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Chattanooga police ask for help to ID robbery suspect

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The suspect is described as a white male, mid-20's, 5'10" tall with a slender build.  He has short dirty blond hair, a goatee, and was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and blue jeans. More>>

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Court records say Releford raped teen on day he killed wife

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Tammy Hale married Releford three months after he was released from prison. They lived in a house on Lovell Road in unincorporated Hamilton County, near Soddy-Daisy. She had two daughters from previous relationships. More>>

Dalton's unemployment rate slips downward to 10.2%

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The rate declined as the number of jobs in metro Dalton increased by 300 to 63,400, up from 63,100 in March. More>>

Tennessee Smokies scrub stadium for allergic fans

The Tennessee Smokies have scrubbed their ball park and kick off a home stand Thursday with a peanut-free night. More>>

Storms possible again Thursday Video included

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Some showers and storms may redevelop today as a cold front passes through the Tennessee Valley. But don't worry too much, they aren't expected to be widespread or become severe. More>>

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Sen. Bob Corker open to TVA changes

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Corker is splitting with most other Tennesseans in the Congress who have balked at a proposal in the Obama budget plan to conduct a strategic study on cutting TVA loose from the federal treasury. More>>

Teens' enthusiasm for Facebook is 'waning,' says study

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Teens are also relatively comfortable with managing their Facebook privacy settings, unlike many adults; 60 percent of teens say they keep their profiles private, and "most report high levels of confidence in their ability to manage their settings," Pew says. More>>

Bradley County EMS honors first responders Video included

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Bradley County's Emergency Medical Service is saying thanks to their first responders. More>>

Local Oklahoma native praying for family and friends Video included

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The destruction in Oklahoma hits far too close to home for one Rhea County woman. More>>

PHOTOS: Apartment fire in Etowah

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More than two dozen firefighters battled an apartment fire in Etowah Wednesday afternoon. More>>

Cleveland man convicted of 2011 stabbing death

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A man has been convicted of a 2011 murder in Bradley County. More>>

ONLY ON 3: Local coach impacting lives of at-risk youth Video included

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Zach and Rachel Ferrell have opened their home to children who have crime and poverty all around them. The kids come to eat, sleep, and to experience a safe environment. More>>

Crime Stoppers: Police seek suspects for check fraud

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Here's a chance to put a stop to a counterfeit check writing scam pulled in at least seven states. More>>

#WRCBinOK: Local Red Cross volunteers arrive to Oklahoma Video included

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Channel 3 reporter Antwan Harris follows two Red Cross volunteers as they make their way from Chattanooga to tornado ravaged Moore, Oklahoma. More>>

Hamilton Co. parents accused of hosting underage drinking party Video included

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Two Hamilton County parents are in hot water, accused of hosting an underage drinking party for East Hamilton High students. Sheriff's deputies say at least 20 students were at the Apison home. More>>

Two bald eagles shot in TN Valley; reward offered for tips Video included

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The shooting of two bald eagles have struck a patriotic nerve in the Tennessee Valley. More>>

US Cycling National Championship will test riders with incline Video included

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Odds are yes, we've all been on a bike ride at one point, but what you're about to see this weekend during the USA Cycling National Championships is not just a bike ride. More>>

Run for the Wall riders pass through Chattanooga Video included

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The Thunder Creek Harley Davidson was buzzing with action Wednesday morning as hundreds of veterans, friends and families prepared to hit the road for Run for the Wall, a one of kind journey. More>>

Girl in McMinn County used in child porn, Maine man arrested by feds

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The TBI received information that Claus had requested nude/pornographic images of a female juvenile from Athens, TN. More>>

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STUDY: Ocoee whitewater pumps $43.8 million into local economy

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UT's Department of Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management conducted the study in partnership with the Ocoee River Outfitters Association and America Outdoors Association. More>>

Why aren't there more storm shelters in Oklahoma?

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Much of the soil in Oklahoma, including Moore, is red clay -- a porous substance that makes foundations settle and basements and underground tornado shelters leak. More>>

Middle Valley kitchen fire damages home, but no injuries

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Once arriving, firefighters entered the house where the kitchen fire had grown from the stove to kitchen cabinets. More>>

UPDATE: Arrests made in murder of Cleveland woman in Raleigh

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An arrest has been made in the murder of a Cleveland woman in Raleigh, North Carolina. More>>

Volkswagen donates $250,000 to Oklahoma relief efforts

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The donation is expected to help cover costs of shelter, food, recovery and other assistance to families affected by the tornadoes. More>>

Volunteers needed to maintain Appalachian Trail

A lot of the trail work in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is done by volunteers. There is another service opportunity June 1. More>>

Man with ties to Boston bombing suspect shot during FBI questioning

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A man with ties to the Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev was shot and killed by an FBI agent while being questioned in Florida, law enforcement officials said on Wednesday. More>>

Officials offer reward for information on bald eagle shootings

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The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are investigating the shooting of two bald eagles. More>>

The hit television game show "Price is Right Live" was in town Video included

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The hit television game show "Price is Right Live" was in town. More>>

New Falcons stadium closer to becoming a reality

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A new, multi-million dollar stadium for the Atlanta Falcons is one step closer to reality. More>>

Child's bed being recalled Video included

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Nearly 60,000 Lea Industries panel, loft and bunk beds in various sizes are being recalled. More>>

Blogger to Abercrombie & Fitch: A&F means 'Attractive & Fat'

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Baker says she was inspired to do the photo shoot after hearing from dozens of her blog's readers about the A&F's CEO's comments, which came from a 2006 interview. More>>

Strong storms possible today

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Several things are coming together to increase our chances for some severe weather later today.  A warm, humid air mass already in place will interact with unseasonably cool air that will be pushing through today and tomorrow. More>>

Deal weighs in on atheist materials being donated

Gov. Nathan Deal says he believes in the right of atheist groups to donate literature for use in cabins and lodges in Georgia's state parks just as Bibles are allowed. More>>

How to help Oklahoma tornado victims

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The loss of life and stunning devastation in Oklahoma City suburbs after a monster tornado ripped through the area are heart-wrenching. More>>

St. Jude Stories of Hope: Athens twins, sister saved by hospital Video included

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Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) was made famous by the 1976 movie "Boy in a Plastic Bubble."

It's a rare disease that one Athens family has battled with three of their four children.
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9-year-old from Plaza Towers school among first tornado victims identified

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A 9-year-old girl who was "always smiling" is among the first of the Oklahoma tornado victims to be identified. More>>

Marion County road regulations will cost developer millions Video included

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A developer in Marion County is moving forward with his plans to build a multi million dollar development despite some setbacks with the county.
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Rhea Co. still cleaning up from weekend floods Video included

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Communities continue to clean up from the weekend's flash floods. The water made its way into many homes. More>>

Orchard Knob Elementary wins Gold Medal nutrition award Video included

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Orchard Knob Elementary wins statewide school fitness and nutrition award. More>>

Atheist group wants literature next to Bibles in GA state parks Video included

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There are new developments in a story we first brought you last week regarding bibles in Georgia State Parks.
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Search for suspect leads to school lock down

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A local school was put on lock down for a short time Tuesday afternoon. More>>

Amazon makes donation to United Way of Greater Chattanooga

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Tuesday, Amazon made a substantial donation to the United Way of Greater Chattanooga. More>>

Tales from the tornado: First-person accounts from survivors

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As rescue workers continue to pick through the rubble, hoping to find survivors, here are some accounts from those who did make it out. More>>

THP rolls out radio upgrade for Troopers statewide

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The Tennessee Highway Patrol is making an upgrade. More>>

Blogger to Abercrombie & Fitch: A&F means 'Attractive & Fat'

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When Jes Baker heard that Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries wasn't interested in customers her size, she decided to respond by showing him what he was missing. More>>

'Bless you for posting': Facebook group reunites tornado victims with photos, documents

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After the storms devastated parts of Oklahoma, residents are finding family photographs and documents miles away from their owners, and are working via Facebook to return them to their owners. More>>

Law enforcement plans holiday checkpoints

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The Hamilton County Sheriff's Department and East Ridge Police will have sobriety checkpoint for the Memorial Day holidays. More>>

FBI ID's Benghazi suspects _ but no arrests yet

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U.S. officials say they have identified five men they believe might be behind the attack on the diplomatic mission in Benghazi More>>

'Bless you for posting': Facebook group reunites tornado victims with photos, documents

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A Facebook page has been set up to return photos and documents to victims of a deadly storm system that has ripped across the state. More>>

Ga.'s grad rate increases to 69.7% for 2012

State education officials say Georgia's high school graduation rate has increased to 69.7 percent for the Class of 2012, up from 67.4 percent the year before. More>>

Microsoft reveals Xbox One

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Microsoft thinks it has the one. More>>

Henry to become permanent DCS commissioner

Gov. Bill Haslam has named interim Children's Services Commissioner Jim Henry to fill the post permanently. More>>

Traps set to protect ash trees from harmful pests

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The Chattanooga Department of Public Works is taking preventative measures to prepare for potentially hazardous pests. More>>

Americans just don't like their Internet provider

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The new American Customer Service Index (ACSI) report on the information and technology sector should be a wake-up call for Internet service companies.
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3-legged dog inspires at disc competition Video included

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Three-legged dog wows the crowd at canine Frisbee competition. More>>

Crews comb devastation in Oklahoma; confirmed death toll lowered to 24

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Rescue teams combed through pulverized buildings and splintered homes early Tuesday after one of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history blasted through Oklahoma City and its suburbs, killing at least 24 people, including eight children. More>>

Man charged with murder in connection with death of NC man

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A North Carolina man has been arrested in connection with a July 15, 2012 death. More>>

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Chattanooga poverty spikes in, around city core

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A comprehensive study released Monday by the Brookings Institution showed that while poverty is increasing nationwide, it has hit suburbs harder than cities in the last dozen years. More>>

Red Bank officials say town is fine without cams

Now that traffic enforcement cameras have been gone from a Hamilton County city for four months, officials are saying just how much they are not missed. More>>

Devastation in Oklahoma

Medical examiner: 24 dead in Oklahoma twister

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The state medical examiner's office has revised the death toll from a tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb. More>>

Oklahoma school survivor: Teacher threw herself over us and 'saved our lives'

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Damian Britton, a student at Plaza Towers Elementary School, recounted a harrowing scene when the tornadoes touched down a little before 3 p.m. with winds up to 200 miles per hour. More>>

Bond set in triple murder case in Polk County

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Bond is set for a man accused of killing three people in Polk County. More>>

Volkswagen CrossBlue could be produced in China?

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INAUTONEWS says production on both CrossBlue vehicles, the CrossBlue SUV and CrossBlue Coupe are expected to begin in 2015 More>>

UPDATE: Chattanooga police investigate shooting in N. Orchard Knob area

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Chattanooga police are investigating a shooting Monday night. More>>

Hot, humid today with isolated storms possible Video included

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We will continue a warm, muggy pattern with winds at 5-10 mph and highs reaching about 90 degrees.  The heat and humidity will combine with a trough of low pressure to produce one or two thunderstorms. More>>

Local tornado survivor praying for Oklahoma City victims Video included

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The search and rescue efforts taking place in Oklahoma bring back difficult memories for one Chattanooga man. David Wilson survived when a tornado touched down on his college campus, but it was several hours before first responders could reach him. More>>

Strong winds damage Sale Creek Campground Video included

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The violent winds at the Sale Creek Campground lasted only minutes, but the damage could take days to clean up. More>>

UPDATE: Soddy Daisy homicide victim identified Video included

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The Hamilton County Sheriff's Department continues to investigate a death in Soddy Daisy. More>>

Red Bank PD works hard to curb crime Video included

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The Red Bank Police Department is still working to solve a drive-by shooting that wounded high school student Teddi Robinson in April. The crime caught many people by surprise. Channel 3 decided to take a closer look at violent crime in Red Bank. More>>

Ray Manzarek, founding member of The Doors, dies at 74

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Ray Manzarek, the legendary keyboardist who founded The Doors in 1965, died of cancer Monday at age 74 More>>

Flooding damages businesses, homes in Dade County Video included

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People across the Tennessee Valley continue to clean up the mess this weekend's floods left behind. Dade County was hit hard by all the rain, leaving behind quite a mess. More>>

Washed out roads throughout N. GA Video included

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The weekend downpour caused headaches across north Georgia. More>>

UPDATE: Man accused of pinning cop against car arrested Video included

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Chattanooga Police are looking for two people who allegedly pinned an officer against his patrol car while trying to flee. More>>

VIDEO: 'Major damage' as huge tornado rips through neighborhoods south of Oklahoma City

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A monster tornado ripped through southern Oklahoma City and the suburb of Moore on Monday afternoon, leaving homes and schools in ruins and fires burning out of control. More>>

South Marion County cleaning up flood damage Video included

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In Marion County, road crews and residents are working to clear debris along the Tennessee - Georgia border.
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Two arrested for allegedly shoplifting at Soddy Daisy Walmart

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Two people were arrested Monday for allegedly shoplifting from the Soddy Daisy Walmart. More>>

Flood waters wash away portion of Rhea County church Video included

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\A pile of cinder blocks is all that's left of Rhea Central Church of God's youth buildings. It washed away Sunday during a flash flood.
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Bond set for triple murder suspect

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Bond has been set for a man accused of killing three people in Polk County. More>>

Gov. Haslam signs bill lowering grocery tax

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Governor Bill Haslam signed legislation Monday to reduce the sales tax on groceries. More>>

Officials call for safer year for cyclists in Georgia

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Highway safety officials in Georgia are calling on residents to make 2013 a safer year for cyclists. More>>

Trouble on the farm: 'We face a grim future'

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U.S. agriculture industry could suffer a crippling economic bust after years of unprecedented boom More>>

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Citing false Medicare claims, federal agents seize $6.8 million from Cleveland doctor

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Federal agents have seized nearly $6.8 million from bank accounts held by Cleveland, Tenn., Dr. Raymond Sean Brown as part of Medicare fraud allegations. More>>

Atheists to put books next to Bibles in Ga. parks

A national atheist group says it will place its literature in cabins and lodges in Georgia's state parks after the governor's recent decision to allow Bibles in them. More>>

Marine Reunited With His K-9 Video included

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Marine working to adopt service dog that protected him in Afghanistan gets the surprise of his life. More>>

Salvation Army assisting Rhea, Bledsoe Co. flood victims

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The Salvation Army of Greater Chattanooga plans to take flood relief kits to Rhea County and Bledsoe County. More>>

ADHD in childhood linked to adult obesity, study finds

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A long-term study released Monday finds that men diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder as children are twice as likely to be overweight or obese in adulthood as those who never had the disorder. More>>

Flooding images from the weekend of 5/19 More>>

Heavy rains causing problems on the roadways

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The heavy rains took a toll on some of the roadways over the weekend. More>>

Bonnaroo releases economic impact study

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A new study released Monday shows that the Bonnaroo Festival and its patrons put more than $50 million into the local Manchester and statewide Tennessee economies last year. More>>

Bonnaroo and then what? More events could follow

The former farm where the Bonnaroo music festival is held may play host to other events as well. More>>

Was it you? Chattanooga Powerball ticket worth $1 million

A Powerball ticket sold in Tennessee barely missed winning a share of an estimated $590.5 million prize. But the ticket has a nice consolation prize worth $1 million. More>>

Union County DUI stop turns up 300 pounds of pot

Union County Sheriff's Office deputies say the truck appeared to be driven by someone under the influence and they stopped it. More>>

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Riverbend limits smokers to designated areas

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Riverbend volunteers will be given anti-smoking informational cards to hand to people who light up in nonsmoking areas and the new policy will be explained to them. More>>

Dense morning fog / hot and humid

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Expect dense fog as you head out this morning.  A fog advisory is in effect until 10am. We saw about 2" of rain at the Chattanooga airport over the weekend, bringing our annual surplus to about 13" above normal. More>>

Storms clear, but threat of flooding remains

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Showers and storms should end by around sunset this Sunday evening. Please be aware that even after storms are gone some roads/intersections may remain under water from flash flooding. More>>

Weekend weather causes closings and delays

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Weather causes school closings and delays. More>>

UPDATE: Families evacuated from mobile home park

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Several families were evacuated after flooding on Highway 127 in Pikeville. More>>

Fire dept rescue man on side of Lookout

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A man was rescued from his truck when it slid off the side of the road on Lookout Mountain. More>>

Crime Stoppers: Man wanted on drug warrants

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Chattanooga police and Crime Stoppers are looking for your help. More>>

Local church celebrates 150 years in the community Video included

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Mt. Calvary Baptist Church was founded in 1863 by seven black landowners during the height of the Civil War. A century and a half later the church is stronger than ever. More>>

Weather related road problems

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List of road problems across Tennessee Valley More>>

Walker Co. state of emergency lifted

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Walker County has lifted a state of emergency for the county. More>>

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Hundreds of new hotel rooms coming on line in Chattanooga

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The supply of hotel rooms in the Chattanooga market will jump by about 7.5 percent during the next year, which could spell trouble for hoteliers despite expectations for a busy summer tourism season. More>>

Ax hovers over food stamp program as costs grow

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A heated battle is brewing on Capitol Hill over cuts to the food stamp program, with lawmakers quoting Bible verses at each other and benefits for millions of people hanging in the balance. More>>

Loan program for soldiers extended

A program to help soldiers get loans to purchase homes has gotten a permanent extension. More>>

Runners participate in historic race Video included

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This year hundreds of runners made their way through the beautiful hills of north Chattanooga and the Chattanooga Country Club. More>>

Neighbors on edge after fatal stabbing

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A fatal stabbing at a Chattanooga hotel has residents in the area on edge tonight. More>>

Up to 60 injured after car drives into Va. parade

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An emergency official says about 50 to 60 people were injured after car drove into a group of hikers at a parade in a small Virginia town. More>>

First lady to high school grads: live your dreams

First lady Michelle Obama has some advice for some Tennessee high school graduates: strike your own path in college and life and work to overcome inevitable failures with determination and grit. More>>

Teen's invention could charge your phone in 20 seconds

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Waiting hours for a cellphone to charge may become a thing of the past, thanks to an 18-year-old high-school student's invention. More>>

Orb favored to take Preakness, set up Triple try

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Everything's a go for Orb. More>>

Restaurants fear tough drunk-driving law will be buzzkill for light drinkers

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Imagine having a drink with dinner at a restaurant only to be pulled over on the way home and slapped with a DUI. That could happen under a proposed plan to toughen the drunk driving laws across the country, and it has restaurateurs alarmed. More>>

Chattanooga police investigate fatal stabbing

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A Chattanooga man is dead after police say he was stabbed in the chest. More>>

Students can't resist distraction for two minutes ... and neither can you

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Are gadgets making us dumber? Two new studies suggest they might be. More>>

Alexander: TVA to help fish hatchery stay open

U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander says the Tennessee Valley Authority will help keep a federal fish hatchery in East Tennessee stay open for at least three more years. More>>

Sweet-toothed suspect arrested for stealing nearly $2K in candy

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A Mid-South man is facing charges Friday after having a sweet tooth. More>>

Georgia officials promote boating safety

Department of Natural Resources officials say Georgia was one of 14 recipients of a grant to help promote National Safe Boating Week. More>>

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Tree crushes cars; South Pittsburg says it's not liable

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When high winds toppled a large tree last month in front of Christ Episcopal Church along Third Street in South Pittsburg, it crushed three cars on its way to the ground. More>>

Bradley Central's Jay Fitzsimmons awarded Air Force ROTC Scholarship Video included

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A Bradley Central High School senior has been awarded the prestigious Air Force ROTC Scholarship. More>>

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Chattanooga Whiskey to be made in Chattanooga

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Gov. Bill Haslam has signed a bill altering the state's liquor distillery laws, providing a path for Chattanooga Whiskey Co. to begin manufacturing its product in the city it calls home. More>>

Duck Dynasty cast member makes a stop in Cleveland Video included

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A member of the A&E hit show "Duck Dynasty" was in the Tennessee Valley Friday evening. More>>

Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy sees first graduation since founding

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The Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy has reached a historic milestone. More>>

Mayor Andy Berke lays out plan to combat crime Video included

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Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke's plan to combat crime will be a joint effort. More>>

60 injured, five critically, as trains collide in Connecticut

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Sixty people were injured, five of them critically, and rail traffic from New York to Boston was shut down after a Metro-North commuter train derailed and plowed into a second train Friday in Fairfield, Conn More>>

Arkansas police recover 2-year-old Georgia girl

Arkansas State Police say a 2-year-old girl who was reported kidnapped in Georgia has been recovered by a trooper in West Memphis. More>>

Walker Co. Sheriff fires back on harassment claims Video included

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The Walker County Sheriff is firing back against a local business owner who claims a deputy is harassing him and driving off his customers. We first broke this story earlier in the week. More>>

Erlanger kicks off EMS Week Video included

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Emergency medical service professionals are on the front lines of saving lives. On Friday some first responders were recognized for the lives they've touched over the past year. More>>

Community, leaders fed up with dilapidated barge Video included

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Community members and leaders are speaking up about the broken down barge located across from Ross Landing.  More>>

School Board gives Supt. Rick Smith good report card

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Hamilton County School Supt. Rick Smith is in line for a new four-year contract after a positive evaluation from School Board members. More>>

Ga. man charged in kidnapping hoax

Police say a suburban Atlanta man faked his owned kidnapping to avoid telling his parents he was failing a college English course. More>>

Local students shine in engineering Video included

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From model airplanes to light-weight solar-powered cars, students at Cleveland High School have put their basic knowledge of engineering to the test. More>>

13 years later, Tracy City "no contact" water advisory lifted Video included

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People living in one Grundy County town have been under a strict "no contact" order with its main waterway, but after more than a decade, it's changed.
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Marion Co. infant death ruled homicide

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The state medical examiner's office has determined the death of an infant was a murder. More>>

Huge asteroid to zip by Earth this month

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A big asteroid will cruise by Earth at the end of the month, making its closest approach to our planet for at least the next two centuries.
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UPDATED: AMBER ALERT - 2 y/o last seen in Sandy Springs, GA

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Sorelle Torrez, she is believed to be wearing pink shirt and white pajama pants with pigs on them. More>>

Dalton Police search for motorcycle thief

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Dalton Police are searching for a motorcycle thief. More>>

$30K worth of snakes stolen from PA mobile home Video included

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Pennsylvania State Police are searching for the person behind a bold and potentially dangerous burglary. More>>

TBI: Non profit "Without Warning" reports detrimental to Holly Bobo case

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The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has determined the non profit organization "Without Warning" did not investigate the Holly Bobo case to law enforcement standards. More>>

Chief Dodd to remain chief of police

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Chattanooga Police Chief Bobby Dodd will stay on as chief of police under Mayor Andy Berke's administration. More>>

Spring hunt figures show steady turkey population

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says reports on the spring turkey hunt show the wild turkey population in Tennessee is stable. More>>

How to tell if the IRS is eyeing you

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Taxpayers who are self employed often appear to face more scrutiny, as are cash-based businesses, and the IRS looks for mismatches between what others file about you and what you file. More>>

Suck Creek Road to be closed Sunday to repair rockslide damage

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TDOT will work to repair a rockslide area, which is located about two miles west of the Signal Mountain Cement Company. More>>

Cleveland Special Olympics canceled for Saturday due to weather

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The organizers said "We know our athletes will be disappointed, but we cannot take a chance on the projected weather." More>>

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Lake Winnie changes Military Day policy

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On Thursday morning, Lake Winnie officials used the park's Facebook page to announce the nine free Mondays for military personnel and veterans. More>>

Travis sues to block DWI patrol car video release

Country star Randy Travis has filed a lawsuit to prevent two state agencies from releasing a patrol car video of his 2012 DWI arrest in North Texas. More>>

Chattanooga TV's "Miss Marcia" announces retirement

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Longtime children's show host and TV personality Marcia Kling is retiring after 51 years on Chattanooga television More>>

Venezuela is running out of toilet paper

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The government this week announced it would import 760,000 tons of food and 50 million rolls of toilet paper. More>>

IRS officials set to testify at House hearing

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The hearing comes a week after an inspector general's reports detailing abuses by IRS officials first became public. More>>

Liberty Tower unveiled in downtown Chattanooga

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The newest addition to Chattanooga's skyline was unveiled Thursday evening. More>>

An almost perfect BBQ score and an unpleasant discovery at one eatery

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An inspection of one restaurant found some "calling cards" left behind by unwelcome visitors. More>>

Former Komen exec from Georgia to run for U.S. Senate

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Karen Handel, the former Susan G. Komen for the Cure executive at the center of last year's public clash with Planned Parenthood, says she'll be running for an open U.S. Senate seat in Georgia. More>>

IRS scandal tops agenda at local Tea Party meeting Video included

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Dozens packed the room at the Chattanooga Tea Party's monthly meeting to learn more about the IRS scandal that rocked the nation. More>>

Memorial held to honor fallen officers

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Thursday was the Chattanooga area law enforcement memorial. More>>

Governor signs school security bill

Gov. Bill Haslam has signed a bill that allows school districts to let people with police training be armed in schools. More>>

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    Rescue teams combed through pulverized buildings and splintered homes after one of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history blasted through the suburbs of Oklahoma City.
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    By Shoukat Zardari, AWAZ-TV Anchor from Karachi, Pakistan It was a cold Saturday afternoon when I flew from Washington, DC to Chattanooga, a city of which I had neither seen nor heard about. Initially
    Shoukat Zardari visited WRCB for the month of October to learn about U.S. media coverage. He is part of a foreign journalist visitor program supported by the U.S. State Department. WRCB is one of 14 American media organizations to host a Pakistani journalist.
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    My day started with a normal routine as usual but today was an important day for me because I had to visit the Election Commission with my News Director Derrall Stalvey.
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