Lafayette Blogger Continues To Shine
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - In this day and age, many people have their own personal "blogs." For a variety of reasons. On a variety of subjects. But seldom do you find someone who has overcome so…
COVID vaccines would be required for military under new plan
Members of the U.S. military would be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Sept. 15, under a plan announced by the Pentagon.
Canada reopens its border for vaccinated US visitors
Canada lifted its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit on Monday while the United States is maintaining similar restrictions for Canadians.
'Code red': UN scientists warn of worsening global warming
As the planet warms, places will get hit more not just by extreme weather but by multiple climate disasters at once, the report said. That’s like what’s now happening in the Western U.S., where heat waves, drought and wildfires compound the damage.
Bobby Bowden, folksy coach of Florida St dynasty, dies at 91
The beloved, folksy Hall of Fame coach who built one of the most prolific college football programs in history died early Sunday at 91.
Infrastructure push slowed by Tennessee senator's objection
WASHINGTON (AP) — One by one, Democrats and Republicans trekked to the Senate floor on Sunday touting a $1 trillion infrastructure proposal and argued that, after months of haggling, it was time for a final vote on the measure. Standing…
Remains of Tennessee soldier killed in World War II being returned
The remains of a soldier killed during World War II are returning to Tennessee.
Cloudland Station Showcottage Brings Luxury to North Georgia
A quiet North Georgia community is getting a small taste of luxury with the Cloudland Station Showcottage.
TECH BYTE: Features You Need on Your Computer
Let's look at what features and accessories you should have on your computer for school.
Delta flight diverted to Chattanooga after mechanical issue
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A routine Saturday afternoon flight did not go as planned for passengers onboard a Delta airlines flight from Cincinati heading to Atlanta. Delta airlines says that the pilots elected to divert the flight to Chattanooga after a…
The Latest: Denver ready to discipline unvaccinated police
DENVER -- Denver’s top public safety leader says he is prepared to discipline police officers, sheriff’s deputies, and firefighters who don’t follow the mandate that all city employees get vaccinated against COVID-19, The Denver Post reports Saturday. A public health…
Mars rover comes up empty in 1st try at getting rock sample
WASHINGTON (AP) — NASA’s newest Mars rover came up empty Friday in its first attempt to pick up a rock sample to eventually be brought back to Earth. The rover Perseverance drilled into the floor of the planet’s Jezero Crater…
Some in US getting COVID-19 boosters without FDA approval
DENVER (AP) — When the delta variant started spreading, Gina Welch decided not to take any chances: She got a third, booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by going to a clinic and telling them it was her first shot.…
US averaging 100,000 new COVID-19 infections a day
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The COVID-19 outbreak in the United States crossed 100,000 new confirmed daily infections Saturday, a milestone last exceeded during the winter surge and driven by the highly transmissible delta variant and low vaccination rates in…
3 Year - Old Boy Found Unresponsive on Tellico Lake
A 3-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive on Tellico Lake. This is the 15th boating-related fatality in Tennessee so far this year. A call came in close to midnight on August 6th describing that CPR was being performed…
Crush Autism Disc Golf Tournament
DALTON. Georgia (WDEF)- The Disc Golf community came together in a tournament to Crush Autism. "They have helped us in so many ways to learn about autism and ways of what to do and what not to do,"…
Capitol rioters enter 1st guilty pleas to assaulting police
A New Jersey gym owner and a Washington state man on Friday became the first people charged in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol to plead guilty to assaulting a law enforcement officer during the deadly siege. The pair of…
Aide who says Cuomo groped her files criminal complaint
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A woman who accused Gov. Andrew Cuomo of groping her breast at the governor's state residence has filed a criminal complaint against him, the Albany County Sheriff's office said Friday. The complaint, filed Thursday with the sheriff's office,…
Pause on student loan payments extended through January
The Biden administration on Friday issued what it says will be the final extension to a student loan moratorium that has allowed millions of Americans to put off debt payments during the pandemic. Under the action, payments on federal student…
Tokyo Olympics cost $15.4 billion. What else could that buy?
TOKYO (AP) — The official price tag for the Tokyo Olympics in $15.4 billion, which a University of Oxford study says is the most expensive on record. What else could those billions buy? The ballpark figure for building a 300-bed…
Nursing home to workers: Get vaccine or lose your job
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. nursing home industry’s resistance to forcing workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 for fear that too many of them might quit began to crack this week when its biggest player announced its employees must…
Man found guilty of killing girlfriend and her mother with an axe
WINCHESTER, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee man has been convicted of killing his girlfriend and the woman’s mother with an ax. The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports jurors deliberated for more than four hours Thursday before convicting…
Two killed in Jasper wreck
JASPER, Tennessee (WDEF) - Two people were killed and a third seriously injured in a crash this afternoon in Marion County. It happened in the 7000 block of Highway 41 in downtown Jasper. Investigators say it looked like a head…
Moon River issues their Covid police for September festival
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Moon River Festival will require all festival goers to either be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or receive a negative test for the coronavirus 72 hours before attending the event. Festival organizers announced those rules today. The…