Neal Kassebaum, Longtime Local Weather Forecaster, Dies At 71

  • Friday, July 12, 2019

Longtime local weather forecaster Neal Kassebaum has died at 71.

He joined WDEF TV while in his 20s and later was with WRCB TV.

Mr. Kassebaum had battled cancer over the past several years.

He resided on Signal Mountain.

Funeral arrangements are by Covenant Funeral Home.

Entertainment
Best Of Grizzard: Pulitzer Prize
Best Of Grizzard: Pulitzer Prize
  • 6/27/2025

Due to the overwhelming outpouring of community support following a prior article on Friday the Thirteenth, “Badly Behaving Pets”, it became obvious that the public is more interested in “pet ... more

Pops On The River Returns July 3 With Fireworks, Live Music And Family Fun
  • 6/26/2025

The city of Chattanooga announces the return of Pops on the River on Thursday, July 3, at Coolidge Park. This summer celebration brings the community together for an evening filled with live ... more

2 Local Jewel Awards Winners Performed On Broadway This Week
  • 6/26/2025

Two local theatre students, Jazhel Arostegui and RC Moore, represented Chattanooga in the national Jimmy Awards competition and performed in New York City on Broadway as winners of this year’s ... more