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Local family experiences breakthrough cases

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - With the exception of her young children who are too young for the vaccine, Amanda Pentiah’s family has been fully vaccinated since March of 2021. Since then, they have been living their lives normally.…

Covid vaccinations jumping in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey says Tennessee has seen a 90% increase in people receiving the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination over the past two weeks. Piercey on Friday praised the bump in…

Salvation Army hosts " Stuff the Bus" back to school initiative

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - As the next school year quickly approaches, The Salvation Army and Walmart are teaming up to provide local children with new school supplies through the “Stuff the Bus” initiative.  At eight local Walmart Supercenters throughout Chattanooga, school…

World's Longest Yard Sale Happening This Weekend

The World's Longest Yard Sale kicked off Thursday morning. It starts in Gadsden, Alabama, travels across Taft Highway, and all the way to Michigan. the route covers 690 miles. You can check out everything from furniture, and antiques, to knick knacks.

Court upholds Tennessee's 48-hour abortion waiting period

UNDATED (AP) - A federal appeals court has upheld Tennessee's 48-hour waiting period for women seeking abortions. Justices on Thursday argued that opponents had failed to identify instances where a woman had been significantly burdened by the requirement. The decision…

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