Airlines told to keep data on travelers from southern Africa
Federal health officials are requiring airlines to gather contact-tracing information on passengers heading to the U.S. who have been in southern Africa in the previous two weeks. (more…)
Stacey Abrams launches 2nd campaign for Georgia governor
Stacey Abrams, the Georgia Democrat and leading voting rights activist, said Wednesday that she will launch another campaign to become the nation's first Black woman governor. (more…)
Erlanger receives Breast Milk donations from Mothers' Milk Bank of Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Did you know that nearly 40% of NICU mothers* aren’t able to produce enough milk? But, thanks to Milk from the Mothers’…
Project Return offers an opportunity for the formerly incarcerated get a second chance
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Project Return is a non profit organization that aims to help the formerly incarcerated gain access to opportunities that they…
Inmate convicted of fraud scheme while in Trion prison
ROME, Georgia (WDEF) - A Georgia inmate has been sentenced for running a multi-million dollar fraud scheme while behind bars in a state prison. Damon Thomas Young was servicing a 20 year sentence at the Hays State Prison in Trion…
Church makes goodie bags for inmates
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Christmas season is a time for giving. And that's exactly what a one church in Cleveland did this morning. Bringing a little "Holiday Spirit" to…
Investigator describes child molestation case against cheerleading coach
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - Since they announced the arrest of a private cheerleading coach on Tuesday, Catoosa investigators have heard from a lot of concerned parents. Andy Santoro spoke today with…
Update on Omicron COVID-19 variant from Tennessee Dept. of Health
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Officials confirmed the first confirmed case of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in the United States on Wednesday. A California native returning from South Africa has tested positive for it. The person was vaccinated. The victim has had…
Cleveland Police charge 2 suspects in last week's bank robbery
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Cleveland police have arrested two suspects in a bank robbery last week. The Southern Heritage Bank was held up on November 24. 22 year old Marcus Edward of Knoxville has been charged with Aggravated Robbery. 22…
Party Fowl expanding into Florida
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - The gospel of Nashville Hot Chicken is headed to the Florida coast. Party Fowl is opening their first location outside of Tennessee in Destin. Party Fowl opened in Nashville in 2014, featuring hot chicken and boozy slushes.…
Stacey Abrams launches 2nd campaign for Georgia governor
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - Democrat Stacey Abrams says she is making another run for governor of Georgia. Her announcement Wednesday could set up a rematch against Republican Gov. Brian Kemp four years after her narrow defeat…
CNN suspends Chris Cuomo for helping brother in scandal
NEW YORK (AP) — CNN indefinitely suspended anchor Chris Cuomo on Tuesday after details emerged about how he helped his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, to face charges of sexual harassment earlier this year. The network said documents…
Dolly Parton, Oh, Biles and teachers named 'People of the Year'
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles appears at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York on Sept. 12, 2021, left, actor Sandra Oh appears at the season two premiere of "Killing Eve" in Los Angeles on April…
Commissioner Tim Boyd announces he will not seek re-election
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - One of the louder voices on the Hamilton County Commission made a surprise announcement this morning. And he didn't beat around the bush. At the end of their meeting on Wednesday,…
Next phase of reopening Chattanooga Community Centers
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Mayor Tim Kelly announces that most of Chattanooga's Community Centers are open as of today. They had been shut down by the pandemic. Now only three remain closed. East Lake is being remodeled. And the Cromwell and…
Lookouts welcome local heavy hitters to ownership group
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Chattanooga Lookouts) -– The Chattanooga Lookouts today announced the team has welcomed several additional local investors to its ownership group. They join current investors Casey Hammontree, who is increasing his investment; Joseph Wingfield; William Stribling; and a group…
New dinosaur species from Chile had a unique slashing tail
Fossils found in Chile are from a strange-looking dog-sized dinosaur species that had a unique slashing tail weapon, scientists reported Wednesday.
Firefighters Battling Fire at Factory on Southside
Chattanooga Fire Department is fighting a smoldering fire at a commercial building between 28th and 26th Street on Southside.
Abortion rights at stake in historic Supreme Court arguments
Abortion rights are on the line at the Supreme Court in historic arguments over the landmark ruling nearly 50 years ago that declared a nationwide right to end a pregnancy. The justices on Wednesday will weigh whether…
Councilman Andre Dickens wins Atlanta mayor race over Moore
City Council member Andre Dickens won a runoff election Tuesday to become Atlanta’s next mayor, riding a surge of support that powered him past the council’s current president, Felicia Moore,…
UTC announces new Cybersecurity Workforce Certificate Training Program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - UTC is now offering a Cybersecurity Workforce Certificate Training program to help combat the growing need for cybersecurity job placement. This new workforce development program…
Fire damages units at Rustic Village Apartments
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga firefighters made quick work of a fire at the Rustic Village Apartments this afternoon. It happened at building #4 on Central Drive just before 3 PM. The fire was in an exterior wall. They believe it…
Silverdale Detention Center Offers Inmates Hope With Job Fair and Training
HAMILTON COUNTY (WDEF) - "Been doing this for over 20 years, in and out, and it's getting old." Randy Harris is about to finish an 11 month sentence at the Silverdale Detention Center…
Garbage truck spills hydraulic fluid on roads in Snow Hill area
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - A garbage truck caused a lot of traffic headaches and a haz-mat response this afternoon in the Snow Hill community. Officials say the truck trailed a stream…