asking for a little help. The school is looking for patients who have not seen a dentist in at least three years. Students need to work on cases that meet certain requirements in order to…

$6MM Avondale YFD Planning Underway

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - The new Youth & Family Development center in Chattanooga held its first community input meeting for its new facility. In 2016, Chattanooga Mayor and City Council passed a $6-million dollar progressive budget. The old facility is…

ISGC Hold Open House

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - The Islamic Society of Greater Chattanooga held its second annual open house event today. The goal is to bring together a better understanding of the Islamic faith. The half day event included tours of the facility,…

NAACP Holds Open Forum for Constituents

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - The NAACP held its first table clinic today for the upcoming city council election. The purpose of the clinic is to help bring together the candidates and the greater community. So far, they have had responses…

US Army Reserve shots heard

Earlier today Chattanooga Police answered a call regarding shots being heard at the U-S Army Reserve Center. These are a few pictures and video of what it looked like outside the building. Chattanooga Spokesperson Rob Simmons says when they arrived…

Man walking on track hit, killed by train

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - A 30-year-old man has died after being hit by a CSX train in Savannah. Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department's Traffic Investigations Unit responded to the collision that occurred about 11:15 a.m. Friday. Authorities say the victim was…

Tornado confirmed to have injured 7 in southeast Georgia

STILSON, Ga. (AP) - Experts have confirmed a tornado plowed through two southeast Georgia counties where mobile homes were destroyed and several people were injured. The National Weather Service reported Friday a survey team found a tornado with maximum winds…

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