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Beware more traffic restrictions along I 24 this weekend

Beware more traffic restrictions along I 24 this weekend

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Expect more traffic issues this weekend along the I-24 project in Chattanooga. TDOT says crews are planning on reducing west bound traffic (towards Nashville) to just two lanes. The work will happen from Friday night to Tuesday morning if the weather cooperates. When the three lanes reopen on Tuesday, they will have…

Interstate 24 shut down this afternoon due to shooting

Interstate 24 shut down this afternoon due to shooting

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — This afternoon, Interstate 24 got shut down earlier today, due to law enforcement investigating a person being shot. Law enforcement says the individual was shot at 3:40p.m. near mile marker 183-point-4. The roadway was closed off and traffic was being rerouted at Germantown Road. The shooter has been detained. During the…

Golden Apple Award, Joseph Mayo, Hunter Middle School

OOLTEWAH, TN (WDEF) – Joseph Mayo wears several hats at Hunter Middle School. He’s a talented teacher and a capable coach. Mr. Mayo is also passionate about improving students’ lives. All that added up to this week’s Golden Apple Award. Heidi Moses is the Principal at Hunter Middle. She says, “Mr. Mayo is definitely one…

Tennessee Secretary of State warning voters of text scam

Tennessee Secretary of State warning voters of text scam

MGN NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) —  The Tennessee Secretary of State, Tre Hargett, wants to warn Tennessee voters of a scam going around through text. Tennessee voter election scam text / Tennessee Secretary of State Office The scam text reads, “Your 2024 presidential election ballot has been officially removed from consideration.” Hargett said in a statement,…

Dalton Council approves new alcohol sales ordinance

Dalton Council approves new alcohol sales ordinance

MGN DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) —  The Dalton Mayor and Council have passed a new ordinance regulating the sale of alcoholic beverages. In a special meeting held Tuesday, the Council voted unanimously to approve Ordinance 24-27 This amends Chapter 6 of Dalton’s Code of Ordinances, paving the way for new businesses to serve distilled spirits under…