Longer Quarantines for Covid-19
If a person in a home is exposed to covid-19, everyone in the household will become a Covid-19 case and undergo a 10 day isolation.
Tennesseans Facing Evictions
The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga wants to assist people in their time of need if they are in danger of losing their home.
Mother charged with murder of Amber Alert girl Evelyn Boswell
"concerned residents who wanted to make sure that we had not forgotten Evelyn. We didn’t, and we won’t."
Deputies shoot suspect in a domestic violence call
"Domestic calls have always been one of the most dangerous calls that a law enforcement officer can roll up on."
Police Seeking Suspect in 15th Avenue Shooting
Chattanooga Police are asking for the public's help in finding a suspect in Monday night's fatal shooting on 15th Avenue.
Tennessee agrees to Trump's $300-a-week unemployment plan
Tennessee will become the latest state to ask the federal government for an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits under President Donald Trump’s supplemental plan.
Gordon Central High closes because of teacher shortage
CALHOUN, Georgia (WDEF) - Gordon Central High is the latest Georgia school to shutdown because of Covid-19 problems. But the case here is a little different. School officials say the problem isn't active cases, just a teacher and staff shortage.…
Tennessee won't break down school Covid-19 numbers after all
They blame the change of policy on their reading of the HIPPA laws.
Tennessee commemorates ratification of 19th amendment
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The State of Tennessee commemorated the ratification of the 19th amendment through a reenactment of the historic vote on its 100th anniversary at the state capitol Tuesday. "It's really a remembrance and a recognition of…
Motorcyclist dies from Friday night crash at Northgate
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A motorcyclist has died from injuries in a wreck last Friday night outside Northgate Mall. It happened on Highway 153 just before 10:30. The motorcycle was going through the light when a car was turning left into…
2 years later, woman returns to thank deputy who saved her life
TRENTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Drug overdoses don't generally have happy endings. But two years later, it looks like this case may just turn out okay. On August 1st of 2018, Dade County Deputy Misty McConathy responded to a case where…
Athens Mural underway paying tribute to 19th amendment vote
ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) - On August 29th, Niota will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment stamp. Niota is the home of then 24-year-old Harry T. Burn. He's a state representative who cast the deciding vote…
Judge Jon Payne dies from Covid-19 complications
“the most popular politician in Chattooga County.”
COVID-19 Virus and Economic Trends in Hamilton County
The Hamilton County Health department is reporting 83 new cases of Covid-19 cases Tuesday.
Prater's Mill Country Fair cancelled
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The coronavirus has canceled another annual event this year. The 49th Annual Prater's Mill Country Fair will not happen this fall. It was scheduled for October 10 and 11. People from across the country head…
Senate Intelligence Committee releases final report on 2016 Russian interference
The Senate Intelligence Committee released the long-awaited final volume of its investigation into Russia's 2016 election interference.
Multiple Dade County Students Quarantined
Around 70 people from Dade County schools are quarantine due to the coronavirus.
Online Portal Available for Health Department Shot Records
The Hamilton County Health Department has an online portal to request proof of immunizations.
Trump to pardon women's suffrage leader Susan B. Anthony
President Donald Trump says he'll pardon Susan B. Anthony who was arrested for voting in 1872 in violation of laws permitting only men to vote.
TDOT, TDEC seeing 'massive increase' in PPE litter
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The use of personal protective equipment is encouraged and in some cases required for folks to wear. But, after they're used it seems they're not being thrown away properly. "The Department of Transportation and TDEC…
Chattanooga Christian's Covid-19 plans
"They are wearing a mask and have 6 feet of physical distance around them.."
Two more shootings tonight in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating two more shootings tonight. The most recent happened at a gas station and convenience mart on Fourth Avenue around 9:20 PM. Police say it was reported as a person shot, but they have…
City Rec Centers are part of the buildings closed during the pandemic
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - All city buildings including recreation centers are closed in Chattanooga. Many families in the city rely on these centers while school is in session. The city's data experts believe it's too high of a risk to allow…
Sen. Mike Bell explains the Covid lawsuit protection bill he sponsored
"It's important to make sure that our businesses can reopen without the burden of frivolous lawsuits."