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  Emotions boil over in Hamilton County School board meeting regarding potential migrant children
  
  Chattanooga Brian Armstrong - April 12, 2021
  
  CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Emotions flared between two school board members during the Hamilton County school board meeting surrounding the potential of migrant children in Chattanooga. "Children...
  
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  Man shot in yard in South Chattanooga
  
  Chattanooga Collins Parker - April 12, 2021
  
  CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A 40 year old man was shot in his yard this afternoon in South Chattanooga. It happened around 3PM at 1500 E...
  
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  Driver Safety Awareness: “Slow Down Tennessee”
  
  Hamilton County Winston Reed - April 12, 2021
  
  In the first four months of 2021, Tennessee recorded over 60 more fatal traffic accidents in comparison to April of 2020.
  
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  What’s Right With Our Schools: E-I-H-I Induction at Howard School
  
  Chattanooga Andrew Harrison - April 12, 2021
  
  CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - A fresh group of freshmen at Howard High School have started a career path that will take them into the...
  
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  Weather Update: Monday Night’s Forecast – April 12th, 2021
  
  Local News WDEF Weather - April 12, 2021
  
  Tennessee Valley (WDEF): Another Warm Day For Your Tuesday, Then Some Cooler Changes Ahead! Expect fair skies to continue through the night time. Comfortably cool...
  
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  Recognizing Local Lineman on National Lineman Appreciation Day
  
  Local News Rebekah Birdsall - April 12, 2021
  
  "A lot of times we take for granted just flipping the light switch on and the lights come on. We fail to recognize what...
  
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  One Year since the Easter Tornadoes ripped through our area
  
  Chattanooga Joeli Poole - April 12, 2021
  
  CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - April 12th, 2021 marks one year since tornadoes devastated parts of Hamilton County. To this day families and businesses are still working to...
  
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  Grace Baptist Academy reflects on deadly tornado, one year later
  
  Chattanooga Kenan Scott - April 12, 2021
  
  CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Grace Baptist Academy was majorly impacted by the tornado that ripped through the Chattanooga region one year ago, which resulted...
  
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  Weather Update: Monday Night’s Forecast – April 12th, 2021
  
  Local News WDEF Weather - April 12, 2021
  
  Tennessee Valley (WDEF): Another Warm Day For Your Tuesday, Then Some Cooler Changes Ahead! Expect fair skies to continue through the night time. Comfortably cool...
  
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  Severe storm damages buildings in Florida Panhandle
  
  National News Associated Press - April 10, 2021
  
  PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) - A cluster of severe storms has swept across Southern states, leaving at least one dead in Louisiana while toppling...
  
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  Tornado hits Cumberland Co. school as it let out
  
  Regional News Collins Parker - April 8, 2021
  
  CROSSVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - An EF-0 tornado has damaged an elementary school west of Crossville this afternoon on the Cumberland Plateau. It hit Pleasant Hill...
  
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  Flooding in Tn. and Ga.
  
  Chattanooga Winston Reed - March 31, 2021
  
  It might take a little bit longer for it to dry out this time."
  
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  Multiple Area Roads Closed Due to Flooding
  
  Hamilton County WDEF News - March 31, 2021
  
  Multiple area roads are closed due to flooding. Never attempt to cross covered roads. If you have to travel, stay safe!
  
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  Areas of Tennessee Riverpark Closed Due to High Waters
  
  Hamilton County WDEF News - March 31, 2021
  
  Several areas of the Tennessee Riverpark are closed due to high waters.
  
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  Tennessee flood deaths rise to 6 with more rain coming
  
  Regional News Associated Press - March 30, 2021
  
  The death toll from weekend floods in Tennessee now stands at six.
  
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  Cleanup Underway in Nashville After Weekend Floods Kill Four
  
  Regional News WDEF News - March 29, 2021
  
  Nashville is recovering after weekend floods killed four people.
  
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  Controversial replay call steals win from Braves
  
  Major League Baseball Angela Moryan - April 12, 2021
  
  ATLANTA (AP) - Didi Gregorius hit a three-run homer in Philadelphia's four-run fourth inning and the go-ahead sacrifice fly in the ninth to help...
  
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  Matsuyama becomes first Japanese golfer to win Masters
  
  Sports Angela Moryan - April 12, 2021
  
  AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - Hideki Matsuyama is the first Japanese player in a green jacket. The 29-year-old won the Masters despite a few nervous...
  
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  Coelho’s header game-winner for Red Wolves
  
  Sports Angela Moryan - April 11, 2021
  
  EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Red Wolves hosted Atlanta United II for the first preseason match of 2021 Saturday. Chippy game, but no...
  
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  Dill’s homer helps soar Baylor past Silverdale
  
  Sports Angela Moryan - April 11, 2021
  
  CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A two-run homer from Jay Dill in the fourth inning helped Baylor past Silverdale Saturday afternoon, 8-2. Another beautiful day for...
  
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  Braves bats boom in 5-4 win over Phillies
  
  Major League Baseball Angela Moryan - April 10, 2021
  
  ATLANTA (AP) - Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer and drove in the go-ahead run with a grounder in the seventh inning to lead...
  
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  Matsuyama poised to make history at the Masters
  
  Sports Angela Moryan - April 10, 2021
  
  AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - Hideki Matsuyama delivered a masterpiece at the Masters. He shot a 7-under 65, the only bogey-free round of the tournament....
  
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  SE Whitfield Wins Soccer Showdown Against NW Whitfield
  
  Sports Rick Nyman - April 9, 2021
  
  Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) We had the top two soccer teams in Georgia Class 4A square off in a region showdown on Friday night. Number one...
  
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  Justin Rose Maintains Masters Lead After Second Round
  
  Sports Rick Nyman - April 9, 2021
  
  AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - Justin Rose didn't get the memo that Augusta National was playing a little easier Friday at the Masters. He had...
  
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Emotions boil over in Hamilton County School board meeting regarding potential migrant children

Chattanooga Brian Armstrong - April 12, 2021

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Emotions flared between two school board members during the Hamilton County school board meeting surrounding the potential of migrant children in Chattanooga. "Children...

One Year since the Easter Tornadoes ripped through our area

Chattanooga Joeli Poole - April 12, 2021

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - April 12th, 2021 marks one year since tornadoes devastated parts of Hamilton County. To this day families and businesses are still working to...

Grace Baptist Academy reflects on deadly tornado, one year later

Chattanooga Kenan Scott - April 12, 2021

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Grace Baptist Academy was majorly impacted by the tornado that ripped through the Chattanooga region one year ago, which resulted...

Multiple Gunshot Victims Including Police Officer at Knoxville High School

Regional News WDEF News - April 12, 2021

Watch Live Coverage from Knoxville. There are multiple gunshot victims including a police officer at a Knoxville area high school Monday afternoon.

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Emotions boil over in Hamilton County School board meeting regarding potential migrant children

Chattanooga Brian Armstrong - April 12, 2021

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Emotions flared between two school board members during the Hamilton County school board meeting surrounding the potential of migrant children in Chattanooga. "Children...

Man shot in yard in South Chattanooga

Chattanooga Collins Parker - April 12, 2021

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A 40 year old man was shot in his yard this afternoon in South Chattanooga. It happened around 3PM at 1500 E...

Driver Safety Awareness: “Slow Down Tennessee”

Hamilton County Winston Reed - April 12, 2021

In the first four months of 2021, Tennessee recorded over 60 more fatal traffic accidents in comparison to April of 2020.

What’s Right With Our Schools: E-I-H-I Induction at Howard School

Chattanooga Andrew Harrison - April 12, 2021

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - A fresh group of freshmen at Howard High School have started a career path that will take them into the...

Weather Update: Monday Night’s Forecast – April 12th, 2021

Local News WDEF Weather - April 12, 2021

Tennessee Valley (WDEF): Another Warm Day For Your Tuesday, Then Some Cooler Changes Ahead! Expect fair skies to continue through the night time. Comfortably cool...

Recognizing Local Lineman on National Lineman Appreciation Day

Local News Rebekah Birdsall - April 12, 2021

"A lot of times we take for granted just flipping the light switch on and the lights come on. We fail to recognize what...

One Year since the Easter Tornadoes ripped through our area

Chattanooga Joeli Poole - April 12, 2021

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - April 12th, 2021 marks one year since tornadoes devastated parts of Hamilton County. To this day families and businesses are still working to...

Grace Baptist Academy reflects on deadly tornado, one year later

Chattanooga Kenan Scott - April 12, 2021

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Grace Baptist Academy was majorly impacted by the tornado that ripped through the Chattanooga region one year ago, which resulted...

Multiple Gunshot Victims Including Police Officer at Knoxville High School

Regional News WDEF News - April 12, 2021

Watch Live Coverage from Knoxville. There are multiple gunshot victims including a police officer at a Knoxville area high school Monday afternoon.

Tennessee offering free online courses amid pandemic

Education Associated Press - April 12, 2021

Tennessee is offering free online courses to help people learn the skills needed for a variety of jobs in business, entry-level technology, healthcare, and social media and more.

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