Facebook bans Trump through Biden inauguration, maybe longer
Facebook will bar President Donald Trump from posting on its system at least until the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.
Rep. Fleischmann In Quarantine After COVID-19 Contact
Congressman Chuck Fleischmann is in quarantine after being in contact with someone who was COVID-19 positive.
Tennessee panel OKs 5th online sportsbook operator
A Tennessee panel has conditionally approved a license for a fifth sportsbook operator under the state’s online-only sports betting program.
Biden win confirmed after pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol
Congress has confirmed Democrat Joe Biden as the presidential election winner.
New Tennessee Unemployment Claims Increase By More Than 6,000
New unemployment claims in Tennessee increased by more than 6,000 to 16,554.
Sen. Blackburn & Loeffler reverse their electoral college challenge
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - Two of our Republican Senators backed down Wednesday night in their challenge to the electoral votes.Both Marsha Blackburn from Tennessee and Kelly Loeffler from Georgia were very public with their plans to challenge the electoral vote…
Former Senator Bob Corker on Capitol Take-Over
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - Chattanooga's Bob Corker had pointed comments today on who to blame for the Capitol building takeover in Washington on Tuesday. "Like all Americans, I am horrified. And I think people have been able to see the…
Rep. Fleischmann describes Capitol chaos today
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - Congressman Chuck Fleischmann says he is safe after the capitol building was rushed today in Washington. Demonstrators took over the building and lawmakers were evacuated as they were holding the electoral confirmation of the vote. The…
Former Congressman Zach Wamp attacks Washington demonstration
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - An angry Zach Wamp came to our station this afternoon to express his outrage over the demonstration in Washington at the capitol. We are posting his entire interview. He talks about the "fraud narrative" and angrily blames…
US Capitol locked down as Trump supporters clash with police
The U.S. Capitol locked down Wednesday with lawmakers inside as violent clashes broke out between supporters of President Donald Trump and the police.
Ossoff wins Ga. Senate seat, gives Dems control
Georgia Democrat Jon Ossoff has won his Senate runoff election.
Georgia secretary of state's office evacuated
Georgia’s secretary of state and his staff have evacuated their offices at the state Capitol as armed protesters gathered outside.
Tennessee announces COVID-19 vaccine eligibility tool
Tennessee officials have set up an online tool that helps people figure out when they will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Hamilton County Vaccine Site Closes Down After All Doses Allotted For
Hamilton County Health Department's COVID-19 vaccination site closed down the line after all of its doses had been allotted.
Rev. Raphael Warnock declares victory in Georgia Senate runoff
Counting will continue on Wednesday
Georgia runoff election in Catoosa County
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Ballots came into the Catoosa County Freedom Center after polls closed at 7 Tuesday night. Once there, the poll workers arranged them in stacks according to precincts before the ballots were scanned and tabulated. "So…
Whitfield County Voter Turnout
Poll watcher Mark Gilstrap says no technical difficulties were reported and attendance was about 100 votes short of the November General Election.
Golden Apple Award: Ridgeland High School's Julie Butler
ROSSVILLE, GA, (WDEF) - Julie Butler was born to teach, but she postponed her own higher education until her youngest daughter was a teenager. Students and faculty at Ridgeland High School know it was worth the wait. Ms. Butler's heart…
Nashville mayor in quarantine after wife contracts virus
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Nashville Mayor John Cooper has announced that he would be in quarantine after his wife, Laura, tested positive for COVID-19. According to a Tuesday news release, Laura Cooper is not exhibiting any symptoms. The mayor's office…
Bud's under investigation for New Year's Eve events
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County authorities are investigating a popular local bar, after the County Health Department received several complaints. Photos taken on New Year's Eve appear to folks at Bud's Sports Bar not wearing masks. Neither Bud's nor the…
Tips on how to wait your turn for vaccine in Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Getting the Covid-19 vaccine has been an all-day ordeal for the few people who qualify. On Wednesday, the Health Department will have another 1000 doses of the Moderna vaccine to hand out. To qualify, you must fit…
Hamilton Co. Schools extend virtual learning another week
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County School system has extended remote learning for next week. They report the current Phase Tracker level is at 1.03% with an average of 500 new cases reported Monday and Tuesday in Hamilton County. The…
Local Doctors React To New COVID Strain Found In Four States
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday that the new COVID-19 strain that was detected in the state after first being identified in the U.K. could be a game changer, calling it highly problematic. The variant…
Georgia announces first case of new Covid-19 variant
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - The Georgia Department of Public Health has announced the state's first case of the Covid-19 variant B.1.1.7. The victim is an 18-year old male who hasn't traveled. But they aren't saying what city he is in.…