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Deadline approaching for porcupine naming submissions

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- TVFCU and the Chattanooga Zoo are holding a porcupine naming contest for one of their newest additions. The deadline to submit a name suggestion for the African Cape Porcupette is Monday, February 5 at 5 p.m.…

Who won Grammys for 2024? See the full winners list here

Taylor Swift took home album of the year at the 2024 Grammy Awards for her album "Midnights," giving her four wins in that category over her career, the most for any artist. Swift also won best pop vocal album and surprised the audience…

Man survives gunshot on Fifth Avenue, police say

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A person was shot on Fifth Avenue on Thursday, according to Chattanooga Police. Officers arrived on scene to find a 34-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound. They say the injury was not life-threatening. It happened…

From the Archives: Giant 1983 Sinkhole

EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- People in Brainerd Hills spent the week coping with a sinkhole that opened up in a neighborhood over the weekend. That reminded us of another big sinkhole that appeared out of nowhere 41 years ago. This…

Wear Red For Heart Disease Awareness

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Communities across the nation are wearing red on Friday to help raise awareness of heart disease. February is declared as National Heart Month. February 2 honors 'National Wear Red Day,' as an initiative focused on spreading…

Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors needs lifeguards

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors are experiencing a lifeguard shortage as they prepare for the summer months.  The lifeguard shortage has affected the Chattanooga area outdoor and indoor pools.  Last year, Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors saw more…

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