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Consolidated Marion County high school talks off the table

MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - In a meeting Monday, Marion County school board members approved projects for a new Jasper Middle School and renovations to other schools including the high schools. A move that puts discussions of consolidating Marion County…

KFC to test Beyond Meat's plant-based chicken this week

Is alternative meat healthier than real? Kentucky Fried Chicken is the latest fast-food giant to explore serving meatless meat, saying Monday that it will test Beyond Meat's chicken substitute this week in one of the chain's Atlanta restaurants. The promotion…

Community mourns death of Bradley Co. Commission vice chairman

BRADLEY CO. Tenn. (WDEF) - Bradley County Commission Vice Chairman and 5th District Commissioner Jeff Yarber was found unresponsive in his home Sunday morning just before noon. EMS believes his death was related to natural causes, he was 49. Several Bradley…

Tropical Storm Dorian could become first hurricane of season

Tropical Storm Dorian threatens Caribbean Tropical Storm Dorian was barreling toward the Caribbean Monday afternoon. It could hit Barbados Tuesday and Puerto Rico by late Wednesday. A hurricane watch has been issued for the island nation of St. Lucia. Forecasters…

Target to open Disney shops in some stores this fall

Target is hoping to bring the magic of such characters as Mickey Mouse and Elsa to its own customers by opening permanent Disney sections at a cluster of stores starting this fall. The stores will carry 450 Disney-branded items including…

One shot on Woodland View Circle

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police responded to a call of a person shot on the 5200 block of Woodland View Circle. The call came in Sunday morning around 5:30 a.m. A victim was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and…

Tropical Storm Dorian gathering strength over the Atlantic

Updated on: August 25, 2019 / 7:27 PM / CBS/AP Tropical Storm Dorian heading to Caribbean Forecasters say the fourth tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season has strengthened as it moves toward the Lesser Antilles. The U.S. National Hurricane…

NASA investigating first allegation of crime in space

Astronaut Anne McClain is facing the first allegation of a crime committed in space, reports The New York Times. McClain's estranged wife, Summer Worden, accused the astronaut of accessing her bank account while on a six-month mission aboard the International…

Cohutta police officer arrested

WHITFIELD CO. Ga. (WDEF) - Whitfield County Sheriff has confirmed that a Cohutta Police Officer is now in the Whitfield County Jail. Records say Steven Thorton faces multiple charges including aggravated assault and discharge of a firearm under in the…

Lightning strike injures multiple people at PGA championship

Lightning strike halts PGA tournament Five people were injured Saturday when lightning struck a 60-foot pine at the Tour Championship, showering the area with debris, Atlanta police said. The third round of the season-ending PGA Tour event was suspended for…

Recovery still underway 2 years after Hurricane Harvey

It has been two years since Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas. Along with Hurricane Katrina, Harvey stands as the costliest storm on record, with damage estimated at $125 billion. When Harvey struck on August 25, 2017, Houston had never…

Officials investigate 193 lung disease cases among vapers

Federal health officials are investigating nearly 200 cases of severe lung illnesses among vapers. Concerns over the health risks associated with vaping only grew when an adult in Illinois, who recently used e-cigarettes, died from an unexplained pulmonary illness. That…

TDFN: Central at Notre Dame

Tennessee Valley (WDEF) — Central High School visited the Fighting Irish Friday night. The Fighting Irish beat the Purple Pounders of Central Check out these game highlights! Tune in every Friday night at 11:15 p.m. for Touchdown Friday Night on…

TDFN: Heritage at LFO

Tennessee Valley (WDEF) — Heritage started their season with a county rivalry Friday night at LFO! The Generals won the battle. Heritage beats LFO 17-16. Check out these game highlights! Tune in every Friday night at 11:15 p.m. for Touchdown…

TDFN: Coahulla Creek at NW Whitfield

Tennessee Valley (WDEF) — Coahulla Creek opened up with a visit to Northwest Whitfield Friday night. Northwest Whitfield beat Coahulla Creek 28-7. Check out these game highlights! Tune in every Friday night at 11:15 p.m. for Touchdown Friday Night on…

TDFN: Dalton at Ringgold

Tennessee Valley (WDEF) — The Ringgold Tigers hosted Dalton Friday night for the first game of the season. Dalton ran over Ringgold to win 62-10, Check out these game highlights! Tune in every Friday night at 11:15 p.m. for Touchdown…

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