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…
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…