DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - 21-year old Steven Pizarro was arrested this morning after attempting to rob a Dalton store using an Airsoft pistol. The Dalton Police Department says Pizarro was taken into custody without incident and charged with armed robbery…
A Nashville singer has touched the hearts of many Chattanoogans with her latest music video. The music video for her song “try” was shot right in the middle of the tornado damage. Singer Melody Sheppard says she saw the video…
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Georgia- Whitfield County Commissioners stopped short of issuing a mask mandate but, have are now officially recommending masks be worn. Commissioner Chairman Lynn Laughter has been trying to get a mask mandate vote to pass since august. She…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- The first wave of Pfizer COVID vaccines were administered at Memorial Hospital Thursday. Infectious disease Doctor Mark Anderson was the first to receive the vaccination. He said getting the vaccination is a humbling experience. "I have a great…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanoogans are going to be seeing an unprecedented number of candidates on their March 2021 election ballot. Today at noon was the qualifying deadline for candidates seeking office. With sixteen candidates seeking the office of Mayor,…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County School system has announced that superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson has tested positive for Covid-19. He tested positive on Thursday. Dr. Johnson is quarantining as a result. The school system statement says he has mild…
As of Monday, the Tennessee Valley broke a record for the largest rainfall amount of the year with over sixty - eight inches of rain for 2020 and two more calendar weeks left. This broke the previous record of sixty…
U.S. Xpress Enterprises is partnering with Chattanooga- area non profit, Warrior Freedom Service Dogs. Warrior Freedom connects combat veterans suffering with post traumatic stress to trained service dogs. U.S. Xpress Enterprises will be giving a monetary donation towards dog training…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - For those whose homes were ravaged in the Easter Sunday tornadoes, the pandemic has made the rebuilding process seem like an eternity-but for one East Chattanooga family - the wait is finally over. “Its is such…
The COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in Hamilton County and officials are ready to begin administering it.
New unemployment claims in Tennessee increased for the second straight week.
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - With just over a week until Christmas Day, many travelers on Wednesday made a quick stop at an I-75 rest area as part of their journey heading to be with loved ones for the holidays.…
60 plus years of local racing on the TN/GA line will continue under new ownership
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has gone to social media to call out online rumors about the death of one of their own. The unidentified agent passed away this week. The GBI tweet says that rumors…
ATLANTA (WDEF) - Even as the first doses of a vaccine rolls into Georgia, the Department of Health reports that Covid-19 cases continue to rise at record-breaking levels. Their 7 day average of new cases last week jumped 18% from…
According to a survey conducted by the Professional Educators of Tennessee, 13 hundred school employees were asked if they would volunteer to get a vaccine. Less than 40 percent said no.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police make an arrest in the December 12th shooting death of 29-year-old Christopher Trivette He was a shot New Country Drive. 41 year old Mario Peoples is charged with homicide. He's in the Hamilton County Jail.…
HOOVER, Alabama (WDEF) - An Alabama doctor and her husband have pleaded guilty to unlawfully distributing opioids and other controlled substances. Dr. Elizabeth Korcz had a medical clinic in Hoover, Alabama and her husband managed her practice. Prosecutors say they…
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Walker County Schools is stepping up to help families in need just in time for the holidays. After seeing organizations in surrounding counties benefit from the locally developed app called Purposity, the school district decided…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- "They have the vaccine coming and they were not going to invest in the freezers and they need to dry ice for storage so we were glad to work with them to just have a small part of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The coronavirus pandemic has continued to apply pressure on our healthcare system affecting area hospitals and clinics. With hospitalizations on the rise, staffing shortages are already becoming a problem. In response to this need, UTC, Siskin hospital,…
Officials say dozens of children who attended a tree lighting event in Georgia may have been exposed to COVID-19 after a pair performing as Santa and Mrs. Claus tested positive for the virus.
The Hamilton County Highway Department will be closing the W Road on Thursday, December 17th, 2020, from 8:30 AM until 2:00PM.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - At Access Family Pharmacy, they're hoping to get COVID vaccinations within the next couple of weeks. "We're going to be vaccinating the 1a1 groups first. These will primarily be long-term care facilities comprising of assistant living,…