Faith Leaders Address School Funding Concerns
According to the Education Law Center, Tennessee ranks in the bottom five states across the country when it comes to school funding.
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…
Are negative COVID-19 test needed to return to work?
(WDEF)- Some places of work require negative COVID-19 tests before being allowed to return. This can cause multiple positive tests on the same person. There have been questions on what multiple positive COVID tests for the same person means for…
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.…
Hamilton County Schools will continue remote learning another week
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County School system has announced they will continue remote learning for the week of January 25-29. The level on the Phase Tracker has improved since last week, but not enough to change classroom status. They…
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…
Biden puts U.S. back into fight to slow global warming
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden is putting the United States back into the worldwide fight to slow global warming as one of his first acts in office. Biden has pledged to order the United States back into the Paris…
Netflix's big 4Q lifts video service above 200M subscribers
SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) - Netflix’s video streaming service has surpassed 200 million subscribers for the first time. The growth is being fueled by its expanding lineup of TV series and movies that continues to captivate people stuck at home…
Next up: $730M Powerball prize after no Mega Millions winner
Thanks to math and bad luck, lottery players have another shot at a giant jackpot as a $730 million Powerball prize is on the line.
Trump bids farewell to Washington, hints of comeback
WASHINGTON (AP) - His term at an end, President Donald Trump has said farewell to Washington, but he also has hinted about a comeback despite a legacy of chaos, tumult and bitter divisions in the country he led for four…
Dream close to being sold, taking Loeffler out of WNBA
The Atlanta Dream are close to being sold, ending defeated Sen. Kelly Loeffler's contentious stint as a WNBA owner. The league said in a statement that a sale of the franchise was close to being finalized. Players around the league…
No-go for Joe Exotic: Trump pardon list omits 'Tiger King'
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - One name missing in President Donald Trump’s flurry of pardons is “Tiger King” Joe Exotic. The zookeeper-turned-reality-TV-star is now serving a 22-year federal prison sentence in Texas. His backers were so confident in a pardon that…
Local coalition concerned about coronavirus testing
"These are elected officials and they serve the people. They do not serve corporations. They do not serve their political parties."
Officials back Tennessee Guard amidst inauguration loyalty concerns
"If anyone challenges your loyalty, it is unfortunate."
President Trump pardons Chattanoogan Darrell Frazier
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - As he is leaving office, President Trump is pardoning dozens of prisoners serving long drug sentences. The President is considering commuting the sentences of up to 100 people on his last day in office. The list…
Golden Apple Award: Kaley Carpenter, Meigs South Elementary
DECATUR, TN (WDEF) - When tragedy struck Meigs South Elementary school, children were left with some very grown up questions. Ms. Kaley Carpenter helped them understand and cope. One parent describes her as an angel in disguise. Ms. Carpenter describes…
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…