Georgia Voting Bills : Protection Vs. Suppression
Residents and officials in North Georgia are going back and forth debating whether the latest reform bills protect or surpass the election process.
Tennessee Senate OKs anti-trans athlete bill
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee’s GOP-dominant Senate has advanced legislation that would ban transgender athletes from participating in girls’ sports. On Monday, 27 Republicans voted in favor of the measure while all six Democratic members…
What's Right With Our Schools: Hardy Elementary Black History Celebration
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Hardy Elementary School had to get extra creative for this year's Black History Month Celebration, but they still managed to get Hardy at home students through a series of interactive projects. Rose Prince teaches 4th grade…
Law firm offers $1000 reward for marble vandals
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A local law firm is tired of replacing their shattered windows. So the McMahan Law Firm is offering a $1000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the so-called marble vandals. “We’ve had our windows shattered…
Shooting suspect crashes in escape attempt
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - DeKalb County Sheriff's officers have charged a suspect in a shooting Friday on Sand Mountain. It happened at a home on County road 233 between Sylvania and Rainsville. When officers arrived on the scene, the…
City Of Chattanooga Buildings reopen to public
CHATTANOOGA, Ten (WDEF) - With Covid-19 cases continuing to decline in our area, several Chattanooga buildings are now reopening to the public - but that does not mean that they will be free of restrictions. Last week, Chattanooga Mayor, Andy Berke,…
McDonald's enters Chicken Sandwich War, hides golden eggs across town
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - McDonald's has officially entered the chicken sandwich war that has been going on between other fast food chains. And to kick off their new addition, local McDonald's franchises have hidden over 70 large golden eggs throughout…
Local impact from Johnson and Johnson's COVID vaccine
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- After multiple places running out of, or rarely getting access to the COVID vaccines, Pharmacist Jacob Standefer with Access family Pharmacy said this additional vaccine is a huge step. "Hopefully this is going to open up more accessibility…
Health Department Announces New Schedule at the COVID Alstom Testing Site
The Hamilton County Health Department’s COVID testing site at Alstom will be closed Wednesdays and Sundays beginning the week of March 1, 2021.
TECH BYTE: What You Should Know About Clubhouse
If you haven't heard of the Clubhouse app yet, you're not alone.
No injuries in fire at WestRock's warehouse in the NorthShore
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A normal day at the WestRock Mill in NorthShore turned scary when a fire started this afternoon. Smoke from the burning warehouse could be seen from I-27. What the Ladder 1 crew saw as they were responding…
Flying Fish Disc Golf Start Up
HIXSON, Tennessee - Carson Fish is creator and owner of Flying Fish Disc Golf. He started the business 4 years ago and he said it has really started to take off in the past year. “We’re really going to venture into…
Warren Buffett again encourages investors to bet on America
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Billionaire Warren Buffett is encouraging investors to maintain their faith in America’s economy and the businesses his Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate owns. In a letter to his shareholders Saturday, Buffett hardly mentioned the coronavirus that ravaged many…
NY mandates dance 'zones,' distancing when weddings resume
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York’s new coronavirus-era dance rules aren’t exactly “Footloose” strict, but don’t plan on cutting loose and kicking off the Sunday shoes with just anybody. The state says that when wedding receptions resume next month, guests…
J&J’s 1-dose shot cleared, giving US 3rd COVID-19 vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. now has a third vaccine to prevent COVID-19. The Food and Drug Administration on Saturday cleared a Johnson & Johnson shot that works with just one dose instead of two. Health experts have anxiously awaited…
2nd former aide accuses Cuomo of sexual harassment
A second former aide has come forward with sexual harassment allegations against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The Democratic governor responded Saturday with a statement saying he never made advances toward her and never intended to be inappropriate. Charlotte Bennett…
Salvation Army passes out "Blessing Buckets"
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Many people have been struggling with basic needs during the pandemic. The Salvation Army had the opportunity to provide some relief for some families that needed it today. The organization distributed 1,200 "blessing buckets". The buckets were…
Cleveland City School employees get vaccinated
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Some Cleveland City School employees received their first dose of the COVID vaccine today. Teachers and employees that wanted to be vaccinated lined up at the bus barn in drive thru fashion to receive the shot. Cherokee…
Mindfulness during COVID
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- The past year has been a difficult for a variety of reasons. One of those difficulties has been on people’s mental health. "People being isolated, staying inside, working from home, having to parent while working from home. We…
It's a smash hit! Chinese return big-time to movie theaters
BEIJING (AP) - The thrills and chills of the big screen are back big-time in the world’s largest film market. With the coronavirus well under control in China, moviegoers are heading to cinemas that are running at half capacity and…
Tax worker charged with filing fake returns, keeping refunds
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee tax examiner for the Internal Revenue Service has been charged with filing false returns and keeping parts of tax refunds for herself. The U.S. attorney’s office in Memphis said Thursday that Linda Williams prepared…
Tennessee: Vaccines stolen, given to children in 1 county
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee’s top health officials have revealed the state has requested federal law enforcement to investigate alleged theft of coronavirus vaccine doses in the state’s most populous county. In a Friday news conference, health official also said…
WNBA approves Montgomery's role in new Dream ownership group
ATLANTA (AP) - Real estate investor Larry Gottesdiener has been approved as the lead owner of the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream following pressure on former Sen. Kelly Loeffler to sell her share of the team. Co-owner Mary Brock also sold her…
Biden: Strikes in Syria sent warning to Iran to 'be careful'
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden is cautioning Iran against threatening U.S. troops in Iraq. He told reporters Friday that his authorization of airstrikes against facilities in Syria used by Iran-backed militia groups was meant to signal to Iran that…