Taco Mac Restaurant closes Atlanta store, citing rising crime
Operators of an Atlanta restaurant chain say they're closing one of their locations in Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood, saying it's no longer safe for employees due to rising crime.
IS threat forces US changes to evacuations at Kabul airport
Potential Islamic State threats against Americans in Afghanistan are forcing the U.S. military to develop new ways to get evacuees to the airport in Kabul.
Coastal evacuations urged as Hurricane Henri heads north
Preparations for a storm grew more urgent Saturday as the newly upgraded Hurricane Henri closed in on the Northeast.
Southern Democrats aim to export Georgia's 2020 success
The Georgia Democratic Party is combining forces with other state parties in the region for joint fundraising appeals, aiming to help those states make earlier-than-usual investments in voter registration and field organizing going into the 2022 midterms.
More winds threaten to blow California blaze into new fury
Crews were digging in and burning out fire lines amid fears that another round of high winds Saturday will bring renewed fury to a Northern California wildfire.
Ex-tour manager testifies against R. Kelly about Aaliyah
A former tour manager for R. Kelly reluctantly testified Friday that he paid a $500 bribe to a government worker to get the singer Aaliyah a fake identification card so Kelly could secretly marry her when she was 15 years old.
GM extends recall to cover all Chevy Bolts due to fire risk
General Motors said Friday it is recalling all Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles sold worldwide to fix a battery problem that could cause fires.
Pastor charged with stalking
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A Chattanooga man is facing stalking charges after his arrest at the Signal Mountain Walmart. Police say 46 year old Timothy Meyer, pastor of a Birchwood ministry, was arrested August 16th. According to the police report, he…
Bradley County Schools release weekly Covid Case list
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bradley County schools have released their first weekly Covid report for the new school year. They post weekly numbers on Friday at 5PM. The most positive cases they have so far are 30 at Lake Forest…
Some governors use federal virus aid to expand school choice
By GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press When Congress sent states billions of dollars early in the coronavirus pandemic to help make schools safe, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee saw an opportunity. He used part of the windfall to further his goal of…
Hamilton County Health Department increasing COVID-19 testing
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-As COVID cases continue to surge in Hamilton County there is an increased demand for COVID testing. Becky Barnes with the Hamilton County Health Department says just 44 percent of Hamilton County is vaccinated. Active…
Quick work of fire at Tennessee Baptist Children's Homes
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga firefighters were called to the campus of the Tennessee Baptist Children's Homes Friday afternoon. They found flames in the basement of one of the buildings holding the commissary and cottages. Everyone had already been evacuated, but…
Rail & Hops Brewers Festival postponed to next spring
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A week away from the Rail & Hops Brewers Festival, organizers have decided to postpone. They are moving the Festival to next May 7th. SoundCorps officials cite rising hospitalizations in our area from Covid cases. The third…
Beer Board suspends Chatty's Beer license
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Beer Board is taking action against the restaurant Chatty’s. During Wednesday’s beer board meeting CPD officers called the restaurant a public nuisance citing multiple calls in the middle of the night for violence. Chatty's…
Local Mom hospitalized with Covid delivers baby while on ventilator
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Emily Brown was in her third trimester when she became infected with covid-19, which led to her hospitalization and breathing with the use of a ventilator. Riceville mom says she didn’t take covid-19 seriously…
Hamilton County investigating fatal Middle Valley shooting
MIDDLE VALLEY, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting that happened late yesterday. According to a news release, officers were called to the 8600 block of Daisy Dallas road about 5:15 on reports of…
New England preps for 1st hurricane in 30 years with Henri
BOSTON (AP) — New Englanders bracing for their first direct hit by a hurricane in 30 years began hauling boats out of the water and taking other precautions Friday as Tropical Storm Henri barreled toward the southern New England coast.…
Do I need a booster if I got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine?
With boosters being planned in the U.S. as early as the fall for those who got the two-shot Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, recipients of the single-dose J&J jab might be wondering just how well their protection is holding up.
Imagination, Skittles help boy, 5, conquer Appalachian Trail
At 5 years old, Harvey is one of the youngest — and the latest of several youngsters in recent years — to complete the trail, after tagging along with his parents over more than 2,100 miles in 209 days.
US keeps ban on nonessential border crossings to slow COVID
The U.S. government on Friday extended a ban on nonessential travel along the borders with Canada and Mexico to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Hamilton County Schools report Covid cases
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - As they did last year, the Hamilton County School System is posting their Covid case data. They report 209 active cases so far this year, which is less than 1% of the entire student population. 1,628 are…
ICU beds full at most metropolitan Tennessee hospitals
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - The Tennessee Hospital Association reports that most intensive care unites are full in the state's four largest cities. Statewide, they say adult ICU beds are now 90% occupied. In the Chattanooga District, the number is higher at…
Collegedale investigates and then criticizes alleged racial comment by officer
The Police Chief for Collegedale is addressing social media posts claiming one of his officers made a racial response during a traffic stop.
Gov. Lee responds to Biden letter on his mask executive order
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Biden administration seems willing to make a federal case out of Governor Bill Lee's Executive Order for Tennessee. The Governor is allowing parents to opt out of any mask mandate imposed by a local school…