WASHINGTON (AP) - House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy says he condemns Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s past remarks questioning school shootings, but he is criticizing a Democratic drive to oust the Georgia Republican from her committee assignments as a “partisan power…
They issued an endangered child alert for the 2 year old Wednesday morning.
Early Voting for the next Chattanooga Mayor is right around the corner. Already, this year's campaigning seems to be different then in years past. With a total of 15 candidates, The Chattanooga mayoral race has the largest number of candidates the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Representative Chuck Fleischmann said with the $191 million 2021 fiscal budget there is almost enough money to complete the new lock project at Chickamauga Dam. Fleishmann said the biggest fear was the old lock would fail before the…
HIXSON, Tennessee- The $600 weekly checks given to Americans on Unemployment due to the COVID-19 pandemic could end up hurting your tax returns. It is an area of contention with the IRS where they are monitoring it really closely right…
The Hamilton County Health Department is adding new second dose appointment opportunities into the system.
The online shop is now open.
See the list of programs that are certified in our area schools.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Comcast announces improvements in internet and Wi-Fi speeds for Chattanooga area customers. The company says they are upping speeds for the Internet Essentials program for low-income customers. Speeds increase to 50/6 Mbps for new and existing customers…
The whistle samples your breath for a test kit.
Alabama had been lagging behind their neighbors in taking appointments.
She has re-recorded her hit "9 to 5" for the ad
CHARLESTON, TN (WDEF) - Going to school for the very first time is a big step in a child's life. Sabrina Hardy is an expert at calming the fears of her Pre-K students at Charleston Elementary.Her friendly face helps them…
DALTON, Georgia- Senate Minority leader Mitch McConnell has been critical of fellow Republican Majorie Taylor Greene. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has been making national headlines for her comments. In Dalton, Terry Guin said Greene is good for politics and North…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - East Ridge Middle School principal, Christy Drake, is facing major backlash after declaring the theme for the school’s Black History Month celebration to be “All Lives Matter”. Many see the term as reactionary and seeking…
Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO for Amazon and becoming the company's executive chairman.
It's Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Georgia. The American Red Cross is encouraging residents to update or create a severe weather plan, have a kit ready, and a reliable way to get severe weather alerts. SE TN Executive Director Julia…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Over the last several weeks Hamilton County active cases count and hospitalizations have been on a steady decline. The Covid-19 Task Force met Tuesday to discuss the main issues facing Hamilton County including adequate vaccine supplies…
The Hamilton County Sheriff's office is investigating a possible kidnapping attempt in East Brainerd.
A Tennessee man has been arrested in connection with the Capitol riot in Washington, D.C., last month.
Multiple FBI agents have been shot while serving a warrant in a child exploitation case in South Florida.
CHICKAMAUGA, Georgia (WDEF) - Eight people are charged with cruelty to animals after Walker County deputies broke up a cockfight last night. Many of the suspects tried to run away as officers arrived at 473 Hurtt Road in Chickamauga. Seven men…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - No new snow or ice in the forecast for Tuesday, but some schools are still closing/delaying because of wintery weather on the mountains: UPDATED TUESDAY, FEB 2 AT 12:30 AM Bledsoe Co. Schools: Closed Tuesday Cumberland Co. Schools: Closed…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Department of Transportation and Department of Safety and Homeland Security have teamed up on a campaign after finding a frighting trend. “We just noticed that alarming trend that the traffic is way down but the…