Tennessee gets $476K grant for tornado victim mental health
Tennessee has landed a $476,000 federal grant to support the mental health needs of victims of deadly tornadoes earlier this month.
Vehicle Emissions Testing in Tennessee Suspended Until May 18
Vehicle emissions testing in Hamilton County are suspended until May 18 as part of Governor Lee's executive order issued March 24.
British Prime Minister Johnson tests positive for virus
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for the new coronavirus, but remains in charge of the U.K.'s response to the outbreak.
With all the washing, are your hands drying out?
"The best thing to do actually is right after you was your hands."
Can you get a grace period on your loan if you are out of work?
"Don't just skip a payment but you need to contact the servicer."
Police Chief Roddy says you can report local businesses
Call 311 with your concerns, police will evaluate if they should have a conversation with the offender.
Chattanooga Police investigate Lee Highway shooting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting incident tonight on Lee Highway near Hickory Valley Road. Officers found a 30 year old man with a gunshot wound in the 6800 block. He was taken to the hospital with…
Alabama schools to finish year through distance learning
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has directed public schools to finish the year academic year through distance learning as the state tries to slow the spread of coronavirus. Alabama Superintendent of Education Eric Mackey said Thursday that…
Governor Kemp addresses state as Covid-19 cases climb
He asks Georgians to give him 15 days of compliance to "turn this curve."
The latest on the virus bailout, who gets it and what you'll get
By ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Washington is about to deliver massive, unprecedented legislation to speed help to individuals and businesses as the coronavirus pandemic takes a devastating toll on the U.S. economy and a health care system…
Rossville man charged with murdering his wife
Medical personnel found Tina Cleverly dead at her home in January.
Can your pet contract the Coronavirus?
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - Reports of a dog in Hong Kong testing positive for Coronavirus has some pet owners worried. As of today, there have been no reports of American animals contracting COVID-19. However, pet owners all over are concerned…
Thursday COVID-19 Cases
Local cases rising across the Tennessee Valley, including the first positive cases in Meigs and DeKalb counties
New Commencement Dates Announced for Spring UTC Graduates
UTC students graduating this spring now have new commencement dates because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Austin Hatcher Foundation Still Offering Health Services
Its Education Advancement Center may be closed, but the non-profit is still helping children in need.
Doctors: Clean Your Groceries to Limit Coronavirus Exposure
Doctors say the virus can live on certain surfaces.
Tennessee Unemployment Numbers See Unprecedented Spike
The state of Tennessee experienced an unprecedented spike in new initial unemployment claims.
New Online Coronavirus Self-Testing Tool is Available to the Public
There's a simple on-line tool that you and your family can use for guidance if you have questions about a coronavirus diagnosis.
Senate passes $2.2T coronavirus aid plan, House votes Friday
The Senate passed a mammoth $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic.
US jobless claims hit 3.3 million, quadruple previous record
A record-high number of people applied for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs engulfed the United States
Locals step up to help others mask up amid coronavirus pandemic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - When Cheri Haynes saw a need she took to social media and was able to connect with people. That led ladies to JoAnn Fabrics Wednesday afternoon to create face masks for first responders, hospitals and private…
COVID-19 came from a local nursing home
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The number of positive tests for COVID-19 took another jump today in the Chattanooga area. Hamilton County now reports a total of 26 cases. That makes a total of 42 in our area. Now NHC Healthcare says…
More information on Alabama COVID-19 related death from Scottsboro
Courthouse worker in Scottsboro is the first COVID-19 related fatality in Alabama