Alabama to Require Face Masks as Coronavirus Surges in State
Alabama will require masks in public after a surge of coronavirus cases filled hospitals.
Tennessee police return fire in car chase, 1 dead 1 wounded
Authorities in Tennessee say one person was killed and one was wounded when officers returned gunfire during a vehicle pursuit.
Walmart to require customers to wear masks at all its stores
Walmart has become the latest major retailer to require customers to wear face coverings at all of its namesake and Sam’s Club stores.
Hyundai recalls 272K US cars; electrical outlet can overheat
Hyundai is recalling more than 272,000 cars in the U.S. because the electrical socket in the dashboard can overheat and cause a fire.
Dollywood no longer requiring reservations amid pandemic
Dollywood has lifted a requirement put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic that requires its guests to make reservations before coming to the theme park.
Fatal collision on Snow Hill Road
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hamilton County officials say a person has died in a crash this evening in the Snow Hill community. It happened around 9:20 PM in the 8500 block of Snow Hill Road. Investigators say it was…
Real estate sales continue to boom amid pandemic according to Hamilton County Register of Deeds
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - The real state market in Hamilton County appears to be strong. "Any real estate transaction in Hamilton County goes through my office," Hamilton County Register of Deeds Marc Gravitt said. Gravitt said that in April…
Tennessee Governor to do 'whatever it takes' in abortion fight
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says he'll do “whatever it takes in court” to defend one of the strictest abortion bans in the country currently blocked from being implemented.
Tommy Tuberville easily beats Jeff Sessions in Senate runoff
MONTGOMERY, Alabama (WDEF) - Former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville has easily defeated Jeff Sessions in a Republican runoff for a U.S. Senate Seat in Alabama. It is about a two to one margin. Sessions was trying to recapture the…
Health Department warns of Wood Recycling Center exposure
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department is warning of a potential Covid-19 exposure at a Chattanooga business. If you were at the Wood Recycling Center on North Hawthorne on Friday and Saturday, they are talking to you. Contact…
Extremely High count of new Covid-19 cases in Hamilton County
Health officials say the number is too high, but some can be traced to the record numbers of Covid-19 tests in the last few days.
Chattanooga Red Wolves talk Covid-19 safety at new stadium
"We tell the guys we have survived this far."
Overturned car pulled out of Tennessee River
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Fire crews helped pull a car out of the Tennessee River on Tuesday. A fisherman reported coming across an overturned vehicle in the water at Rivermont Park in Hixson. Chattanooga Fire and Hamilton County Marine Rescue…
Volkswagen one of the companies urging Tennessee to move Confederate bust
35 businesses want Confederate bust out of Tennessee Capitol
Alabama virus deaths rise as hospital group sounds warning
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama has recorded its highest one-day death count from the new coronavirus as the head of a state hospital group sounds a warning about the pandemic. A site that tracks COVID-19 deaths in the state reported…
Seeking comeback, Sessions faces Tuberville in Alabama race
President Trump has endorsed Tuberville and calls Sessions a disaster.
Veteran TV Newsman Bob Johnson dies from Parkinsons
"Parkinson's is just a terrible, terrible situation to have to go through."
UNUM warns quarantine projects could cost you more than you realize
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Since the coronavirus pandemic began in March; New research from employee benefits providers shows people have picked up new or increased activities that could cause potential accidents. Officials say according to an online survey with over 1,000…
13 dogs surrendered to the Humane Educational Society
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Over the weekend the Humane Educational Society had 13 dogs surrendered to them. Officials say The owner became critically ill and could no longer care for the dogs. The Humane society says all 13 of the…
Trump administration rescinds rule on foreign students
The Trump administration has rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer schools or leave the country if their colleges hold classes entirely online.
4-year-old accidentally shoots, kills sibling
Police say a 4-year-old Tennessee child has accidentally shot and killed a younger sibling.
Sailors continuing fight to save burning San Diego warship
Hundreds of sailors are fighting to save a burning Navy warship docked in San Diego.
Vanderbilt opposes new visa rules for international students
Vanderbilt University has joined an effort to stop federal rules that would force international students to leave the U.S. or transfer to another college if their schools offer classes entirely online this fall.
Relief fund created for local musicians
SoundCorps and Music Therapy Gateway in Communications are working to help area musicians who may have been affected by the pandemic.
