'Saved by the Bell' star Dustin Diamond dies of cancer at 44
“Saved by the Bell” star Dustin Diamond died Monday after a three-week fight with carcinoma.
TECH BYTE: Use Tech to Help You Save Money
Let's look at some smartphone apps that can help get your smart spending habits back on track.
Chattanooga Food Truck Alley is officially open
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga's first food truck alley has officially opened, and today was their first full day of business. The alley is located right downtown on Market Street, behind the cupcake kitchen. There will be dozens of food trucks…
Diesel Spill in Ooltewah
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- A good Samaritan reported a diesel spill this morning near Satjanon Drive in Ooltewah. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="6300 Satjanon Drive " zoom="15" title="Diesel Spill"] Fire and Hazmat crews say that 15 to 20 gallons of diesel leaked…
Man killed on Dodson Avenue Sunday morning
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A 28-year-old man has died after being shot last night in Chattanooga. CPD is asking for your help in giving the family closure. According to officials, the shooting happened in the 800 block of Dodson Avenue around…
CDC requires face masks on airlines, public transportation
ATLANTA (AP) - A new federal requirement for wearing face masks on airline flights and public transportation takes effect on Monday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an order that backs up one announced by President Joe Biden…
Playing favorites? Hospital boards, donors get COVID shots
Some hospitals around the U.S. are facing complaints about favoritism and line-jumping after their board members and donors received COVID-19 vaccinations or offers for the prized inoculations. In Rhode Island, Attorney General Peter Neronha opened an inquiry after reports that…
Lawmakers push mental health days for kids amid pandemic
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - As the coronavirus pandemic takes a mental toll on young people, more states are considering expanding opportunities for students to take mental health days to try to lessen stigma and reduce youth suicide. Lawmakers in…
Creator of 'Bernie' mittens partners with teddy bear maker
The teacher who created the recycled wool mittens that U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders wore to the presidential inauguration - engendering countless memes - is partnering with the Vermont Teddy Bear Company to create a mitten line to meet growing demand.…
Uproar: Alabama governor to lease prisons, despite criticism
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey plans next week to sign leases for two privately built prisons despite sharp criticism from opponents of the plan. Ivey spokeswoman Gina Maiola said the governor will sign the agreements Monday to…
Man shot on Rossville Avenue
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A 26-year-old man is recovering after showing up to the hospital with a gunshot wound. The victim told investigators that he was in the area of 1400 Rossville Avenue when he was shot. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="1400…
Hagerty fills Senate team with 13 ex-Trump admin staffers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Freshman Republican U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty has picked a chief of staff who worked for former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, former Sen. Bob Corker and former President Donald Trump. Hagerty announced his pick of John Rader…
NBCUniversal vows auditions for actors with disabilities
LOS ANGELES (AP) - An effort to bring people with disabilities into clearer focus on TV and movie screens is getting a boost from a major media company. NBCUniversal says that actors with disabilities will be included in auditions for…
Fauci sees vaccination for kids by late spring or the summer
WASHINGTON (AP) - The government's top infectious disease expert says the U.S. hopes to be able to start vaccinating children in the next few months. It’s a needed step to securing widespread immunity to the coronavirus. Dr. Anthony Fauci said…
Walker County Commission Chairman issues apology after man used racial slur during meeting
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - At a Walker County Commission meeting Thursday night during public comments a man used a racial slur. Walker County resident Colby Curry heard it live. “My first reaction was, 'y’all just going to sit there and let…
Workers escaped deadly leak by going through nitrogen fog
GAINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) - Workers at a northeast Georgia poultry plant say they escaped through a fog of vaporizing liquid nitrogen that killed six of their coworkers. An investigation continues into the cause of the leak at Foundation Food Group.…
Warden out after new allegations at embattled federal jail
NEW YORK (AP) - The warden brought in to clean up the federal jail where Jeffrey Epstein killed himself has resigned after a yearlong tenure marred by the rampant spread of the coronavirus, inmates' complaints about squalid conditions, a smuggled…
Seattle hospitals rush out vaccines after freezer failure
SEATTLE (AP) - Seattle hospitals rushed out COVID-19 vaccines to hundreds of people in the middle of the night after a freezer they were being stored in failed. The Seattle Times reports that it's not clear what caused the freezer…
Chattanoogans charged with looting after Alabama tornado
FULTONDALE, Alabama (WDEF) - Fultondale, Alabama Police arrest three people for allegedly taking items from a home that was damaged by Monday's EF-3 tornado. The two men and one juvenile are from Chattanooga. The adult suspects have been identified as…
Alabama dropping the age for vaccines next month
But they aren't getting enough vaccine to supply the demand, yet.
Hamilton County School Choice Deadline Approaching
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Families in Hamilton County have until this Sunday, Jan. 31 to submit an application for the Fall School Choice 2021 semester. Schools Choice allows families within the county to consider schools outside of the school they…
Some Walker County parents are concerned about child safety in the schools
WALKER CO., Ga. (WDEF)- Some Walker County parents are expressing their concerns about the lack of masks and safety precautions being taken in the school system. Before the Coronavirus, Tricia Harris' son Caleb was attending in person classes here at…
Two more operators approved for online sports betting in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee panel has approved licenses for two more sportsbook operators under the state’s online-only sports betting law. William Hill and Wynn Sports drew approval Friday from the Tennessee Lottery’s Sports Wagering Committee. Lottery CEO Rebecca…
Job Openings for Home Instead Senior Care
Home Instead Senior Care is looking to hire people who are passionate about taking care of the elderly.