Here is why one Doctor recommended firing Tennessee's vaccination leader
This is as close to an explanation as the Department of Health has given, Dr. Michelle Fiscus says she was fired as a political scapegoat.
"Do The Right Thing" Honors Collegedale Teacher
Our monthly featured series "Do The Right Thing" went down in McDonald, Tennessee. Stacie Schepers works at a produce stand in McDonald. Much of what she grows is sold at the stand. Stacie is active in…
Youth Police Academy in Cleveland Takes Place This Week
CLEVELAND (WDEF) - The Youth Police Academy hosted by the Cleveland Police Department is in its sixth year running. The week long camp allows local youth to have some fun and learn hands-on what police do. "I…
Prices are inflated in many industries; Experts say that a break is on the way
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Over the last few months, consumers have seen prices increase almost weekly. Now, people are wondering if it is really due to COVID-19 or if the economy is taking a plummet. Self-proclaimed as having…
Former Tennessee Vaccine official speaks out about firing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Tennessee Department of Health is stopping all vaccine outreach for adolescents-even for vaccines not related to Covid-19. Just this week, one of the state’s medical directors was fired. Dr. Michelle Fiscus says it…
USDA extends program to provide free meals to Hamilton County Students
Hamilton County Schools will once again be able to cover the costs of meals for their students.
No charges filed so far in Road Rage shooting Wednesday night
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Investigators say a fatal shooting last night at a traffic intersection was a case of road rage. It happened at the traffic light at 1300 block of Hickory Valley Road and the I 75…
New Looks Begins For Historic Fort Oglethorpe
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee - (WDEF) - One specific area of a North Georgia town is about to receive a new look. Lafayette Road in Fort Oglethorpe leads into the Chickamauga Battlefield. It's still the official downtown area…
Mobile Learning Lab Rocks HCS
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee - (WDEF) - There are many ways a youngster can learn subjects such as math and science. The Hamilton County Schools System has come up with a very unique way to teach the kids.…
Service set for 8 killed in wreck of Alabama girls home van
A remembrance is set for eight young people killed when a van returning to an Alabama girls home after a week at the beach wrecked last month.
Shooting at Hickory Valley & East Brainerd Road at I 75 exit
One person was fatally shot Wednesday night on Hickory Valley Road.
Drug overdose deaths soared in 2020; hear from Chattanooga Recover Center about what can be done to decrease these numbers
2020 saw drug overdose deaths reach the highest number ever recorded.
Planned Parenthood's plans in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - Planned Parenthood said they wanted to answer the questions being asks as they feel there is some misinformation going around Chattanooga. At Wednesday's meeting community organizer Kamari Sharard, and public health educator Chequita Webb…
Net Resource Foundation serving the community while navigating the pandemic
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - Net Resource Foundation continues to navigate the pandemic while still feeding families in need in South Chattanooga. The right hand feeding organization was established by Net Resource Foundation to help meet the nutritional needs of families…
1st elected Alabama Black Republican: GOP 'open to everyone'
PELHAM, Ala. (AP) - The first Black Republican elected to the Alabama Legislature since Reconstruction says the “GOP is open to everyone.” Retired Army Sgt. Kenneth Paschal was elected Tuesday to fill a legislative seat in suburban Shelby County. He…
Covid-19 cases rising again in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) - The number of coronavirus cases and hospitalizations in Georgia has risen substantially over the past few weeks, mirroring a national trend that has public health experts worried. The state’s seven-day average of new cases stood at more…
Reaction to more charges at the Baptiste Group migrant shelter
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Baptiste Group's involvement in a local church housing migrant children has elicited both state and national attention. "They are making this more of a political effort than one of in regards to…
Chattanooga Fire Department Hands Over Volkswagen Fire Investigation to Volkswagen
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Volkswagen investigators are investigating the fire that took place on their property, a fire that resulted in the evacuation of over four thousand people from their 4.2 million square foot facility in minutes.…
21 year old woman shot Wednesday morning
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A 21 year old woman was shot this morning in the Brainerd area. It happened just before 10 AM in the 500 block of Haymore Avenue, near Shallowford and Tunnel Boulevard. By the time officers arrived, she…
"Light Up Tennessee" coming to East Ridge
EAST RIDGE, Tenn (WDEF) - For three nights, the evening skies of East Ridge will be glowing and full of color when the “Light Up East Ridge” hot air balloon event comes to Camp Jordan. Beginning July 30…
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Health Officials concerned about the Delta Variant in the U.S.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Now that nearly 50% of Americans are fully vaccinated, Health Experts from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Health gathered today to discuss how the delta variant could impact the nation’s Covid-19 recovery process and…
Missing Endangered Adult in East Ridge
5:45 PM UPDATE: As of 4:45PM on July 14, 2021 Mr. Kendrick has been located safe as has been removed from missing status. The East Ridge Police Department would like to express our gratitude to the public for their concern…
US overdose deaths hit record 93,000 in pandemic last year
Overdose deaths soared to a record 93,000 last year in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tennessee now will not acknowledge National Immunization Awareness Month
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Reports out of Nashville on Tuesday are showing just how far the Tennessee Department of Health is going to avoid immunization controversy now after criticism from lawmakers. NewsChannel 5 Investigates has obtained documentation that the Health…
