HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Hamilton County’s mask mandate was set to expire on November 22nd, but due to the recent spike in coronavirus cases across the United States and in our area, Mayor Jim Coppinger, in a news conference today,…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department has issued a warning about Covid-19 exposures at A5 Volleyball Club activities. Investigators say multiple people, some still in their infectious period, attended the events. The time range is from Sunday, November…
Clinsearch is seeking 800 volunteers. According to Dr. Mark Mckenzie, those volunteers would take part in COVID19 treatment and vaccine trials.
Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger extended the county's mask mandate until January 15, 2021.
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - There was a red carpet premiere Wednesday night at the Walker County Civic Center of The "Farmer and The Belle: Saving Santaland." It's a movie that was partly filmed in Walker County. "It just made…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A local non profit is getting in the holiday spirit by helping out Hamilton County students. Starting Thursday, "Reach One Teach One" will be collecting canned goods and belts for KIDS at Orchard Knob Middle School. THE…
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - The newest K9 officer at the Catoosa County Sheriff's Office will soon have a new piece of equipment to keep her safe. Fraya has been on the job since March. The K9 has not been able…
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - A local man has pleaded guilty in a mail fraud scheme taking money from both homeowners and their insurance companies. 54 year old Benjamin Reichel entered his guilty plea in federal court. Prosecutors say he operated…
ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee boy who disappeared into a heavily wooded area near his home two days ago has been found safe. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says 9-year-old Jordan Gorman was found Tuesday at a creek…
If you're looking for an extra line of security when you're away from home, The Catoosa County Sheriff's Office is providing a vacation watch service.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Counties in Georgia are on track to meet the midnight deadline of their hand recount of votes cast in the presidential election. State law requires the recount and audit of nearly five million votes to be…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A judge on Tuesday sentenced a woman for a deadly shooting three years ago. 29 year old Emily Brooks pleaded guilty back in January to second degree murder. She shot her ex-boyfriend, Eric Burchfield at a Circle…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A local non profit organization is getting in the holiday spirit by helping out students of Hamilton County. Starting Thursday, local organization Reach One Teach One will be collecting can goods and belts for the students of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A local restaurant has been chosen by a famous entrepreneur to help make a difference in our community. Charlie’s BBQ and Bakery are now partnering with Marcus Lemonis who is the founder of “ The Profit” which…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- "I hate it when those people call me they’re like the devil of the earth I hate them so much." Medicare open enrollment is open through December 7th and with that, comes Medicare spam calls. "My phone goes…
This year's Grateful Gobbler will be virtual but participants can still get a shirt.
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tennessee (WDEF) - Investigators are trying to figure out what caused a deadly house fire in South Pittsburg this morning. A neighbor on Berry Hill Road says a woman died in the fire and a man had to…
The Hamilton County Health Department will be offering a free, drive-through one-day flu vaccination clinic while supplies last.
Dolly Parton donated a million dollars to Vanderbilt University Medical Center earlier this year to fund coronavirus research.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In a Public Safety Committee meeting Tuesday, Chattanooga City Council Members heard from the Police Advisory and Review Committee or "PARC" on cases they've reviewed so far. The PARC reviews complaints against police and makes recommendations…
Here are the new numbers.. Biden still holds a lead over 12,000 votes.
after the Thanksgiving break, classes 9-12 will go back to a Hybrid schedule
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Gun violence has spiked across the nation amid the pandemic, and Chattanooga is no exception. According to data from Chattanooga Police, the number of homicides so far has remained steady. However, shootings - both fatal and…
