Country Artist Kane Brown to Perform Free Virtual Concert
If you miss going to live concerts, a Tennessee Valley native is putting on his own online show Tuesday night.
Georgia governor backs out of hearing on Atlanta mask order
Georgia’s governor has withdrawn a request for an emergency hearing in a lawsuit that aims to block the state’s largest city from ordering people to wear masks in public.
UTC health care workers study
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Dr. Mukta Panda compares physician burnout to post traumatic stress disorder. "Because of the daily trauma of grief of pressures from external sources and not in a safe space to unpack, it leads to where it…
Alabama cuts off alcohol sales at 11PM
MONTGOMERY, Alabama (WDEF) - The ABC Board in Alabama on Monday voted to cut off the entire state at 11PM. Alcohol sales must end at that hour for bars, restaurants and country clubs. The decision is a compromise over the…
Pizza restaurant serving free pies to class of 2020 on Monday
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Coronavirus pandemic has affected the lives of many people, including the class of 20-20. The New York Pizza Department in Hixson is doing their part to give back to those who lost their graduations. Each 2020…
The Holocaust Project at New Hope Middle School
Rachel Salomon is no stranger to our viewers at News 12 Now. She was a recent Golden Apple Recipient, and a finalist during our 2019-2020 school year. One of her passions, other than her family and students is the Holocaust…
Minority Health Fair moving to Facebook
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Just a heads up for those anticipating to attend the Minority Health Fair. This year's annual event will be virtual due to Covid-19. The fair will be streamed on the 'Minority Health Fair" Facebook page August 1st…
More die or in hospital in Georgia as vaccine trial starts
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia continued to stagger under a heavy load of COVID-19 cases Monday amid one ray of hope — a broad test of an experimental vaccine began with the first of 30,000 nationwide injections in Savannah. Deaths continue…
GBI investigating assault on police in Floyd County
ROME, Georgia (WDEF) - The GBI will investigate the case of a man who faces charges of assaulting law enforcement officers last Friday in Rome. 30 year old Kerry Lamar Grier was arrested after police in Rome say he tried…
Chattooga County is going ahead with school this week
Students go back to class on Thursday.
Catoosa County pushes back beginning of school
"I want our students and parents to know this is the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make!"
Tennessee resists White House COVID-19 recommendations
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — White House COVID-19 task force leader Deborah Birx says Tennessee stands at the cusp at being able to significantly decrease new coronavirus cases and must take stronger steps to prevent the virus's spread. Birx recently identified…
Scottsboro residents challenge Gov. Ivey's Face Mask Mandate
UPDATE: The Governor's lawyers have asked a judge to dismiss the lawsuit. They argue that Alabama has the authority under the Emergency Management Act. ______ SCOTTSBORO, Alabama (WDEF) - Three residents of Scottsboro are challenging Governor Kay Ivey's face mask mandate…
North Georgia police chief resigns after being arrested
FAIRMOUNT, Georgia (WDEF) - The GBI has arrested the police chief and one of his officers in Gordon County. They worked for the police department in the town of Fairmount, east of Calhoun. Chief Chandler Walter and Officer Olan Mark…
Whitfield County pushes back first day of school
The Board of Education on Monday decided to delay the opening of schools until Monday, August 31.
Hamilton County schools on the verge of a class change
we are only two active cases below the Phase 2 threshold.
Mask Up Monday in Walker County
Legge said masks are also important, because some people may be reluctant to get tested, "We feel like there is a number of people who are just staying home and are not going to get a confirmed test."
East Ridge Police looking for 2 suspects in morning assault
Police say Reed is 6’4” tall weighing 260 lbs. and has “BOLT” (and other things) tattooed on his forehead.
Hamilton County reports 4 more Covid-19 deaths
Victims range in age from fifties to 80
School Nurses prepare for the return of students
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - Summer is coming to an end and schools are preparing for the return of students. But in an effort to keep teachers and students safe during the pandemic, schools across the state are taking extra precautions this…
Hawaiian Islands avoid direct hit from Hurricane Douglas
Hawaii has avoided a direct hit form Hurricane Douglas and the Category 1 storm was swirling just north of the island chain.
Target to close on Thanksgiving, ending Black Friday kickoff
Target is joining Walmart in closing its stores on Thanksgiving Day, ending a decade-long tradition of jump starting Black Friday sales.
TECH BYTE: Top Tech for Your Camping Trip
Let's look at how you can use tech to make the most of your trip in the great outdoors.
Mandalorian actor given key to the city of Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Mandalorian actor Dominic Pace is on a driving tour and made a stop in Cleveland on Sunday. The actor is driving from California to Florida supporting small businesses that are struggling due to COVID-19. Pace signed autographs…
