US recommends 'pause' for Johnson & Johnson vaccine over clot reports
The U.S. is recommending a “pause” in administration of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots.
Neighbors and a tracking device end with suspect arrest
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - A tracking device and citizen tips led to the arrest of a suspected vehicle theft on Sand Mountain. The vehicle was stolen from a business owner in the Pine Ridge area on Friday. The owner…
Emotions boil over in Hamilton County School board meeting regarding potential migrant children
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Emotions flared between two school board members during the Hamilton County school board meeting surrounding the potential of migrant children in Chattanooga. "Children first, well it’s Hamilton County children first for me. And I will not apologize, I…
Man shot in yard in South Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A 40 year old man was shot in his yard this afternoon in South Chattanooga. It happened around 3PM at 1500 E 50th Street, about a block from the state line at Rossville. The victim tells police…
Driver Safety Awareness: "Slow Down Tennessee"
In the first four months of 2021, Tennessee recorded over 60 more fatal traffic accidents in comparison to April of 2020.
What's Right With Our Schools: E-I-H-I Induction at Howard School
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - A fresh group of freshmen at Howard High School have started a career path that will take them into the medical field. Over the next few years, the students will develop skill sets that are in…
Recognizing Local Lineman on National Lineman Appreciation Day
"A lot of times we take for granted just flipping the light switch on and the lights come on. We fail to recognize what it takes to make that happen," says Mike Partin. Today is National Linemen Appreciation Day. President…
One Year since the Easter Tornadoes ripped through our area
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - April 12th, 2021 marks one year since tornadoes devastated parts of Hamilton County. To this day families and businesses are still working to pick up the pieces and to rebuild. Homeowners Carrie and Frank Fugunt just recently were…
Grace Baptist Academy reflects on deadly tornado, one year later
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Grace Baptist Academy was majorly impacted by the tornado that ripped through the Chattanooga region one year ago, which resulted in damage to 15 of their buildings. Today they are hosting a prayer walk as they…
Gunman and officer shot at Knoxville High School
Watch Live Coverage from Knoxville. Armed student involved in shootout in a restroom.
Tennessee offering free online courses amid pandemic
Tennessee is offering free online courses to help people learn the skills needed for a variety of jobs in business, entry-level technology, healthcare, and social media and more.
TECH BYTE: LG Doing Away with Smartphones
LG is leaving the smartphone industry after 20 years in the business. Let's look at what's next for the company, and its customers.
Covid-19 Funeral Assistance by FEMA
Beginning Monday April, 12th FEMA will begin reimbursing families for the funeral cost of coronavirus victims.
26-year-old in hospital after early morning shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A second Sunday shooting in Chattanooga left a 26-year-old man with non-life threatening injuries. The shooting happened just after midnight this morning in the 4200 block of 12th Avenue. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="4200 12TH AVENUE" zoom="15" title="Man…
No injuries in garage fire
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- A garage on Log Hill Trail is a total loss after another fire that happened this afternoon. According to the Tri-Community volunteer fire department, homeowners attempted to put the fire out using a fire extinguisher before crews…
Canvassing for the Runoff Election in Chattanooga
Ahead of the Chattanooga runoff election for mayor and a pair of city council seats, ‘The Equity Alliance’, ‘The Chattanooga Central Labor Council’, and ‘TIRCC Votes’ gathered volunteers to encourage residents to cast their ballots this month.
Cempa Community Care Vaccines
Cempa had over 500 doses of the vaccine prepared for anyone who made an appointment plus any walk ups.
Bug-a-Palüza returned to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- After a year long, unwanted break, the 22nd annual Bug-a-Palüza car show finally happened again Saturday. Of course things looked different because of the Coronavirus. The Volkswagen show was held at the First Horizon Pavilion with safety…
After Amazon: Labor tries to regroup in wake of Alabama loss
WASHINGTON (AP) - Despite the strongest public support and the most sympathetic president in years, the American labor movement just suffered a stinging defeat -- again. Amazon warehouse workers in Bessemer, Alabama, overwhelmingly voted against joining the Retail, Wholesale and…
Trump in 2024? He says only that 'a Republican' will win
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Former President Donald Trump plans to affirm his commitment to the Republican Party - and raise the possibility that someone else will be the GOP’s next presidential nominee. Trump’s message is outlined in prepared remarks…
Sheriff: Ex-dispatcher accused of refusing to return $1.2M
GRETNA, La. (AP) - A former sheriff’s dispatcher in a New Orleans suburb has been arrested, accused by authorities of refusing to return more than $1.2 million that had been accidentally deposited into her brokerage account. Local media reports say…
Coroner: 6th person dead following South Carolina shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A sixth person has died after a shooting earlier this week by a former NFL player who also killed four members of a South Carolina family. York County Coroner Sabrina Gast said Saturday that 38-year-old air…
Severe storm damages buildings in Florida Panhandle
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) - A cluster of severe storms has swept across Southern states, leaving at least one dead in Louisiana while toppling power lines in Mississippi and leveling buildings in the Florida Panhandle. St. Landry Parish President Jessie…
Chemical and diesel spill close I-75 South for hours
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- All lanes of I-75 Southbound near mile marker 14 was closed for at least 8 hours today. According to Tri-community volunteer fire department, 200 gallons of chemicals and diesel spilled on the interstate after a crash around…