Tennessee lawmakers have shut down their 2020 session early in reaction to widespread disruptions caused by the coronavirus after passing a dramatically reduced spending plan for the upcoming year.
Walmart plans to hire 150,000 temporary workers to keep up with demand from shoppers who are stocking up during the coronavirus pandemic. The retailer also said it plans to give $300 bonuses to all full-time hourly workers who have been…
Swamped by a flood of orders by consumers hunkering down at home due to the coronavirus, Amazon is closing its Prime Pantry food-delivery service nationwide for an unspecified period of time so it can restock. "Pantry is temporarily closed. We're…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - According to Erlanger Health System, due to availability of testing supplies and CDC protocols, there have been a few changes made to some of their testing sites. The hospital says that UT Family Practice is only…
Defense Secretary Mark Esper says more than 4,000 National Guard reservists have been deployed in 31 states to help battle the coronavirus.
There has been a "significant spike" in coronavirus scams across the nation, with the FBI anticipating that criminals will zero in on three states with high rates of infections: Washington, California and New York, Section Chief Herb Stapleton of the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga's largest public event announced Thursday that it will reschedule amid coronavirus concerns. "Whenever we do reschedule Riverbend it will be an opportunity for Chattanooga to unite, through, through music," Friends of the Festival Executive Director…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama has ordered the closures of day cares, beaches and on-site dining in restaurants as the state tries to contain the spread of the new coronavirus. Gov. Kay Ivey announced the order Thursday in a statement.…
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - A pair of Georgia lawmakers have been caught in the Coronovirus crisis as the toll has turned deadlier in the state. State Sen. Brandon Beach from the Alpharetta area says he has tested positive and is…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - A major challenge for the governmental push toward self isolation during the virus crisis has been convincing young adults. Florida is having a hard time convincing Spring Breakers to tone it down at the beach. The state…
Senior citizens will get their own time to shop at Publix grocery stores soon.
Many want to get tested for it, but not everyone gets to - at least not yet.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Thousands of seniors in the tri-state area are dependent on home health care. It has always been a necessity, but under today's stressful conditions, it's frequently life-saving. What about those trained care givers? What are they doing…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - During these frightening times is when it's key to come together as a community and spread a little joy. In St. Elmo dozens of adults are getting together to prepare and deliver bag lunches to the children…
Restaurant owners are reacting to Mayor Berke's executive order to suspend dine-in service.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- In this rapidly changing time of uncertainty, it's important to make sure you're staying healthy, mentally as well as physically. Psychologists say its important to keep spirits light, especially with children. Also, make sure you're gathering…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- In response to the increasing economic uncertainties, President Donald Trump and Congress have been working together to pass emergency legislation. The most recent bill attempts to alleviate work pressures and testing troubles. "We are in uncharted…
President Trump is expected to announce Friday that he plans to temporarily close the U.S.-Mexico border to non-essential travel, according to two administration officials. The arrangement would be similar to the temporary closure of the Canadian border, with exemptions for…
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced he would postpone the state's presidential primary, which was scheduled for April 28, amid concerns over the spread of coronavirus, making the state the sixth to delay its 2020 primary. "In coordination with other states…
SCOTTSBORO, Alabama (WDEF) - A Sand Mountain man has been indicted on charges of Child Sex Abuse. The case involved an investigation by both the Jackson County and Dade County Sheriff's Offices. Intestigators say the crimes happened in Jackson County…
Officials expect the number of confirmed coronavirus cases to surge in the next few days as labs rush to process a massive backlog of tests that number in the tens of thousands. "You can see the dramatic increase in the…
President Trump said much of the responsibility to secure enough ventilators, masks and tests lies with governors rather than the federal government, as he delivered a press conference alongside members of the Coronavirus Task Force Thursday. Mr. Trump has enabled the…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Organizers have postponed Riverbend 2020 which was scheduled for Memorial Weekend in May. The plan to reschedule the music festival at a later date. "We will announce the scheduled date for the festival and additional details soon. …
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Volkswagen Chattanooga will suspended production for one week beginning this weekend. The last shift ends Saturday at 3:45 AM. The company plans to resume work on Sunday, March 29th at 10 PM. "This action is being taken…