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WINNERS: Congratulations to William Collins and Kyler Jenkins from Soddy Daisy for winning first place at the 2024 Bassmaster Junior National Championship!
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Soddy Daisy's own William Collins and Kyler Jenkins have won first place at the 2024 Bassmaster Junior National Championship.
PARK REOPENING: Ben Miller Park in St. Elmo has received new renovations.
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Hamilton County Parks and Recreations cut the ribbon for the renovations at Ben Miller Park Saturday, July 27, 2024.
-- "Youth leaders are making waves in and stewardship for the ocean and Great Lakes!"
Youth leaders are making waves in marine conservation and stewardship for the ocean and Great Lakes!
PERSON SHOT: CPD found a 24-year-old male with a gunshot wound after responding to a person shot call on Brainerd Road.
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Chattanooga Police responded to a person shot call on Brainerd Road on the evening of Friday, July 26, 2024.
"In 1996, the movie “Twister” inspired many to become . Will the new “ ” movie have the same kind of impact?" - NOAA Research
How Hollywood helped inspire a new generation of meteorologists
Create this simple, artistic keepsake for your pet that you can display and cherish forever.
The best time to program your weather radio is when the current weather situation is quiet. We can help you do that! Find out more at wdef.com/weather
School is almost in session, so News 12 is giving you the chance to WIN $5,000 or a FREE year membership to ModWash! Buy all the supplies you need to ace this school year AND have some money left over with our Back to School Sweepstakes! The sweepstakes ends on August 28, so enter now before the school bell rings! https://bit.ly/4c19qU1
: TAX FREE WEEKEND: The unofficial holiday weekend that everybody looks forward to is here, and Hamilton Place Mall is one of many places people are shopping this weekend.
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Tennessee's tax-free weekend started at midnight. A lot of businesses are offering deals for parents and students as they prep for back-to-school season.
: RECALL: U.S. health officials Friday announced a recall of some Boar’s Head liverwurst and deli meats as they investigate a listeria outbreak.
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U.S. health officials Friday announced a recall of some Boar's Head liverwurst and deli meats as they investigate a listeria outbreak that has sickened nearly three dozen people and caused two deaths.
: COMING SOON: Downtown’s Riverfront Parks will soon see major upgrades.
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Downtown’s Riverfront Parks will soon see major upgrades.
: GRANT RECEIVED: Hamilton County received grants to restore Stringers Branch in Red Bank.
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The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has awarded a total of $276,090 in grants for stream and wetland restoration.
: INMATE DEATH: There was an inmate death in the Hamilton County Detention Center late Thursday night.
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There was an inmate death in the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center late Thursday night.
: REBRANDING: Hamilton Health Care System announced today that they’re rebranding to Vitruvian Health.
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Hamilton Health Care System announced today that they're rebranding to Vitruvian Health amidst a regional expansion.
Thanks to viewer Shyanne Griffith of for a view of not only lightning from a thunderstorm, but also a . Friday's .
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Your into-the-weekend forecast in detail on exclusive video . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gqwXzgdAfA
TAX FREE WEEKEND: The unofficial holiday weekend that everybody looks forward to is here, and Hamilton Place Mall is one of many places people are shopping this weekend.
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Tennessee's tax-free weekend started at midnight. A lot of businesses are offering deals for parents and students as they prep for back-to-school season.
RECALL: U.S. health officials Friday announced a recall of some Boar’s Head liverwurst and deli meats as they investigate a listeria outbreak.
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U.S. health officials Friday announced a recall of some Boar's Head liverwurst and deli meats as they investigate a listeria outbreak that has sickened nearly three dozen people and caused two deaths.
for Friday evening: Temperatures rise into the weekend as we keep chances for rain/thunder, which could give us higher flash flood risk.
Your week-ending forecast tonight at 5:30, 6, 7 & 11 on .
COMING SOON: Downtown’s Riverfront Parks will soon see major upgrades.
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Downtown’s Riverfront Parks will soon see major upgrades.
LIVE POLL: Are you planning to take advantage of Tennessee's sales tax holiday this weekend?
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UPDATE: Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has announced the advisory panel to help in the selection Chattanooga's new Chief of Police.
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Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly is asking the community to participate in an online survey about the next Chief of Police.
- Cluster of rain & occasional thunderstorms NW of , drifting east at 20 MPH.
More rain/storms possible tonight. Main threat from stronger storms will be heavy downpours and some gusty winds.
GRANT RECEIVED: Hamilton County received grants to restore Stringers Branch in Red Bank.
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The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has awarded a total of $276,090 in grants for stream and wetland restoration.
INMATE DEATH: There was an inmate death in the Hamilton County Detention Center late Thursday night.
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There was an inmate death in the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center late Thursday night.
REBRANDING: Hamilton Health Care System announced today that they’re rebranding to Vitruvian Health.
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Hamilton Health Care System announced today that they're rebranding to Vitruvian Health amidst a regional expansion.
The ordination of Bishop-elect Mark Beckman is happening today starting at 2 p.m.
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meets up with one of the designers of the new company Quell that combines virtual gaming with physical exercise! Click the link to watch the full interview! https://bit.ly/3YqybpD Epikos CCG Chattanooga
SURVEY: Mayor Tim Kelly is calling on the Chattanooga community to 'Make your voice heard!' in survey about a new Chief of Police.
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Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly is asking the community to participate in an online survey about the next Chief of Police.
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#WDEFWeather #News12Weather #BlipCast for Friday evening: Temperatures rise into the weekend as we keep chances for rain/thunder, which could give us higher flash flood risk. Your week-ending forecast tonight at 5:30, 6, 7 & 11 on @WDEFNews12.
#WDEFWeather #News12Weather - Cluster of rain & occasional thunderstorms NW of #ChattanoogaTN, drifting east at 20 MPH. More rain/storms possible tonight. Main threat from stronger storms will be heavy downpours and some gusty winds. @WDEFNews12
#TechByte meets up with one of the designers of the new company Quell that combines virtual gaming with physical exercise! Click the link to watch the full interview! https://bit.ly/3YqybpD #SponsoredBy Epikos CCG Chattanooga
Jackson County, Alabama is looking to crack down on vaping among students.
@WDEFNews12 #TimeSaverTraffic: Via TDOT SmartWay: Multi-Vehicle Crash at MM 22 Thursday 7.25.24 with the cab of a semi-trailer heavily damaged. Southbound 75 was closed creating a large backup of traffic. One lane of traffic re-opened within the last few minutes.
#WDEFWeather #News12Weather #BlipCast Thursday: More rain in the next few days could lead to a higher flash flood risk. Also: looks like summer heat will be back with us sooner than later. More tonight on @WDEFNews12 at 5:30, 6, 7 & 11, and at wdef.com/weather
Pedestrian safety has been a topic of concern in Chattanooga. See how a new piece of equipment is designed to tackle the issue, tonight on News 12 at 6.
The Georgia Insurance Commission has concluded their investigation into an injury at Lake Winnie.
#WDEFWeather #News12Weather Thursday Morning #BlipCast: Another warm and humid day coming up with more chances for rain and thunder. Chip Chapman has your updated forecast on the @WDEFNews12 Morning Show.
#WDEFWeather #News12Weather #BlipCast for Wednesday: More showers and thunderstorms over the next few days. Also expecting a rise in temperatures as we go into August. More on your forecast tonight on @WDEFNews12 at 5:30, 6, 7 & 11, and at wdef.com/weather
#WDEFWeather #News12Weather: Line of showers stretching from near Knoxville SW across Middle TN into NW Alabama. Smaller, isolated showers developing around #ChattanoogaTN. More rain, scattered thunderstorms possible through this evening.
Our pet of the week this week is a little chihuahua named Niblet! Watch the interview here to learn about Niblet and how you can help the Humane Educational Society!
Create this simple, artistic keepsake for your pet that you can display and cherish forever. Watch the full #MomtoMom tutorial by clicking the link! https://bit.ly/3zNPDKc #SponsoredBy CHI Memorial
The Development Resource Center building suffered damage from a fire.
#WDEFWeather #News12Weather #BlipCast for Tuesday evening: More rain and thunder in our future. Might be a problem for outdoor activities but at least its keeping our wildfire risk at a lower level. More tonight on @WDEFNews12 at 5:30, 6, 7 & 11.
If you're travelling near East Ridge, please keep this road closure in mind.
#WDEFWeather #News12Weather #BlipCast for Monday Evening: More thunderstorms, possible patchy fog tonight. Warm for the rest of the last full week of July 2024. More details tonight on @WDEFNews12 at 5:30, 6, 7 & 11, and as well at wdef.com/weather
Chattanoogans react to President Biden dropping out of the 2024 election. Hear their thoughts on the potential of Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic nominee, tonight on News 12 at 6.
More information on the chase HCSO was involved in on Sunday morning at South Terrace Avenue.
#WDEFWeather #News12Weather Friday Evening #BlipCast: More showers and thunderstorms across the area, blocking sunshine and keeping our temperatures below normal. Your week-ending forecast tonight on @WDEFNews12 at 5:30, 6, 7 & 11, and as always at wdef.com/weather
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