ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) - Area schools have been grappling with rising illnesses thanks to Covid. Now, it's the weather. McMinn County Schools announced this afternoon that they are cancelling classes on Wednesday because of the threat of localized flooding. They…
MANCHESTER, Tennessee (WDEF) - In the end, it was the weather, not Covid, that took down this year's Bonnaroo festival near Manchester. After posting on Monday that they would have to scale back camping for the event this weekend, they…
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - The weather has forced a pause for a missing swimmer on Sand Mountain. Emergency crews were called to High Falls Park on Monday night. The Falls are on Town Creek above Lake Guntersville. Sheriff Nick…
SODDY DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hamiltion County Sheriff's officers are investigating a fatal shooting Saturday night in a Soddy Daisy subdivision. It happened at a home on North Winer Drive near Daisy Hollow Road. On Tuesday, Sheriff's officials identified the…
GEORGIA, (WDEF) - The Fourth wave of Covid-19 is continuing to overwhelm Georgia’s hospitals. Right now, more than 92% of Georgia's ICU beds are in use - while nearly 50 % of adult ventilators are being used. On…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - On Monday, The U.S. Department of Education launched a civil rights investigation into Gov. Bill Lee and four other governors who are prohibiting mask mandates in schools. “The Department has heard from parents from…
Mckamey Animal Center is desperately asking for adoptions or foster care. They are currently holding over 600 animals and at full capacity. Mckamey Animal Center says the adoption rates have been lower this year. And, animals are…
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Mayor of Bradley County has tested positive for Covid-19. He first experienced symptoms on Friday and has been self-isolating since then. The Mayor says his symptoms are mild and will be working remotely from home.…
Hundreds of Tennessee National Guard soldiers are responding to Hurricane Ida to help with relief and recovery operations in Louisiana.
Louisiana communities beginning the huge task of clearing debris and repairing the damage inflicted by Hurricane Ida are facing the depressing prospect of weeks without electricity in the stifling, late-summer heat.
The United States has completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war.
People in 12 apartments in Lafayette have less than 30 days to relocate after their apartment complex was issued a condemnation notice.
CATOOSA COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF) - There is a new COVID-19 testing site in Catoosa County. Today was the second day the public could drive through and receive a test at no cost. As News 12's Dave Staley shows…
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - The TBI says a double murder suspect from West Tennessee was captured in our area. 20 year old Frederick Yates Jr. was taken into custody in Ringgold, Georgia on Monday. He was wanted for the murder…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) -Teachers are always in high demand. Some people with college degrees in other areas might be feeling the call to the classroom. Now, they can get all the course work and licensing they need…
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia’s governor is calling up as many as another 1,500 National Guard soldiers to help with COVID-19 response. More than 5,600 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized across Georgia on Monday, nearly one-third of all people in hospitals. That’s…
PIKEVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bledsoe County Schools will close for one more day this week. The school system will close on Tuesday with plans to reopen on Wednesday. They have been shut down since last week because of rising illnesses.…
Hamilton County, TN (WDEF): Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management is encouraging residents to be weather alert tonight into Tuesday. That includes securing loose outdoor property, bringing pets and valuables inside, and having ways to get weather…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office reports an inmate has died after giving birth. They say 30 year old Morghan Jean Elmore was arrested more than two weeks ago. She was taken to the hospital on…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - State Rep. Robin Smith is asking the Tennessee Attorney General for a legal opinion as to whether employers can require their workers to get COVID-19 vaccinations. In a recent Facebook post, Rep. Smith says…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) -With the surge in covid-19 cases showing no signs of slowing, schools are struggling to continue in-person learning. Tennessee Education Commissioner, Dr. Penny Schwinn, made the announcement that she will consider waivers that are…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's education commissioner says classrooms and schools facing a surge in COVID-19 cases and quarantines can request a temporary shift to remote instruction if their districts can show a need. In a letter dated Friday, Tennessee…
The Education Department announced Monday that it’s investigating five states with universal mask bans, saying the policies could amount to discrimination against students with disabilities or health conditions.
The White House said Monday morning that about 1,200 people were evacuated from Kabul over the prior 24 hours aboard 26 U.S. military flights and two allied flights.