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Monroe County sheriff warns public of paving scam

MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is warning the public of an ongoing scam. Sheriff Tommy Jones warns that a "paving company" in the area has been going door-to-door, pressuring residents into a contract. He says…

Memorial Day gas projections

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Gas prices are projected to be lower than last year for Memorial Day weekend, but Americans are still cautious about traveling. GasBuddy released a 2023 Summer Travel Survey on Thursday. In…

Four arrested in human trafficking sting in middle TN

SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation arrested four men in a human trafficking operation in middle Tennessee. The TBI says all four men are accused of seeking illicit sex from minors. They identified the suspects as Arbey…

Tennessee Health Dept. Discipline

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Tennessee Department of Health took these disciplinary actions in April for our area: Licensee: Brett Spradlin, D.C., License No 2726, Cleveland Violation: Failure to maintain continuing education. Action: Agreed citation; assessed civil penalty in the…

Winners announced for TVFCU Idea Leap Grant

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) announced their winners for this year's Idea Leap Grant. Eleven entrepreneurs pitched their small business plans and expansion goals and were awarded between $10,000 and $30,000. They granted a…

What City Has the Worst Drivers in 2023?

Studies show that 80% of drivers think they're better than average- a statistical improbability that means some motorists must be subpar, even if they won't admit it. You're not alone if you've ever asked, "Why is everyone on the road…

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