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Weather Update: Saturday – November 2, 2024

Weather Update: Saturday – November 2, 2024

WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Cool. Dry. Patchy dense fog at times. Lows: low 60’s. Winds: L&V Saturday: Mostly cloudy, warm. Dry. Highs: high 70’s. Winds: L&V. Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Cool. Dry. Lows: low 60’s. Winds: L&V Sunday: Cloud/Sun Mix. Warm. Windy at times. Highs: high 70’s. Winds: S…MORE

The Head of the Hooch

Body: CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Trailing all the way back to 1982, The Head of the Hooch regatta has continued to bring thousands of competitors from over 30 states and several foreign countries for a weekend of rowing in Chattanooga.  This competition occurs every year on the first full weekend of November. The weekend is supported…MORE

The Salvation Army of Chattanooga hosted their Job Fair

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Salvation Army of Chattanooga hosted their Job Fair today that gave job seekers will have the opportunity to meet with a variety of local employers. It was free to the public and free to attend, where job seekers had the opportunity to meet with a variety of local employers including…MORE

The Stocking Full of Love program for the 2024 holiday season

The Stocking Full of Love program for the 2024 holiday season

CATOOSA COUNT, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office is excited to announce the continuation of the program for the 2024 holiday season. This program’s goals are to spread joy to children and their families in need, across Catoosa County. For over 30 years, the program has provided Christmas toys to children who might…MORE

Monroe County murder suspect believed to be in South Carolina

MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- There is an update to a manhunt for a fugitive wanted for first degree murder in Monroe County. He is now believed to have fled Tennessee. Authorities in Chapin, South Carolina believe that Nicholas Wayne Hamlett is now in their town of roughly 16-hundred people. Hamlett is wanted in the murder…MORE

Kitchen Incubator opens new patio

Kitchen Incubator opens new patio

The ribbon cutting ceremony for the patio at the Kitchen Incubator. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A non-profit that helps entrepreneurs in our community unveiled a new resource Friday. Launch Chattanooga held a grand opening for their new patio at their Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga. The patio provides an outdoor eating space that is designed to weather…MORE

GBI & Walker Co. Sheriff’s Office investigating Halloween homicide

GBI & Walker Co. Sheriff’s Office investigating Halloween homicide

Police line. mgn WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) —  The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) and Walker County Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred late Thursday night. Dakota Austin Bottomlee Law enforcement was dispatched to 1694 Johnson Road in Chickamauga, Georgia. Sheriff Steve Wilson stated the call came in around midnight. The call…MORE

Health experts reminded folks of time change this weekend

CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF)- Time is of the essence this weekend. Health experts are reminding folks to set those clocks back as Daylight saving time is coming to an end.  “Our body clock will say it is five o’clock go home. It is time to go home, but our wall clock at work is saying, No, you cannot.…MORE

Weather Update: Friday – November 1, 2024

Weather Update: Friday – November 1, 2024

WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Friday: Early showers, then partly cloudy. Highs: low 70’s. Winds: N @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Cool. Dry. Lows: low 60’s. Winds: L&V Saturday: Mostly cloudy, warm. Dry. Highs: high 70’s. Winds: L&V. Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Cool. Dry. Lows: low 60’s. Winds: L&V Sunday: Cloud/Sun Mix.…MORE

Chattanooga named “Friendliest City in the U.S.”

  CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Conde’ Nast Traveler has named the City of Chattanooga, the “Friendliest City in the U.S.” Conde’ Nast Traveler is a Readers’ Choice Award focusing on where tourists feel most welcome when they travel. “We’ve always known Chattanooga is special because of its kind and engaging people, and this award from…MORE