CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Schools are altering their back to class guidelines, slightly, for the spring. The System announced their Reentry plan on Friday. The move follows weeks of discussions with staff and parents, including a survey taken…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - Memorial Hospital Nurse Manager Tiffany Dover was one of the first people at the hospital to receive the vaccine. Shortly after receiving the vaccine, she fainted while speaking to the media. She said fainting is a…
Chattanooga, TN. (Press Release)—The School Superintendents Association (AASA) announced today Dr. Bryan Johnson, superintendent of Hamilton County Schools, is a finalist for 2021 National Superintendent of the Year. Dr. Johnson is one of only four superintendents across the United States…
Vice President Mike Pence received the coronavirus vaccine during a White House event aimed at convincing skeptical Americans that the vaccines are safe.
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - U-S Representative Chuck Fleischmann has indicated that individual $600 stimulus checks are back on the negotiating table, as lawmakers work to hammer out a new Covid -19 relief package. While details of what's likely to be included…
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - A U.S. Postal worker in Georgia has pleaded guilty to stealing cash and gift cards from more than 15 letters. Markeyta McAllister pleaded guilty to Obstruction of United States Mail. She worked as a mail processing…
Crystal Smith got a fire truck escort following her last chemo treatment, surgery still looming.
RAINESVILLE, Alabama (WDEF) - The DeKalb County Sheriff says his officers have uncovered a large, illegal winery on Sand Mountain. They found it at the Rainsville Waste Water Treament Plant. His office got a tip about illegal alcohol at a…
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) - One of President-elect Joe Biden’s closest advisers has tested positive for the coronavirus. Biden transition spokesperson Kate Bedingfield says Louisiana Rep. Cedric Richmond tested positive on Thursday, two days after traveling to Atlanta to attend a…
"What landlords need to be aware of is that they can be charged” said Ga. and Tn. attorney McCracken Poston.
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - 21-year old Steven Pizarro was arrested this morning after attempting to rob a Dalton store using an Airsoft pistol. The Dalton Police Department says Pizarro was taken into custody without incident and charged with armed robbery…
A Nashville singer has touched the hearts of many Chattanoogans with her latest music video. The music video for her song “try” was shot right in the middle of the tornado damage. Singer Melody Sheppard says she saw the video…
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Georgia- Whitfield County Commissioners stopped short of issuing a mask mandate but, have are now officially recommending masks be worn. Commissioner Chairman Lynn Laughter has been trying to get a mask mandate vote to pass since august. She…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- The first wave of Pfizer COVID vaccines were administered at Memorial Hospital Thursday. Infectious disease Doctor Mark Anderson was the first to receive the vaccination. He said getting the vaccination is a humbling experience. "I have a great…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanoogans are going to be seeing an unprecedented number of candidates on their March 2021 election ballot. Today at noon was the qualifying deadline for candidates seeking office. With sixteen candidates seeking the office of Mayor,…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County School system has announced that superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson has tested positive for Covid-19. He tested positive on Thursday. Dr. Johnson is quarantining as a result. The school system statement says he has mild…
As of Monday, the Tennessee Valley broke a record for the largest rainfall amount of the year with over sixty - eight inches of rain for 2020 and two more calendar weeks left. This broke the previous record of sixty…
U.S. Xpress Enterprises is partnering with Chattanooga- area non profit, Warrior Freedom Service Dogs. Warrior Freedom connects combat veterans suffering with post traumatic stress to trained service dogs. U.S. Xpress Enterprises will be giving a monetary donation towards dog training…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - For those whose homes were ravaged in the Easter Sunday tornadoes, the pandemic has made the rebuilding process seem like an eternity-but for one East Chattanooga family - the wait is finally over. “Its is such…
The COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in Hamilton County and officials are ready to begin administering it.
New unemployment claims in Tennessee increased for the second straight week.
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - With just over a week until Christmas Day, many travelers on Wednesday made a quick stop at an I-75 rest area as part of their journey heading to be with loved ones for the holidays.…
60 plus years of local racing on the TN/GA line will continue under new ownership
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has gone to social media to call out online rumors about the death of one of their own. The unidentified agent passed away this week. The GBI tweet says that rumors…