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Weather Update: Tuesday Morning’s Forecast – May 18th, 2021
Tennessee Valley (WDEF): Going From Warm To Hot This Week! This Morning:Mostly cloudy skies will continue through the morning. It'll be milder as well, with...Police arrest teen suspect in Cheddar’s parking lot shooting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have arrested a suspect in the Cheddar's restaurant shooting. A 27 year old man was shot in the parking lot...
EMS week Bass fishing tournament
First responders searched for the largest bass to kick off National EMS week.Collegedale appoints new city manager 3-2 vote
Collegedale’s commissioners have appointed a new City manager after a 3 to 2 vote.Honoring the life of Ooltewah’s Mike Carter
OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Memorial Service will be held at 2 Friday afternoon for State Representative Mike Carter. It will be held at Ooltewah...Chattanooga community reacts to Coolidge Park shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Four shots pierced the air on what was a peaceful evening in Coolidge Park last night, resulting in two people...What’s Right With Our Schools: Tarah Kemp, DuPont Elementary
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Each year, the Tennessee Council for Social Studies recognizes a handful of exceptional teachers throughout the state. Tarah Kemp uses...Food City & Target changing mask requirements
Here is the status of other chains in our area
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Weather Update: Tuesday Morning’s Forecast – May 18th, 2021
Tennessee Valley (WDEF): Going From Warm To Hot This Week! This Morning:Mostly cloudy skies will continue through the morning. It'll be milder as well, with...Tornadoes cause damage in Mississippi; Tupelo hit at night
Multiple tornadoes have caused damage across Mississippi, destroying homes and uprooting trees.10th Anniversary Tornado Memorial Event Held in Ringgold
Ringgold, GA (WDEF) - Ten years ago Tuesday, an EF-4 tornado plowed through the city of Ringgold killing numerous people and injuring at least...Feds OKs Tennessee disaster declaration for winter storm
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Federal officials have approved a major disaster declaration for Tennessee's February winter storms. State officials say the Federal Emergency Management...Tennessee Aquarium Partners with TDOT for New Exhibits on Earth Day
https://youtu.be/NHYxVoXJ4g8 Thursday is the 51st anniversary of Earth Day! The Tennessee Aquarium is partnering with TDOT's Nobody Trashes Tennessee campaign. This campaign will highlight the...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...
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Red Bank Wins Region Softball Semifinal Against Sweetwater 4-3
Red Bank, TN-(WDEF) The Red Bank softball team won their region semifinal matchup against Sweetwater 4-3 on Monday at Red Bank high school. The...Braves Manage Only 3 Hits in Losing 3-1 to the Mets
ATLANTA (AP) - Pinch-hitter James McCann drove in the game’s first run with a double, Tomás Nido had three hits and the New York...Gordon Lee Baseball Team Advances to State Title Game
Chickamauga, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Gordon Lee baseball team is headed back to the state title game. The Trojans beat Ace Charter 15-6 on Monday in...Hendrick Motorsports on the Verge of Becoming All Time Winningest Race Team
DOVER, Del. (AP) - Hendrick Motorsports is set to pass Petty Enterprises for most career wins by one team in NASCAR Cup history. Alex...Braves Pitcher Huascar Ynoa Broke His Right Hand After Punching Dugout Bench
ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta Braves right-hander Huascar Ynoa suffered a broken right hand when he punched the dugout bench following a poor start at...McMinn Central Football Coach Derrick Davis Steps Down
McMinn Central head football coach Derrick Davis is stepping down to take an assistant's job at Rhea County. According to Davis, he felt it was...Tennessee earns No. 9 national seed in NCAA Tournament
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (UT Athletics) – Tennessee will host an NCAA Tournament Regional for the 16th straight year as the Lady Vols were revealed as...Braves bullpen blows comeback vs. Brewers
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Freddy Peralta struck out eight over six scoreless innings, Avisail Garcia homered and the Milwaukee Brewers blew most of an 8-0...
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Weather Update: Tuesday Morning’s Forecast – May 18th, 2021
Tennessee Valley (WDEF): Going From Warm To Hot This Week! This Morning:Mostly cloudy skies will continue through the morning. It'll be milder as well, with...Police arrest teen suspect in Cheddar’s parking lot shooting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have arrested a suspect in the Cheddar's restaurant shooting. A 27 year old man was shot in the parking lot...EMS week Bass fishing tournament
First responders searched for the largest bass to kick off National EMS week.Collegedale appoints new city manager 3-2 vote
Collegedale’s commissioners have appointed a new City manager after a 3 to 2 vote.Honoring the life of Ooltewah’s Mike Carter
OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Memorial Service will be held at 2 Friday afternoon for State Representative Mike Carter. It will be held at Ooltewah...Chattanooga community reacts to Coolidge Park shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Four shots pierced the air on what was a peaceful evening in Coolidge Park last night, resulting in two people...What’s Right With Our Schools: Tarah Kemp, DuPont Elementary
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Each year, the Tennessee Council for Social Studies recognizes a handful of exceptional teachers throughout the state. Tarah Kemp uses...Food City & Target changing mask requirements
Here is the status of other chains in our area
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Weather Update: Tuesday Morning’s Forecast – May 18th, 2021
Tennessee Valley (WDEF): Going From Warm To Hot This Week! This Morning:Mostly cloudy skies will continue through the morning. It'll be milder as well, with...Tornadoes cause damage in Mississippi; Tupelo hit at night
Multiple tornadoes have caused damage across Mississippi, destroying homes and uprooting trees.10th Anniversary Tornado Memorial Event Held in Ringgold
Ringgold, GA (WDEF) - Ten years ago Tuesday, an EF-4 tornado plowed through the city of Ringgold killing numerous people and injuring at least...Feds OKs Tennessee disaster declaration for winter storm
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Federal officials have approved a major disaster declaration for Tennessee's February winter storms. State officials say the Federal Emergency Management...Tennessee Aquarium Partners with TDOT for New Exhibits on Earth Day
https://youtu.be/NHYxVoXJ4g8 Thursday is the 51st anniversary of Earth Day! The Tennessee Aquarium is partnering with TDOT's Nobody Trashes Tennessee campaign. This campaign will highlight the...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...
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Red Bank Wins Region Softball Semifinal Against Sweetwater 4-3
Red Bank, TN-(WDEF) The Red Bank softball team won their region semifinal matchup against Sweetwater 4-3 on Monday at Red Bank high school. The...Braves Manage Only 3 Hits in Losing 3-1 to the Mets
ATLANTA (AP) - Pinch-hitter James McCann drove in the game’s first run with a double, Tomás Nido had three hits and the New York...Gordon Lee Baseball Team Advances to State Title Game
Chickamauga, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Gordon Lee baseball team is headed back to the state title game. The Trojans beat Ace Charter 15-6 on Monday in...Hendrick Motorsports on the Verge of Becoming All Time Winningest Race Team
DOVER, Del. (AP) - Hendrick Motorsports is set to pass Petty Enterprises for most career wins by one team in NASCAR Cup history. Alex...Braves Pitcher Huascar Ynoa Broke His Right Hand After Punching Dugout Bench
ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta Braves right-hander Huascar Ynoa suffered a broken right hand when he punched the dugout bench following a poor start at...McMinn Central Football Coach Derrick Davis Steps Down
McMinn Central head football coach Derrick Davis is stepping down to take an assistant's job at Rhea County. According to Davis, he felt it was...Tennessee earns No. 9 national seed in NCAA Tournament
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (UT Athletics) – Tennessee will host an NCAA Tournament Regional for the 16th straight year as the Lady Vols were revealed as...Braves bullpen blows comeback vs. Brewers
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Freddy Peralta struck out eight over six scoreless innings, Avisail Garcia homered and the Milwaukee Brewers blew most of an 8-0...
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