Salvation Army taking applications for this year's Angel Tree
"last year's number was 1500 families that we were able to assist.. over 5000 people"
AP FACT CHECK: False claims fly in Alabama U.S. Senate ads
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press Misleading claims are flying in attack ads for the closely watched Alabama U.S. Senate race between Sen. Doug Jones, a Deep South Democrat, and his Republican opponent Tommy Tuberville, a former college football coach. Tuberville,…
Blackburn maintains she wears masks, urges others to do so
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn says she regularly wears masks after being photographed without a face covering at a recent White House event where several in attendance have since tested positive for the coronavirus. The 68-year-old Republican…
Rack Room employee assaulted during boot robbery
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Cleveland police say 4 people assaulted a Rack Room Shoes employee as they made off with over a thousand dollars worth of boots. Witnesses tell police the four suspects filled bags with Timberland boots and headed…
Police arrest suspects in summer shooting in East Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police arrest two suspects in a shooting from this summer. Back on August 31st, a male and female, who are both 16, were shot near the East Chattanooga YFD Center on Dodson Avenue. They both survived.…
Shooting this evening in northern Hamilton County
GEORGETOWN, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hamilton County deputies are investigating a shooting Tuesday evening at a home in the northern end of the county. It happened around 5 PM in the 11200 block of Melanie Lane, near Highway 58. It is…
Dread Hollow Haunted House Reopens in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Halloween fanatics are in for a treat as Chattanooga's premier haunted house, Dread Hollow, opens to the public. Chattanooga's nationally recognized haunted house, Dread Hollow, officially opened October 1st. The house is known for it's 20,000…
TDOT unveils their next I 24 project in downtown Chattanooga
"We've seen this area be blighted over the last decade plus..."
How Do Teachers in Georgia Feel About in Class Learning?
Weeks into the new school year, are teachers in Georgia vulnerable?
Urban League offering Soft skills training course
CHATTANOOAGA, Tenn (WDEF) -The Urban League of Chattanooga is now offering a free virtual WIN soft skills training course to those who have lost their jobs due to the pandemic. The online course lasts for 5 days and is free…
Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger extends mask mandate
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Hamilton County’s current mask mandate was set to expire on October 8th. On Tuesday, Mayor Jim Coppinger held a press conference announcing that he would be extending the mask mandate once again. “Were going to put…
Sports Wagering Committee grants license to Tennessee sportsbook
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Sports gambling is coming to Tennessee in November. And the Sports Wagering Committee continues to license who will be handling the bets. On Monday, the Committee approved a license for Tennessee Action 24/7, LLC. They bill…
Hamilton County School Board to hold meeting with ABM executives
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County School Board Members plan to hold a special meeting with ABM. The meeting was announced during the school board's agenda session Monday tonight. ABM provides custodial services to Hamilton County Schools. Recently, their…
CDC says coronavirus can spread indoors in updated guidance
The World Health Organization raised the issue months ago.
Sole scheduled debate for Tennessee Senate seat called off
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The only debate scheduled thus far between the candidates seeking to win Tennessee’s open Senate seat has been called off. WKRN-TV general manager Tracey Rogers confirmed Monday that a scheduled Oct. 14 debate had been canceled…
Another step in bringing back live performances
The Signal reopens this Friday for the first time in 6 months
Sylvania School teacher charged with inappropriate behavior
“This is an absolute unfortunate event that has happened in our quiet Town of Sylvania."
Lawmakers will reintroduce a bill aimed at medical "surprises"
"(your insurance company and medical providers) need to work out what the payment needs to be, not the patient."
Business Owners and Their Customers: Lack of Covid-19 Restrictions
Manager of Mean Mug Nicholas Knable says the coffee shop is looking for ways to accommodate people who will not wear masks, "We allow them to order but we take it out to them. We don't really let them come in."
Regal Cinemas shutting down temporarily
""This is not a decision we made lightly, and we did everything in our power to support safe and sustainable reopenings in all of our markets ."
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - October is Breast cancer awareness month. It's an annual campaign to increase awareness of this deadly disease. During the month of October you can see buildings change their lights to pink, in order to help raise awareness…
Breast Cancer Survivor gives back to those going through treatment currently
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A breast cancer survivor is doing her part in giving back by helping women who are currently going through treatment. Kimberly Horwitz was diagnosed with Breast cancer in February of last year after she found a lump. …
TBI clears Deputy Jordan Long-Ross in fatal shooting
"there is no evidence of criminal liability on the part of the involved HCSO Officer."
CFD is Serving Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Fire Prevention Week is this week and the Chattanooga fire department is "Serving Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen". CFD is "Serving Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!” Unattended cooking is the leading cause of home fires.…