Pence, wife Karen, surgeon general get COVID-19 vaccines
Vice President Mike Pence received the coronavirus vaccine during a White House event aimed at convincing skeptical Americans that the vaccines are safe.
Stimulus check could be back in Covid Bill deal
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - U-S Representative Chuck Fleischmann has indicated that individual $600 stimulus checks are back on the negotiating table, as lawmakers work to hammer out a new Covid -19 relief package. While details of what's likely to be included…
Postal worker pleads guilty to stealing gift cards in the mail
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - A U.S. Postal worker in Georgia has pleaded guilty to stealing cash and gift cards from more than 15 letters. Markeyta McAllister pleaded guilty to Obstruction of United States Mail. She worked as a mail processing…
First Responder Award: New Home volunteer firefighter battling cancer
Crystal Smith got a fire truck escort following her last chemo treatment, surgery still looming.
Illegal Winery busted at Rainsville Waste Water plant
RAINESVILLE, Alabama (WDEF) - The DeKalb County Sheriff says his officers have uncovered a large, illegal winery on Sand Mountain. They found it at the Rainsville Waste Water Treament Plant. His office got a tip about illegal alcohol at a…
Biden advisor tests positive after Georgia trip
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) - One of President-elect Joe Biden’s closest advisers has tested positive for the coronavirus. Biden transition spokesperson Kate Bedingfield says Louisiana Rep. Cedric Richmond tested positive on Thursday, two days after traveling to Atlanta to attend a…
Eviction Moratorium Ending
"What landlords need to be aware of is that they can be charged” said Ga. and Tn. attorney McCracken Poston.
Police arrest Airsoft pistol robbery suspect
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…
Nashville Singer features Hamilton County's tornado damage
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 masks
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…
COVID vaccine given at Memorial Hospital
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…
March 2021 Elections Will Have Biggest Field of Candidates in History
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,…
Dr. Bryan Johnson tests positive for Covid-19
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…
2020 Officially the Wettest Year on Record for the Tennessee Valley
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, Inc. Partners with Warrior Freedom Service Dogs
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…
Finally home after the Easter Sunday Tornadoes
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…
COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Begins in Hamilton County
The COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in Hamilton County and officials are ready to begin administering it.
New Tennessee Unemployment Claims Increase for Second Week
New unemployment claims in Tennessee increased for the second straight week.
Holiday travel: what's expected and urged
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.…
Boyd's Speedway gets new ownership
60 plus years of local racing on the TN/GA line will continue under new ownership
GBI attacks online rumors about death of agent
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…
Latest: Covid case increase in northwest Georgia, except in Dade Co.
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…
Educators’ Vaccine Concerns
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.
Police arrest suspect in Hixson shooting
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.…