Masks in School
Hamilton County school leaders are encouraging students of all ages to wear mask this school year.
New Covid-19 death in Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department reports another death from Covid-19 on Tuesday. That makes a total of 36 fatalities of Hamilton County residents. And we have seen six deaths in the last week. The number of ICU…
Sheriff says enforcing mask mandate will be left to deputy's discretion
"it is neither my goal nor my objective to have my deputies actively seeking violators out."
Old Coca Cola Stage barge hits I 24 Bridge on Nickajack Lake
TDOT says the bridge is okay.
Covid-19 Task force reacts to mask mandate
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger’s mask mandate goes into effect on Friday, July 10th at 12:01 am. Mayor Coppinger says he made this decision in hopes of slowing the spread of the Coronavirus within our community.…
US probes fuel leaks in older Chevy Cobalt and HHR vehicles
The U.S. government’s road safety agency is investigating complaints of fuel leaks in older Chevrolet Cobalt small cars and HHR wagons.
Georgia Universities will require face masks after all
New rule includes Dalton State, UGA and Georgia Tech
Chattanooga Mayor on mask requirement: 'I believe this is the right step'
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Come Friday people in Hamilton County will have to wear face masks or risk the consequences if they don't. The county is requiring facial coverings. Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke has been pushing for people to masks.…
'Senseless crime': The victims of July Fourth shootings
ATLANTA (AP) - A 6-year-old computer whiz. A young mother working for a better home for her kids. An 8-year-old who loved to make dance videos. From San Francisco to South Carolina, a spate of shootings claimed the lives of…
Chattanooga area joins trend of mandating face masks
"It's fine for people to have this debate.. I do want to give everyone my opinion."
Class of 2020 reflects on their challenges
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Over the course of the pandemic, News 12 has profiled area schools, to see how they educated students remotely. Recently, we visited one graduating class, as they reflected on the past year. News 12's David Moore has…
Business owner says he caught suspect on camera in Hixson arsons
"He used an accelerator.. it was like a volcano."
Arrest made in 4th of July shooting in Decherd
DECHERD, Tennessee (WDEF) - Investigators have made an arrest in a fatal Fourth of July shooting in Franklin County. It happened around 6Pm at a home on West Main Street in the town of Decherd. 60 year old Gary Lamb…
Mask Mandate in Hamilton County
Mayor Jim Coppinger announced a mask mandate to slow down the growing rate of positive cases.
Hamilton County Fair scheduled has been cancelled
MIDDLE VALLEY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Officials this afternoon announced the cancellation of the annual Hamilton County Fair. In the end, park officials decided they could not hold the fair safely with social distancing during the Coronavirus pandemic. The fair was…
Georgia Gov. authorizes Guard troops after 8-year-old killed
"This lawlessness must be stopped and order restored in our capital city."
Life Care Center of Ooltewah reports 3 COVID-19 positive tests among associates
No positive tests among residents so far.
Councilman: Youth Center needs better protection after scary crash
Two cars collided outside the facility, sending one of them into the glass opening.
School Board to vote on Bradley County Schools reopening plan Thursday
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - The 2020 school year is right around the corner and parents are wondering what school will look like for students in the fall . Over 2 weeks ago Bradley County Schools released a statement saying they…
Hamilton County Issues Mask Mandate Effective July 10
Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger announced a county-wide mask mandate that goes into effect July 10.
Letter to Sheriff Hammond
Religious leaders including members of The clergy for truth justice love and healing released a statement Sunday morning, calling for the resignation of Hamilton county sheriff Jim Hammond.
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Let's look at Apple's latest updates that work on your iPad and Mac computer.
Dalton City Council meeting canceled
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- A city of Dalton staff member that is assigned to city hall has tested positive for the Coronavirus. Due to precautions related to the virus, Dalton's city council meeting on Monday July 6th is canceled. The cancellation…
Sunday afternoon fire on Briggs Avenue
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF)- Multiple agencies responded to a house fire in Red Bank Sunday afternoon. According to the Red Bank Fire department, the house on Briggs Avenue was fully involved when crews arrived on the scene. The one…