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Weather Update: Wednesday May 21, 2025

Weather Update: Wednesday May 21, 2025

WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Clear, cool. Patchy fog. Lows: high 50’s to low 60’s. Winds: W @ 5 MPH.  Thursday: Sunny, dry, windy. Highs: high 70’s. Winds: W @ 5-15, gusts 20. Overnight: A few clouds. Cool. Patchy fog. Lows: mid 50’s. Friday: Sunshine. Dry. Mild. Highs: mid 70’s. Winds:…

Driving Our Economy Forward: Bea’s Restaurant

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  It’s been a Chattanooga staple for 75 years.  If you haven’t been to Bea’s to eat, you’re missing out.  From the fried chicken to the peach cobbler, the restaurant pride’s itself on its southern cooking, served family style.  It’s a fifth generation family owned business that has been serving up great…

Opioid overdoses rise across region as prevention efforts continue to organize

Opioid overdoses rise across region as prevention efforts continue to organize

SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Tennessee Department of Health says that opioid overdoses are rising across the region.  They say that there has been a general increase in overdoses across the past month due to the presence of fentanyl and meth among other drugs. We have previously reported on other rural counties such as Grundy…

Responder pay at forefront of Chattanooga city council budget discussion

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The potential raises for Chattanooga police and firefighters was at the center of Chattanooga City Council budget discussions. This year’s budget is projected to be $345 million dollars. Mayor Tim Kelly’s Chief of Staff Kevin Roig says that Chattanooga police officers are paid over 20 percent less than comparable departments, while firefighters…

Ximena Arias-Cristobal granted bond in deportation case

Ximena Arias-Cristobal granted bond in deportation case

Ximena Arias-Cristobal / GoFundMe DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) —  Ximena Arias-Cristobal, the woman from Dalton who faces deportation, has been granted bond. Cristobal was given a $1,500 bond Wednesday afternoon. Her attorney, Dustin Baxter, said the judge determined she isn’t a flight risk or a danger to the community. “The Department of Homeland Security indicated that…