GoFundMe used to help offset cost for college
A first-year college student from Fort Oglethorpe is taking a different approach to paying for her tuition.
Dolly Parton humble about her contribution to Moderna Vaccine
(WDEF) - Dolly Parton talked about her new book deal, the 9 to 5 Musical and diversity in the country music business in an interview on British radio. But she was also very humble about her contribution to a Covid…
Memphis imposes mask mandate for restaurants and businesses
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The health department in Tennessee’s most populous county has reinstituted a face mask requirement for indoor public places such as restaurants and other businesses. The move comes Wednesday as a surge in COVID-19 cases has strained…
Erlanger restricts visitors for most patients
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Due to an increase in COVID cases in the Tennessee Valley, Erlanger has updated its visitor policy. The hospital says, starting today, there will be a "no visitor" policy for most inpatients. Minors younger than 18 at the…
Sheriff: Inmates bid to take over part of Gadsden jail fails
GADSDEN, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say a bid by prisoners to take over part of the Etowah County jail failed after officers intervened. A statement by Sheriff Jonathon Horton says several inmates attempted to gain control of a unit at…
Unique Paintings At Chattanooga Airport
CHATTANOOGA, TN - (WDEF) - If you've been to the Chattanooga Airport lately, you maybe have noticed a number of paintings on display in the terminal. And they are there for a reason. Not only are those…
Tyner Academy Seniors walk out of school in demand of better building conditions
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Students at Tyner Academy came back to school on Thursday, only to find unexpected changes- changes such as the closure of a building due to structural concerns. The 400 building also known as the…
DeSantis top donor invests in COVID drug governor promotes
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis — who has been criticized for opposing mask mandates and vaccine passports — is now touting a COVID-19 antibody treatment in which a top donor's company has invested millions of dollars.
Georgia board to review Fulton elections, takeover possible
Georgia’s State Election Board on Wednesday took a step toward a possible eventual takeover of elections under a process outlined in the state’s sweeping new voting law.
US health officials call for booster shots against COVID-19
U.S. health officials Wednesday announced plans to offer COVID-19 booster shots to all Americans to shore up their protection amid the surging delta variant and evidence that the vaccines' effectiveness is falling.
Mask defiance in Tennessee, mask emergency in some north Georgia schools
Dade County moving to virtual classes in middle and high schools beginning Wednesday for the rest of the week.
City employees voiced backing on Mayor Kelly's budget plan
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - A crowd of Chattanooga city employees rallied together before the Chattanooga City Council meeting. "We support the pay plan. Our members, the employees of the city of Chattanooga have been the essential workers…
Feds finally approve ending vehicle emissions testing in Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Four years after The Tennessee General Assembly passed a resolution to halt emissions testing in Chattanooga, the federal government has given final approval. State senator Bo Watson and late state representative Mike Carter both pushed…
Early morning wreck victim dies in hospital
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A 71 year old victim in a weekend traffic crash has died from his injuries. The collision happened around 6 AM on Saturday on East Third Street. Investigators say the man turned in front of another vehicle…
Dalton Mayor Justifies State of Emergency Declaration
DALTON (WDEF) - Dalton Mayor David Pennington declared a State of Emergency in Monday night's City Council meeting. But he says the declaration could have been prevented. "I know it could have. They're not having this problem…
Police ask for your help in Hamilton Place Mall shooting
They have several suspect photos for you to identify
Veteran fights ptsd and substance use - finds his way back to living life
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Army Veteran Todd Sims served as a cavalry scout from 2001 through 2006 and deployed to Iraq in 2004. After serving our country, Sims returned to his Chattanooga home where he faced his next…
Massive Tree Falls on Signal Mountain Home Tuesday Afternoon
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TN (WDEF:) A large tree fell on a Signal Mountain home just before noon today. After a 911 call was made, Signal Mountain Fire Department arrived and reported a massive tree on a house. It…
Magnitude 2.7 earthquake reported in North Carolina
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake rattled parts of western North Carolina near Morganton, Tuesday morning.
Fueled by winds, largest wildfire moves near California city
Firefighters faced dangerously windy weather Tuesday as they struggled to keep the nation's largest wildfire from moving toward a Northern California city.
Taliban announce 'amnesty,' urge women to join government
The Taliban declared an “amnesty” across Afghanistan and urged women to join their government Tuesday.
Alligator Handler Recovering After Attack, Daring Rescue on Video
A Utah reptile center employee is recovering after an alligator yanked her into its enclosure during a presentation, thrashing her around before a fast-acting visitor leapt inside and helped free her from its jaws.
Harvey sentenced for molesting 13 year old relative
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - A Rossville man has been sentenced for molesting his underage relative over a number of years. 35 year old Alex Harvey was convicted in march of incest, statutory rape, child molestation, enticing a child for indecent…
Investigation: Dr. Fiscus dog muzzle was no threat & bought by her own credit card
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security have closed an investigation into the case of a muzzle being sent to the official fired from the Department of Health. Dr. Michelle Fiscus said she thought it…