Less Traffic but more fatalities in Georgia
"more speeding citations in the 24 MPH above the speed limit category. That is an excessive speed."
Our Golden Apple Teacher this week comes from Ooltewah High
No, he doesn't really look like this.
Hospitalizations, deaths from COVID-19 rise in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The number of people in Alabama hospitals with COVID-19 is creeping upward as health officials expressed concern about the trajectory of the pandemic headed into flu and holiday season. State Health Officer Scott Harris said Tuesday…
Report: Tennessee death rates up where masks never mandated
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A new report says Tennessee counties that haven't required wearing masks in public are on average seeing COVID-19 death rates double or more compared with those that have instituted mandates. The Vanderbilt University School of Medicine…
Covid-19 Task Force: Cases, Precautions, Fatigue, and Travel.
The Hamilton County Health Department says small gatherings are to blame for covid numbers rising.
Volkswagen Breaks Ground on Battery Engineering Lab
“This will be the first lab of its kind that VW will build in the U.S."
TVA Donates $800k To Urban League's "Building Futures" Program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Building Futures program was launched in 2019 to train interested minority contractors on improving home energy efficiency. T-V-A also developed the EnergyRight program to help households across the Tennessee Valley improve energy efficiency in their…
Will people get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- As COVID-19 case surge across the area, there appears to be an end in sight, after Pfizer said the first round of its late stage trials could be up to 90% effective. But there is still a lot we…
Possible COVID Exposures at Ham. Co. Court and Bank of America
The Hamilton County Health Department announces possible COVID-19 exposures at the following locations/dates
Councilman reacts to public's vote on the Police Advisory and Review Committee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Last week voters chose to put the Police Advisory and Review Committee into the city's charter. "I'm glad that it was put in the charter, because now any future council, it will be kind of difficult…
Tennessee governor not recognizing Biden's win just yet
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says he isn't ready to recognize Joe Biden as the president-elect, joining a growing list of Republican leaders who say they are waiting on the outcome of various vote recounts and legal…
McCallie & East Lake Elementary putting books in kids hands
It's part of our "what's right with our schools" series.
Georgia's Covid testing rate is dropping
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The White House COVID-19 Task Force says Georgia is not testing for the coronavirus at the levels necessary, to fully understand how the pandemic is affecting the state. North Georgia Health District Infectious Disease Director, Sherry…
Sheriff's Office investigates Birchwood Pike shooting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting this afternoon near Chickamauga Lake. It happened in the 9500 block of Birchwood Pike. Deputies responded just after 5:45 PM. The report one victim has been taken to…
Hamilton County School Moves Virtual Due to Spike in COVID Cases
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - In an e-mail sent to parents and faculty, Ootlewah High School officials said the school would be closed today, and students would move to virtual learning, while administrators assessed the situation. Hamilton County Schools Tim…
Second suspect charged in August shooting near East Chatt. YFD
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have arrested a second suspect in a shooting on Dodson Avenue back in August. Two people were shot on the evening of August 31st near the East Chattanooga Youth and Family Development Center. Both the…
Soddy Daisy American Legion host Veterans Flu Shot Clinic
SODDY DAISY, Tenn (WDEF) - Wednesday is Veterans Day and today the American Legion hosted a veterans flu shot clinic. The American legion located in Soddy Daisy is offering a free flu shot to any veteran without without their veteran ID…
Tennessee continues to post high virus case numbers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s top health officials report the state has seen more than 5,900 new cases of COVID-19, marking the highest jump in a 24-hour period. The Department of Health also reported roughly 8,700 new cases over the…
Country singer Lee Brice to miss CMA Awards due to COVID-19
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country singer Lee Brice won't be performing at the CMA Awards this year after testing positive for COVID-19. A representative for Brice, who is twice nominated, said he is not experiencing any symptoms but will be…
Raffensperger responds to calls for his resignation
ATLANTA (WDEF) - Georgia's two Republican Senators, who both face runoff races in January, are calling for the resignation of the Republican Secretary of State. The Secretary of State runs elections in Georgia. Brad Raffensperger has overseen the new voting…
COVID-19 Vaccine's financial impact
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- As news of a potential COVID-19 vaccine comes out, Wall Street soared. "It helps you avoid the short term swings, the roller coaster ride, and it produces superior long-term returns as it has for 90 years," said Barnett and…
Political Parties react to Joe Biden's projected Presidential win
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - It’s been two days since Presidential Candidate Joe Biden surpassed 270 electoral votes, projecting him as the next President-Elect along with running mate Kamala Harris. President Donald Trump still has more than 2 months left as…
Wounded Warrior Fund Partners with Blood Assurance
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- For the next few days, people can save lives in more than one way by donating blood. Blood Assurance and Wounded Warriors Project have partnered up for Veterans Day. If you donate blood with Blood Assurance…
Biden turns to coronavirus response, names advisory board
President-elect Joe Biden has announced the members of his coronavirus task force, which will put together a blueprint for fighting the pandemic.