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Hammond Still Hospitalized with COVID-19
Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond is still hospitalized for COVID-19.New Tennessee Unemployment Claims Back Below 10,000
New unemployment claims in Tennessee moved back below 10,000 to 9,873 for the week of October 17.Crews Battle Early Morning House Fire on Rogers Road
The Chattanooga Fire Department battled a house fire on Rogers Road early Thursday morning.Weather Update: Thursday Morning’s Forecast – October 21st, 2020
Tennessee Valley (WDEF): Indian Summer Weather Pattern Continues! This Morning: Fair skies will continue with milder temperatures. Some patchy fog possible with lows in the...
Possible HCSO Top 12 most wanted fugitive sighting in Harrison
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Harrison woman spotted a man in her yard and then finds out he could be one of Hamilton County's...Record breaking 15th Annual Physics Trebuchet Day
Boyd Buchanan physics students built trebuchets over the past few days to see who could launch a softball the furthest.Ramp Closures on October 23rd Weekend
Portions of the I-75 and I-24 split will be closed for one weekend, allowing crews to make major progress with their overall modification project.Family of Wounded East Ridge Officer Speaks Out On Recovery
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - East Ridge Corporal Terry Prescott was wounded Sunday afternoon after stopping a red Dodge Challenger, as seen in dashcam...
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Weather Update: Thursday Morning’s Forecast – October 21st, 2020
Tennessee Valley (WDEF): Indian Summer Weather Pattern Continues! This Morning: Fair skies will continue with milder temperatures. Some patchy fog possible with lows in the...Hamilton Family YMCA Receives Governor’s Award of Excellence for Easter Tornado Relief
The Hamilton Family YMCA was presented with the Governor's Award of Excellence its relief efforts during the Easter 2020 Tornado. The YMCA was one of...The Latest: Delta’s remnants raise inland flood, storm risks
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The Latest on Delta (all times CDT): ATLANTA - Remnants of Delta have triggered heavy rainstorms in parts of the Southeast,...The Fall Foliage Season Expected to be Vibrant & Eventful
The leaves are already beginning to change in the Tennessee Valley. News 12's Chief Meteorologist Patrick Core says this season could be the most vibrant...Weather in the classroom has gone VIRTUAL
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- 2020 has changed the way we do many things----including weather in the classroom. Weather in the classroom has gone virtual. For the rest...Strong Tropical Storm Gamma drenches Cancun area of Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Tropical Storm Gamma has hit the resort-dotted coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula at near-hurricane force, flooding streets, knocking down trees...EPB Gearing Up for Hurricane Sally
With roads turned to rivers, News 12 asked Carriker how dangerous the travel will be for their crews, "They won't go beyond what their capabilities are and they'll get as close as they can. They can't start working until the conditions are ready for them to work."UPDATE: Laura upgraded to Category 4 hurricane
Hurricane Laura is rapidly intensifying and forecasters now expect it to become a Category 4 hurricane.
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Titans Prepare For Battle of Unbeatens With Pittsburgh
Titans coach Mike Vrabel appeared to run a gasser in practice Wednesday. Everybody is amped up for the battle of unbeatens Sunday between the...Vols Hit Reset Button Ahead of Alabama Game
After losing their last two games, the Vols have hit the reset button in practice this week. Defensive line coach Jimmy Brumbaugh was fired, so...CFC Star Jose ‘Zeca’ Ferraz Announces Retirement
(cfc release) Chattanooga FC Legend Jose “Zeca” Ferraz announced that after eight years with Chattanooga’s Football Club, he will retire from professional soccer. This...Vols Basketball Hosting Kansas as Part of SEC/Big 12 Challenge
(utsports.com) Tennessee learned Wednesday that it will host Kansas at Thompson-Boling Arena as part of the SEC/Big 12 Challenge in January. The eighth annual SEC/Big...Mocs Release 8 Game Spring Football Schedule
(gomocs.com)The Southern Conference announced an eight-game schedule for the spring 2021 football season Wednesday. The Mocs have four home events on the slate, along...Dante Tidwell 88 Yard TD Catch Pushes North Murray Past Coahualla Creek
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) North Murray and Coahulla Creek clashed on Tuesday night in a COVID makeup game. The Mountaineers built a 21-7 lead at halftime,...Dolphins Turning Starting QB Job Over to Former Bama Star Tua Tagovailoa
MIAMI (AP) - Rookie Tua Tagovailoa has been named the Miami Dolphins’ starting quarterback. A person with knowledge of the decision says the former Alabama...Game Week Finally Arrives For Chattanooga Mocs
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) It has been nearly a year since the Mocs have played a football game. They finally get back on the field Saturday as...
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LATEST NEWS
Hammond Still Hospitalized with COVID-19
Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond is still hospitalized for COVID-19.New Tennessee Unemployment Claims Back Below 10,000
New unemployment claims in Tennessee moved back below 10,000 to 9,873 for the week of October 17.Crews Battle Early Morning House Fire on Rogers Road
The Chattanooga Fire Department battled a house fire on Rogers Road early Thursday morning.Weather Update: Thursday Morning’s Forecast – October 21st, 2020
Tennessee Valley (WDEF): Indian Summer Weather Pattern Continues! This Morning: Fair skies will continue with milder temperatures. Some patchy fog possible with lows in the...Possible HCSO Top 12 most wanted fugitive sighting in Harrison
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Harrison woman spotted a man in her yard and then finds out he could be one of Hamilton County's...Record breaking 15th Annual Physics Trebuchet Day
Boyd Buchanan physics students built trebuchets over the past few days to see who could launch a softball the furthest.Ramp Closures on October 23rd Weekend
Portions of the I-75 and I-24 split will be closed for one weekend, allowing crews to make major progress with their overall modification project.Family of Wounded East Ridge Officer Speaks Out On Recovery
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - East Ridge Corporal Terry Prescott was wounded Sunday afternoon after stopping a red Dodge Challenger, as seen in dashcam...
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Weather Update: Thursday Morning’s Forecast – October 21st, 2020
Tennessee Valley (WDEF): Indian Summer Weather Pattern Continues! This Morning: Fair skies will continue with milder temperatures. Some patchy fog possible with lows in the...Hamilton Family YMCA Receives Governor’s Award of Excellence for Easter Tornado Relief
The Hamilton Family YMCA was presented with the Governor's Award of Excellence its relief efforts during the Easter 2020 Tornado. The YMCA was one of...The Latest: Delta’s remnants raise inland flood, storm risks
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The Latest on Delta (all times CDT): ATLANTA - Remnants of Delta have triggered heavy rainstorms in parts of the Southeast,...The Fall Foliage Season Expected to be Vibrant & Eventful
The leaves are already beginning to change in the Tennessee Valley. News 12's Chief Meteorologist Patrick Core says this season could be the most vibrant...Weather in the classroom has gone VIRTUAL
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- 2020 has changed the way we do many things----including weather in the classroom. Weather in the classroom has gone virtual. For the rest...Strong Tropical Storm Gamma drenches Cancun area of Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Tropical Storm Gamma has hit the resort-dotted coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula at near-hurricane force, flooding streets, knocking down trees...EPB Gearing Up for Hurricane Sally
With roads turned to rivers, News 12 asked Carriker how dangerous the travel will be for their crews, "They won't go beyond what their capabilities are and they'll get as close as they can. They can't start working until the conditions are ready for them to work."UPDATE: Laura upgraded to Category 4 hurricane
Hurricane Laura is rapidly intensifying and forecasters now expect it to become a Category 4 hurricane.
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SPORTS NEWS
Titans Prepare For Battle of Unbeatens With Pittsburgh
Titans coach Mike Vrabel appeared to run a gasser in practice Wednesday. Everybody is amped up for the battle of unbeatens Sunday between the...Vols Hit Reset Button Ahead of Alabama Game
After losing their last two games, the Vols have hit the reset button in practice this week. Defensive line coach Jimmy Brumbaugh was fired, so...CFC Star Jose ‘Zeca’ Ferraz Announces Retirement
(cfc release) Chattanooga FC Legend Jose “Zeca” Ferraz announced that after eight years with Chattanooga’s Football Club, he will retire from professional soccer. This...Vols Basketball Hosting Kansas as Part of SEC/Big 12 Challenge
(utsports.com) Tennessee learned Wednesday that it will host Kansas at Thompson-Boling Arena as part of the SEC/Big 12 Challenge in January. The eighth annual SEC/Big...Mocs Release 8 Game Spring Football Schedule
(gomocs.com)The Southern Conference announced an eight-game schedule for the spring 2021 football season Wednesday. The Mocs have four home events on the slate, along...Dante Tidwell 88 Yard TD Catch Pushes North Murray Past Coahualla Creek
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) North Murray and Coahulla Creek clashed on Tuesday night in a COVID makeup game. The Mountaineers built a 21-7 lead at halftime,...Dolphins Turning Starting QB Job Over to Former Bama Star Tua Tagovailoa
MIAMI (AP) - Rookie Tua Tagovailoa has been named the Miami Dolphins’ starting quarterback. A person with knowledge of the decision says the former Alabama...Game Week Finally Arrives For Chattanooga Mocs
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) It has been nearly a year since the Mocs have played a football game. They finally get back on the field Saturday as...
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