Chattanooga Officials Address Panhandling and Litter
Some Chattanoogans' believe panhandling and littering have become real problems in their city.
Conservative group alleging voter fraud ends its lawsuits
HOUSTON (AP) — A conservative group has dropped its voter fraud lawsuits in four states days after the group’s leader made baseless allegations questioning the integrity of the election. Lawyers for True the Vote filed notices to dismiss their cases…
Reliance Partners Expansion Means More Jobs in Chattanooga
More jobs are headed to Chattanooga after an investment of more than 1 million dollars by the state.
Over 300 Students quarantined from Walker Valley High School
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - On November 9th, Walker Valley High School announced their students would momentarily switch to virtual learning due to an increase in coronavirus cases. The school has since returned back to in person learning. Currently, 332 students…
How to reduce the transmission of Covid-19 within the household
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Currently Hamilton County has over 1,700 active cases. The Hamilton County Health Department investigation reveals that many of our new cases of Covid-19 infection are occurring within our own households. Officials say typically a household member…
About 90K sex abuse claims filed in Boy Scouts bankruptcy
Close to 90,000 sex abuse claims have been filed against the Boy Scouts of America.
Quality of Life Concerns in Chattanooga: Panhandling and Littering
Some Chattanooga residents are beginning to vocalize frustrations with panhandling and littering in their communities.
2nd virus vaccine shows overwhelming success in U.S. tests
There's more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the coronavirus.
TECH BYTE: Make Memories with Frameo Digital Picture Frame, App
Let's look at an app that can help you make memories with your friends and family.
‘Truth for Trump’ Rally: Officials Respond
Dalton Georgia held their own 'Truth for Trump' rally, questioning the legitimacy of the 2020 election.
Helping Makayla get her dream car
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Makayla Thompson is a 22-year-old who is always smiling and hugging the people she loves. .@ChattFireDept and other agencies are having a BBQ sale today until 6. They are raising money for a wheelchair accessible van for…
Federal utility fined $900K for nuclear violations, coverup
Federal regulators have fined the nation’s largest public utility more than $900,000 for violating procedures during the startup of a Tennessee nuclear reactor and subsequently misleading investigators. Two managers and a plant operator who worked at the Tennessee Valley Authority’s…
How do you protect your family when Covid is already in your home?
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department on Friday said that many of the new Covid-19 cases are happening inside households. They say we typically get it at work or at social gatherings and then bring it home and…
Chattanooga Cigar Club exposure warning
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department issues a Covid-19 exposure warning for the Chattanooga Cigar Club on Market Street. Case investigators say that people in their infectious period attended the cigar and cocktail lounge on November 7-8th between…
Alabama adds nearly 3,000 virus cases in single day
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama on Friday added almost 3,000 COVID-19 cases, the highest number reported in a single day since the pandemic began. State Health Officer Scott Harris says the number accurately reflects that Alabama is seeing increased community…
Chattanooga Area Pastors Meet For Roundtable On Racial Issues
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Pastors from across Tennessee gathered Tuesday night at Brainerd Baptist Church for a roundtable discussion. The meeting was just one stop in a statewide tour of churches across Tennessee's major cities, part of an effort by…
Moving to Georgia just to vote in the runoff is illegal
"If you illegally participate in our elections, you might be spending a lot more time in Georgia than your planned."
Worker killed in WACKER industrial accident
One of the 5 injured contract workers did not survive.
State of Georgia starts risk limiting audit for the 2020 Presidential Race
WALKER COUNTY, Ga (WDEF) - Election officials in Georgia's 159 counties are undertaking a hand tally of the presidential race that stems from an audit required by state law. The law requires that one race be audited by hand to check…
Holiday scams on the rise
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Normally this time of year shoppers are preparing to stand in line for hours awaiting the season’s black friday deals. But due to the pandemic, a large majority of holiday shoppers will be searching for bargains on…
Health Department Guidelines on Staying Safe at Home
Hamilton County Health Department investigations reveal that many of the new cases of COVID infection are occurring within households.
Emergency Crews Responding to Incident at Wacker Plant
Crews are responding to an incident at the Wacker Polysilicon Plant in Charleston, TN.
Horses from 2019 animal cruelty case fully recovered
CHATTOOGA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Kirby walked over to Red Clay Ranch Executive Director and Co-Founder Lee Rast Thursday afternoon. Kirby and Dakota came to the rescue in September of last year. "Kirby is very special, because I didn't think…
6 arrests in Covid-19 Fraud cases against government
Justice Dept. indicts South Georgians on charges of defrauding small business loans during the pandemic