CDC issues new eviction ban for most of US through Oct. 3
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new eviction moratorium that would last until October 3.
Cuomo urged to resign after probe finds he harassed 11 women
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo faced mounting pressure Tuesday to resign after an investigation found he sexually harassed nearly a dozen women and worked to retaliate against one of his accusers.
Sequatchie County is first school system back to class on Wednesday
DUNLAP, Tennessee (WDEF) - If the early bird catches the worm, a lot of worms are going to be scooped up in the Sequatchie Valley on Wednesday. Sequatchie County schools are the first to go back to class for the…
Mother and son indicted for theft from their own Meigs County church
DECATUR, Tennessee (WDEF) - A mother and son have been indicted on charges of defrauding their church in Meigs County. Carolyn Mullins and her son, William "Larry" Mullins were treasurer and assistant treasurer for Peakland Baptist Church. The church burned…
Red Bank's property tax increase passes first motion, increase less than originally called for
Red Bank Commissioners are a step closer to implementing a property tax increase.
Report: Deadly crash began when tractor-trailer hit vehicles
Marion County volunteer firefighter Cody Fox and his young daughter were both killed in one of the other vehicles in this crash.
Hay truck catches fire on I 75
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Any farmer will tell you that stacked bales of hay are a real fire risk. But not when you are flying down the highway. However that's just what happened in the early morning hours on I 75.…
Iceberg wall collapses on visitors to Pigeon Forge Titanic Museum
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Three people were injured Monday night at the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge. One of the main attractions at the museum is an actual wall of ice to portray the iceberg that sank the cruise liner.…
Tennessee won't incentivize COVID shots but pays to vax cows
By TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee has sent nearly half a million dollars to farmers who have vaccinated their cattle against respiratory diseases and other maladies over the past two years. But Republican Gov. Bill Lee,…
Garth Brooks reassessing stadium tour because of COVID surge
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country star Garth Brooks said he will be reassessing whether to continue his stadium tour because of the rising number of COVID-19 cases. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Brooks said he is still scheduled to…
Tennessee State-Wide Test Scores Decline Following Last School Year
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The 2020 school year was like no other in recent history. "Last year we were totally in survival mode," says Chattanooga mom of five Cara Hicks. The Tennessee Department of Education offers exams -…
FACT FOCUS: False reports of serial killer in Atlanta area
By JEFF MARTIN and TERRENCE FRASER Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — After two women were found dead in Atlanta-area parks last week, false reports spread on social media suggesting a serial killer was on the loose. Law enforcement say the…
UTC to require masks inside classrooms this fall semester
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - UTC students will be required to wear masks at all indoor locations on the campus for the fall semester, according to the University of Tennessee. A release says campuses will begin the fall semester…
Catoosa County launches "TextMyGov" smart technology
CATOOSA COUNTY, GA (WDEF) - Catoosa County has launched TextMyGov. It’s a smart technology that empowers citizens with immediate access to government services by using their mobile phone’s messaging service. It’s making answers and community help just a…
Chattanooga Mayor Hopes to Increase Driver Pay and Resume Curbside Recycling
Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly wants to resume the city's curbside recycling services within the next 60 days and give truck drivers a pay increase.
Wall at Titanic Museum Collapses Injuring Visitors
Three people were injured after an iceberg wall collapsed at the Titanic Museum attraction in Pigeon Forge.
Food giant Tyson to require vaccination for all US workers
Meat processer Tyson Foods will require all of its U.S. employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Chinese espionage retrial sought for Tennessee researcher
Federal prosecutors are seeking to retry a former University of Tennessee researcher accused of hiding his relationship with a Chinese university while receiving research grants from the federal government.
Shooting In Nashville Sends Three Employees To Hospital
Three employees were shot at the Smile Direct Club on Antioch Pike in Nashville around 6 a.m. Tuesday morning. The shooter was shot by police and taken to a local hospital.
Speaker Cameron threatens special session to stop school mask mandates
ASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The rise of the Delta variant of the Covid virus is hitting schools just as they are heading back for a new year. Both the CDC and local health officials are recommending that schools go back…
Tennessee health chief: No signs COVID resurgence is slowing
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee’s top health official says the state sees no signs that the resurgence of COVID-19 is slowing, though she saw hope in a recent bump in vaccinations. Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey’s…
U.S. reaches vaccination goal a month late, despite Tennessee, Georgia rates lagging
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- If everybody’s able to get vaccinated it reduces transmission overall. Reduced transmission reduces cases. Reduced cases reduces the risk of mutation," said Pharmacist Jordan Morrison with Access Family Pharmacy. A month after the goal was…
State charges 4 with smuggling contraband into Bledsoe prison
Jessica White of Hixson is one of the suspects who were indicted.
Local Beauty Professionals to Take Anti-Domestic Violence Training
The state government has partnered with the Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners to pass a bill requiring all beauty professionals to complete anti-domestic violence training beginning in January.