NEW TRENDS REPORTED DURING THE HAMILTON CO. HEALTH DEPARTMENT BRIEFING
Two more people have died - bringing the death total to 48 in the county. But health officials say there is some good news.
Two people rescued from morning fire at East Ridge apartments
"We did have two occupants that were on the back balcony of the second floor."
Gov. Lee and First Lady help build a Habitat for Humanity home
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - It’s Leaders Day for the Habitat for Humanity Organization. On Friday, several volunteers, community leaders including the Governor and his wife, were in attendance to help construct a home for a family in need. Future homeowner says…
Freightwaves is on the rise
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Thursday, it was announced that the U.S. had the worst financial quarter since reporting began in 1947. But, Freightwaves, a local Chattanooga company, has been increasing their growth. For small businesses, a venture capital investment is a…
Roper Corporation Covid-19 cases
Roper officials say their employee Covid-19 cases all came from community transmission
Chattooga County Schools experience 'great' and 'smooth' first day back
CHATTOOGA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - As if the first day of school isn't stressful enough, this year schools are dealing with a new year in the coronavirus pandemic. While no school district may really want to be one of the…
Groome Transportation resuming runs to Nashville/Atlanta airports
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Groome Transportation will resume Chattanooga runs to airports in Atlana and Nashville in a few weeks. They say air travel traffic has increased enough to support the shuttle service. The runs being again on August 12th. Groome…
Walker Courthouse closed after positive Covid-19 test
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - The Walker County Courthouse in LaFayette is closed to the public until Monday. This, after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. The closure will give crews time to clean and sanitize the courthouse. All offices will…
Evangelist Perry Stone leaves ministry over employee accusations
“I have asked God and my precious wife Pam to forgive me."
Video release of Rustic Village North apartment fire rescues
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department has released video from the Rustic Village North apartment fire at the beginning of the month. Both firefighters and police rescued five people (and a dog) from balconies. One person died from the…
Zach Wamp & Yusuf Hakeem remember John Lewis
Wamp tells about why the civil rights icon made secret visits to Chattanooga.
The National Cemetery is almost full
"we're getting close to capacity here."
CVS MinuteClinic adds Video Visit options
GEORGIA (WDEF) - CVS has launched a MinuteClinic Video Visits in the state of Georgia. Officials say these video visits will be available 24 hours a day 7 days a week, all year around right from the comfort of your home.…
Chattanooga Zoo gets Blue Duikers
They will breed this mini-antelope that is endangered in the wild.
U. S. Economy has its worst quarter since 1947
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The U.S. economy experienced its worst drop on record since the Coronavirus began. The government released two key reports this morning that shows how COVID-19 is affecting our economy. According to the commerce department, the gross domestic…
Chattanooga man charged with rape of a child
It started as an investigation of electronic child pornography.
Living life with a rare cancer during a pandemic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Most of us have been struggling with the inconveniences we have had to face during the coronavirus pandemic. But for those who have been diagnosed with cancer or other illnesses, those inconveniences become the difference in life…
Former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain dies at 74 due to COVID-19
Former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain has died after battling the coronavirus.
Tennessee Unemployment Claims Decrease
Both new and continued unemployment claims in Tennessee decreased from the previous week.
Chattooga County schools return to class today
Plus our schedule of school returns in our area
Bradley County, Cleveland Mayors encourage protection measures from COVID
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - If anyone knows how important it is to protect yourself from COVID-19, it's Cleveland Mayor Kevin Brooks. That's because the mayor experienced COVID firsthand. He told News 12 that he spent 6 days in the…
Deputies looking for woman they say tried to run down a drug agent
STEVENSON, Alabama (WDEF) - Deputies in northeast Alabama are looking for a woman who they say tried to run over a drug officer who was trying to arrest her. The confrontation and chase happened Tuesday night south of Stevenson. Jackson…
Delivery truck catches on fire on East Brainerd Road
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Fire crews responded to a truck fire off East Brainerd Road early this morning. News 12 captured video OF THE blaze starting on a Partner's Supply truck. The driver and passenger tried to put out those flames,…
Daycare owner explains how her business has survived reopening
"We're not making the kids wear masks that was one thing that we really talked about."
