UPDATE: The TBI has released the criminal history of Nika Holbert following media requests. She has a long list of minor offenses, mostly driving on a suspended license. But the rap sheet does include misdemeanor possession offenses and one public…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Americans are set the receive the biggest stimulus check yet thanks to The American Rescue Plan. However, it's the middle of tax season. So does that mean that there will be a delay in stimulus deposits? We…
(WDEF) COVID has impacted many aspects of life including mental health. But what will the long-term effects be even after people get vaccinated and we get back to normal? "Just ask for help. Just acknowledging that you realize that this…
(WDEF) Within 24 hours on March 12th of 2020, the impact of the coronavirus truly showed itself. The sports world had been put on hold as the NBA postponed the season the night before, the men’s and women’s college basketball…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Thanks to a new app developed by the city of Chattanooga, residents will be able to request city services and report incidents like potholes right from their own smart phone. “This is just the first portion…
Johnson and Johnson single dose vaccines will be administered at Brainerd High School.
The city of Minneapolis has agreed to pay $27 million to settle a civil lawsuit from George Floyd’s family over the man’s death in police custody.
Knoxville, TN (Press Release) - The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has announced plans to return to a fully in-person campus experience this fall. Planning includes teaching in classrooms at capacity, returning to normal campus housing, reopening dining halls, fully staffing campus student…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Saturday will be the last day of free COVID testing at the Alstom site in Hamilton County. "We plan to make Alstom our fourth vaccination site for the community and stopping testing will let us…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Witnesses said they had no idea why a man attacked his uncle back in November in Whitfield County. But a grand jury has now indicted him for murder and aggravated assault. Sean Eugene Goode lived next…
CHATSWORTH, Georgia (WDEF) - One of the two suspects in the death of a Chatsworth man pleaded guilty on Wednesday. Justin Hooker admitted to malice murder in the plea deal. He was sentenced to life in prison. Officials found the…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are releasing security photos of a suspect and his truck from a bank robbery on Thursday. It happened around noon at the SunTrust Bank on E. Third Street. Police say the suspect demanded cash from…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Senate has advanced a proposal that would allow teachers to remove students from the classroom permanently despite concerns that the bill could unfairly punish some vulnerable students. Supporters argued Thursday that the proposal is…
[cbsn] By The Associated Press UNITED NATIONS -- The United Nations chief is criticizing the “many examples of vaccine nationalism and vaccine hoarding” as well as side deals with COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers that undermine access to all people in the…
SUMMERVILLE, Ga. (AP) - A Georgia city, a textile manufacturer and others are being sued by a former Summerville, Georgia, city council member over a water crisis that forced Summerville to distribute bottled water for weeks and still could cost…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Yesterday, Governor Brian Kemp has extended the eligibility to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in the state of Georgia. As more and more people get vaccinated, the Better Business Bureau is warning about a vaccine related scam. BBB…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Some of the key features of EPB’s new hosted camera system include live and recorded HD video that’s viewable and accessible anytime, anywhere and is protected from unauthorized access by a cloud-based program. Kennard Yamada, director…
HIXSON, Tennessee - It’s been one year since the World Health Organization classified the coronavirus disease as a pandemic. Medical experts have been trying to tackle this disease. "Starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. CDC…
President Joe Biden signed into law the $1.9 trillion relief package that he says will help the U.S. defeat the coronavirus and nurse the economy back to health.
A teacher in Marion County is suing the Marion County school district claiming her first amendment rights were violated according to a lawsuit. English teacher Emily Bourque made a Facebook post about George Floyd and Black Lives Matter. In the…
Bridgestone is joining a group of large companies offering to pay employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia will expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility starting Monday to everyone 55 and older, plus younger adults who are overweight or have serious health conditions. Gov. Brian Kemp made the announcement Wednesday as Georgia continues to post vaccination…
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities say two students have been charged with stealing $114,000 from Middle Tennessee State University. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said in a statement that the students were indicted Tuesday by a Rutherford County grand jury.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With the COVID-19 pandemic underway for nearly a year, one might think that the country is better prepared should another major disease outbreak happen. But a new report by Trust for America’s Health published Wednesday suggests…