Seeking comeback, Sessions faces Tuberville in Alabama race
President Trump has endorsed Tuberville and calls Sessions a disaster.
Veteran TV Newsman Bob Johnson dies from Parkinsons
"Parkinson's is just a terrible, terrible situation to have to go through."
UNUM warns quarantine projects could cost you more than you realize
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Since the coronavirus pandemic began in March; New research from employee benefits providers shows people have picked up new or increased activities that could cause potential accidents. Officials say according to an online survey with over 1,000…
13 dogs surrendered to the Humane Educational Society
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Over the weekend the Humane Educational Society had 13 dogs surrendered to them. Officials say The owner became critically ill and could no longer care for the dogs. The Humane society says all 13 of the…
Trump administration rescinds rule on foreign students
The Trump administration has rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer schools or leave the country if their colleges hold classes entirely online.
4-year-old accidentally shoots, kills sibling
Police say a 4-year-old Tennessee child has accidentally shot and killed a younger sibling.
Sailors continuing fight to save burning San Diego warship
Hundreds of sailors are fighting to save a burning Navy warship docked in San Diego.
Vanderbilt opposes new visa rules for international students
Vanderbilt University has joined an effort to stop federal rules that would force international students to leave the U.S. or transfer to another college if their schools offer classes entirely online this fall.
Relief fund created for local musicians
SoundCorps and Music Therapy Gateway in Communications are working to help area musicians who may have been affected by the pandemic.
Rough Weekend at Dollywood
Decoration falls on park visitors, glass blower injured in separate incident.
TWRA reports multiple drowning incidents in Middle Tennessee waters
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency reports this was a dangerous weekend on the water in the middle part of the state. -- On Saturday, a fisherman waded out into the Duck River and lost his footing. The…
Hamilton Co. Covid cases mixed today as they shoot up all around us
Tennessee hit new record high today, North Carolina did on Saturday, Huntsville Alabama hit hard
Pulitzer winning photographer talks to local art students
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Sheriff comments on protesters charged with burning one of his flags
"don't block emergency vehicles that's on it's call and you don't destroy public property."
Is there a swimming pool shortage as we hit hottest week?
A local pool company in Chattanooga says the demand was so high they sold out of above ground pools in May.
UGA student calls out her classmates over Covid-19 attitude
She says many couldn't care less if grandma dies in the name of a shot-gunned Bud Light.
Hamilton County releases phases of school reopening
Reopening is based on the number of active cases in Hamilton County.
Blood Assurance needs recovered Covid-19 patients to donate
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Blood Assurance is asking for patients who have recovered from the Coronavirus to donate their plasma. The medical director for Blood assurance says one convalescent plasma donation can help save 3-4 lives. Blood assurance says even…
District Attorney vows to continue prosecutions despite Covid-19 case
"Fear is a liar. We don’t believe him."
Suspect killed by police officer in Rockwood
ROCKWOOD, Tennessee (WDEF) - The TBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Rockwood this morning (The county above Rhea County). The case began with a domestic abuse case on Highway 27. A male and female were fighting in a…
Legal action on both Tenn & Georgia versions of heartbeat abortion laws
Tennessee Governor signs new abortion bill into law, judge immediately blocks it.
Dalton suspends Municipal Court as Covid-19 cases rise
Whitfield County has seen an increase of more than 400 new cases in the last week
Federal judge rules against Nashville bar owners
A judge has ruled against some Nashville bar owners who sought a temporary restraining order against city officials in an effort to push back against coronavirus restrictions.
Washington NFL team dropping 'Redskins' name after 87 years
The Washington NFL team is shedding the “Redskins” name effective immediately.