Tropical Storm Bertha forms off the South Carolina coast
Tropical Storm Bertha has formed off the coast of South Carolina, becoming the second named storm before the official start of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season.
SpaceX on cusp of launching astronauts, back on home turf
SpaceX is on the cusp of launching NASA astronauts into orbit, a first for a private company. Wednesday afternoon's planned flight to the International Space Station will be the first of Americans from the U.S. in nearly a decade.
GOP govs offer states as alternative RNC convention host
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two GOP governors are offering up their states to host the Republican National Convention, a day after President Donald Trump demanded assurances from North Carolina’s Democratic governor that the convention can go forward in August despite coronavirus…
Transgender sport bill advances as lawmakers return to work
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee lawmakers marked their return to their legislative offices by advancing an anti-transgender proposal after abruptly recessing three months ago due to the coronavirus outbreak. The GOP-dominated Statehouse scrambled in March to approve a newly designed…
Sessions challenges Tuberville to debate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Jeff Sessions is challenging Tommy Tuberville to a series of five debates ahead of their July Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate. Sessions is trying to reclaim the seat for 20 years before resigning to become…
Smokies nonprofit to hold virtual firefly event on YouTube
The annual lottery to see the synchronous fireflies of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park may be canceled this year due to the coronavirus, but a Smokies-based nonprofit will be offering a virtual firefly event.
Collegedale Police Chiefs works to protect officers from COVID-19
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn (WDEF) - The Collegedale Police Department has entered into an agreement with the Tennessee Department of Health to assist their officers in being more prepared for calls involving covid-19 patients. In April, the state department of health, at…
Covid-19 Task Force discusses growing number of cases in our area
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County has reported 341 new positive Covid-19 tests in the last week. That is almost half of the total 717 cases that have been reported so far. Today, the Covid-19 Task Force met to discuss the…
Life Care Center of Athens reports a total of 14 Covid-19 residents have now died
The number has climbed by 2 since last week.
Walker County Tax Office closed after worker tests positive
ROCK SPRING, Georgia (WDEF) - The Walker County Tax Commissioner's Office will be close the rest of the week because a worker has tested positive for Covid-19. The rest of the staff have been sent for testing. They will use…
News on East Brainerd and Harrison schools
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County School system has two school announcements. First, students at East Brainerd Elementary are being moved to East Hamilton Middle because of the tornado damage. They will attend class there for the fall and hopefully…
Tennessee officials: 2020 vote-by-mail for all not feasible
Tennessee officials say they “cannot feasibly implement” a quick shift to let all voters cast their ballots by mail in the 2020 elections.
Couple arrested after child's remains found buried in yard
A Tennessee couple is facing charges after skeletal remains of a child were found buried in their yard.
Local Churches Respond to being Identified as Essential
Churches in the Chattanooga area are faced with the decision to reopen their doors after President Trump’s announcement Friday that places of worship will become essential.
Silverdale employee tests positive for COVID-19
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Core Civic employee at the Silverdale Detention Center has tested positive for COVID-19. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff's office, the employee tested positive after being in contact with a family member that contracted the virus.…
Saturday High Fall Rescue In Polk County
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- According to the Tri-state mutual aid association, 13 fire departments and 63 rescue personnel responded to a high fall accident on Highway 30 at the 5 mile marker. They rescued a 32 year old male who…
TECH BYTE: Tech to Fight COVID-19
Let's see what Apple and Google are doing to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Business Owners can't find people that want to be hired
HIXSON, Tenn (WDEF) - Tennessee restaurants were one of the first places allowed to open their doors back up to the public "At the beginning with people staying home, it slowed down a good bit but more people became comfortable with…
Memorial Day ceremonies in the day of Covid-19
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga National Cemetery is open for people to pay their respects, but using social distancing guidelines. That didn’t stop several people who took the time to honor loved ones. News 12 Taylor Bishop has the details. “Due…
Secretary of State: Return Georgia mail-in ballots now
Ballots must be returned to county election offices by 7 p.m. on June 9.
Hamilton County's First Covid-19 death in weeks
The number of positive tests jumped by 163 over the long weekend.
17 year old becomes Georgia's youngest Covid-19 fatality
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - A 17 year old boy became the youngest Georgian to die from Covid-19. The teenager from Fulton County had underlying health issues. But that is far from typical. All of the fatalities in northwest Georgia so…
Camp Jordan testing has been extended
We also have new testing locations opening up around town this week.
Summer meal pickup begins today at Hamilton County Schools
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The summer meals program begins on Tuesday for the Hamilton County School system. The school system is offering pickup of meals, but not home delivery as they did in some cases during the cornovirus home isolations. The…