UPDATE: While a cause of death has not been disclosed, Oslin has been in an assisted living facility in Nashville since her Parkinson's diagnosis in 2016. She had just tested positive for Covid-19 last week. ________ By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr.…
NEWARK, Del. (AP) - President-elect Joe Biden received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on live television as part of a growing effort to convince the American public the inoculations are safe. The president-elect took a dose of Pfizer…
The East Ridge Fire Department received a call just after 7:30 this morning about a reported apartment fire.
The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island has erupted and there were reports of lava fountains shooting about 165 feet into the sky.
Tennessee Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey said that state hospitals are approaching critical capacity.
Let's look at some smartphone apps that can help you celebrate the holidays.
EAST BRAINERD, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Tri-Community Volunteer fire department is investigating a fire that happened Sunday morning around 1 a.m on Stone Crest Circle. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="stone crest circle" zoom="15" title="Sunday morning fire"] The fire department says that the…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Governor Bill Lee addressed the state of Tennessee tonight. [su_youtube url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tySpdhFgOFQ" title="Gov. Bill Lee signs Executive ORder 70"] He also announced that he signed Executive order 70. In his prerecorded video, he talked about the recent surge…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting that happened Sunday afternoon. According to police, the incident occurred in the 2000 block of Taylor Street. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="2100 Taylor Street, Chattanooga" zoom="15" title="Sunday Afternoon Shooting"] Police say that…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Leaders of both parties in Congress say that they are on the cusp of reaching a deal with a $900 billion dollar coronavirus relief package for American workers. The new stimulus would give $600 dollar direct…
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)- The Georgia Senate run-off race has all eyes on the Peach State. Today, Donald Trump Junior made a visit to Ringgold. Trump Junior was joined by Senator David Perdue. Their "Defend the Majority" rally had two stops.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man and his dog are safe after their house caught on fire tonight. According to the fire department, the fire happened in the 3100 block of New York Avenue. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="3100 New York Avenue…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- A city council candidate went door to door on Saturday to find out what people what from their politicians. Marie Mott is running for city council in District 8 and she went around the area to speak with potential…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- A recording breaking 14,994 wreaths for Wreaths Across Chattanooga have been delivered. "It’s an honor to serve other veterans who sacrificed so much," said Carter. Throughout the day, Wreaths have been laid at numerous Tombstones at the Chattanooga national…
RAINSVILLE, Al. (WDEF) - A city employee has turned himself in after investigators found a large illegal winery at the Rainsville Wastewater Treatment Facility. According to the Dekalb County Sheriff's Office, on Thursday, investigators uncovered the operation after an anonymous…
Saturday event places holiday wreaths at National Cemetery to honor veterans
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Bessie Smith Cultural Center received a substantial boost this afternoon from a well-known entrepreneur. Darrell S. Freeman Sr. has long-standing ties to the community. Today, he presented the Bessie Smith center with a check for $25,000.00.…
CAMDEN, Tenn. (AP) - A prosecutor says a Tennessee woman has admitted to killing her grandparents. News outlets cited a statement from District Attorney General Matthew F. Stowe in reporting that 29-year-old Katelyn Taylor pleaded guilty in Benton County on…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Friday's numbers from the Hamilton County Health Department set several new disturbing highs. The 217 Covid patients and people under investigation for it in local hospitals are a new single day high. Roughly have of those victims…
As a physician and researcher, Dr. McKenzie feels confident about the vaccine’s effectiveness.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office has obtained arrest warrants for eight inmates for their involvement in the stabbing of fellow Silverdale Detention Center inmate, Jonathan Conyers, on December 2nd. Each of the eight (8) inmates are charged…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police say a teenage driver was killed in a crash on I-75 Thursday night. It happened around 9:30 PM near the East Brainerd Road exit. Chattanooga investigators say the 18 year old male was travelling…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A small fire at Carter Shooting Supply on Highway 58 is under investigation. The building was evacuated when black smoke filled it. But Chattanooga firefighters contained it to one corner of the store. They report that rubber…
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - Donald Trump, Jr. is coming to Catoosa County on Saturday to campaign for Senator David Perdue. He will speak at the Colonnade between 1-2 PM (264 Catoosa Circle). The public is invited, but you have to…