Fisherman and dad explains his fundraiser for Meigs bus crash victims
"this is for you guys I could've been in the same boat with you guys."
Mayor Berke urges safe Halloween during Covid pandemic
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County health department and local officials are concerned about an increase in COVID-19 cases. Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke says Halloween may increase the numbers even more. "I'm worried. This is a very dangerous time and…
Alabama setting absentee voting record
Presidential and Senate race top the ballot in Alabama.
Last day to vote early in Georgia
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF)- According to the Georgia Secretary of State,state Brad Raffensberger, as of today at noon, more than 3 million Georgians have already cast their ballots. That's about 2 million people in person and 1 million people by…
Chattanooga-Linked Scottsboro Boys Museum Seeks Renovations
SCOTTSBORO, Al. (WDEF) - The historical Scottsboro Boys Museum and Cultural Center on West Willow Street is hoping to make some major renovations. Sheila Washington, founder, director, and tour guide of the museum, says that fundraising efforts for the renovations…
Meigs County Strong t-shirt sale for bus crash families
MEIGS COUNTY- Sweet Stitches has sold 500 Meigs County Strong t- shirts already and orders are still coming in. Owner Brittany Murray said she never expected the shirt sale to take off like it has. She said even though it's hard…
Fishing tournament benefit for bus crash's families
MEIGS COUNTY, -- Tuesday’s bus crash resulting in the death of Bus Driver, Lisa Dillard, and a 7 year old girl hits close to home for Hiwassee Marine Bait and Tackle Owner Dustin Lankford. He said he thought his son…
Nursing Home Employee wanted for sexual assault on patient
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - LaFayette Police are asking for the public's help to find a nursing home employee wanted for a sexual assault. But a pair of nursing home employees also face charges in the case. The original victim reported…
Frozen Head is Tennessee's 2020 State Park of the Year
Frozen Head State Park has been named 2020 State Park of the Year by the The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
Local political science professor discusses U.S. Senate races in Georgia
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - The race for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Johnny Isakson in Georgia has a large field. It's a special election with no primary, and it includes multiple Republicans and Democrats. "Everyone is thrown together,…
Zeta soaks Southeast after swamping Gulf Coast; 6 dead
ATLANTA (AP) — The remnants of Hurricane Zeta sped across the Southeast on Thursday, leaving a trail of damage and more than 2.6 million homes and businesses without power after pounding the Gulf Coast with winds and water. At least…
Northeast Alabama deputy dies from COVID-19
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - A Dekalb County, Alabama deputy has died from COVID-19. 49-year-old Mickey Bowen had served 21 years with the sheriff's office, working both in the Detention Center and most recently as a transport deputy. Bowen had…
Tow truck convoy will honor fallen driver in Marion County
JASPER, Tennessee (WDEF) - There will be a tow truck convoy to remember one of their own this weekend in Marion County. They are honoring Robert Clayton who died late Tuesday night in a crash on I-24. The Monteagle Service…
Fire at Park Ridge Apartments in East Ridge
EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The top of a unit of the Park Ridge Apartments has been gutted by an afternoon fire. It broke out after 4 PM. The apartments are in the 700 block of Frawley Road. East Ridge…
School bus drives into ditch on Signal Mountain
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Hamilton County school system say one of their buses drove into a ditch this afternoon on Signal Mountain. It was heading to pick up students at Thrasher Elementary at the time. No students were…
New Tennessee Unemployment Claims Down to 7,770
New unemployment claims in Tennessee dropped to 7,770 from 9,873 the week before.
Deadly Shooting Wednesday Night at Standifer Gap Road
The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly shooting at Standifer Gap Road that occurred Wednesday night.
Prayer vigil after Meigs County crash
MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - In a pavilion in Decatur, Meigs County community members turned to each other and their faith during a prayer vigil Wednesday night. "It was, it was devastating just hearing about that especially in our community…
Tennessee mulling independent review on COVID-19 vaccine
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey says Tennessee is considering independently reviewing the safety and efficacy of a coronavirus vaccine once it is eventually approved by the federal government before distributing it to the public. Piercey told reporters…
The Latest: Zeta flooding on Mississippi Coast: 'It's bad'
(Note: Zeta could still pack Tropical Storm strength as it hits the Tennessee Valley Thursday morning. See the school closings and delays here) NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Hurricane Zeta is weakening further but remains a still-dangerous storm as it barrels…
Health officials discuss why Covid-19 cases are going up again
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - According to the health department, cases have started trending up in the past few weeks. The week ending on September 12th, the county was averaging 59 new cases a day. As of the end of the October…
Gov. Bill Lee asks Tennesseans to pray for Meigs County families
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Tennessee Governor Bill Lee held his first news conference in two weeks since self-isolating after exposure to a Covid-19 person on his security detail. Neither his wife or himself got sick or tested positive. But he began…
Catoosa bus driver fired for impairment after running into a pole today
A Catoosa County bus driver has been terminated, after school officials say she may have been impaired while driving this morning. The Catoosa County School District says Tonya Knight, had one student on the bus, when she hit a pole…
Student, mom and community react to Meigs school bus crash
DECATUR, Tennessee (WDEF) - Residents in Meigs County are mourning after that tragic Wreck. News 12's Kenan Scott shows us how the community has been showing their support. It was a parent's worst nightmare. A bus carrying 22 school children…