Lottery vote pushed back again in Alabama
The search for a two thirds majority eludes the bill's sponsor again.
Bill on handling of fetal remains advances in Tennessee
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Republicans are backing legislation that would require medical providers to cremate or bury fetal remains from surgical abortions. They're doing so over objections that the measure could stigmatize a legally…
Dolly Parton eulogizes the uncle who got her started in music
Read the farewell and tribute Dolly posted on Wednesday to the Uncle who got her started in music.
World War II Medal of Honor recipient Charles Coolidge Passes Away
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- "He was an honorable man, who did his duty. And was fearless and doing his duty," said Keith Hardison. Bill Raines said Chattanooga and America lost a great man. "The same character traits we should emulate in our…
K9 Gunny introduced to the public
Chattanooga Police add 8th dog to their K9 officer team.
North Carolina man sentenced for child porn case in our area
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A man from middle North Carolina has been sentenced in a child pornography case involving our area. 30 year old Anthony Brett Banks from Kannapolis pleaded guilty to transportation of child pornography and causing another to…
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.