Tennessee saw $131M in Nov. sports bets; $2.4M tax revenue
Tennessee officials say a new online-only sports betting program in the state saw $131.4 million in gross wagers last month.
Catoosa Republicans denounce misleading flyers
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - The Republican parties in both Catoosa and Walker Counties are denouncing flyers on the January runoffs. The flyers claim that Georgia Republicans "will not vote in rigged elections." The groups say that neither the local, state…
Raffensperger calls for end to no-excuse absentee voting
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - The Secretary of State testified at a hearing on the Georgia elections on Wednesday. Brad Raffensperger called for an end to no-excuse absentee voting which his office carried out this year. The practice began this year…
First Wave of Vaccines for First Responders
Looking at the bigger picture, Chattanooga Fire Chief Phil Hyman wants the first round of vaccines to build the confidence of the entire city.
Cleveland suspects arrested in Alabama burglaries
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - A Sheriff in northeast Alabama has arrested two suspects form Cleveland, Tennnessee and is looking for a third. They were arrested in connection to a spree of robberies in 3 states over the past year.…
Organ Donor's Parents meet with Heart Recipient
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - 3 years ago on December 23rd, Norma Hill lost her son unexpectedly. Victor Maurice Hill was 32 when he passed away. “He was a gifted, talented, intelligent, spiritual anointed young man. He loved the Lord and he…
EPB warns customers about scam calls
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - EPB is receiving reports about a robo-call scam happening in the Tennessee Valley. Officials say Someone is calling EPB customers telling them they have a past due bill and that there is a truck in their neighborhood…
Union Gospel Mission Gives Christmas Meals To The Homeless
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Union Gospel Mission is no stranger to helping out those in need. Today they distributed clothes, goody bags, and Christmas dinners to the needy – one of three holidays a year that they give back…
COVID workers get a free meal as thanks
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Erlanger hospital COVID staff got a free holiday meal Wednesday to say thanks for all their hard work. McGriff Insurance donated 350 meals Erlanger's COVID staff. McGriff regional director John Sorrow said it was an easy decision because…
Will people be traveling this year due to COVID
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Despite health warning holiday travel has already set a new record for business weekend of the Pandemic Health experts said Thanksgiving travel has been confirmed as a reason for the uptick in COVID cases. Now health experts fear a…
VW recalls Beetles to replace Takata air bag inflators
Volkswagen is recalling over 105,000 Beetles with faulty Takata front driver’s air bags that can explode and hurl shrapnel.
Maple Hills shooting victim dies
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The victim of an East Chattanooga shooting last month has died. 36 year old Deed Carroll was shot at 1900 Maple Hills Way on November 19th. Police charged Markious Sims with that shooting a couple of weeks…
Tennessee expects 90,000 vaccine doses a week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee official says the state expects to start receiving 90,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines a week going forward. Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey made the comments Tuesday, as the state continued to try to fend off…
Instead of signing deal, President Trump wants overhaul
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - After signalling that he would sign whatever compromise deal Congress came up with for Covid-19, he now is rejecting it. The President announced tonight that the package is "much different than anticipated." He calls it a…
Health Dept. will begin Moderna vaccinations Wednesday
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department got their first batch of Moderna Covid-19 vaccines on Tuesday. They got 1,500 doses today and expect more tomorrow. They will begin giving the vaccines to on Wednesday in the following categories:…
Police Oversight Board Petition Rejected
The Hamilton County Election Commission rejected a petition to include a police oversight board on the March 2021 ballot in Chattanooga because of signature issues.
Chattanooga Pulmonary Specialist Reacts To Receiving COVID Vaccine
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga pulmonary specialist Mike Czarnecki was one of the thousands of Tennessee medical workers to receive the long-awaited COVID-19 vaccine this weekend. Aside from running his regular practice, Czarnecki also runs a clinic in Hixson to…
Stabbing, and then the house was set on fire
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bradley County investigators have charged a man with attempted murder after a bizarre confrontation today between house mates. Michael Park and another man lived together at a home on McClanahan Drive near Highway 60 toward Georgetown.…
Veterans helping Veterans Food Drive
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - On Tuesday, veterans are helping out other veterans with a Christmas food drive. Going on all day, veterans can pick up a box of food that includes everything that’s needed for a Christmas meal. The boxes…
Covid-19 Task Force concerned about a Christmas Surge
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Hamilton County is currently reporting 3,900 active coronavirus cases and a total 247 deaths and the numbers are still climbing. With the county still struggling to recover from the Thanksgiving surge, the Covid-19 task force now has…
US deaths in 2020 top 3 million, by far most ever counted
2020 will go down as the deadliest year in U.S. history, with deaths topping 3 million for the first time.
TennCare: Health info of up to 3300 people mailed elsewhere
Tennessee's Medicaid program says health information belonging to up to about 3,300 patients were mailed to the wrong addresses.
Covid spending bill passes, but without Sen. Blackburn's vote
"I cannot support nearly $2.4 trillion in spending that will make recovery even harder."
Kay Ivey is one of first Governors to get Covid-19 vaccine
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has become one of the first governors to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. She received the first of the two-shot Pfizer vaccine at a Montgomery hospital on Monday, a move aimed at building…