Federal officials approve Tennessee disaster declaration
The declaration will help 23 counties impacted by the storms that took place on March 27 and March 28.
Apartment Fire in East Lake
An adult and a child were transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation after a fire at apartment building in East Lake Monday night.
Alabama to end participation in federal unemployment programs
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey wants her residents to return to work. She announced Monday that the state would end their participation in all federally funded unemployment programs on June 19th. That includes the following programs: Federal…
Three Cheerleading teams from Integrity Elite All-stars going to D2 Summit national championships at Disney World
HIXSON, Tennessee (WDEF)- 54 area cheerleaders making up three teams will compete on the national stage. Team ignite will compete in the junior two division. Team Heat is in Junior three and inferno will compete in senior four co-ed. These…
Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce supports removal of $300 weekly unemployment bonus, provides job alternative
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- (WDEF) U.S. Chamber Of Commerce calls for immediate end of extra $300 unemployment benefits. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce said the extra government aid is giving some less incentive to look for work. Chattanooga chamber of commerce Vice…
FBI names pipeline cyberattackers as company promises return
By ERIC TUCKER, CATHY BUSSEWITZ and ALAN SUDERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The operator of a major U.S. pipeline hit by a cyberattack says it hopes to have service mostly restored by the end of the…
What's Right With Our Schools: Nancy Baxley, Signal Mountain High School
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TN (WDEF) - Each year, the Tennessee Council for Social Studies recognizes exceptional teachers throughout the state. Nancy Baxley is a proud product of the Hamilton County School system. These days, she's a world class, World…
$5 Million BlueCross Healthy Place Opens in Highland Park
BlueCross Healthy Place celebrated its opening today in Highland Park with a ribbon cut. The five million dollar project includes a pavilion, walking track and sports courts, playgrounds, and much more. This project was completed in partnership…
Alabama ending unemployment boosts for pandemic
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says Alabama is joining the states ending pandemic-related unemployment boosts, including an additional $300 federal benefit. Ivey made the announcement Monday. She cited an increase in job postings and complaints from businesses…
Capacity restrictions end for Nashville Soccer and Grand Ole Opry
UPDATE: More capacity news on Monday -- Vols Baseball going full capacity this weekend -- Nashville Predators going to 12,135 capacity for playoffs -- Bridgestone Arena going full capacity for concerts and other non-Predator events ______ NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -…
Rabid skunk confirmed in Walker County
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - Public health officials confirm their first case of rabies in northwest Georgia this season. A rabid skunk was found in Walker County. This is their first confirmed case of rabies in Walker County since 2014. But…
Prisoner dies in Walker County jail
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - The Walker County Sheriff's Office says an inmate died at the county jail last Wednesday. Jailers found 37 year old Richard Nathan Parm unresponsive in his cell. He had been arrested on drug charges by LaFayette…
Catalytic Converter theft arrests in the Murphy area
MURPHY, North Carolina (WDEF) - The Sheriff in Cherokee County announce multiple arrests for a rash of stolen catalytic converters last week. On Wednesday, they got reports of multiple stolen converters from both schools and businesses, but they were not…
Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union opens new City Center Branch
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union opened its new City Center Branch Monday Morning. The new branch is located directly across the street from TVFCU’s current branch at 715 Market Street. That branch has…
Cleveland NonProfit helps neighbors in need move past poverty
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - The Caring Place in Cleveland Tennessee provides access to basic resources and opportunities to help their community members move past poverty. This nonprofit organization is based on love and faith and is committed to…
2 major venues to lift virus capacity limits in Nashville
Two major Nashville venues will soon lift capacity restrictions as the city continues to reopen from implementing limitations on businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Chattanooga Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta to host webinar for small minority businesses
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta will be hosting a webinar for small minority businesses Monday. The webinar will have a Keynote Speaker, Panelists and a Small Business Share Out. Attendees will…
CARTA returns to full service
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- CARTA returned to full-service operation today. The bus system changed their schedules last spring because of the Coronavirus. All buses will be on their regular schedules. CARTA is also expanding their by adding a North Shore Shuttle,…
No injuries in Sale Creek Barn fire
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF)- No one was injured in a barn fire today in Sale Creek. Officials say that the homeowner noticed smoke coming from the barn on Cap Elsa Road. When firefighters arrived on scene, the barn was fully…
Flowers for Mother's Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Anyone looking for a last minute mother day gift had the Chattanooga Market and flowers were a big hit. There were plenty of people shopping for Mother’s Day gifts at the Chattanooga market. There…
CPD biking for fallen law enforcement and survivors
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- "Probably the biggest thing, it’s like the Super Bowl, to be honest," said Landon Winfield who's dad died in the line of duty. A team of Chattanooga Police officers is embarking on a 270-mile…
Obama dog Bo, once a White House celebrity, dies from cancer
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former President Barack Obama’s dog, Bo, has died after a battle with cancer. Obama and his wife, Michelle, shared the news of Bo's passing on Instagram. Both expressed sorrow at the death of a dog the former…
Pandemic gives boost as more states move to digital IDs
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - The card millions of people have used to prove their identity to everyone from police officers to liquor store owners may soon be a thing of the past as a growing number of states develop…