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CFD rescue trapped dog who had fallen down a cliff

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today, just after 9:30 AM firefighters responded to a call to Greenway Farm Park (Gann Store Road) involving a dog. When arriving on scene, they discovered someone’s pet was trapped on the high side of…

Weather Update: Sunday January 25, 2026

WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Rain/sleet/snow/freezing rain at times. Cloudy. Cold. Lows: mid 20's. Winds: NE @ 5 MPH. Sunday: Rain/sleet/snow/freezing rain at times. Cloudy. Cold. Highs: near 32. Winds: NW @ 5-10 MPH. Overnight: Snow…

TVA, EPB preparing for potential ice storm

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- As the winter storm approaches, many are wondering if their lights will stay on during the event. With an Ice Storm Warning issued for our area, there are concerns over potential power loss due to accumulating ice.…

Winter Storm Could Disrupt Deliveries

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With a winter storm moving into the Tennessee Valley this weekend, icy and slushy conditions could make travel difficult and disrupt local deliveries.  Snow, sleet, and freezing…

Train derailment in DeKalb County, AL

DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) - The DeKalb County EMA has confirmed that there was a derailment near County Road 761 in Valley Head. The derailment involved 5-10 rail cars from a Norfolk Southern train that was carrying grain. Crews and…

Alabama lawmakers tackle vaping and kids apps

MONTGOMERY, Alabama (WDEF) - Lawmakers in Alabama are dealing with varying issues from App Stores to Vaping. The House has passed an App Store Accountability Act. It would force them to sort children into age categories when new accounts are…

Food Pantries Expand Winter Assistance

FORT OGLETHORPE, GA. (WDEF) - St. Vincent de Paul/Gabriel’s Hope Food Pantry in Fort Oglethorpe provides ongoing food assistance through regular food drives and pantry services. In addition to its routine…

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