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After school shooting, Tennessee lawmakers not expected to take up gun control in special session

Republican Greg Martin posts video on where he stands on session, protests underway in Nashville
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Representative Greg Marting posted a video on where he stands going into the special session. “I will not support a bill that infringes on the right of self-defense without due process.” By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press Abstract: Tennessee lawmakers will gavel in for a special session stemming from a shooting at a Nashville elementary school that left…

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More to the Story with Staley: Back-to-School Nutrition

Dave Staley,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — It’s back to school all across the Tennessee Valley! A busy time for teachers, parents and the kids. One of the most common concerns for moms and dads? Making sure little Joey and Debbie receive the right nutritional food, as the new school year cranks up. Experts believe good nutritional food is underrated. “It also directly…

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Chattanooga, Local News

Truck carrying sewage crashes, spills on Manufacturers Road

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A septic tanker truck crashed in the Northshore area of Chattanooga on Monday. Monday morning, the truck was traveling down the off-ramp from U.S. 27 North onto Manufacturers Road when it crashed. The truck was on its way to a sewage treatment facility. The crash caused a leak, and around 2,500 gallons of sewage spilled out…
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Kroger will build a pharmacy distribution center in Cleveland

Grocery company says it will bring 140 new jobs
Collins Parker,

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – It’s been a while since Kroger actually operated a grocery store in southeast Tennessee, but they are planning on running a distribution center here. Tennessee officials announced the Kroger Company plans to build its fifth central fill facility in Cleveland. They say it will bring 140 new jobs to the area. The company says the central…

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McDonald’s operators hold ‘Fries for School Supplies’ campaign

Amelia Greer,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Local McDonald’s owner-operators are back with an impactful initiative– “Fries for School Supplies.” The program will run from August 21 to August 25. McDonald’s operators claim that “every crispy fry purchase fuels local education.” “Ten percent of all a la carte fry sales will be donated back to local schools. And this is extremely important because…

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Surveillance footage of Roger Heard shooting released

Amelia Greer,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The state of Tennessee Office of the District Attorney General updated the public on an officer involved shooting on August 11. Footage was released and uploaded to YouTube. According to the DA: “On August 11, 2023, investigators with the Chattanooga Police Department Gun Team, along with other partnering law enforcement agencies, were attempting to locate multiple…

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‘The Blue Light’ rumored to shut down for good

Amelia Greer,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Local bar and lounge, ‘The Blue Light’ is rumored to have shut down for good. Located on 43 Station St. next to ‘Songbirds’ and the ‘Choo Choo,’ the bar removed its signage. The entrance was pad-locked at the scene as well. News 12 reached out to the owners for an official statement but have not received…

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Brainerd principal addresses Howard game cancellation

Amelia Greer,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Rivals Brainerd and Howard were scheduled to play Saturday at 5 p.m. in the season opener for both teams. However, the game at Brainerd High was postponed. Some thought the cancellation was due to safety concerns. When speaking with Brainerd executive principal, the following was shared about the event. “We had plenty of security. We also…
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LaFayette police department locates missing teen

Amelia Greer,

LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) — The LaFayette Police Department along with the FBI in Atlanta and Dalton announced earlier today that missing teen, Graycie Millard has been found in Arizona. After receiving a credible tip on Thursday, investigators were able to track down her location late on Friday night. FBI agents in Arizona were able to locate her. LaFayette police want…

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Chattanooga, Crime, Local News

Mayor Kelly: Officer in Roger Heard case underwent intensive surgery

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly shared more information on Friday about the police officer who was injured in the shooting a week ago. In his newsletter, the mayor said Officer Celtain Batterson underwent an intensive surgery on Thursday. Before, police had only said that he suffered a non-life-threatening injury. Police say they exchanged fire with Roger Heard,…

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‘Voices for a Safer Tennessee’ discuss gun reform

Amelia Greer,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — ‘Voices for a Safer Tennessee’ is a nonpartisan group advocating for firearm safety and reform. A special session will begin on August 21 with Governor Bill Lee to address these concerns. “It is a public health crisis right now. If you remember many decades ago, there were a lot more vehicle deaths … people dying in…

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Man points gun at semi-truck in I-75 road rage

WDEF News,

BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — In a road rage incident, a man in a silver pickup truck forced a collision with and pointed a gun at a semi-truck in Bradley County. The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office is now trying to identify and find the suspect in this case. The suspect was a man driving a silver Dodge/RAM pickup truck. Video…

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UPDATE: Boy Named Banjo Coming Back to Chattanooga

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Courtesy: Evan Harney UPDATE: Boy Named Banjo announced a new album, Dusk, which will be released on September 29. The group also released a new song Friday called “Lonely In This Town.” On their social media pages, Boy Named Banjo posted that Dusk is just “the first half of a bigger project.” You can pre-save the new album here. EARLIER…

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Woman injured in East Brainerd shooting

Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police are looking for a suspect after shots were fired into a home in East Brainerd overnight. The shooting happened in the 7500 block of John Henry Road after midnight, on Friday. That’s a couple of blocks from the East Brainerd and Gunbarrel intersection. A woman inside the home was hit by the shots. Police…

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Tyner Rams Facing Many Challenges This Season

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) After winning the 2A state title last year, Tyner will now face one of their most challenging seasons to date. They’re jumping up to Class 3A, and that’s where the fun only gets started. With construction of the new Tyner school wiping out all of the football fields, time for the Rams to march to the beat of an…

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Health, Local News

Shingles on the rise in United States

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Ask anyone who has ever had shingles, you don’t want it. Think of a painful rash that never stops itching, which can also lead to long-term nerve pain.    The older you are, the worse it is. “Even on the face or on the thighs, the itching area becomes a rash. The rash will get worse, to…

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‘Rock the Riverfront’ to feature new interactive art exhibit

Amelia Greer,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — ‘Rock the Riverfront’ is returning Spring 2024 with a new interactive exhibit.  The month-long festival is completely free and open to the public.  “River City Company, we’re downtown Chattanooga’s economic impact nonprofit partner and events like ‘Rock the Riverfront’ not just help enliven our community, and bring thousands of people down to the Riverfront District, but…