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Reasons for the decline in active COVID cases

(WDEF)- Active COVID-19 cases across Tennessee and Georgia continue to trend down. Cleveland’s mayor Gary Davis said Cleveland’s COVID active cases and hospitalization are down to their lowest numbers since mid-November. "Our hospitalizations, of course, are important figures and they…

The PPP and fraud

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - President Joe Biden has announced changes to the Paycheck Protection Program. Starting Wednesday, there will be a 14-day period for only businesses with less than 20 employees can apply for relief. Other changes announced include eliminating…

Rhea County arrests wanted vehicular homicide suspect

DAYTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - Rhea County deputies have arrested a wanted suspect for aggravated Vehicluar Homicide. Bradley Allan Gabehart was charged with a variety of DUI and traffic charges in connection to the wreck on December 7th. They've been looking…

One injured in crash with a school bus

CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - One person was injured in a crash this afternoon in Bradley County involving a school bus. School officials say the bus had just dropped off the last child when it was sitting still off Benton Pike.…

New social media app "Clubhouse" focuses on public discourse

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - “It’s kind of a more, I want to say, integrated experience with the listener.” A new kind of social media app has taken the tech world by storm. The app, called Clubhouse, is currently an invite-only…

Alton Park Beautification Project needing sponsors

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Net Resource Foundation is looking for individuals or businesses to help sponsor park benches.  These benches are $700 and are part of a beautification project called the Hughes project in the South Chattanooga community.  “This project…

CPD responds to viral Tik Tok Video

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Chattanooga Police respond to a Tik Tok Video that shows a Chattanooga Police officer attempting to arrest a fleeing suspect on Thursday. According to police, after responding to a robbery call at 1820 Gunbarrel Road, officers found a man…

All Star Sports Cards navigating the pandemic

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee-All Star Sports Cards Owner Steve Wrate has owned the store for almost 30 years. "I've seen all the ups and downs that come with a hobby business. When the pandemic hit, I was really concerned about what was…

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