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Two Hixson businesses intentionally set on fire Saturday afternoon
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Fire Department says that debris on fire behind two Hixson businesses Saturday afternoon is not a coincidence. Investigators are now...Weather Update: Sunday’s Forecast – July 5th, 2020
Tennessee Valley (WDEF): Hot & Humid for Sunday with More Rain in the Forecast! Waking up Sunday morning in most areas between 67 & 73,...Possible Coronavirus exposure at Hicks-Herring Wedding
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Several people that attended the Hicks-Herring Wedding at the Collegedale Commons on June, 27 have tested positive for COVID-19. The HamCo Health...Chattanooga Police are investigating a Friday night shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A 25-year-old man showed up to local hospital Friday night suffering from a gunshot wound. According to CPD, the victim arrived at...
The Blueberry Farm sees how much it’s valued after posting about robbery
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) - The Blueberry Farm in LaFayette is a self-serve, you pick blueberry farm. You simply take a bucket and fill it up. "It's...Governor Bill Lee grants Mayors in 89 counties the authority to issue a mask mandate
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- On Friday, Governor Bill Lee signed an executive order, granting mayors from 89 counties the authority to issue mask requirements in...Fire forces Purple Daisy Picnic Cafe to close for weekend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- St. Elmo's Purple Daisy Picnic Cafe will be closed for their biggest weekend of the year due to an early...How to navigate Fourth of July weekend outside
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- More people are choosing to stay closer to home this Fourth of July weekend, due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Here...
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Weather Update: Sunday’s Forecast – July 5th, 2020
Tennessee Valley (WDEF): Hot & Humid for Sunday with More Rain in the Forecast! Waking up Sunday morning in most areas between 67 & 73,...Weather Update: Sunday’s Forecast – June 7th, 2020
Tennessee Valley (WDEF): Get Ready For A Hot & Humid Weekend, & Cooler Conditions Late Next Week! Sunday: Still warm & muggy, with gradually decreasing...Coast leaders declare state of emergency ahead of Cristobal
Several governing bodies along the Mississippi Coast are declaring states of emergency ahead of Cristobal’s landfall. On Thursday, Pascagoula, Gautier and Jackson County declared a state of emergency. In addition, Harrison County and Ocean Springs set up up sandbag locations for residents who might need them. Harrison County — Self-serve at Coasthouse Road parking area […]
Tropical Storm Bertha forms off the South Carolina coast
Tropical Storm Bertha has formed off the coast of South Carolina, becoming the second named storm before the official start of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season.Thousands evacuated as river dams break in central Michigan
Rapidly rising water has overtaken dams and forced the evacuation of about 10,000 people in central Michigan.Tropical Storm Arthur crawls closer to North Carolina coast
Life-threatening surf and rip currents will spread along U.S. East coast beaches in the days ahead as Tropical Storm Arthur kicks up ocean swells offshoreFirst tropical depression of 2020 forms near Florida
While hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean doesn’t officially begin until June 1st, the tropics are already becoming active. Tropical Depression One formed off the eastern coast of Florida on Saturday with peak winds around 35 mph. The storm is expected to continue to strengthen and eventually become Tropical Storm Arthur. The storm is generally […]
Storms knock out power, blamed for 1 death in Tennessee
Officials said storms with high winds swept through Tennessee knocking down trees and power lines, leaving more than 100,000 customers without power and causing one death.
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Wolff leads pack after second-straight 64
DETROIT (AP) — Matthew Wolff had a roller-coaster round that went well enough Saturday to give him a three-shot lead in the Rocket Mortgage...Braves star Freeman, 3 others test positive for virus
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Braves four-time All-Star Freddie Freeman, premier reliever Will Smith and two teammates have tested positive for the coronavirus. Manager Brian...Braves give no indication of considering name change
ATLANTA — (AP) — With teams in two sports taking a second look at names deemed offensive to Native Americans, the Atlanta Braves on...Top Ten Entertaining Moments For the Chattanooga Lookouts
Normally we'd see minor league baseball on this fourth of July weekend, but there's nothing normal about this year. Since the Chattanooga Lookouts season...Jimmie Johnson Missing Brickyard 400 After Testing Positive For COVID 19
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - NASCAR star Jimmie Johnson has tested positive for the coronavirus. The seven-time champion will miss what was supposed to be his...New Braves Pitcher Cole Hamels Says Sore Shoulder Feeling Better
ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta Braves left-hander Cole Hamels is feeling good as a long layoff has helped him recover from a sore left shoulder....Sponsor FedEx asks Redskins to change their name
The title sponsor of the Washington Redskins’ stadium wants the NFL team to change its name.High School Football Coaches Remain Anxious About Upcoming Season
The high school football dead period ends this week, but it will kind of feel like an extended dead period when teams return for...
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Two Hixson businesses intentionally set on fire Saturday afternoon
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Fire Department says that debris on fire behind two Hixson businesses Saturday afternoon is not a coincidence. Investigators are now...Weather Update: Sunday’s Forecast – July 5th, 2020
Tennessee Valley (WDEF): Hot & Humid for Sunday with More Rain in the Forecast! Waking up Sunday morning in most areas between 67 & 73,...Possible Coronavirus exposure at Hicks-Herring Wedding
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Several people that attended the Hicks-Herring Wedding at the Collegedale Commons on June, 27 have tested positive for COVID-19. The HamCo Health...Chattanooga Police are investigating a Friday night shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A 25-year-old man showed up to local hospital Friday night suffering from a gunshot wound. According to CPD, the victim arrived at...The Blueberry Farm sees how much it’s valued after posting about robbery
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) - The Blueberry Farm in LaFayette is a self-serve, you pick blueberry farm. You simply take a bucket and fill it up. "It's...Governor Bill Lee grants Mayors in 89 counties the authority to issue a mask mandate
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- On Friday, Governor Bill Lee signed an executive order, granting mayors from 89 counties the authority to issue mask requirements in...Fire forces Purple Daisy Picnic Cafe to close for weekend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- St. Elmo's Purple Daisy Picnic Cafe will be closed for their biggest weekend of the year due to an early...How to navigate Fourth of July weekend outside
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- More people are choosing to stay closer to home this Fourth of July weekend, due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Here...
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Weather Update: Sunday’s Forecast – July 5th, 2020
Tennessee Valley (WDEF): Hot & Humid for Sunday with More Rain in the Forecast! Waking up Sunday morning in most areas between 67 & 73,...Weather Update: Sunday’s Forecast – June 7th, 2020
Tennessee Valley (WDEF): Get Ready For A Hot & Humid Weekend, & Cooler Conditions Late Next Week! Sunday: Still warm & muggy, with gradually decreasing...Coast leaders declare state of emergency ahead of Cristobal
Several governing bodies along the Mississippi Coast are declaring states of emergency ahead of Cristobal’s landfall. On Thursday, Pascagoula, Gautier and Jackson County declared a state of emergency. In addition, Harrison County and Ocean Springs set up up sandbag locations for residents who might need them. Harrison County — Self-serve at Coasthouse Road parking area […]
Tropical Storm Bertha forms off the South Carolina coast
Tropical Storm Bertha has formed off the coast of South Carolina, becoming the second named storm before the official start of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season.Thousands evacuated as river dams break in central Michigan
Rapidly rising water has overtaken dams and forced the evacuation of about 10,000 people in central Michigan.Tropical Storm Arthur crawls closer to North Carolina coast
Life-threatening surf and rip currents will spread along U.S. East coast beaches in the days ahead as Tropical Storm Arthur kicks up ocean swells offshoreFirst tropical depression of 2020 forms near Florida
While hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean doesn’t officially begin until June 1st, the tropics are already becoming active. Tropical Depression One formed off the eastern coast of Florida on Saturday with peak winds around 35 mph. The storm is expected to continue to strengthen and eventually become Tropical Storm Arthur. The storm is generally […]
Storms knock out power, blamed for 1 death in Tennessee
Officials said storms with high winds swept through Tennessee knocking down trees and power lines, leaving more than 100,000 customers without power and causing one death.
- Sports
SPORTS NEWS
Wolff leads pack after second-straight 64
DETROIT (AP) — Matthew Wolff had a roller-coaster round that went well enough Saturday to give him a three-shot lead in the Rocket Mortgage...Braves star Freeman, 3 others test positive for virus
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Braves four-time All-Star Freddie Freeman, premier reliever Will Smith and two teammates have tested positive for the coronavirus. Manager Brian...Braves give no indication of considering name change
ATLANTA — (AP) — With teams in two sports taking a second look at names deemed offensive to Native Americans, the Atlanta Braves on...Top Ten Entertaining Moments For the Chattanooga Lookouts
Normally we'd see minor league baseball on this fourth of July weekend, but there's nothing normal about this year. Since the Chattanooga Lookouts season...Jimmie Johnson Missing Brickyard 400 After Testing Positive For COVID 19
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - NASCAR star Jimmie Johnson has tested positive for the coronavirus. The seven-time champion will miss what was supposed to be his...New Braves Pitcher Cole Hamels Says Sore Shoulder Feeling Better
ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta Braves left-hander Cole Hamels is feeling good as a long layoff has helped him recover from a sore left shoulder....Sponsor FedEx asks Redskins to change their name
The title sponsor of the Washington Redskins’ stadium wants the NFL team to change its name.High School Football Coaches Remain Anxious About Upcoming Season
The high school football dead period ends this week, but it will kind of feel like an extended dead period when teams return for...
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