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White Oak Mountain Ranger: The Dakwa And The Shell Cracker
“Have you ever held a snake? They are so strong. You can see why there are so many myths about them; they are unlike any other creature. It’s extraordinary how that little brain can keep everything moving in different directions.” - Michelle Paver. From Old Money, New South...
No cause for alarm: Helicopter water rescue drill stirs up spectacle on Tennessee River
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — There wasn't an emergency on the Tennessee River Thursday morning, but it sure looked like one for those who didn't know. Disaster response exercises brought emergency crews from across Tennessee to right here in the Chickamauga dam. Onlookers could see the helicopter near the Thrasher Bridge...
East 7th Street closed due to water main break
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Department of Transportation closed E. 7th Street on Thursday due to a water main break. CDOT’s Justin Strickland said the portion of this road they have closed is between Cherry Street and Market Street. Crews have already begun repairs. However, CDOT expects...
Chattanooga's Population Now 11,000 Behind Knoxville, Fewer Than 7,000 Ahead Of Clarksville
New figures from the Census Bureau show Chattanooga's population is now 11,000 behind that of Knoxville. The Scenic City is less than 7,000 ahead of fast-growing Clarksville, which grew by 14,000 residents in just three years. Nashville still leads with a population of 687,788. Memphis is next at 618,639. Knoxville...
Bethlehem Center Participating In Summer Food Service Program
The Bethlehem Center is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all eligible children free of charge. To be eligible to receive free meals at a residential or non-residential camp, children must meet the income guidelines for reduced-price meals in the National School Lunch Program.
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Man Who Used Stolen Housekey To Get Into Bedroom Of Woman Who Scorned Him Gets 20-Year Term
A 40-year-old Chattanooga man who was caught on camera playing with the underwear of a woman who had rejected his romantic advances has been sentenced to 20 years in state prison. Ruben Santos was ordered to serve active time on the first 15 years. Santos earlier was convicted by a...
Chattanooga Unites To Eliminate Heart Disease And Stroke In Women
This year, more than 500 people dressed in red attended Chattanooga’s annual Go Red for Women Luncheon to honor survivors, celebrate advancements in heart health and chart a new course toward a world free of cardiovascular disease, which claims the lives of one in three women. Chattanooga Go Red...
Summer Nights Concerts Kick Off June 7
The month of June heats up with hot, local musical talent as Rhea Heritage Preservation Foundation presents the fifth annual Nokian Tyres Summer Nights concerts each Friday night. “Nokian Tyres makes a tremendous contribution to our community by its support of this annual concert series,” RHPF President Rick Dye said....
Thank You To First Responders Who Helped Alexian Village
I live at Alexian Village, Signal Mountain. I want to express my appreciation for the response by the Signal Mountain Fire Department, SM Police, Hamilton County Sheriff, Walden Ridge Fire, Red Bank Fire, Dallas Bay, Chattanooga and Dunlap Fire following the lightning strike and subsequent fire to part of the center lodge building on May 6. I counted over 20 emergency response vehicles on site that morning.
Chimp heart checkup at Chattanooga Zoo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Zoo have been making strides to understand heart health in chimpanzees since 2011. On Thursday, one of the oldest female chimpanzees Brandi got an echocardiogram test at her vet exam. Dr Bill Warren who is the cardiologist of Chattanooga Heart Institute, talked about...
What channel is FSU vs. Chattanooga on today? Time, TV schedule for NCAA Softball Tournament game
Florida State softball is back in action as it kicks off its quest for its second Women's College World Series title this afternoon. The Seminoles (43-14 overall, 19-5 in ACC play) look to right the ship coming off a loss in the ACC Tournament title game to Duke, as FSU takes on Chattanooga in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Softball Tournament on Friday, May 17 at 4:30 p.m. ET inside Joanne Graf Field at Seminole Softball Complex.
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