Overdoses increase 22% in the last year
Drug overdoses are continuing to increase in the state of Tennessee and health officials believe the pandemic has only made things worse.
Local businesses prepare for Mask Mandate to end in a few weeks
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Recently , Mayor Jim Coppinger announced that the Hamilton County mask mandate would expire at the end of the month, leaving businesses to decide for themselves. Local businesses spoke to News 12 about how this decision will…
Covid Vaccine Scams
Georgia's state health department and the Attorney General are warning residents about scammers claiming to sell covid vaccines.
World War II Medal of Honor Winner and Chattanoogan Charles Coolidge Passes Away
Chattanoogan Charles Coolidge, One of the last two World War 2 Medal of Honor Winners has died at the age of 99.
A Third of COVID-19 Survivors Suffer Neurological or Mental Health Conditions
A new study reveals that a third of COVID-19 patients suffer from long term neurological or psychological conditions.
Manning receiving Liberty Bowl Distinguished Citizen Award
Retired NFL quarterback and Tennessee standout Peyton Manning will receive the Liberty Bowl Distinguished Citizen Award.
Tennessee restricting rabbit imports to keep out virus
The Tennessee Agriculture Department is stepping up measures to keep a virus highly contagious and fatal to rabbits out of the state.
Future of Collegedale park still up in the air
Collegedale Commissioners are unsure whether to proceed with a new park after a former city manager planned the park for two years without telling them.
Chattanooga City Council back in chambers
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Chattanooga City Council has taken place virtually for almost the past year. Since April 7th of 2020, Chattanooga City Council meetings have been virtual. Tuesday however, it turned back into in person. "There’s something that’s just much more…
Tennessee governor joins GOP push against vaccine passports
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has joined fellow Republicans nationwide to advocate against COVID-19 vaccine passports, which are being developed to let inoculated people travel, shop and dine more…
Water Company employee charged with defrauding customers
Employee of DeKalb Jackson Water District in Ider was arrested on Monday.
Chattanooga named among top cities in the U.S. for remote work
Chattanooga was recently named as one of the top ten cities in the United States for remote workers to live. Here are the factors that make the Scenic City such an attractive option.
Golden Apple: Andrew Jones, East Side Elementary
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Andrew Jones knows that communication is key for exceptional education students. He just started at East Side Elementary last August, but kids in his class are already making great strides toward independent learning.…
TVA Grants Chattanooga Schools over 30 Grand for STEM
EPB partnered with TVA to provide 36 thousand dollars for STEM programs at 10 different Chattanooga area schools.
Community Garden project needing Volunteers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Net Resource Foundation is looking for volunteers to plant vegetables as part of their “Spring into Action” event. The “Spring into Action” event is part of the Hughes Project. The Hughes Project will help enhance the…
Obesity increases the risk of severe symptoms and death in Covid-19
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Recent studies have found that obesity increases the risk for severe Covid-19 symptoms. Now a new study finds nearly 80% of people who were hospitalized from Covid-19, on a ventilator, or died-were overweight or obese. A new…
Family Pet Dies after Fire on Line Street in Chattanooga
A family pet died in a house fire on Line Street this afternoon.
Navy medic shoots 2, is shot and killed on base
A Navy medic shot and critically wounded two people at a Maryland business park before fleeing to the Fort Detrick Army base, where he was shot and killed.
Deputy stabbed to death at Georgia jail; another deputy hurt
Authorities say a sheriff's deputy has been stabbed to death with his own knife by an inmate at a Georgia jail.
Firefighters Forced to Shuttle In Water To Battle House Fire on Lookout Mountain
Firefighters were forced to shuttle in water to battle a house fire early this morning on Lookout Mountain.
Collegedale Commissioners debate on park plans
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee- Collegedale Commissioners are debating on how to move forward regarding a possible Little Debbie park. Park plans were set up between former city Manager Ted Rodgers for two years without the knowledge of commissioners. During this week's Commissioner…
Ringgold Primary unveils new Ben Carson Reading Room
It's yet another perfect example of What's right With Our Schools.
Controlled burn gets out of hand near Ooltewah
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department says Short Tail Springs and the intersection of Hunter Road and Short Tail Springs was closed due to the fire. Deputy Chief Stan Hardy says the controlled burn shifted due to the…
UT football player suspended over animal cruelty case
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - A UT football player has been suspended while he is being investigated in an animal abuse case. The Knoxville Police Department is investigating Linebacker Aaron Beasley. Another UT student had to take her kitten to an…