Tennessee Mayor Indicted after state audit into his town
Investigators accuse him of ordering city crews to work on his private property and then lie about it.
30 Day Extension for Hamilton County's Mask Mandate
Despite what skeptics may think, infectious disease expert Dr. Mark Anderson says research proves the October 8th decision is the best decision moving forward, "Wearing mask, controversial issue but one that has been proven beyond all doubt works to decrease the spread of of this virus."
Hamilton County Mask Mandate Extended Until October 8
Mayor Jim Coppinger has extended Hamilton County's mask mandate to October 8.
Victim Dies in Wilson Street Shooting
One of the victims in Wednesday's shooting on Wilson Street has died.
Continuous Unemployment Claims Continue to Drop While New Claims Rise in Tennessee
Continuous unemployment claims in Tennessee dropped to 184,781 while new claims rose for the week of August 29.
Virtual 4 Bridges Art Festival includes livestreamed artist talks
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Every year the 4 Bridges Art Festival showcases artists and their work. The festival connects the community with over 100 artists, and gives folks the opportunity to check out and buy all types of art. The…
Adult Protective Services officer charged with stealing from an elderly client
TOCCOA, Georgia (WDEF) - A Georgia case worker has been charged with exploiting seniors that were in his charge. 49 year old Ronald Thomas from Athens, GA faces ten counts of Elder Exploitation. The investigation began on August 21st into…
More shootings tonight in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating three more shootings that happened on Wednesday. The first happened on Wilcox Boulevard this afternoon. One person suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound in that one. Then two more people were shot around 5:30…
Life Care Centers of Tennessee on allowing visitations
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A viewer is asking when Life Care Centers of Tennessee will allow family visits to their residents again. Tennessee has set up guidelines for how senior care facilities can accommodate visitors, but they are based on Covid-19…
Chattanooga Area Food Bank has a mobile pantry
" It's not that easy for everybody to come down to the food bank."
Eric Zumbrun describes his close encounter with a bear in Gatlinburg
The video of his amusement park ride has gone viral on Tik Tok.
Hamilton Co. Commissioners Deny 20 Million Dollar Resolution
Boyd and other Hamilton County Commissioners denied Sheriff Jim Hammond's proposal to renovate Silverdale detention center.
UTC tracing student contacts with football played who tested positive
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The UTC Covid-19 Campus Support Team has issued a warning for students. They are concerned about positive tests for members of the football team. They are tracing contacts the players may have had with other students since…
County files lawsuit, says business won't require masks
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee county is suing a business that it says isn't complying with a mask mandate put into place due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Chattanooga Times Free Press reported that the Hamilton County Health Department…
Breakup turns into a shooting in Catoosa County
a woman was meeting her estranged boyfriend at the gas station to exchange property.
Commission Recommends New Design for Mississippi Flag
A flag commission voted Wednesday to recommend a new design for the Mississippi flag with the state flower.
Health Officials Urge Residents To Avoid Large Gatherings During Labor Day Weekend
Health officials urge residents to avoid large gatherings during the Labor Day holiday weekend.
Hargett reminds parents of hot car warning signs
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The hot weather is not over yet. That's why Tennessee's Secretary of state stopped in Hamilton and Bradley counties on Tuesday to talk about protecting children in hot cars. Tests have shown that closed vehicles can get…
City official discusses plan to open YFD centers for virtual learners
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The City of Chattanooga is making plans to open their Youth and Family Development Centers for students. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the centers have been closed. In one of the Chattanooga City Council meetings Tuesday,…
Police: Woman jumps from car with child to escape kidnapping
DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — Authorities in Georgia are looking for a man accused of kidnapping a woman and her 1-year-old child during a carjacking. Gwinnett County Police said in a statement posted Tuesday on Facebook that the man approached the…
Miranda Lambert leads CMA noms, Luke Combs' streak continues
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country star Miranda Lambert turns her “Wildcard” into an ace as she's the leading nominee at the 2020 Country Music Association Awards, including entertainer of the year. Lambert has seven nods and is back in contention…
Hamilton County School Board members sworn in
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The new Hamilton County School Board members were sworn in on Tuesday after the August elections. Joe Wingate, Tiffanie Robinson, Marco Perez and their families were there for the ceremony. Perez is the newest face to join…
CGLA keeping students in their classrooms
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - We continue our series of reports on how different schools are dealing with Covid-19 with a look at CGLA. The Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy is a private STEAM school 6-12. They resumed classes with hybrid classes. And…
Ooltewah woman finds the man who rescued her family in Easter tornado
"I wanted to cry, I had tears in my eyes, it was overwhelming, I couldn't believe we finally found him."
