MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Almost all COVID-19 deaths in Alabama are among unvaccinated people. State Health Officer Scott Harris said Friday that of the 11,600 people in the state who died of COVID-19, just 26 of those were fully vaccinated.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Apple announced yesterday that their new iOS software could be able to catch child predators. Apple will start scanning iPhones, Macs and Apple Watches for images of child sexual abuse. With iPhones being so…
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Cleveland Daily Banner has been looking into the history of the two men charged with kidnapping and assaulting a 13 year old boy at the Bradley Central High ballfields this week. Gary Black and Tristan…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-As COVID cases continue to spike, medical personnel including emergency medical services are needed. Puckett EMS is offering the chance to become an EMT for free in 8 weeks. Puckett EMS will pay for the…
The "World Friendship Flag" is still flying high Summerville, Georgia. And that's the perfect place for it, since Summerville is "The Friendship Capitol Of The World." You might not have known that. And once again, the…
The Papa John's Foundation is awarding grants to local charities and organizations in Chattanooga and North Georgia.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - As the next school year quickly approaches, The Salvation Army and Walmart are teaming up to provide local children with new school supplies through the “Stuff the Bus” initiative. At eight local Walmart Supercenters throughout Chattanooga, school…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Country Music star, Lauren Alaina is returning home to star in a new Tv series called Secret Celebrity renovation. It's a new one-hour series that gives celebrities the chance to gift a surprise home…
The Chattanooga Police Department's Citizens Police Academy is accepting applications for its upcoming 9-week session.
The Moon River Festival will require all festival goers to either be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or receive a negative test for the coronavirus 72 hours before attending the event.
Georgia election officials are mailing notifications this week to more than 185,000 registered voters, starting a process that could ultimately result in them being removed from the voter rolls if they don’t take action.
Physical therapy isn't just for people. It could get your best friend firing on four legs again. The Animal Hospital of Signal Mountain is one of just a handful of local places where your animal can get the rehab it needs.
A wildfire raging in Northern California exploded in size overnight, becoming the third-largest wildfire in state history.
Two former Georgia governors are pledging their support to help raise money for a new healthcare facility in LaFayette.
The World's Longest Yard Sale kicked off Thursday morning. It starts in Gadsden, Alabama, travels across Taft Highway, and all the way to Michigan. the route covers 690 miles. You can check out everything from furniture, and antiques, to knick knacks.
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Not every school is exactly as you left it last spring. For instance, returning students at Cleveland High on Friday are going to come across a new cross walk. They ask all drivers in front of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- "Let’s get this trash and brush cleaned up off the streets. Just call 311. It's going to take a community effort so I’m gonna need all of you to help me help you," said Councilwoman…
UNDATED (AP) - A federal appeals court has upheld Tennessee's 48-hour waiting period for women seeking abortions. Justices on Thursday argued that opponents had failed to identify instances where a woman had been significantly burdened by the requirement. The decision…
By KELLI KENNEDY and PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida hospitals slammed with COVID-19 patients are suspending elective surgeries and putting beds in conference rooms, an auditorium and a cafeteria. As of midweek, Mississippi had just…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly announces his incentive plan to get more people to take the Covid vaccine. The city will hold a weekly drawing for $1,000. All Hamilton County residents who are fully vaccinated…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-More than 70 families were on the docket for eviction court today. Even though the CDC extended the eviction moratorium through October of this year, the sixth court ruled that it was unconstitutional-which means families…
CHARLESTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Bradley County Sheriff's Office is investigating a body found around noon in a field near Charleston. The decomposed human body was found on a farm near 2000 Lower River Road. Authorities are not releasing any…
BRADLEY COUNTY (WDEF) - "I never cease to be amazed that something like this would happen. We just don't do this. We're grown adults," says Bradley County Sheriff Steve Lawson. An admittedly angered but resolved Sheriff Lawson…
In Georgia, more than two dozen hospitals said this week that they have had to turn away patients as the number of hospitalizations for COVID-19 has risen to 2,600 statewide.