Tennessee state senator charged with stealing federal funds
$600,000 in federal funds received by a health care company she directed.
Contact Sports Resume in Tennessee This Fall
With Governor Lee signing Executive order number 55 on Tuesday, contact sports are ready to kick off this fall.
Samaritan's Purse teams up with local church to help tornado survivors
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - On April 19th, 2020 tornadoes ripped through the Hamilton County area devastating many homes and businesses. Now 3 months later some homeowners are still struggling to rebuild their homes and their lives. Nonprofit organization Samaritan's Purse…
US to bring 6,400 troops home from Germany, move 5,600 more
The U.S. will pull roughly 12,000 troops out of Germany, bringing about 6,400 forces home and shifting 5,600 to other countries in Europe.
Arizona train derailment causes bridge collapse
Officials say a freight train traveling on a bridge that spans a lake in a Phoenix suburb has derailed, setting the bridge ablaze and partially collapsing the structure.
Chattanooga councilwoman claps back at social media attacks
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Councilwoman Demetrus Coonrod claps back at social media attacks. The councilwoman claimed that negative remarks about her had been circulating on Facebook. She spoke out about it during the council agenda meeting Tuesday night tonight.…
Chattanooga City Council to vote on proposed 8 can't wait resolution
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga City Council Members will vote on an 8 can't wait principles resolution. Council members talked about the resolution during their legislative committee meeting today. The proposed resolution acknowledges the accomplishments of the Chattanooga Police Department's…
Tuesday Covid-19 numbers in Southeast Tennessee
Latest numbers for Hamilton and other southeast Tennessee counties
Town Manager says Signal Mountain founder was a racist
He wants the C.E. James monument moved and James Park renamed.
Capacity Capital investing in local businesses
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - One Chattanooga company is assisting local businesses to enhance their growth long term and stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic. Capacity Capital has been assisting other local business since 2019 with consulting and investing. The capital investment…
Man sues to stop Georgia city from moving Confederate statue
MACON, Ga. (AP) — A middle Georgia man has filed a lawsuit to stop the city of Macon from moving a Confederate statue away from a downtown intersection. The Macon-Bibb County Commission agreed last week to move the statue to…
Warning about the China seed packages arriving in the mail
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - State officials in Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama are warning residents about mysterious packages arriving in the mail from China. The packages contain unidentified seeds, but they label may call them something else, like jewelry. No one knows…
Grundy County still looking for Josh Day
Dogs did track a sent, but did not locate Josh Day.
Temperature Checks in Catoosa County School
"We are in the process of getting scanners which will be installed at each school" said School Health Coordinator of Catoosa County Elizabeth Self.
GBI arrests suspected serial armed robber targeting northwest Georgia stores
ROME, Georgia (WDEF) - The GBI reports the arrest of an armed robbery suspect who they believe has held up stores all across northwest Georgia. They brought out the Floyd'Rome SWAT team to make the arrest last Wednesday. The suspect…
Gov. Lee's Back to School recommendations
"There are going to be positive cases in schools... that is something that is going to happen."
Dog dies after being shot in a Catoosa County neighborhood
CATTOOSA COUNTY, Ga (WDEF) - A family in Catoosa County has been forced to put her dog down after the she was shot in their neighborhood. On Thursday, July 23rd Owner Kayla Gilreath says she left her two dogs outside while…
Red Sand Project brings awareness to Human Trafficking
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department has partnered with local community organizations to help raise awareness to human trafficking. One way they are doing this is through the Red Sand Project. The Red Sand Project uses red…
Space Camp in danger of closing permanently due to pandemic
They're launching a “Save Space Camp” fundraising drive
Georgia governor backs out of hearing on Atlanta mask order
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s governor has withdrawn a request for an emergency hearing in a lawsuit that aims to block the state’s largest city from ordering people to wear masks in public or imposing other restrictions related to the COVID-19…
Country Artist Kane Brown to Perform Free Virtual Concert
If you miss going to live concerts, a Tennessee Valley native is putting on his own online show Tuesday night.
Georgia governor backs out of hearing on Atlanta mask order
Georgia’s governor has withdrawn a request for an emergency hearing in a lawsuit that aims to block the state’s largest city from ordering people to wear masks in public.
UTC health care workers study
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Dr. Mukta Panda compares physician burnout to post traumatic stress disorder. "Because of the daily trauma of grief of pressures from external sources and not in a safe space to unpack, it leads to where it…
Alabama cuts off alcohol sales at 11PM
MONTGOMERY, Alabama (WDEF) - The ABC Board in Alabama on Monday voted to cut off the entire state at 11PM. Alcohol sales must end at that hour for bars, restaurants and country clubs. The decision is a compromise over the…