Defiant Louisiana pastor arrested over coronavirus protest
Officials in Louisiana arrested a pastor who allegedly drove a bus at a man protesting the pastor's continued defiance of orders to stay at home
How many COVID-19 tests has your county done?
Bledsoe & McMinn rate well, Bradley and Marion... not so much.
Tennessee Governor, Chattanooga Mayor discuss businesses reopening
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee Governor Bill Lee said on Monday that some businesses could start opening as soon as next Monday with the majority of businesses opening by the end of next week. “These businesses will open according to…
EPB's progress so far in restoring power
"Utilities are considered first responders because we all need our power, our internet, our phone, and our TV service and especially during a time of the COVID-19 crisis."
So when can I get my haircut?
We've read the orders , checked the emails, listened to the Facebook updates... now here are the answers you really want to know.
Man shot trying to break up a fight in Cleveland
The suspect was fighting with his landlord.
East Hamilton School Tornado Relief
Students at East Hamilton School impacted by the tornadoes now can get help, thanks to a relief center set up at the school.
Mayor Berke says Chattanooga will NOT reopen businesses May 1st
"The governor's order today does not apply to Hamilton county."
Georgia Governor announces business reopenings by the end of the week
hair salons and others opening Friday, restaurants on Monday.
Family Devastated After Carousel Road House Fire
At the beginning of the Carousel subdivision are the scars left behind after four people from the Little family died during Sunday night’s tragic house fire.
Hamilton County offers a new drive thru Covid-19 testing facility
Hamilton County ranks 9th in the state for Covid-19 test results, despite being the 4th largest county.
Chattanooga T-shirt store creates 'Chattanooga Strong' T-shirt
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - It's been over a week since tornadoes ripped through Hamilton County. The community is now busy cleaning up the debris and helping those in need- put their lives back together. Dee Dee Barnes with We’ve Got…
3 killed by suspected tornado, lightning as storms hit South
Apparent tornadoes and a lighting strike are being blamed for three deaths in the South.
Governor Lee announces Safer At Home will end April 30th
businesses across the state will re-open on May First.
Tennessee truck fire ruined N95 masks, medical gowns
First responders say medical masks and protective surgical gowns were destroyed when a tractor-trailer caught fire on a highway in Tennessee.
Gov't relief loans to restaurant chains draw complaints
Some big restaurant chains have obtained loans under a small-business relief program, leading business groups to cry foul even though the loans are within the guidelines of the lending program.
TECH BYTE: Apps Look at Coronavirus Symptoms
Let's look at some smartphone apps that can help with your symptoms, before you try to make that doctor's appointment.
Over 600 People Tested For COVID-19 in Marion and McMinn Counties
KIMBALL, Tenn. (WDEF) - Marion County and McMinn County Health Departments offered drive thru COVID-19 testing locations this weekend. There were 33 drive thru testing sites all throughout Tennessee. Nurses and the National Guard medics collected nasal swabs from those…
Chattanooga Freedom Rally
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It's no secret that the Coronavirus has greatly affected a number of people's lives. All around the country people are gathering for Freedom Rallies to protest the extensions of stay at home orders. Today, protesters filled…
Two People Shot In Harrison Sunday Morning
HARRISON, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's office is investigating a shooting that happened early Sunday morning. According to officials, the shooting happened 6200 Block of Rim Ridge Court in Harrison. One person died on scene and a second…
Dalton Family Loses their Home to a Fire
Justin McCullough and Taylor Flowers are trying to find peace after losing their home to a devastating fire.
Four People Killed In Sunday Morning House Fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Four people have died and one was injured in a house fire on Sunday morning. According to the Chattanooga Fire Department, the fire happened at 1400 Carousel Road. When they arrived on scene, four people were…
News 12 Then: The last Easter weekend tornado in 1997
Watch our special report on the 1997 March 29th tornado that hit the same areas of East Brainerd
Salvation Army in need of support
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In just four days, the Salvation Army has served over 4,000 meals taking care of tornado victims and emergency relief workers. But, they’re in need of community support. “We love this community. It is such a…