CHATTANOOGA (Byron DeFoor) Byron DeFoor, a member of the Fifty Plus Racing Team, which competes to raise awareness for Alzheimer's and other neurological diseases through various events, shares his message on the loss of his friend and business partner, Jim…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Tennessee's new sports betting law went into affect in the first week of November (during the election). The Tennessee Lottery is regulating the online wagering companies handling the bet. And they have now reported the gambling numbers…
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - Catoosa County election officials report they have completed their hand recount of the November elections. Out of 32,756 votes, the second count changed by one vote. It switched from Joe Biden to President Trump. “Citizens can…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - A healthy diet is not only good for your body, it's also good for your mind. To that end, East Lake Academy is growing its own nutritious food right on campus. Eighth Grade Science Teacher Natalie…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The Dalton City Council is concerned about the rising cases of Covid-19 in the region. In their Monday evening meeting, they talked about the need for face masks, but are NOT requiring them. Here is the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In its latest weekly report, the White House COVID-19 Task Force recommends that Tennessee limit restaurant indoor capacity to less than fifty percent, as well as restrict hours until cases and the positivity rates of new…
President Trump could gain votes, but officials don't believe the outcome will change.
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee-Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced a partnership with Tennessee Reconnect and the Department of Labor and Workforce. "Obviously no one expected there to be a pandemic this year," said Justin Groenert. This partnership will allow people who are unemployed…
CHARLESTON, Tennessee- Some neighbors of the Wacker Polysilicon Plant in Bradley County feel they are the last to know when something goes wrong. Plant officials confirmed on Friday, one of the five contract workers injured during an industrial accident at…
Some Chattanoogans' believe panhandling and littering have become real problems in their city.
HOUSTON (AP) — A conservative group has dropped its voter fraud lawsuits in four states days after the group’s leader made baseless allegations questioning the integrity of the election. Lawyers for True the Vote filed notices to dismiss their cases…
More jobs are headed to Chattanooga after an investment of more than 1 million dollars by the state.
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - On November 9th, Walker Valley High School announced their students would momentarily switch to virtual learning due to an increase in coronavirus cases. The school has since returned back to in person learning. Currently, 332 students…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Currently Hamilton County has over 1,700 active cases. The Hamilton County Health Department investigation reveals that many of our new cases of Covid-19 infection are occurring within our own households. Officials say typically a household member…
Close to 90,000 sex abuse claims have been filed against the Boy Scouts of America.
Some Chattanooga residents are beginning to vocalize frustrations with panhandling and littering in their communities.
There's more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the coronavirus.
Let's look at an app that can help you make memories with your friends and family.
Dalton Georgia held their own 'Truth for Trump' rally, questioning the legitimacy of the 2020 election.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Makayla Thompson is a 22-year-old who is always smiling and hugging the people she loves. .@ChattFireDept and other agencies are having a BBQ sale today until 6. They are raising money for a wheelchair accessible van for…
Federal regulators have fined the nation’s largest public utility more than $900,000 for violating procedures during the startup of a Tennessee nuclear reactor and subsequently misleading investigators. Two managers and a plant operator who worked at the Tennessee Valley Authority’s…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department on Friday said that many of the new Covid-19 cases are happening inside households. They say we typically get it at work or at social gatherings and then bring it home and…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department issues a Covid-19 exposure warning for the Chattanooga Cigar Club on Market Street. Case investigators say that people in their infectious period attended the cigar and cocktail lounge on November 7-8th between…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama on Friday added almost 3,000 COVID-19 cases, the highest number reported in a single day since the pandemic began. State Health Officer Scott Harris says the number accurately reflects that Alabama is seeing increased community…