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Organization holds vigil for Bradley County inmate
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Friends and family of Charlie Stevenson gathered near the Bradley County Jail Friday. They were there remembering their loved one. "He...Search continues Friday for Adam Lemons
"he could still be with his car regardless of where that is."Rep. Hakeem Recommends Changes to Election Policies in Hamilton Co.
24 hours after calling for the Hamilton County Election Commission to be investigated, Representative Yusuf Hakeem says Secretary of State Tre Hargett has not contacted him, "What the Secretary of State is doing is disregarding concerns that are being expressed by citizens who pay his salary."Halloween Safety Guidelines
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Traditional ways of celebrating Halloween are considerably more frightful than usual this year, because now they bring the risk of...Health Dept: Covid-19 drop in Hamilton County is both real and statistical
HAMILTON COUNTY (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department says the statistical drop in people with Covid-19 is both real and actuarial. They say the...Weather Update: Saturday’s Forecast – September 26th, 2020
Tennessee Valley (WDEF): Mainly Dry & Warmer for the Weekend! Saturday morning, areas of higher elevation could see some patchy fog along with a thick...City of Chattanooga buildings reopening next week
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The City of Chattanooga takes a step back to normalcy next week. Mayor Andy Berke has signed an Executive Order to reopen...Anti-Human Trafficking Organization receives grant from Dept. Of Justice
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - A Cleveland non profit that works to combat human trafficking has been awarded a grant from the Department of Justice. Willowbend Farms...
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Weather Update: Saturday’s Forecast – September 26th, 2020
Tennessee Valley (WDEF): Mainly Dry & Warmer for the Weekend! Saturday morning, areas of higher elevation could see some patchy fog along with a thick...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.2 Storms Pose Possible Double Threat to US Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Marco has formed in the northwestern Caribbean, joining Tropical Storm Laura as what could become a double threat within days to a huge...Lightning blitz keeps wildfires raging across California
More than two dozen major fires were scorching California on Thursday, largely the result of an unprecedented lightning siege that dropped nearly 11,000 strikes over several days.1 dead after powerful storm leaves devastation in Midwest
Hundreds of thousands across the Midwest remained without power after a powerful storm packing 100 mph winds battered the region.Hawaiian Islands avoid direct hit from Hurricane Douglas
Hawaii has avoided a direct hit form Hurricane Douglas and the Category 1 storm was swirling just north of the island chain.Hanna becomes hurricane as it heads toward virus-weary Texas
Tropical Storm Hanna has been upgraded to a hurricane and is moving toward Texas.
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Freeman Homers in the 11th Inning to Give Braves 8-7 Win Over Boston
ATLANTA (AP) - Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer to lead off the 11th inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Boston Red Sox...Georgia High School Football Scores
PREP FOOTBALL ACE Charter 15, Pataula Charter 6 Adairsville 38, Murray County 7 Allatoona 38, South Cobb 0 Alpharetta 21, Chattahoochee 7 Appling County 45, Westside-Macon 7 Aquinas 28, First...Tennessee Prep Football Scores
PREP FOOTBALL Adamsville 41, Chester County 9 Alcoa 63, Tyner Academy 7 Anderson County 48, Jefferson County 7 Bledsoe County 35, Sequatchie County 0 Brainerd 60, Austin-East 0 Brentwood Academy...Chattanooga Mocs Open Fall Football Practice
It's college football Saturday in the SEC, but it's still only college football practice for the Chattanooga Mocs. They held their first practice session of...Titans Linebacker Vic Beasley Expected to Make His Debut Against Minnesota
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Outside linebacker Vic Beasley Jr. appears ready for his long-awaited debut with the Tennessee Titans. The man who led the...Vols get ready for Gamecocks in season opener Saturday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WDEF) -- It's been almost nine months since we've seen the Vols on the gridiron. But the wait is over Saturday as...Vols Coach Jeremy Pruitt Gets Contract Extension Through 2025
(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – After establishing a culture of toughness, a bowl appearance following a six-game winning streak and a top-10 recruiting class in...Parkway Pourhouse hosts Vols, Titans Watch Parties
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- ATTENTION ALL TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS AND TITANS FANS! SEC football starts this weekend, and ChattTenn Sports is partnering with Parkway Pourhouse...
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Organization holds vigil for Bradley County inmate
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Friends and family of Charlie Stevenson gathered near the Bradley County Jail Friday. They were there remembering their loved one. "He...Search continues Friday for Adam Lemons
"he could still be with his car regardless of where that is."Rep. Hakeem Recommends Changes to Election Policies in Hamilton Co.
24 hours after calling for the Hamilton County Election Commission to be investigated, Representative Yusuf Hakeem says Secretary of State Tre Hargett has not contacted him, "What the Secretary of State is doing is disregarding concerns that are being expressed by citizens who pay his salary."Halloween Safety Guidelines
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Traditional ways of celebrating Halloween are considerably more frightful than usual this year, because now they bring the risk of...Health Dept: Covid-19 drop in Hamilton County is both real and statistical
HAMILTON COUNTY (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department says the statistical drop in people with Covid-19 is both real and actuarial. They say the...Weather Update: Saturday’s Forecast – September 26th, 2020
Tennessee Valley (WDEF): Mainly Dry & Warmer for the Weekend! Saturday morning, areas of higher elevation could see some patchy fog along with a thick...City of Chattanooga buildings reopening next week
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The City of Chattanooga takes a step back to normalcy next week. Mayor Andy Berke has signed an Executive Order to reopen...Anti-Human Trafficking Organization receives grant from Dept. Of Justice
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - A Cleveland non profit that works to combat human trafficking has been awarded a grant from the Department of Justice. Willowbend Farms...
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WEATHER NEWS
Weather Update: Saturday’s Forecast – September 26th, 2020
Tennessee Valley (WDEF): Mainly Dry & Warmer for the Weekend! Saturday morning, areas of higher elevation could see some patchy fog along with a thick...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.2 Storms Pose Possible Double Threat to US Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Marco has formed in the northwestern Caribbean, joining Tropical Storm Laura as what could become a double threat within days to a huge...Lightning blitz keeps wildfires raging across California
More than two dozen major fires were scorching California on Thursday, largely the result of an unprecedented lightning siege that dropped nearly 11,000 strikes over several days.1 dead after powerful storm leaves devastation in Midwest
Hundreds of thousands across the Midwest remained without power after a powerful storm packing 100 mph winds battered the region.Hawaiian Islands avoid direct hit from Hurricane Douglas
Hawaii has avoided a direct hit form Hurricane Douglas and the Category 1 storm was swirling just north of the island chain.Hanna becomes hurricane as it heads toward virus-weary Texas
Tropical Storm Hanna has been upgraded to a hurricane and is moving toward Texas.
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SPORTS NEWS
Freeman Homers in the 11th Inning to Give Braves 8-7 Win Over Boston
ATLANTA (AP) - Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer to lead off the 11th inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Boston Red Sox...Georgia High School Football Scores
PREP FOOTBALL ACE Charter 15, Pataula Charter 6 Adairsville 38, Murray County 7 Allatoona 38, South Cobb 0 Alpharetta 21, Chattahoochee 7 Appling County 45, Westside-Macon 7 Aquinas 28, First...Tennessee Prep Football Scores
PREP FOOTBALL Adamsville 41, Chester County 9 Alcoa 63, Tyner Academy 7 Anderson County 48, Jefferson County 7 Bledsoe County 35, Sequatchie County 0 Brainerd 60, Austin-East 0 Brentwood Academy...Chattanooga Mocs Open Fall Football Practice
It's college football Saturday in the SEC, but it's still only college football practice for the Chattanooga Mocs. They held their first practice session of...Titans Linebacker Vic Beasley Expected to Make His Debut Against Minnesota
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Outside linebacker Vic Beasley Jr. appears ready for his long-awaited debut with the Tennessee Titans. The man who led the...Vols get ready for Gamecocks in season opener Saturday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WDEF) -- It's been almost nine months since we've seen the Vols on the gridiron. But the wait is over Saturday as...Vols Coach Jeremy Pruitt Gets Contract Extension Through 2025
(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – After establishing a culture of toughness, a bowl appearance following a six-game winning streak and a top-10 recruiting class in...Parkway Pourhouse hosts Vols, Titans Watch Parties
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- ATTENTION ALL TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS AND TITANS FANS! SEC football starts this weekend, and ChattTenn Sports is partnering with Parkway Pourhouse...
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