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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The JA Henry Community YMCA is serving up something new, and it’s not just about fitness. Starting today, their brand-new Teaching Kitchen is launching a series of cooking classes designed to help families eat healthier and cook with confidence. Open to all skill levels, each hands-on session covers simple, nutritious meals…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – One local high school is being recognized for going above and beyond in preparing students for civic responsibility. Lookout Valley High School is now among a select group of Tennessee schools to receive the Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Award, a statewide honor recognizing schools that register 100 percent of eligible students…
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Near normal temperatures. Highs: low/mid 70’s. Winds: W @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Isolated showers. Cool. Lows: mid 50’s. Winds: L&V. Wednesday: Mild. Partly sunny. Isolated PM showers/thunderstorms. Highs: low/mid 60’s. Winds: W @ 5. NWS Morristown: Virtual Skywarn Storm Spotter Training | Your Environment:…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is investigating an in-custody death. At 4:55 a.m., May 6, 2025, an HCSO corrections deputy requested medical assistance for an unresponsive inmate in the Delta Housing Unit. Upon arrival, crews began performing life-saving medical aid. The inmate, Christopher Dewayne Ohara, was transported to a…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A major expansion is coming to Hamilton County’s Veterans Service Office, Mayor Weston Wamp announced today. A third Veteran Service Officer will be added, giving the VSO its largest team in the history of Hamilton County. They ae exploring the possibility of opening another satellite location in the future. Right…