Gov. Lee debunks Top 5 Covid conspiracies now in Tennessee
The Governor says he HAS not authorized the National Guard to go to your house to force a vaccine on you or that Tennessee is injecting cattle to get the vaccine into the meet supply.
McNabb Center earns $414,000 grant to aid the homeless
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-The McNabb Center has been awarded $414,000 to aid the homeless in the greater Chattanooga area. The funds are coming from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency through an Emergency Solutions Grant thanks to a collaborative…
Grammy-winning folk singer-songwriter Nanci Griffith dies
By KRISTIN M. HALL AP Entertainment Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nanci Griffith, the Grammy-winning folk singer-songwriter from Texas whose literary songs like “Love at the Five and Dime” celebrated the South, has died. She was 68. Her management company,…
Hamilton Place Statement on shooting incident
Hamilton Place Mall will have extra security patrols this weekend
Eyewitness and CPD SWAT Commander Speak on Hamilton Place Shooting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - "And it was bang bang bang bang bang and we ran in the back as fast as we could," says an eye witness to Thursday's shooting, Jessica Griffin. Jessica was working her normal shift…
"Wreaths Across America" Makes Stop In Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, TN - (WDEF) - One of the most well known non-profit organizations in the country that honors our veterans is "on the road" in Tennessee. "Wreaths Across America" made Hixson its first stop in the…
Wildlife officer pulls alligator out of Bradley County pond
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bradley County had a very unexpected visitor found this week. T-W-R-A says that they recently removed the alligator from a pond. Wildlife Officer Dillon Maynard (with assistance from Officers Ben Davis & Barry Baird) got the…
Catoosa County Schools make temporary changes to COVID-19 protocols
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)- Catoosa County Schools started back on Monday and their Superintendent has made some temporary changes based off recent COVID-19 numbers. As of yesterday, Catoosa County Schools are requiring students to wear masks on buses…
Man kills 5, himself in UK's first mass shooting in decade
A young man killed five people and then took his own life in Britain’s first mass shooting in over a decade.
President Biden made 'Obamacare' cheaper, now sign-up deadline is here
Sunday is the deadline for consumers to take advantage of a special sign-up period for private coverage made more affordable by the COVID-19 relief law.
Woman using gun's laser sight to play with cat shoots friend
A Wisconsin woman accidentally shot a friend while using the laser sight on a handgun to play with a cat.
'There Are No Beds' in Middle Tennessee According to Sumner County Chief Medical Officer
The Chief Medical Officer for Sumner County Regional Medical Center said "There are no beds," due to the surge of COVID-19 patients.
Victim dies in Stevenson shooting
STEVENSON, Alabama (WDEF) - The victim of a weekend shooting in Stevenson, Alabama has died. James Jeremy Owens succumbed to his injuries at a Chattanooga hospital on Thursday. On Saturday night around 10:30 PM, the 40 year old was shot…
Parents voice opinions on Hamilton County School mask mandate with opt-out option
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Dozens of parents came out to this evening's Hamilton County School Board meeting regarding the recently announced mask mandate for students with an opt-out process. Interim superintendent Dr. Nakia Towns' interim contract was confirmed…
Adjustments at Tyner Academy after structural issues
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The start of the school year is going to look a little different for Freshmen at Tyner Academy in Chattanooga. In a letter sent to parents, Principal Gerald Harris wrote that there are structural issues with the…
Census: Alabama more diverse, a few counties driving growth
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama’s population has become more diverse over the last 10 years and a handful of counties helped drive the state’s population growth, according to U.S. Census Bureau numbers released Thursday. Mirroring a trend across the country,…
Teen shot at sales meet-up at gas station
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Police now say that the shooting last night in Bonny Oaks was a robbery attempt during a sales meet-up. It happened at a gas station parking lot at 6502 Bonny Oaks around 9:30. Police…
Shots fired at Hamilton Place Mall
POLICE UPDATE: "After reviewing video, it was determined the female who was injured was not struck by gunfire. She was injured while trying to leave the area." ________ POLICE UPDATE: -- 1 victim with non-life threatening injury…
Here is how to opt-out of Hamilton Co. schools face masks
CAHTTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County schools have sent their full school reopening plan for Covid-19 home to parents, including how they can opt-out of the mask requirement that goes into affect on Monday. Face Covering Opt-Out Form Parents and/or guardians…
Hixson Middle student arrested for gun at school
HIXSON, Tennessee (WDEF) - There was a hitch at Hixson Middle School today when students returned to class. The school system say a student has been arrested for having a gun. "This incident was handled quickly and safely due to…
Back to School Safety Tips for Drivers, Parents, & Students
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF): "The biggest thing for drivers is to be patient," says Public Information Officer for CPD, Jeremy Eames. With school officially in session, AAA and Chattanooga Police Department want to remind drivers to be cautious…
203 cases of COVID-19 linked to Chicago's Lollapalooza
No sign of a ‘superspreader event’ at Lollapalooza, an event that drew 385,000 to Chicago a couple of weeks ago. Festival goers had to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test, the same as the Moon River Festival coming to Chattanooga also requires.
Census shows US is diversifying, white population shrinking
The U.S. became more diverse and more urban over the past decade, and the white population dropped for the first time on record according to the latest Census records.
US troops to help evacuate some embassy staff in Afghanistan
The United States is evacuating some personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, and U.S. troops will be assisting at the Kabul airport.