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Three men shot on Dodson Avenue
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Three people were shot early Saturday morning in Chattanooga. According to police, the three men were in the 800 block of Dodson...UPDATE: Stolen Truck and One Dog Found, One Missing
UPDATE:The red truck has been located along with one dog. Harry, the 30 lb terrier, has been found! Coconut, anatolian, is still missing. EARLIER: Chattanooga Police...Diversity Efforts for Teachers in Hamilton County
Hamilton County Schools are adopting news policies in hope of increasing diversity among educators.Charles H. Coolidge laid to rest at the Chattanooga National Cemetery
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Today Chattanooga celebrates the life of Charles H. Coolidge and says goodbye to one of the last surviving Medal of Honor...Cash App fraudsters cost Chattanoogan man at least $2,000
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Cash App, Venmo, Paypal and Zelle are all ways for people to transfer money online or create a secondary bank account. but,...Weather Update: Saturday’s Forecast – April 17th, 2021
Tennessee Valley (WDEF): The Cooler Weather Pattern Is Here And Will Stay With Us For A While! Comfortable and cool temperatures for your Friday evening with...Pedestrian Fatally Struck on Interstate Ramp Early Friday Morning
A pedestrian was fatally struck while trying to cross an interstate exit ramp early Friday morning.Early Morning Shooting in Glass Farms Neighborhood
A 31 year old male went to the hospital after an early Friday morning shooting in the Glass Farms neighborhood.
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Weather Update: Saturday’s Forecast – April 17th, 2021
Tennessee Valley (WDEF): The Cooler Weather Pattern Is Here And Will Stay With Us For A While! Comfortable and cool temperatures for your Friday evening with...How to Find Relief from Consistently High Pollen Counts in the Tennessee Valley
Allergy season is in full throttle this spring. Pollen counts have been consistently high in the past few weeks, some days over two thousand,...Severe storm damages buildings in Florida Panhandle
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) - A cluster of severe storms has swept across Southern states, leaving at least one dead in Louisiana while toppling...
Tornado hits Cumberland Co. school as it let out
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...Flooding in Tn. and Ga.
It might take a little bit longer for it to dry out this time."Multiple Area Roads Closed Due to Flooding
Multiple area roads are closed due to flooding. Never attempt to cross covered roads. If you have to travel, stay safe!Areas of Tennessee Riverpark Closed Due to High Waters
Several areas of the Tennessee Riverpark are closed due to high waters.Tennessee flood deaths rise to 6 with more rain coming
The death toll from weekend floods in Tennessee now stands at six.
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Ian McGrath Scores Two Goals in CFC’s 3-0 Win Over New Amsterdam
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Ian McGrath scored twice on Friday as the CFC beat New Amsterdam 3-0. It was Chattanooga's second game of the season opening Legends...Dalton and SE Whitfield Finish in 3-3 Tie in Battle of Top Ranked Soccer Teams
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Only fitting that two soccer teams ranked number one would play to a draw. That was the case on Friday night at...Braves Hold on to Beat the Cubs 5-2
CHICAGO (AP) - Kyle Wright plunked four Cubs batters but still left with the lead after a last-minute call-up, Will Smith stranded the bases...Chattanooga Lookouts AT&T Field Going Cashless This Season
(lookouts.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – AT&T Field is joining a growing number of ballparks that are going entirely cashless when the Minor League Baseball season opens...Vols Forward John Fulkerson Returning For His Sixth Season
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Forward John Fulkerson has announced he is returning to Tennessee for his sixth season, using the extra year of eligibility...Vols Football Continues Push Towards Orange and White Game
Knoxville-(WDEF-TV) The Vols enjoyed a perfect afternoon for spring football practice on Thursday. News 12's Angela Moryan hit Rocky Top to see where the...Vols Sign 5-Star Power Forward Brandon Huntley-Hatfield
(utsports.com) The Tennessee basketball program continues its stretch of elite recruiting under head coach Rick Barnes, as five-star forward Brandon Huntley-Hatfield signed with the...Dansby Swanson Gives Braves Walk Off Win Over Marlins
ATLANTA (AP) - Dansby Swanson’s RBI single with the bases loaded capped Atlanta’s two-run rally in the ninth inning and the Braves beat the...
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Three men shot on Dodson Avenue
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Three people were shot early Saturday morning in Chattanooga. According to police, the three men were in the 800 block of Dodson...UPDATE: Stolen Truck and One Dog Found, One Missing
UPDATE:The red truck has been located along with one dog. Harry, the 30 lb terrier, has been found! Coconut, anatolian, is still missing. EARLIER: Chattanooga Police...Diversity Efforts for Teachers in Hamilton County
Hamilton County Schools are adopting news policies in hope of increasing diversity among educators.Charles H. Coolidge laid to rest at the Chattanooga National Cemetery
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Today Chattanooga celebrates the life of Charles H. Coolidge and says goodbye to one of the last surviving Medal of Honor...Cash App fraudsters cost Chattanoogan man at least $2,000
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Cash App, Venmo, Paypal and Zelle are all ways for people to transfer money online or create a secondary bank account. but,...Weather Update: Saturday’s Forecast – April 17th, 2021
Tennessee Valley (WDEF): The Cooler Weather Pattern Is Here And Will Stay With Us For A While! Comfortable and cool temperatures for your Friday evening with...Pedestrian Fatally Struck on Interstate Ramp Early Friday Morning
A pedestrian was fatally struck while trying to cross an interstate exit ramp early Friday morning.Early Morning Shooting in Glass Farms Neighborhood
A 31 year old male went to the hospital after an early Friday morning shooting in the Glass Farms neighborhood.
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WEATHER NEWS
Weather Update: Saturday’s Forecast – April 17th, 2021
Tennessee Valley (WDEF): The Cooler Weather Pattern Is Here And Will Stay With Us For A While! Comfortable and cool temperatures for your Friday evening with...How to Find Relief from Consistently High Pollen Counts in the Tennessee Valley
Allergy season is in full throttle this spring. Pollen counts have been consistently high in the past few weeks, some days over two thousand,...Severe storm damages buildings in Florida Panhandle
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) - A cluster of severe storms has swept across Southern states, leaving at least one dead in Louisiana while toppling...Tornado hits Cumberland Co. school as it let out
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...Flooding in Tn. and Ga.
It might take a little bit longer for it to dry out this time."Multiple Area Roads Closed Due to Flooding
Multiple area roads are closed due to flooding. Never attempt to cross covered roads. If you have to travel, stay safe!Areas of Tennessee Riverpark Closed Due to High Waters
Several areas of the Tennessee Riverpark are closed due to high waters.Tennessee flood deaths rise to 6 with more rain coming
The death toll from weekend floods in Tennessee now stands at six.
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SPORTS NEWS
Ian McGrath Scores Two Goals in CFC’s 3-0 Win Over New Amsterdam
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Ian McGrath scored twice on Friday as the CFC beat New Amsterdam 3-0. It was Chattanooga's second game of the season opening Legends...Dalton and SE Whitfield Finish in 3-3 Tie in Battle of Top Ranked Soccer Teams
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Only fitting that two soccer teams ranked number one would play to a draw. That was the case on Friday night at...Braves Hold on to Beat the Cubs 5-2
CHICAGO (AP) - Kyle Wright plunked four Cubs batters but still left with the lead after a last-minute call-up, Will Smith stranded the bases...Chattanooga Lookouts AT&T Field Going Cashless This Season
(lookouts.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – AT&T Field is joining a growing number of ballparks that are going entirely cashless when the Minor League Baseball season opens...Vols Forward John Fulkerson Returning For His Sixth Season
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Forward John Fulkerson has announced he is returning to Tennessee for his sixth season, using the extra year of eligibility...Vols Football Continues Push Towards Orange and White Game
Knoxville-(WDEF-TV) The Vols enjoyed a perfect afternoon for spring football practice on Thursday. News 12's Angela Moryan hit Rocky Top to see where the...Vols Sign 5-Star Power Forward Brandon Huntley-Hatfield
(utsports.com) The Tennessee basketball program continues its stretch of elite recruiting under head coach Rick Barnes, as five-star forward Brandon Huntley-Hatfield signed with the...Dansby Swanson Gives Braves Walk Off Win Over Marlins
ATLANTA (AP) - Dansby Swanson’s RBI single with the bases loaded capped Atlanta’s two-run rally in the ninth inning and the Braves beat the...
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