Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene Temporarily Suspended From Twitter
U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene was suspended from Twitter on Tuesday for posting misleading claims about COVID-19 vaccines.
Plan to replace aging postal truck fleet delayed by lawsuit
The primary fleet of vehicles — dating to 1987 — was due to be replaced under a new contract but the winning bid for the new trucks is being challenged.
Bonnaroo: Vaccination card or negative test now required
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival announced that its festival-goers will be required to show proof that they’ve been vaccinated for COVID-19 or tested negative for the virus within the last three days.
Rescuers carry out injured hike at Pocket Wilderness
MOWBRAY MOUNTAIN, Tennessee (WDEF) - The rocky terrain at the Pocket Wilderness Cumberland Trail claimed another injured hiker on Tuesday. A 19 year old male fell and injured his ankle on the trail around 4 PM. A total of 53…
Here is where we stand now on masks in Hamilton County schools
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Parents in Hamilton County are up in the air about whether their children will have to wear masks when they return to school on Thursday. Here is where we stand right now: -- Hamilton County is NOT…
Tenn. Nissan plant to close for 2 weeks due to chip shortage
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — Nissan says its huge factory in Smyrna, Tennessee, will close for two weeks starting Monday due to computer chip shortages brought on by a coronavirus outbreak in Malaysia. The shutdown is…
Mayor Kelly's budget presentation to Chattanooga City Council
Mayor Kelly said there will not be an increase in tax rate due to cutting unnecessary spending and he wants to focus on increasing firefighter and police officer pay.
Mother tells story of how blood donations saved her baby's life
Chattanooga, Tennessee (WDEF)- "It’s scary and I think I knew just enough as a nurse but I think that made it a little worse maybe. Just because I know the adult side and it's kind of like…
Nashville police arrest Lyft driver for assaulting a country music singer
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Nashville police have made an arrest in the case of a country music singer who says she was assaulted during a ride-share. Lyft driver Albert Boakye was arrested Monday night. Over the weekend, singer Clare Dunn…
Truck driver shortage driven by parking
“Every single thing you and I consume and use in our daily lives comes on a truck. And when we can’t find and keep truck drivers because for instance they don’t know where they’re going to park at night, we’re going to pay more for everything we consume,”
Dalton Police looking for credit card thief suspect
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dalton Police are looking for a suspect who they believe stole a credit card from a mailbox. They have surveillance pictures of the suspect trying to use the credit card and his car. It was declined…
North Georgia School Districts may test drinking water for lead
NORTHWEST, GA (WDEF) - As students begin to return to the classroom, several North Georgia school districts are deciding whether they will take part in the Clean Water for Georgia Kids program that will cover the cost of…
Thousands of tires illegally dumped on private property-reward offered
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - Just off of Interstate 75, near exit 20 sits acres of land owned by Larry Armour with Armour commercial real estate-but he’s not the only one using this property. On the property, you’ll…
School Board member Jenny Hill posts about masks in school
She expects some kind of official decision by tomorrow.
Whitfield County Officer-Involved Shooting
WHITFIELD COUNTY (WDEF) - "It was unreal because literally the only thing blocking me is my windshield. It was like having a front row seat I guess," says Toni, a truck driver who was parked across the street…
Police charge suspect in Collegedale Pharmacy break-in
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Collegedale Police charge a suspect in a pharmacy break-in. It happened Saturday at the Thrifty Medplus Pharmacy on Ooltewah Ringgold Road. When officers arrived, they found that the rear door had been forced open. A witness…
No active shooter found at Tennessee high school
A call about an active shooter inside a Tennessee high school prompted a major law enforcement response, but a sheriff's office says no suspect was found.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigns over sexual harassment
Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned over a barrage of sexual harassment allegations Tuesday.
Texas Gov. Abbott seeks out-of-state help against COVID-19
Gov. Greg Abbott appealed for out-of-state help to fight the third wave of COVID-19 in Texas.
Tennessee State clearing returning students' balances
Tennessee State University says it's clearing the account balances of students returning to study this fall.
Sunset Cinema in Miller Park begins this weekend
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee - (City of Chattanooga Special Events) - City of Chattanooga Special Events announces upcoming movies and dates for Sunset Cinema in Miller Park, an outdoor movie series in downtown Chattanooga. Sunset Cinema is a free…
Murray County offering gift cards for people getting Covid vaccine
CHATSWORTH, Georgia (WDEF) - Murray County is offering an incentive for Covid vaccinations. Beginning on Tuesday, you will get a $10 Walmart Gift Card for each dose you get at the health Department (Single dose J&J vaccines will get 2…
Search for graves at Lookout Mountain
A Lookout Mountain man wants to make sure some people buried in a deserted cemetery are not forgotten so he enlisted help from Vanderbilt University.
Early Morning House fire started by smoking while using oxygen
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - An early morning house fire sends two family members to the hospital after the fire was caused by a dangerous practice. CFD responded to a reported residential fire in the 700 block of Gillespie…