Teacher pay won't be affected by fewer school dollars
"we're looking at pretty much being salary wise where we were last year."
Renfro Corporation CEO defends free masks
"to have our product disparaged is disheartening to everyone.”
Rossville senior care reports death, Athens center is now Covid-19 free
ROSSVILLE, Georgia/ ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) - We got Covid-19 updates on Monday from two senior care facilities in our area hit by COVID-19. The good news is that Life Care Center of Athens reports it is now Covid-19 free. 65…
Chief Roddy updates police practices in face of protests
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police Chief David Roddy announces changes to policy as they face mounting protests over officer behavior. “I have updated and highlighted existing policy to reflect not only the current expectations of our police department, but what…
CBL struggling to make payments because of mall troubles during pandemic
Cite "substantial doubt" they can keep operating as is without relief in the next year. The problem is lost rental payments from stores at malls like Hamilton Place & Northgate
Cafe Ink Offers Free Cover Up for Racist/Hateful Images
A manager from the cafe ink tattoo parlor in Cleveland is offering free cover ups of tattoos that displays racist and hateful images.
Drive-Thru testing in Soddy Daisy on Wednesday
Testing moving out to Soddy Daisy, Northgate and Ooltewah this week.
Attorney questions gun charges against police protester
McCracken Poston also releases video of the arrest of Treyvan Young
High School Student Protest at Coolidge Park
“I’ve been trying to get into more protests especially being black and growing up in America today."
Deputy and Arizona man injured in I 59 wreck Sunday night
Deputy Trevor Newsom suffered a head injury
TECH BYTE: Tech to Help You Stay in Touch
Let's look at some tech that can help you stay in touch virtually.
Teen charged with driving into Memphis protest, hitting 4
Teen charged with driving into Memphis protest, hitting 4
Free COVID-19 testing at local churches
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Positive Coronavirus cases are increasing daily. There are a total of 1,458 cases of the Coronavirus in Hamilton County, as of Sunday. The Hamilton County health department has been working with local pastors to figure out the…
Virginia murder suspect arrested in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A murder suspect wanted in Virginia was arrested in Chattanooga Saturday morning. According to Chattanooga police, 23 year old Dalton Holbrook was arrested on Hixson pike. CPD says that Holbrook was in a stolen vehicle with…
Day Nine of Chattanooga Protests Sheds Light on the "LGBTQ" Community
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Day nine of protest is not slowing down in numbers. Dozens of Protesters showed up at Miller Park ready to march on their two mile journey. Sunday's demonstration slightly shifted its focus. It peeled back another layer…
Chattanooga City Clerk employee tests positive for COVID-19
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The city of Chattanooga announced today that a City Court Clerk's employee tested positive for COVID-19. Because of this, the City Courts will be closed to the public through close of business on Thursday, June 18.…
Another Record Number of COVID-19 Cases for Hamilton Co.
Hamilton County is seeing another record number of coronavirus cases.
Woman Dies from Drug Overdose in Grundy Co.
The Grundy County Sheriff's Office is investigating another fatal drug overdose.
Crowd remembers Breonna Taylor
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As people continue demonstrations over the death of George Floyd, a crowd remembered another person Friday night, Breonna Taylor. Taylor was shot and killed by Louisville police. On the riverfront, the HEARD, CCJ and The People's…
Friday night shooting in Grundy County
COALMONT, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Grundy County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly shooting that happened Friday night. The shooting happened on Ranger Creek Road. According to Sheriff Shrum, deputies arrived on the scene and found 24- year-old Stone Nolan in…
Two people shot on Water Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Saturday afternoon shooting has left two victims in serious condition. According to CPD, the shooting happened on Water Street in the Alton Park area around 1 p.m. Both victims suffered multiple gunshot wounds. CPD says that…
5-year-old finds Megalodon tooth on North Myrtle Beach
A five-year-old boy found a prehistoric Megalodon tooth near his family’s condo on the beach in Cherry Grove.
On sad anniversary, few to mourn the D-Day dead in Normandy
This year’s anniversary observances for the June 6, 1944 D-Day landings in Normandy will be one of the loneliest remembrances ever.
Biden formally clinches Democratic presidential nomination
Joe Biden has formally clinched the Democratic presidential nomination, setting him up for a bruising challenge to President Donald Trump that will play out against the unprecedented backdrop of a pandemic, economic collapse and civil unrest.