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Weather Update: Friday October 31, 2025

WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly Cloudy becoming  mostly clear. Chilly Lows: high 40's to low 50's. Winds: S @ 5 MPH or less. Friday: More sunshine. Slightly warmer. Breezy at times. Highs: low 60's. Winds:…

Five Saddle Ridge Students Hospitalized

ROCK SPRING, GA (WDEF) - Following recent reports of kratom-related hospitalizations in Walker County, health experts are warning parents about the dangers this unregulated substance poses to adolescents. Kratom is a…

Students hospitalized after ingesting Kratom at school

UPDATE: On Wednesday, October 29th, three students were transported to a local hospital after experiencing concerning symptoms while at school. A fourth student was transported to the hospital after experiencing symptoms at home. A final fifth student was transported by…

Terrell Owens Inspires Students

HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - NFL Hall of Famer and former UTC Moc Terrell Owens spent the morning at Hixson Middle School, sharing stories from his time in Chattanooga and the NFL while…

White Oak’s 1,000-Bike Goal

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The White Oak Bicycle Co-op is marking a record-breaking year in 2025 as it continues working toward its goal of giving away 1,000 bicycles by the end of the…

Keeping yourself and others safe this Halloween

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is offering tips to keep families, trick-or-treaters and drivers safe this Halloween. To ensure safety on Halloween during trick-or-treating, trunk-or-treating…

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