TECH BYTE: Apps to Help Develop Good Habits, Kick Bad Ones
Let's look at some smartphone apps that can help you stay productive, and even get healthier.
Locations in Chattanooga and Jasper Added to Register of Historic Places
The Dixie Mercerizing Company, Chattanooga’s downtown historic district and the Ebenezer Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Jasper were recently added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Fatal Shooting on Taylor Street
Chattanooga Police responded to reports of a person shot on Taylor Street Sunday morning where they found the victim with multiple gunshot wounds.
Delayed Stimulus
Recent negotiations at Capitol Hill could mean a second stimulus check is on the way. But millions of Americans are still waiting on their stimulus check.
Ringgold city pool is now open
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)- August is just getting started and summer seems to be flying by. The coronavirus has many pools closed and we all are suffering from cabin fever. But, one pool opened on Friday and residents are really thankful.…
Man rescued from duplex fire
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga firefighters rescued a man from a burning duplex in Hixson Sunday night. It happened around 9 PM in the 5100 block of Eldridge Road. According to the fire department, when crews arrived, there was heavy fire…
Bob Johnson Celebration of Life
Veteran Broadcaster Bob Johnson lost his battle with Parkinson’s Disease on Monday, July 13.
Girl Scout cookie season ends
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are way passed cookie time and Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians still has boxes to sell. Today they hosted a drive thru cookie sale. Thank you for your support today at our final cookie drive-thrus…
Special dogs looking for their furever home
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- East Coast Boxer Rescue and the SPCA of Bradley County had a fun in the sun event for some very special doggos today. The two groups are working together to find furever homes for some dogs that…
The 19th annual Minority Health Fair goes virtual
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The 19th Annual minority health fair was held today. But, because of the Coronavirus, things looked a bit different. The fair was live on the 'Minority Health Fair" Facebook page. Posted by Minority Health Fair on Saturday, August…
Possible Coranavirus exposure at multiple Chattanooga Market stops
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The health department has warned of another possible exposure. If you went to the Citico Mini-Mart on Citico Avenue between Monday July, 20th and Friday July 31st, or at the following Chattanooga Mobile Market stops, then you…
Chattooga County Sheriff says some employees have tested positive for COVID-19
CHATTOOGA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - The Chattooga County Sheriff has rearranged staff after some employees test positive for the coronavirus. According to Sheriff Mark Schrader, 15 employees at the jail have either tested positive or have shown at least one…
Alabama police: teen bitten, possibly by a shark
“mile abrasion and a few small puncture wounds.”
Georgia: Surge beds set up, health emergency extended
critical care beds statewide are 87% full.
Police look for suspect in fatal shooting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga police are looking for the gunman in a deadly shooting from yesterday. It happened at 2900 Lightfoot Mill Road just after noon. 31-year-old Quintez Bulloch was killed. If you have any information, call the homicide tip…
GSP looking for car that may have caused crash killing young couple
Witness says the incident looked like something from The Fast and The Furious movies.
Fire Department identifies 10 suspected arsons this month
They believe only two are connected, including new ones today.
NEW TRENDS REPORTED DURING THE HAMILTON CO. HEALTH DEPARTMENT BRIEFING
Two more people have died - bringing the death total to 48 in the county. But health officials say there is some good news.
Two people rescued from morning fire at East Ridge apartments
"We did have two occupants that were on the back balcony of the second floor."
Gov. Lee and First Lady help build a Habitat for Humanity home
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - It’s Leaders Day for the Habitat for Humanity Organization. On Friday, several volunteers, community leaders including the Governor and his wife, were in attendance to help construct a home for a family in need. Future homeowner says…
Freightwaves is on the rise
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Thursday, it was announced that the U.S. had the worst financial quarter since reporting began in 1947. But, Freightwaves, a local Chattanooga company, has been increasing their growth. For small businesses, a venture capital investment is a…
Roper Corporation Covid-19 cases
Roper officials say their employee Covid-19 cases all came from community transmission
Chattooga County Schools experience 'great' and 'smooth' first day back
CHATTOOGA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - As if the first day of school isn't stressful enough, this year schools are dealing with a new year in the coronavirus pandemic. While no school district may really want to be one of the…
Groome Transportation resuming runs to Nashville/Atlanta airports
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Groome Transportation will resume Chattanooga runs to airports in Atlana and Nashville in a few weeks. They say air travel traffic has increased enough to support the shuttle service. The runs being again on August 12th. Groome…