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Flu now closing schools west of Chattanooga

ALTAMONT, Tennessee (WDEF) - The flu outbreak is now shutting down school systems around the Cumberland Plateau. Grundy County will close schools for the rest of the week. Students were already scheduled off for a professional development day Friday (now…

Signal Mountain tables school split talks for now

SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tennessee (WDEF) - While Signal Mountain Town Council unanimously disbanded the school system viability committee, the issue on whether or not to split from the Hamilton County School District, is tabled for now. Last night, council members said…

Erlanger reports flu finally on decline

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Erlanger Health Systems reports that we may have finally turned the corner on this year's flu season. Flu-like illnesses have dropped from 226 in the last week of January to 184 last week. But we're certainly not…

Georgia Senate backs expanding Sunday alcohol sales

ATLANTA (AP) - Georgians would be able to purchase alcohol at restaurants and wineries on Sunday mornings, under a proposal approved by state senators. The Senate voted 38-18 on Tuesday in favor of allowing on-premise consumption to begin at 11…

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