TECH BYTE: Apps Help Students do Schoolwork from Home
Let's look at some apps that'll make it a little easier for students to get their work done.
Venue Church Feeds Thousands
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Venue Church has played a large role in feeding the community after the Easter Sunday tornadoes. The church has fed over 30,000 families in the last two weeks. They have been partnering with Mercy Chefs to give…
Drive Thru Covid-19 Testing Hosted in Cleveland
One man tells News 12 he’s trying to stay on the safe side and reassure himself that he’s not carrying the virus.
This is what contact tracers do
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As an Epidemiologist at the Hamilton County Health Department, Dan Walker has a hand in what’s known as contact tracing. “Contact tracing is a fundamental part of epidemiology, kind of like where the rubber meets the road,…
A day in the life of a Contact Tracer during the Covid-19 pandemic
“Right now, most of the cases are zero contacts to two contacts.”
Is it a blip or a trend? Georgia records rash of new Covid-19 cases
1,232 cases in the last 24 hours
Grundy County authorities investigating rash of drug overdoses this week
"It's paramount that we identify what is taking place right now."
Groups sue to expand absentee voting in Tennessee amid virus
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Several groups are suing the state of Tennessee to allow any voter to cast an absentee ballot this year due to worries that people might contract or unwittingly spread the coronavirus…
Local malls reopening, slowly
Hamilton Place and Northgate have limited stores and limited hours to begin with.
Acres of downed trees could become fire hazard
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Down the road from Holly Hills, one family can't find a way to clear his acres of downed trees. The Randles own land near 3720 Brock Road. Because of the steep terrain, the Randles haven't been…
Easter tornado broke house, not owner's faith
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One tornado victim isn’t losing faith after her house was destroyed Easter night. "My youngest son asked me, 'Are we all about to die?'" Zundra Bailey said. "I told him, 'No, we shall live, and we…
Hamilton County reports "low prevalence of disease in our community"
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - As we head into another weekend of drive thru testing in Hamilton County, the local health department is happy about the numbers they are getting so far. Last weekend, the Riverfront Parkway Site conducted 1,377 tests. Only…
Governor issues new guidance for churches and worship centers
"We’re confident in their ability to determine the proper time and how to incorporate these guidelines to worship."
Cleveland High School Seniors start petition to push back graduation
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - It’s the first day of May and normally high school seniors would be getting excited for graduation. But some local seniors are asking for administration to push the ceremony further back. Cleveland High School announced on Thursday…
Food City hand sanitizer made in Cleveland
ABINGTON, Virginia (WDEF) - If you've been looking for hand sanitizer, Food City is a good place to look. One of the subjects covered during an on-line news conference with Food City management yesterday was the shortage of some cleaning…
FDA allows emergency use of drug for coronavirus
U.S. regulators will allow emergency use of an experimental drug that appears to help some coronavirus patients recover faster.
Bass Anglers trucks set on fire while fishing
MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - The warmer weather and sunny days are causing people to flock to the rivers and lakes again. As boaters and fishermen take to the water, their cars and trucks remain parked at their local boat ramp…
Canada bans assault-style weapons after shooting rampage
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is banning the use and trade of assault-style weapons immediately.
John Mercer's Obituary
There was nothing stuffy or formal about John Clarke Mercer, so his obituary won’t be either.
UT campuses proposing no tuition increases next year
The University of Tennessee campuses are proposing no tuition increases for the upcoming academic year.
TDOT Shifting Traffic On U.S. 27 South in Downtown Chattanooga Saturday
On Saturday, May 2, 2020, contract crews working on the U.S. 27 reconstruction project in downtown Chattanooga will shift U.S. 27 South traffic onto a new alignment between the Olgiati Bridge and I-24.
Addressing rising senior care facility Covid-19 cases
See Governor Lee and President Trump today at White House briefing
Tuftco employees making shields on their own time
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A local manufacturing company is working to make face shields during the cornonavirus pandemic. Carpet industry Tuftco is finding new ways to use their machinery by making shields to help with social distancing during the pandemic. The…
Food City will require their employees to wear masks beginning Friday
Before, they just suggested.