2nd virus vaccine shows overwhelming success in U.S. tests
There's more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the coronavirus.
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‘Truth for Trump’ Rally: Officials Respond
Dalton Georgia held their own 'Truth for Trump' rally, questioning the legitimacy of the 2020 election.
Helping Makayla get her dream car
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Makayla Thompson is a 22-year-old who is always smiling and hugging the people she loves. .@ChattFireDept and other agencies are having a BBQ sale today until 6. They are raising money for a wheelchair accessible van for…
Federal utility fined $900K for nuclear violations, coverup
Federal regulators have fined the nation’s largest public utility more than $900,000 for violating procedures during the startup of a Tennessee nuclear reactor and subsequently misleading investigators. Two managers and a plant operator who worked at the Tennessee Valley Authority’s…
How do you protect your family when Covid is already in your home?
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department on Friday said that many of the new Covid-19 cases are happening inside households. They say we typically get it at work or at social gatherings and then bring it home and…
Chattanooga Cigar Club exposure warning
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department issues a Covid-19 exposure warning for the Chattanooga Cigar Club on Market Street. Case investigators say that people in their infectious period attended the cigar and cocktail lounge on November 7-8th between…
Alabama adds nearly 3,000 virus cases in single day
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama on Friday added almost 3,000 COVID-19 cases, the highest number reported in a single day since the pandemic began. State Health Officer Scott Harris says the number accurately reflects that Alabama is seeing increased community…
Chattanooga Area Pastors Meet For Roundtable On Racial Issues
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Pastors from across Tennessee gathered Tuesday night at Brainerd Baptist Church for a roundtable discussion. The meeting was just one stop in a statewide tour of churches across Tennessee's major cities, part of an effort by…
Moving to Georgia just to vote in the runoff is illegal
"If you illegally participate in our elections, you might be spending a lot more time in Georgia than your planned."
Worker killed in WACKER industrial accident
One of the 5 injured contract workers did not survive.
State of Georgia starts risk limiting audit for the 2020 Presidential Race
WALKER COUNTY, Ga (WDEF) - Election officials in Georgia's 159 counties are undertaking a hand tally of the presidential race that stems from an audit required by state law. The law requires that one race be audited by hand to check…
Holiday scams on the rise
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Normally this time of year shoppers are preparing to stand in line for hours awaiting the season’s black friday deals. But due to the pandemic, a large majority of holiday shoppers will be searching for bargains on…
Health Department Guidelines on Staying Safe at Home
Hamilton County Health Department investigations reveal that many of the new cases of COVID infection are occurring within households.
Emergency Crews Responding to Incident at Wacker Plant
Crews are responding to an incident at the Wacker Polysilicon Plant in Charleston, TN.
Horses from 2019 animal cruelty case fully recovered
CHATTOOGA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Kirby walked over to Red Clay Ranch Executive Director and Co-Founder Lee Rast Thursday afternoon. Kirby and Dakota came to the rescue in September of last year. "Kirby is very special, because I didn't think…
6 arrests in Covid-19 Fraud cases against government
Justice Dept. indicts South Georgians on charges of defrauding small business loans during the pandemic
Prosecutor reads racist messages by Ahmaud Arbery's killer
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — Prosecutors in Georgia say the man who fatally shot a Black man, Ahmaud Arbery, had previously used racial slurs in text messages and on social media. Travis McMichael and his father, Gregory McMichael, were seeking bond…
First Responder of the Month: Chief Lowell Hardin
"I'd like to recognize the volunteers across the country and in our department that sacrifice time, family time, and sacrifice money to serve the community."
Police arrest suspects in Cleveland parks vandalism
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Cleveland Police have charged three suspect with vandalism at local parks over the weekend. Parks officials alerted police that they had video of three men vandalizing Deer Park, Greenway Park and Tinsley Park on Sunday. Police…
Car crashes into C & W Cafe
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - One person was seriously injured this morning when a car crashed into a local cafe. It's been reported that the injured person was the driver of the vehicle. The accident happened around 5 o'clock on South Highland…
Dade County Preps For Election Recount, Voter Fraud Investigation
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Dade County, Georgia, has been getting a lot of attention in recent days. From a full vote audit and recount in the recent presidential election, to a potential voter fraud controversy that has garnered local…
Incline Railway Celebrates 125th Anniversary
The Incline Railway is celebrating one hundred and twenty - five years of rides on top of Lookout Mountain. The railway has been a Chattanooga staple where guests can ride up and down while seeing incredible views from Lookout Mountain.…
Former Superintendent Rick Smith dies
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A former leader of the Hamilton County School system has died. Rick Smith was Superintendent of the system from 2011-2016, when he retired. He was replaced by current Superintendent, Dr. Bryan Johnson. But he tenure as Superintendent…