Worker killed in WACKER industrial accident
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Chattanooga State Community College entered Modified Phase 2 to slow COVID spread
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Chattanooga State Community College has entered a Modified Phase 2. It goes fully into effect on Monday. There’s some confusion on what that actually means, basically it boils down to campus is open for business, but not freely open…
Unemployment numbers down
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Unemployment benefits claims are the lowest they have been since March both across the country and in Tennessee. Director of Communications with the Tennessee Depart of Labor and Workforce Chris Cannon said in the last six weeks claims have…
Chattanooga Area Veterans Council: Veterans Day Program
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Each year the Chattanooga Area Veterans Council hosts a veteran ceremony. "To make sure that we can show the world that we’re proud of our veterans," said Alsobrook. Traditionally, it’s held at the National Cemetery, but due to…
College enrollment down
Dalton State is in a similar situation that most high education schools are in. Enrollment is down. Student affairs Vice President Jodi Johnson said even though retention rate actually went up, freshman enrollment is down 3.5%, which is about what they…
Will people get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- As COVID-19 case surge across the area, there appears to be an end in sight, after Pfizer said the first round of its late stage trials could be up to 90% effective. But there is still a lot we…
COVID-19 Vaccine’s financial impact
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- As news of a potential COVID-19 vaccine comes out, Wall Street soared. "It helps you avoid the short term swings, the roller coaster ride, and it produces superior long-term returns as it has for 90 years," said Barnett and…
Wounded Warrior Fund Partners with Blood Assurance
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- For the next few days, people can save lives in more than one way by donating blood. Blood Assurance and Wounded Warriors Project have partnered up for Veterans Day. If you donate blood with Blood Assurance…
U.S. Senate control likely decided by Georgia runoffs
There will likely be a presidential recount vote in Georgia as the state is still too close to call. Georgia politics is also making news as control of the senate will likely come down to Georgia as both Senate seats…
COVID-19 active cases explained
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee - There are currently 1207 active cases in Hamilton county. Dr. Paul Hendricks said a COVID-19 active case is a positive case still in isolation. A person is considered active usually for 10 days. "Before they come out…
Georgia Senate runoff
DALTON, Georgia- Election Day has passed but Georgia voters will have another election to participate in. There will be a Senate race January runoff between Republican Senator Kelly Loeffler and Democrat Raphael Warnock. Georgia was the only state to have 2…
Meigs County Strong t-shirt sale for bus crash families
MEIGS COUNTY- Sweet Stitches has sold 500 Meigs County Strong t- shirts already and orders are still coming in. Owner Brittany Murray said she never expected the shirt sale to take off like it has. She said even though it's hard…
Fishing tournament benefit for bus crash’s families
MEIGS COUNTY, -- Tuesday’s bus crash resulting in the death of Bus Driver, Lisa Dillard, and a 7 year old girl hits close to home for Hiwassee Marine Bait and Tackle Owner Dustin Lankford. He said he thought his son…
W Road down to one lane for next 60 days
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- W road has partially reopened on Monday evening after being closed since 8 A.M on Monday. Even though drivers can get through now traffic will be down to one lane in the 3900 block for an estimated 60…
Chattanooga State received $15,000 in a grant
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Chattanooga State is getting some help from Tennessee to offset the cost of textbooks. The school is getting $15,000 in grants. Biology professor Michael Anderson said some students aren't always able to take the class because they can't…
Study finds Chattanooga Fire Department starting salary $10.58 an hour
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Last November, the Chattanooga Fire Department received the final word from a payroll study. The study found the C.F.D. is paid significantly less than cities like Huntsville, Memphis, and Nashville. Chattanooga Fire Fighters Association's President Jack Thompson said the…