WALKER COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF)- Health officials want to remind people of the potential dangers of rabies after a skunk in Walker county tested positive. "Do not Approach wild animals. Don’t try to make them pets especially raccoons," said Environmental Health Manager…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Lee says the extra federal unemployment aid being offered amid the COVID-19 pandemic won’t be available in Tennessee starting July 3. The decision by Tennessee's Republican governor also will mean an end to the…
By CATHY BUSSEWITZ, JEFF AMY and BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press CHAMBLEE, Ga. (AP) - More than 1,000 gas stations in the Southeast reported running out of fuel, primarily because of what analysts say is unwarranted panic-buying among drivers, as…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are asking for your help to identify a suspect in a deadly shooting on Highway 58. It happened at a gas station across from Lakeside Elementary at the Jersey Pike intersection around…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn (WDEF) - Signal Mountain Road will be reduced down to one day starting Tuesday, May 11th from 9am to 2:00 p.m. EPB will be replacing a transmission pole as part of our routine maintenance schedule. The work…
Chattanooga, Tenn (WDEF) - If you are planning on hitting the lakes and rivers this summer by boat, you may find yourself on shore. The pandemic is yet to blame for another shortage-boats. With the pandemic pushing more…
DECATUR, Tennessee (WDEF) - Meigs County officials are searching for a man who apparently didn't like a judge's decision about him. Rashad Hawkins was in Child Support Court on Monday. The judge gave him prison time for failure to pay.…
Some kids play sports, create art, or play video games. But, the students here at Boyd Buchanan are creating innovations for children with disabilities. Students from the Boyd - Buchanan Engineering Class presented ideas today to assist…
The declaration will help 23 counties impacted by the storms that took place on March 27 and March 28.
An adult and a child were transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation after a fire at apartment building in East Lake Monday night.
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey wants her residents to return to work. She announced Monday that the state would end their participation in all federally funded unemployment programs on June 19th. That includes the following programs: Federal…
HIXSON, Tennessee (WDEF)- 54 area cheerleaders making up three teams will compete on the national stage. Team ignite will compete in the junior two division. Team Heat is in Junior three and inferno will compete in senior four co-ed. These…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- (WDEF) U.S. Chamber Of Commerce calls for immediate end of extra $300 unemployment benefits. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce said the extra government aid is giving some less incentive to look for work. Chattanooga chamber of commerce Vice…
By ERIC TUCKER, CATHY BUSSEWITZ and ALAN SUDERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The operator of a major U.S. pipeline hit by a cyberattack says it hopes to have service mostly restored by the end of the…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TN (WDEF) - Each year, the Tennessee Council for Social Studies recognizes exceptional teachers throughout the state. Nancy Baxley is a proud product of the Hamilton County School system. These days, she's a world class, World…
BlueCross Healthy Place celebrated its opening today in Highland Park with a ribbon cut. The five million dollar project includes a pavilion, walking track and sports courts, playgrounds, and much more. This project was completed in partnership…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says Alabama is joining the states ending pandemic-related unemployment boosts, including an additional $300 federal benefit. Ivey made the announcement Monday. She cited an increase in job postings and complaints from businesses…
UPDATE: More capacity news on Monday -- Vols Baseball going full capacity this weekend -- Nashville Predators going to 12,135 capacity for playoffs -- Bridgestone Arena going full capacity for concerts and other non-Predator events ______ NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -…
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - Public health officials confirm their first case of rabies in northwest Georgia this season. A rabid skunk was found in Walker County. This is their first confirmed case of rabies in Walker County since 2014. But…
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - The Walker County Sheriff's Office says an inmate died at the county jail last Wednesday. Jailers found 37 year old Richard Nathan Parm unresponsive in his cell. He had been arrested on drug charges by LaFayette…
MURPHY, North Carolina (WDEF) - The Sheriff in Cherokee County announce multiple arrests for a rash of stolen catalytic converters last week. On Wednesday, they got reports of multiple stolen converters from both schools and businesses, but they were not…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union opened its new City Center Branch Monday Morning. The new branch is located directly across the street from TVFCU’s current branch at 715 Market Street. That branch has…
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - The Caring Place in Cleveland Tennessee provides access to basic resources and opportunities to help their community members move past poverty. This nonprofit organization is based on love and faith and is committed to…
Two major Nashville venues will soon lift capacity restrictions as the city continues to reopen from implementing limitations on businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.