Tennessee reports major Covid-19 outbreak at prison
South Central Correctional Facility is run by CoreCivic
Ivy Academy closes for Covid-19 cleaning
"Normally, this would be a 48-hour turn around, but...."
Cold Case Homicide Reopened
"The cold case has gotten reliable and credible information that a female was murdered around 2010 -give or take a year."
Appeals court keeps Flynn case alive, won't order dismissal
A federal appeals court won’t order the dismissal of the Michael Flynn prosecution.
Coaching great John Thompson of Georgetown dead at 78
John Thompson, the imposing Hall of Famer who turned Georgetown into a “Hoya Paranoia” powerhouse and became the first Black coach to lead a team to the NCAA men’s basketball championship, has died at 78.
TECH BYTE: Meet with a Doctor Virtually
Let's see which apps can help you meet with a doctor virtually.
International Overdose Awareness Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day. The purpose of the day is to reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths and remember those who have passed away from a drug overdose. The Hamilton County Coalition is still…
Hamilton County Sheriff's Deputy struck by car
BIRCHWOOD, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Hamilton County Sheriff's deputy was injured this morning while investigating a suspicious vehicle. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="13900 Pierce Road, Hamilton County, TN" zoom="15" title="Man shot on N. Hawthorne Street"] According to the Sheriff's office, the deputy…
Colon Cancer Awareness
"Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States taking the lives of about 50 thousand people a year."
Trump to visit Kenosha Tuesday, potentially stoking tensions
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump will be traveling to Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, amid fury over the police shooting of Jacob Blake in the back. White House spokesman Judd Deere told reporters Saturday night that Trump that will be…
Tennessee once again extends COVID-19 state of emergency
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Lee has once again extended the state of emergency until the end of September. Lee, a Republican, initially imposed the state of emergency on March 12 in order to free up funding and relax…
Protect our babies: ’Hospital cares for babies in hurricane'
A medical team at a southwestern Louisiana hospital worked through the night to care for 19 tiny babies as Hurricane Laura slammed the region. Officials at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women first had to transfer the 19 babies in…
19th Amendment stamp revealed in Niota
NIOTA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The wait is over! The day has come and the 19th Amendment stamp was revealed today in Niota. Niota was chosen by the United States Postal Service to host a Pictorial Stamp Cancellation and Unveiling Ceremony. The…
Free masks for K-12 students
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- The Northwest Georgia Justice Coalition gave out free masks to students today. Unfortunately, we are out of masks that fit children in elementary school, but we still have masks for middle and high school students! We will…
UPDATE: Cortez Sims conviction upheld
Defense offered no closing arguments or final statement.
McKamey Animal Center Adoption Extravaganza
Many furry friends went home today thanks to the McKamey Animal Center.
Trump Boat Parade
Members of the Bradley County Republican Party tell News 12 that this event is important to gain morale ahead of the election.
19th Amendment stamp unveiling in Niota Saturday
NIOTA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Niota Depot Preservation Committee is hosting a special stamp unveiling to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment in Niota Saturday. Niota is the hometown of Harry T. Burn. He is the man that…
Laura victims may go weeks without power; US deaths reach 14
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) - The death toll from Hurricane Laura has risen to at least 14, and hundreds of thousands of people across Louisiana are still without power or water. Officials said Friday that those services could be knocked…
Man has serious injuries after Saturday afternoon shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting that happened Saturday afternoon. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="1110 N Hawthorne Street, Chattanooga, TN" zoom="15" title="Man shot on N. Hawthorne Street"] The shooting happened in the 1100 block of North Hawthorne Street…
Actor Chadwick Boseman shot first big movie role in Chattanooga
Harrison Ford: "He got it because he's the best person for it, he's the right person for it."
UT Extension shares advice, encouragement for parents homeschooling kids
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - School is back in session for many in the Tennessee Valley. But, the way we normally envision school is different this year. Because of the coronavirus pandemic more parents have chosen for their kids to…
Bragging rights to Biden over Trump in television ratings
NEW YORK (AP) - In a competition for attention at their conventions, Democrat Joe Biden has scored a victory over President Donald Trump - but it was close. The Nielsen company says that 23.8 million viewers watched the final hour…
A's, Astros walk off field in protest, game postponed
HOUSTON (AP) - The Houston Astros and Oakland Athletics jointly walked off the field following a moment of silence, draping a Black Lives Matter T-shirt across home plate as they chose not to play. The decision came on Jackie Robinson…