Three Year Old Fatally Shot in Ooltewah
Hamilton County Sheriff's deputies responded to River Birch Loop Road where a three year old child had been shot Thursday night.
Family reunited with military quilt after tornado
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It’s the kind of thing you’d hope to never lose. Amy Powers’ great-aunt made a military quilt for Beulah Lockmiller and her late husband, Larry to honor Larry’s service. “These are all pieces of his uniform…
North Carolina Governor extends Shelter at Home order another week
RALEIGH, N.C. (WDEF) -- North Carolina's stay at home order has been extended. Governor Roy Cooper announced on Thursday that it will continue until May 8. He says he's developed a three-stage plan to reopen that moves forward in stimulating…
Police arrest second suspect in Pinewood Avenue shootings
Two victims shot in Brainerd area two weeks ago.
Tennessee's First Lady volunteers with Ooltewah storm recovery
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One Auburn Hills resident got some special help today after her house was destroyed in Easter's storms. Tennessee's First Lady Maria Lee helped Samaritans Purse clear trees and salvage personal items from Evelyn Leamon's home. Local…
Trump's criticism adds to tough choices in Georgia reopening
U.S. Senate candidate Doug Collins is criticizing Kemp, saying the fellow Republican has “caused a lot of confusion."
Facebook friends rally to help tornado survivors
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Easter tornadoes caused significant damage across our area, especially to those living on Jenkins Road in Chattanooga. One family barely made it to safety that night of the storms. "I had one foot in the…
Trailer Park owners charged with hoarding tornado relief donations
"Nobody said anything about not receiving (items)."
Morning Pointe Senior Care Facilities work to recover after Easter Sunday Tornadoes
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - On the night of April 12th the tornadoes that stormed through our area, left 130 senior care residents in Chattanooga displaced. Morning Pointe and the Lantern at Morning Pointe - two senior care facilities -…
Tennessee restaurants & retail stores could reopen next week
Restaurants could begin serving half of their seating capacity by Monday.
Expert claims reprisal for opposing virus drug Trump touted
The head of a government agency combating the coronavirus pandemic says he was ousted for opposing politically connected efforts to promote a malaria drug that President Donald Trump has touted
At least 7 dead as storms hit Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana
Severe weather is blowing across the South after apparent tornadoes tore through parts of Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana.
COVID-19 Testing Changes at Riverfront Parkway
The Hamilton County Health Department is changing the way they operate the Riverfront Parkway COVID-19 testing site to make it more accessible to anyone seeking testing.
Tennessee Unemployment Claims Jump Another 68 Thousand
The latest unemployment claims for the week of April 18 in Tennessee saw another increase with 68,968.
Marion County COVID-19 curfew ends Thursday morning
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Wednesday night was the last night for Marion County’s curfew. The curfew lasted 15 days, and the mayor said they won’t be extending it. “We think it was the right decision to make and it’s…
Blesdoe County shoots high up the Covid-19 case list
State decides to count Bledsoe Correctional numbers with the rest of the county tests.
Ribbons of Hope campaign honors Covid-19 crisis workers
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Youth and Family Development center has started a Ribbons of Hope Campaign. It's to show respect and support for service providers in the community during this COVID-19 crisis. Families are asked to put up red…
Alabama prison system reports fourth COVID-19 case
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama prison system has reported its fourth case of COVID-19 in a state inmate. The Department of Corrections announced the positive test on Wednesday in a news release. The inmate worked was at the Elba…
Times & places for this weekend's drive thru testing in Southeast Tennessee
Saturday in Bledsoe County, all weekend in Chattanooga
Owner of Cleveland Candy Shop gets a sweet surprise
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - A Cleveland Small Business Owner lost her home to the Tornadoes on Easter Sunday. Owner Tina Hysni of Tina’s Tummy Yummys received a sweet surprise at her candy shop Wednesday afternoon. Community members and loved ones…
Hospitals ask patients to stop avoiding medical care if you need it
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Like other large cities across the nation, Chattanooga area hospitals are seeing a dramatic decrease in patients seeking medical care. Doctors say non-coronavirus related emergencies such as broken bones, heart attack, and major traumas have…
'It was terrifying': Tornado victims overwhelmed by devastation, support
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's been 10 days since deadly tornadoes ripped through the Chattanooga area. Families in East Brainerd neighborhoods are still struggling to clear debris and trees from their properties. For the DeWild's off Tyne Ridge Road near…
President Trump disagrees with opening Georgia early
Listen to the President's explanation of why he thinks it is the wrong call now.
EPB reports full power restoration after Easter tornadoes
Now crews will work toward restoring fiber network and cable service.