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Grandma's biscuit baking goes viral on Facebook

LAFAYETTE, Ga (WDEF) - A grandma in Lafayette Georgia has gone viral on the internet. 77 year old Patsy Wilbanks has been cooking since she was 12 years old. Wilbanks says she was trying to help teach a family friend how…

How to spot a COVID-19 Scam

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance wants people to be aware of several different types of Coronavirus Scams currently circulating. Officials say scammers are setting up fake testing sites, fake telemedicine visits, and fake vaccine…

Chattanooga PARC hopes to start making recommendations in August

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A question protestors are raising is who should police the police? Chattanooga created an advisory committee to help do that, but the coronavirus has slowed their progress. Police Advisory and Review Committee (PARC) members still have…

3 new Covid-19 symptoms from the CDC

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The C-D-C is adding three new symptoms for those with the coronavirus. They include nausea, diarrhea, and runny nose. Some of these symptoms are common during allergy season. So we asked Erlanger's Director of Infectious Diseases when…

Sheriff Hammond Sits Down with News 12

In a sit down with Hamilton County sheriff Jim Hammond, he tells News 12 his first reaction to the video of five deputies arresting Reginald Arrington Jr.

COVID-19 Cases in the workplace & HIPPA rules

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Employers are often bound by HIPAA rules and regulations when it comes to being transparent about COVID-19 cases in the workplace. News 12's Bekah Birdsall talks about the difficult decision employers have to face. "Some employers have…

Grant keeps STEM program rolling at SKYUKA Hall

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - SKYUKA Hall is a school for children with learning differences. They recently received a grant from VCRA Race for Autism. News 12's David Moore was there for the check presentation, in tonight's edition of What's Right With…

Forecast for Saharan Dust Plume, Round 2

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Experts say this Saharan dust plume was unlike anything they've seen in 50 years. It arrived early this weekend, and many are feeling the effects of it. The Air quality index turned to moderate on Saturday. That…

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