Hamilton County Covid-19 has gotten dramatically worse in 10 days
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Cleveland businessman pleads to defrauding property damage victims
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - A local man has pleaded guilty in a mail fraud scheme taking money from both homeowners and their insurance companies. 54 year old Benjamin Reichel entered his guilty plea in federal court. Prosecutors say he operated…
Boy made built tarp shelter to survive lost in the woods
ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee boy who disappeared into a heavily wooded area near his home two days ago has been found safe. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says 9-year-old Jordan Gorman was found Tuesday at a creek…
Catoosa County Sheriff's Office Offers Vacation Watch
If you're looking for an extra line of security when you're away from home, The Catoosa County Sheriff's Office is providing a vacation watch service.
Georgia On Track To Confirm Recount By Midnight
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Counties in Georgia are on track to meet the midnight deadline of their hand recount of votes cast in the presidential election. State law requires the recount and audit of nearly five million votes to be…
Woman sentenced for shooting ex-boyfriend
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A judge on Tuesday sentenced a woman for a deadly shooting three years ago. 29 year old Emily Brooks pleaded guilty back in January to second degree murder. She shot her ex-boyfriend, Eric Burchfield at a Circle…
Local Organization collecting Belts and Canned Goods for Students
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A local non profit organization is getting in the holiday spirit by helping out students of Hamilton County. Starting Thursday, local organization Reach One Teach One will be collecting can goods and belts for the students of…
Local Restaurant partners with Nationwide program to help those in need
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A local restaurant has been chosen by a famous entrepreneur to help make a difference in our community. Charlie’s BBQ and Bakery are now partnering with Marcus Lemonis who is the founder of “ The Profit” which…
Medicare Open Enrollment spam calls
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- "I hate it when those people call me they’re like the devil of the earth I hate them so much." Medicare open enrollment is open through December 7th and with that, comes Medicare spam calls. "My phone goes…
How to Get Your Grateful Gobbler Shirt
This year's Grateful Gobbler will be virtual but participants can still get a shirt.
House fire claims life in South Pittsburg
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tennessee (WDEF) - Investigators are trying to figure out what caused a deadly house fire in South Pittsburg this morning. A neighbor on Berry Hill Road says a woman died in the fire and a man had to…
Health Dept Providing Free Flu Shots Thursday
The Hamilton County Health Department will be offering a free, drive-through one-day flu vaccination clinic while supplies last.
Dolly Parton Helped Fund COVID-19 Vaccine
Dolly Parton donated a million dollars to Vanderbilt University Medical Center earlier this year to fund coronavirus research.
Chattanooga PARC meets with council members
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In a Public Safety Committee meeting Tuesday, Chattanooga City Council Members heard from the Police Advisory and Review Committee or "PARC" on cases they've reviewed so far. The PARC reviews complaints against police and makes recommendations…
Georgia Recount: more uncounted ballots found
Here are the new numbers.. Biden still holds a lead over 12,000 votes.
Hamilton County changes some classes for after Thanksgiving
after the Thanksgiving break, classes 9-12 will go back to a Hybrid schedule
Gun Violence Spikes Amid Pandemic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Gun violence has spiked across the nation amid the pandemic, and Chattanooga is no exception. According to data from Chattanooga Police, the number of homicides so far has remained steady. However, shootings - both fatal and…
Health Dept. warning of Covid-19 exposure at wedding reception
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department has issued a warning about potential Covid-19 exposures at a wedding reception from over the weekend. It was held at Casa de Oracion Santa Cruze on East 23rd Street on Saturday. A…
Hamilton County Schools offer new quarantine protocols for students
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The schools and health department have come up with a new quarantine process for local public school students. They say they have streamlined the process as cases increase again. Now, a student must quarantine if a Covid-19…
Amazon expanding into pharmaceuticals impact of local pharmacies
HIXSON, Tennessee (WDEF) - "I’ve been here for 15 years and every single year there’s supposedly something that’s going to eat into the business and your local pharmacy," said Pharmacist Phillip Smith. Smith with access family pharmacy said he doesn’t…
Future of legalized medical marijuana
HIXSON, Tennessee- Marijuana is still illegal in Tennessee, but in the past few weeks four more states have legalized it. Tennessee it’s not legal recreationally or medically. Senator Janice Bowling has called for the medical version to be legalized. Pharmacist…
East Lake Academy's Dr. Reginald Adkins Wins Golden Apple Award
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - The best educators are lifelong learners. That is certainly the case for Dr. Reginald Adkins. He can't wait to discover new things and pass that knowledge along to his students at East Lake Academy. His unending curiosity…
Bradley Co. Schools help raise money for Meigs School Bus Crash Victims
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Bradley County Schools has raised over $12,000 during their Neighbors Helping Neighbors Day. This money benefited families affected by the fatal Meigs County school bus crash. The bus crash claimed the life of the bus driver…
Recovery Program helps First Responders deal with work related trauma
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - Local Nonprofit, Building the Blue Bridge is an organization that helps bridge the divide between law enforcement and civilians. Now they are starting a free 12 week faith based trauma healing course for first responders. The program…