Police arrest suspect in murder of mother and child
They found Gabriel Boykins in Knoxville this morning.
Chattanooga To Restrict Public Access to City Buildings and Facilities
The city of Chattanooga will restrict public access to government buildings and other facilities beginning Monday, July 27.
New Tennessee Unemployment Claims Increase While Continuous Claims Continues To Drop
NASHVILLE, TN (WDEF) - The number of new unemployment claims in Tennessee increased to 25,794 for the week of July 18; up from 22,431 the previous week. The number of continuous claims dropped down to 243,405 from 251,924. These numbers…
Local musician sells handmade bolo ties as side hustle during COVID pandemic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Lon Eldridge has been a full-time musician for around 14 years, but when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, he turned to a side hustle to make some cash. "I wasn't playing gigs so I needed a way…
COVID-19 deaths surge anew in Georgia as hospitals stay full
ATLANTA (AP) — Surging numbers of COVID-19 deaths continued in Georgia as the number of confirmed cases in the state surpassed 150,000. The state Department of Public Health reported 81 deaths Wednesday, the second-highest number reported so far in the…
Inmate dies in the Bradley County jail
"we ask that anyone hearing this news will take a moment to honor his memory."
Tennessee GOP Senate race a new test for Trump's endorsement
Even President Trump has said Hagerty has a “real primary.”
Nurses describe the local fight against Covid-19
"we can't keep spreading it, we just can't."
Remains identified as missing mother and child
Police are looking for Gabriel F. Boykins for the murders.
Schools Systems announcing variations of going back to school in our area
hybrid classes in Dalton, Bradley, Sequatchie and Cherokee Counties.
Several Funeral Directors Disagree With Mask Mandate Exemptions
Although some funeral directors have their own mask requirements, they say it's difficult to play the role of enforcer.
Hamilton County Health Dept Changes Isolation Guidelines for COVID-19
The Hamilton County Health Department released new guidelines that reduced the recommended isolation period following a positive COVID-19 test.
Judge won't block 3 Tennessee vote-by-mail laws for primary
A federal judge will not block three Tennessee laws dealing with absentee voting for the Aug. 6 primary election.
Ad wars heat up in Tennessee Senate primary race
Dr. Manny Sethi campaigned in Ooltewah this week
La Paz Chattanooga responds to President's 2020 Census memo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Local Hispanic and Latinx group attacks the President's latest move on the Census. On Tuesday, President Trump signed a memorandum excluding undocumented immigrants from the Census. The point is to keep them out of the…
African Americans discuss Republican beliefs
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Laverne Elliott is the first African American President of The Tennessee Valley Republican Women's Club. It's a role she's held since the beginning of the year. "They've been very, very accepting, very helpful, because they…
Cops: 14 people injured after South Side Chicago shooting
CHICAGO (AP) — Fourteen people have been injured in connection with a shooting on Chicago’s South Side. First Deputy Eric Carter says the shooting occurred outside a funeral home, where mourners were fired upon from a passing SUV. Carter says…
Double shooting in Alton Park
Police say none of the injuries are life-threatening.
New Covid-19 death in Hamilton County, record hospitalizations again
Active cases here drop from yesterday's high.
Free Covid-19 testing at Volkswagen plant Sunday
"I encourage residents in Hamilton County and surrounding areas to take advantage of testing this weekend."
Dalton Schools have a different back to school plan
Later start, and only in class for 2 days a week to begin with.
Teachers learning new way of teaching for fall
“Having a conversation online is very different then having a conversation in person."
Trump signs order barring Census to count Illegal Immigrants for congressional seats
President Donald Trump has signed a memorandum that seeks to bar people in the U.S. illegally from being counted in congressional reapportionment.
Hamilton County Receives a Financial Boost for COVID-19 Response Efforts
Hamilton County will receive more grant money from the state to battle the spread of the coronavirus.
