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Will Gov. Ivey extend mask mandate for Alabama?

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Health officials want Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey to extend a state mask order that is set to expire Friday. Ivey is expected to announce whether she will extend the order during a Thursday press conference. Dr.…

Local Congressman, UTC Professor Talk Biden Calls For Unity

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WDEF) - With the start of the new Biden administration today, the newly-elected President has called for an era of unity and bipartisanship in Washington. It’s something that most Americans want. A Pew Research poll found that 74…

Tennessee National Guard assists with Inauguration

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Security has been on high alert all day in Washington. President Biden's Inauguration seemingly went on without any security issues. 25,000 National Guardsmen and women are currently in Washington D.C. keeping the capitol safe on Inauguration Day.…

Who's vandalizing the Greenway Ducks?

CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - The Greenway Public Art Committee is asking for your help in finding people who vandalized several structures. The greenway is the home to several duck sculptures that are a part of the “Ducks In a row” 2020…

Love's Arm joins Met Ministries "Impact Hub"

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Five local non profit organizations are coming together to help better serve our community. It's called the ‘MetMinistries Impact Hub’ and the organizations involved are Met Ministries, the Pursuit of Happiness, Cempa community care clinic, Chattanooga Tumor…

NPHC hosts virtual pre-inauguration celebration

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The National Panhellenic Council of Chattanooga held a pre-inauguration ceremony, celebrating the inauguration of the 46th President,  Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris.  The virtual celebration consisted of several speakers , community members, and entertainment pieces. Local…

Georgia Department of Health Seeking COVID Vaccine Volunteers

GEORGIA (WDEF) - As the number of COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. hits 400-thousand, the Georgia Department of Public Health is looking for medical and non-medical volunteers to help with the vaccine response in the state. Volunteer Program Director LaKieva…

COVID Task Force navigates vaccine shortages

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- "We’re competing nationwide and with other states," said COVID task force lead Rae Young Bond. The limited number of vaccines has impacted nearly everyone. As Phase 1 continues, Hamilton County has run out of vaccines multiple times. "The…

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