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Battle of Chickamauga reenactment held in Lafayette

LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) — A historical Civil War reenactment took over Lafayette this weekend. Spectators and reenactors met in Walker County for the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga. Patricia Salassi (“Major Mom”) said, “It’s really not a hobby. It’s a way of life.” Living historians like Salassi took part in the 160th anniversary…

Fatal shooting in parking lot of VIP Lounge

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — On Sunday morning a little before 3 a.m., Chattanooga Police responded to the parking lot of the VIP Lounge located in the 4200 block of Bonny Oaks Drive. The incident took place at 2:41 a.m. When officers arrived, they located a 23-year-old male suffering from life-threatening injuries. The officers immediately started…

Officers respond to fatal shooting on Wilson Street

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) –Early Sunday morning Chattanooga Police responded to a shooting in the 2300 block of Wilson Street. The person shot call arrived a little after midnight. When officers arrived, they found a 28-year-old female suffering from life-threatening injuries. The officers immediately started rendering aid in an attempt to save her life. Shortly after…

Volunteers preview Ironman race in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) –The well-known Ironman race is taking over the scenic city for the second time this year. Riverfront Parkway has been lined up with tents and athletes since Thursday approaching the triathlon on Sunday. Each year Chattanooga hosts the Ironman for athletes across the country. The triathlon includes a swim, bike, and run. …

CPD investigate intoxicated shooting on Swan Road

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Police responded to a shooting on Saturday in the 4800 block of Swan Road. The person shot call came in a little before 6 p.m. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a 24-year-old male suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. Hamilton County EMS responded to the scene and…