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Three dead in Walker County following fentanyl overdose

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Monday afternoon, the Walker County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that three people in the Kensington community passed away from a fentanyl overdose. Sheriff Steve Wilson then addressed his community promoting safety, saying that too many lives have already been lost to the drug. Wilson identified the deceased as Carla Joann Quillen, Donald Ray Wallin…

Back-to-back teen carjackings get community’s attention

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Separate groups of teens committed unrelated carjackings this weekend almost back-to-back. But organizations like the Bethlehem Center are fighting back – or rather, fighting for. The Bethlehem Center says this is their mission: “Inspired by the gospel, we build lasting relationships with Chattanooga’s youth and families by encouraging spiritual growth, education,…

What’s Right with Our Schools: Lana’s Love Foundation at Boyd Buchanan

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Lana’s Love Foundation is a on mission to help families fighting cancer, one cup of lemonade at a time. Lana was a student at Boyd Buchanan, now her schoolmates are honoring her life through an inspiring example of what’s right with our schools. Sarah Wright teaches 4th grade at Boyd Buchanan.…

Ooltewah shooting leaves two in critical condition

UPDATE: Ooltewah-Georgetown Road has reopened. OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) — Two women are in critical condition after being shot in Ooltewah on Monday, according to police. Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett said the suspect is not in custody at this time. Police are still searching for the suspect. The shooting occurred at 6405 Ooltewah-Georgetown Road. The…

Chattanooga woman’s death being investigated as homicide

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A woman was found dead inside a home last Thursday, according to police. They are currently ruling the death as a homicide. The Chattanooga Police Department said they received a call that a woman was unconscious at 605 Merriam St. near Northshore. Police found Angela Young, 48, with gunshot wounds. CPD…