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Weather Update: Friday January 30, 2026

WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly cloudy, cold, dry. Lows: mid/high 20's. Winds: Light/Variable. Friday: Mostly cloudy, chilly, dry. Highs: low 40's. Winds: N @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Mostly cloudy, light rain turning to scattered snow…

Health Risks During Extreme Cold

Hixson, TN (WDEF)-An excessive cold warning remains in effect across Middle Tennessee through Tuesday, and health experts are urging residents to take extra precautions, especially if they take certain medications. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says drugs such…

Tennessee Tech University Launches Master’s in Child Life

Cookeville, TN (WDEF)- The university’s Board of Trustees recently approved the program, which is designed to meet a growing demand from hospitals for specialists trained to support children’s emotional and developmental needs. University leaders say the degree will strengthen pediatric care…

BJ’s Wholesale Club Opening Preview

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - BJ’s Wholesale Club is preparing to open a new location at 401 Northgate Mall Drive, marking the company’s sixth store in Tennessee. The warehouse club will officially…

Dalton approves bonds for new power plant

DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dalton leaders have approved the financing to allow Dalton Utilities to build a new power plant. Specifically, the council approved a bond plan to finance the project by the city-owned utility. They want to build a…

3 charged in Ulta Beauty thefts in East Tennessee

KNOXVILLE (WDEF) - Three suspects are the latest suspects in a national trend of stealing beauty products. They were identified last week inside an Ulta Beauty store in Oak Ridge. When police pulled them over after leaving, they found trash…

Airport Sets New Passenger Record

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Airport broke its all-time passenger record in 2025, serving 632,384 travelers, a 14 percent increase from the year before.  Airport President and CEO April Cameron…

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