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NWS adds damage threat and simplifies flood watch notifications

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The National Weather Service is making some changes to their notifications. Starting August 2nd, The National Weather Service will be simplifying their notifications. So for instance, instead of hearing flash flood watch or floor…

UTC financial aid post pandemic

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students who have been negatively impacted by the pandemic will receive aid from the school. UTC is providing financial aid this fall to students in need. Assistant Dean of…

Future Plans For Reflection Riding

One of Chattanooga's more popular "outdoor venues" is making a push for the future. Reflection Riding merged with the Chattanooga Nature Center back in 2017. And now, Reflection Riding has a new plan. With an eye…

Fatal crash closes Paul Huff Parkway for hours

MONDAY UPDATE: Cleveland Police have identified the driver as 61 year old Justin Louissanint. _____________ CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- A fatal crash closed Paul Huff Parkway in Cleveland for hours today. Cleveland police say that the accident happened around 12 this…

Man convicted in Tennessee toddler's 2001 death

COLUMBIA, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee man has been convicted in the 2001 death of a 15-month old boy. WTVF-TV reports that Christopher Lee Goodwin was found guilty Friday of first-degree felony murder stemming from aggravated child neglect in the…

CFD makes rescue at Greenway Farms Quarry

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga fire department made another rescue at Greenway Farms quarry tonight. The fire department says that they received a call about an injured person who fell around 7. Fire crews were able to reach the patient--secure them…

Erlanger Health Centers Back To School Bash

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- It's almost back to school time again. Today, Erlanger Health Centers hosted a Back to School Bash for the community. Health screenings, giveaways and information on how to have a healthy school year were…

Voting Rights Rally

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Unity Group of Chattanooga and the Poor People’s Campaign have teamed up to host a voter rights rally earlier this afternoon  The rally focused on getting more Chattanooga’s registered to vote and letting…

Third and final Boynton Tower renovated and open

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly cut the ribbon! So, that means it's official. The third and final tower of Boynton Drive is now open. Three towers and a community room have been renovated thanks to…

Grundy County Sheriff's Deputies arrest Paul David James

GRUNDY CO., Tenn. (WDEF)- Grundy County Sheriff's office says that they have captured Paul David James. James was caught in the Flat Branch Spur community, in a chicken house on B-Mine Road. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="B-mine Road" zoom="15" title="Paul David…

Man shot while walking down the street

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga police are investigating a shooting that happened Friday afternoon on East 30th Street. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="2900 E 30th St" zoom="15" title="Man shot while walking"] Police say that a 38-year-old man was walking down the street…

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