Chattanooga’s First Covid Vaccine Trial for Kids
ClinSearch, a Chattanooga Based researched company, will be one of the first institutions in the Tennessee Valley to start covid vaccine trials for children as young as 12.
Sons of Confederate Veterans file suit to stop Waycross monument removal
WAYCROSS, Georgia (WDEF) - The Georgia Division of Sons of Confederate Veterans has filed a lawsuit about the city of Waycross. They have also named the three commissioners who voted to move a Confederate monument. Last month, the Waycross Commission…
Local Company awarding scholarships for kids to go to Summer Camps
Boundless Moving and Storage is wanting to help 20 underserved children in the area to attend the Fellowship of Christian Athlete’s summer camps.
Nationwide Trucker Shortage causing prices to rise
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - With a nationwide truck driver shortage going on that means many companies are having to up the prices of their products to afford the drivers that are out there. According to the American Trucking…
Here's the latest scam in Georgia
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - The Attorney General of Georgia is warning about a phone scam where people pose as government officials. Attorney General Chris Carr cites a robocall going around now that says they are calling from his office about…
Fire kills petting zoo animals in northeast Alabama
GADSDEN, Ala. (AP) - A spokesperson for an Alabama city says about 75 animals died after a fire at a petting zoo. Birds, reptiles and guinea pigs were among the animals killed in the Sunday morning fire at Noccalula Falls…
Tornadoes cause damage in Mississippi; Tupelo hit at night
Multiple tornadoes have caused damage across Mississippi, destroying homes and uprooting trees.
TVFCU Idea Leap Grant for Small Businesses
If you are a small business in need of some financial help, here is the opportunity for you.
TECH BYTE: Data Tracking Changes for Apple Users
Let's look at some of the changes Apple has made to user privacy settings.
Parkridge East Hospital Mural
Parkridge East Hospital is investing almost 10 million dollars to modernize their Women's Services units. The icing on the cake however, is the artistic mural located in their courtyard.
Alton Park community market opens
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Saturday and Sunday's are great market day's here in the Tennessee Valley. The Alton Park Community Market held it's Grand Opening Saturday. The market will be located at the Beth. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="The…
Blood needed after restaurant deck collapse
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A birthday party at Zoi's Restaurant at Harbor Lights Marina turned tragic Saturday afternoon and now Blood Assurance says that their blood supply is low. Officials say that more than 40 people were on the deck…
NKorea warns US of 'very grave situation' over Biden speech
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea has warned the United States will face “a very grave situation” because President Joe Biden “made a big blunder” in his recent speech by calling the North a security threat and revealing his…
Capital projects, sales tax holiday: $42.6B Tennessee budget
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee’s upcoming state budget is one signature by the governor away from becoming law, including a one-week sales tax holiday on restaurants, bars and groceries, an infusion of cash into capital maintenance and improvements, and a…
Blood Assurance Asking for Donations to Help Marina Deck Victims
A birthday party turned wrong Saturday afternoon after a deck holding 40 people collapsed at Zoi’s Restaurant on Harbor Lights Marina. Eleven people were transported to the hospital, two of them with critical injuries. Blood Assurance is asking for donations…
2nd Annual Run4Kids in Memory of Karen Lawrence
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Runners laced up their sneakers for a good cause today. Karen Lawrence and her family started a run in 1979 for Karen's Leukemia treatments. Now-- the family has named Ronald McDonald House Charities…
Chattanooga police searching for missing 79-year-old man
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga police are looking for a North Carolina man that went missing in Chattanooga. John Little was last seen Saturday morning at the Super 8 motel on McCutcheon Road. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="Super 8 7024 McCutcheon Rd…
Rally and Prayer for the Smoke House Family
Community members and employees gathered for a rally and prayer service to support the Smoke House family.
Last Call Girl for Scout Cookies!
Saturday was the last call for some yummy Girl Scout Cookies in Chattanooga.
Walk-in COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic in Dalton
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- The Mack Gaston Community Center in Dalton was used a little differently today. The North Georgia Health District partnered with the DEO Clinic to host a Walk in COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic today. No appointment was needed. Participants…
Restaurant deck collapses with 40+ people on it
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A birthday party at Zoi's Restaurant at Harbor Lights Marina turned tragic this afternoon. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="Zoi's Restaurant at Harbor Lights Marina" zoom="15" title="Deck Collapse"] More than 40 people were on the…
Kayaker found unconscious on Chickamauga Lake dies
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF)- TWRA says that a kayaker was pronounced dead after he was found unconscious this afternoon. TWRA Officers responded to the call near the Patterson Road Access Area of Sale Creek, on Chickamauga Lake. [su_gmap width="700" height="700"…
Disneyland reopening marks California's COVID-19 turnaround
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Disneyland has reopened after a 13-month closure. The iconic theme park in Southern California that was closed under the state's strict virus rules swung open its gates Friday, and some visitors came in cheering and screaming…
Tennessee to move ahead with new broadband coverage map
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee officials are moving forward with a plan to map out just where hundreds of thousands of Tennesseans without access to high-speed Internet live. The plan follows the lead of other states that no longer rely…