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Celebrating Pride Month at Sanctuary Cafe
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Sanctuary Cafe and Performing Arts Center celebrated Pride month by hosting three events. Sanctuary is a safe place for the LGBTQ...Pianist Hargus “Pig” Robbins honored in Spring City
SPRING CITY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Spring City had a special day Saturday. Tennessee Music Pathways unveiled a Hargus "Pig" Robbins marker at the Spring City Museum...Weather Update: Sunday’s Forecast – June 13th, 2021
Tennessee Valley (WDEF): Hot & Humid Weekend Ahead! Showers and t-storms continue to push out the region this Saturday night. Overnight lows will reach the...Male Shot & Killed in Chattanooga Saturday
Very early Saturday, Chattanooga police were called to a hold-up alarm 4711 Brainerd rd. Upon arriving, officers came upon a male victim suffering from multiple...Tennessee approves comprehensive litter study
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations has voted to begin a comprehensive study of litter pollution in the state....Volkswagen hit by data breach
(WDEF) Volkswagen has been hit by a data breach affecting customers in the United States and Canada. More than 3 milliion customers had their basic...Community Colleges facing rate increases in Tennessee
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - A Finance committee recommended tuition and fee increases for all of Tennessee's Community Colleges next year. That includes Cleveland State and Chattanooga...Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition vaccinating the homeless
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition is providing vaccinations to those who have yet to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition,...
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Weather Update: Sunday’s Forecast – June 13th, 2021
Tennessee Valley (WDEF): Hot & Humid Weekend Ahead! Showers and t-storms continue to push out the region this Saturday night. Overnight lows will reach the...21 die in extreme weather in China cross-country race
BEIJING (AP) - Twenty-one people running a mountain marathon cross-country race have died in northwestern China after hail, freezing rain and gale winds hit...Ana, first named Atlantic storm of 2021, forms near Bermuda
MIAMI (AP) - The first named Atlantic storm of the season is posing no threat to land and is expected to dissipate in a...Experts predict busy Atlantic storm season but not like 2020
Thursday's forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts 13 to 20 named storms.
Summer Skin Tips During Skin Cancer Awareness Month
As we approach the 90's this weekend, many people will be out and about on the lakes, rivers, and pools. Here are some tips...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...
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Lodolo, Lookouts handle Wahoos, 6-1
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Lookouts pitcher Nick Lodolo left Saturday's game against Pensacola in the fourth inning with a blister on his finger,...Baylor’s English second after Round 3 of Palmetto Championship
RIDGELAND, S.C. (AP) — Chesson Hadley moved a step closer to his first PGA Tour victory in seven years, opening a four-stroke lead over...Duvall goes yard on old team, Marlins beat Braves 4-2
MIAMI (AP) — Zach Thompson pitched five scoreless innings and earned his first major league win as the Miami Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves...Lady Red Wolves stay spotless at home, 2-0
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Lady Red Wolves stayed spotless at home, after beating Peachtree City MOBA 2-0 in CHI Memorial Stadium Friday.Another 1-run loss for Braves: Alcantara and Marlins win 4-3
MIAMI (AP) — Jazz Chisholm's two-out, two-run single in the fourth inning put the Miami Marlins ahead to stay, and they beat the Atlanta...Greene shines, Robinson soars in Lookouts 1-0 Friday win
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Lookouts pitcher Hunter Greene struck out nine in six against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos Friday night. The pitchers' duel...Baylor alum Trey Freeman prepares for second Olympic Trials
OMAHA, NE (WDEF) -- The Baylor Swim Club has been represented in every US Olympic Trials this millenia. Even though it's happening a year...McCallie’s Gui Vivaldini wins Gatorade Tennessee Player of the Year
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (McCallie Athletics) -- McCallie School graduating senior Gui Vivaldini has been named the 2020-21 Gatorade Tennessee Boys Soccer Player of the Year. ...
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Celebrating Pride Month at Sanctuary Cafe
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Sanctuary Cafe and Performing Arts Center celebrated Pride month by hosting three events. Sanctuary is a safe place for the LGBTQ...Pianist Hargus “Pig” Robbins honored in Spring City
SPRING CITY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Spring City had a special day Saturday. Tennessee Music Pathways unveiled a Hargus "Pig" Robbins marker at the Spring City Museum...Weather Update: Sunday’s Forecast – June 13th, 2021
Tennessee Valley (WDEF): Hot & Humid Weekend Ahead! Showers and t-storms continue to push out the region this Saturday night. Overnight lows will reach the...Male Shot & Killed in Chattanooga Saturday
Very early Saturday, Chattanooga police were called to a hold-up alarm 4711 Brainerd rd. Upon arriving, officers came upon a male victim suffering from multiple...Tennessee approves comprehensive litter study
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations has voted to begin a comprehensive study of litter pollution in the state....Volkswagen hit by data breach
(WDEF) Volkswagen has been hit by a data breach affecting customers in the United States and Canada. More than 3 milliion customers had their basic...Community Colleges facing rate increases in Tennessee
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - A Finance committee recommended tuition and fee increases for all of Tennessee's Community Colleges next year. That includes Cleveland State and Chattanooga...Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition vaccinating the homeless
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition is providing vaccinations to those who have yet to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition,...
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Weather Update: Sunday’s Forecast – June 13th, 2021
Tennessee Valley (WDEF): Hot & Humid Weekend Ahead! Showers and t-storms continue to push out the region this Saturday night. Overnight lows will reach the...21 die in extreme weather in China cross-country race
BEIJING (AP) - Twenty-one people running a mountain marathon cross-country race have died in northwestern China after hail, freezing rain and gale winds hit...Ana, first named Atlantic storm of 2021, forms near Bermuda
MIAMI (AP) - The first named Atlantic storm of the season is posing no threat to land and is expected to dissipate in a...Experts predict busy Atlantic storm season but not like 2020
Thursday's forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts 13 to 20 named storms.Summer Skin Tips During Skin Cancer Awareness Month
As we approach the 90's this weekend, many people will be out and about on the lakes, rivers, and pools. Here are some tips...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...
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Lodolo, Lookouts handle Wahoos, 6-1
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Lookouts pitcher Nick Lodolo left Saturday's game against Pensacola in the fourth inning with a blister on his finger,...Baylor’s English second after Round 3 of Palmetto Championship
RIDGELAND, S.C. (AP) — Chesson Hadley moved a step closer to his first PGA Tour victory in seven years, opening a four-stroke lead over...Duvall goes yard on old team, Marlins beat Braves 4-2
MIAMI (AP) — Zach Thompson pitched five scoreless innings and earned his first major league win as the Miami Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves...Lady Red Wolves stay spotless at home, 2-0
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Lady Red Wolves stayed spotless at home, after beating Peachtree City MOBA 2-0 in CHI Memorial Stadium Friday.Another 1-run loss for Braves: Alcantara and Marlins win 4-3
MIAMI (AP) — Jazz Chisholm's two-out, two-run single in the fourth inning put the Miami Marlins ahead to stay, and they beat the Atlanta...Greene shines, Robinson soars in Lookouts 1-0 Friday win
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Lookouts pitcher Hunter Greene struck out nine in six against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos Friday night. The pitchers' duel...Baylor alum Trey Freeman prepares for second Olympic Trials
OMAHA, NE (WDEF) -- The Baylor Swim Club has been represented in every US Olympic Trials this millenia. Even though it's happening a year...McCallie’s Gui Vivaldini wins Gatorade Tennessee Player of the Year
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (McCallie Athletics) -- McCallie School graduating senior Gui Vivaldini has been named the 2020-21 Gatorade Tennessee Boys Soccer Player of the Year. ...
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