HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hamilton County Schools are welcoming families and visitors back into schools. Visitations were cut out and restricted during spikes of COVID-19. But the current case trends have allowed administrators to re-open the schools to outsiders.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The new health clinic will be housed at the Howard Connect Academy, but will provide care to other Hamilton County School students, staff, and even family members. “It is…
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - One local school system has partnered with a company to help combat the substitute teacher shortage. Cleveland City Schools has partnered with STAFF-EZ beginning on December 1st. STAFF-EZ will provide…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Tennessee's Attorney General is declaring victory in an abortion battle in the courts. It has been a six year legal fight. Tennessee lawmakers passed a law requiring a 48 hour waiting period before getting an abortion. AG…
EPB has been named a “Smart Energy Provider” by the American Public Power Association for demonstrating a commitment to energy efficiency and environmental initiatives that support the goal of providing safe, reliable, low-cost and sustainable electric service.
Hamilton County Commissioner Dr. Warren Mackey, who represents District 4 on the current nine-member board of commissioners, announces his bid for re-election, according to a statement from his campaign team. “I am proud to have been a part of the…
Hamilton County-Investor Matt Hullander announces his candidacy for mayor of Hamilton County. He says the decision came after much thought, and prayerful consideration. “Hamilton County has been home to the Hullander family for six generations. I have thought about this…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - "First of all, it's just great to have Riverbend back," says Retired Navy Captain Mickey McCamish who is the Executive Director of Friends of the…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - One of the most famous veterans from the Tennessee Valley is buried at the National Cemetery. Desmond Doss was born in Virginia and moved to our area later…
Jasper, TN (WDEF): Here's another way to see fall foliage around the Tennessee Valley. A historic Ford Tri - Motor aircraft will be available for rides all this weekend at the Marion County Airport.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Area residents looking for an opportunity to brighten the lives of hospitalized children this holiday season can celebrate the return of the Children’s Hospital at Erlanger (CHE) “Tiny Trees”…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Veterans Day is a day of reflection and appreciation for those who have served in our military. It should be a day where each of us takes a moment out of…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Friends…
Cleveland, TN (WDEF): Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland held a Home Dedication Ceremony today, their last one of the year. Today's ceremony was in…
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama man has been convicted in the beating death of his father more than four years ago. WHNT-TV reports that 61-year-old Byron Keith Shirey was convicted of murder Wednesday in the death of 78-year-old Charles…
CHATTANOOGA, TN - (WDEF) - It's a day when we honor our veterans. Those who are still with us, and those who aren't. One restaurant chain in North Georgia is doing all it can…
For months, many economists had sounded a reassuring message that a spike in consumer prices, something that had been missing in action in the U.S. for a generation, wouldn’t stay long.
Two Hamilton County Judges want to help veterans they see in court get treatment for PTSD.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have a couple of photos they would like you to look at. The are photos of the suspect video from the fatal hit and run on Friday night. A woman walking on Highway 58…
DUNLAP, Tennessee (WDEF) - A teenager was killed in a wreck this morning in Sequatchie County. Tennessee State Troopers report that 17 year old Grace Mitchell from Dunlap was driving her Honda Civic up the mountain on Highway 111 around…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It's certainly not easy to make a radical change in one's life. It takes a lot of effort. And a lot of faith. One police officer in…
TRENTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dade County is making progress on a storm shelter project. Crews were pouring concrete today for Storm Shelter Number 1. That will be at the Dade County Sports Complex…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) -During Wednesday's county commission meeting, commissioners discussed a resolution that would increase the school board from nine to eleven members, as a result of redistricting. Early Wednesday morning some…
NEWNAN, Georgia (WDEF) - A suspect has been sentenced in Georgia for a string of pharmacy robberies that include stores in our area. Prosecutors say Anthony Lavell Williams, Jr. assaulted pharmacy customers during the robberies and forced employees to give…