Biden’s Administration Impact
The Biden administration may increase taxes for every economic class.
Tennessee lets public gathering limits expire
Continues ban on school sport fan attendance through February.
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…
City of Chattanooga unveils virtual memorial to honor those who died to Covid-19
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The City of Chattanooga has released a memorial video honoring those who lost their lives to Covid-19. The video release by the city references the 280 Hamilton County deaths that happened in 2020, but the video…
MaryEllen Locher Scholarship fund established at CHI Memorial Foundation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - CHI Memorial Foundation And The MaryEllen Locher Scholarship Foundation have announced they have joined together. The MaryEllen Locher Scholarship Fund at CHI Memorial Foundation is a college scholarship program for children who have either lost a parent…
Chambliss Center for Children team up with Isaiah 117 House
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Children who are awaiting a foster home placement in Hamilton County will soon have a new place to find comfort. The Chambliss Center for Children has teamed up with another local, non profit organization - Isaiah…
Georgia certifies Democrats Warnock and Ossoff's Senate wins
Georgia’s secretary of state has certified the results of the two U.S. Senate runoff elections.
Chris Ramsey remembered as a community champion
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chris Ramsey is being remembered as community champion. Ramsey recently died after contracting COVID. Mt. Canaan Baptist Church Pastor Dr. Ternae Jordan knew him for over 30 years. "Chris never met a stranger. He was a…
Police investigate multiple shootings Monday night
UPDATE (1/19/21, 9:36am) - Chattanooga Police released new information on Monday night's shootings. Chattanooga Police responded to reports of shots fired near Olive Street and Roanoke Avenue at 8:41pm Monday evening. while en route to the scene, a 40 year…
What's Right With Our Schools: At Practice with Howard Lacrosse
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - When it comes to uniquely American sports, nothing has been around longer than Lacrosse. When played right, it builds teamwork, toughness and it's great exercise. Ricky Jones is the Head Lacrosse Coach at Howard. He says,…
MLK March in Cleveland
Like many parts of the country, Cleveland Tennessee celebrated Martin Luther King Day by marching the streets of their downtown area.
Woman killed in Cleveland head-on wreck this evening
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - A woman was killed this evening in Cleveland when a large pickup pulling trailer hit her head on. If happened on Spring Place Road Southeast just before 5:30. The Ford F350 was pulling a trailer loaded…
Chattanoogans sound off on social media censorship
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In the wake of social media giant Twitter banning accounts ranging from President Trump to Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, an ensuing debate has erupted over whether these actions constitute as censorship. The Washington Post reports that…
COVID Pneumonia and its viral impact
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- "The popular slang going around, and in some of the scientific journals, is describing it like a wildfire," said Pulmonologist, Dr. Michael Czarnecki, M.D. "The viral pneumonia widespread information, leaky cells in your lungs, it attacks your lungs, And…
Virtual MLK Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Chattanooga still provided the community an opportunity to honor Dr. Martin Luther King despite COVID-19. Chattanooga’s Office of Multicultural Affairs, along with with the University of Tennessee - Chattanooga Office of Multicultural Affairs, are holding the annual Martin…
Snowy Owl Spotted in Chattanooga
A snowy owl has been spotted in a Chattanooga neighborhood.
National Cornbread Festival on hold in South Pittsburg
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tennessee (WDEF) - The National Cornbread Festival is the biggest event of the year in South Pittsburg. But once again, the coronavirus is putting the annual celebration on hold. The Festival celebrating all things cornbread was cancelled last…
Jeremy Pruitt Fired as Tennessee Vols Head Coach
Jeremy Pruitt has been fired as the head coach of Tennessee Volunteers football team.
Baby giraffe dies shortly after birth at Nashville Zoo
The Nashville Zoo says a giraffe died shortly after it was born over the weekend.
History-making woman kicker invited to Biden inauguration
Sarah Fuller, the first woman to score in a Power Five conference football game, says she’s been invited to attend President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.
TECH BYTE: High-Tech Gadgets for Your Home
Let's look at some high tech gadgets featured at CES you'll want to have at home.
Man injured in Sunday night shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting that happened Sunday evening. According to CPD, one man was found shot near Clio Avenue. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="4100 CLIO AVENUE" zoom="15" title="Man Injured In Shooting"] CPD says that the victim…
Vacant house fire on Balata Drive
OOLETEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- Travelers on the interstate reported the house fire in the area of Mountain Lake Estates in Ooltewah. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="9023 Balata Drive" zoom="15" title="Vacant house fire"] Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department crews found the home fully involved.…