Government Records bill passes another vote in Tennessee
Would penalize governments that destroy records to avoid Freedom of Information Requests
Fort Oglethorpe nursing home has multiple Covid-19 positive tests
Pruitt Health has had 33 residents and 25 staff test positive
Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke addresses masks, Covid-19 & protests
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke held a press conference today to talk about the many things that our community is facing. The Mayor began the conference with addressing COVID-19 issues in the Latinx community. As of today, there…
Kemp lifts Ga. restrictions in new executive order
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) signed a new executive order Thursday, relaxing more restrictions for the Peach State. Beginning June 16: Those 65 and older are no longer required to shelter in place. Sports of…
Teenager charged with rape of 13 year old in Murphy, NC
MURPHY, North Carolina (WDEF) - North Carolina investigators say a 19 year old used meth in a sexual assault on a 13 year old girl. Cherokee County officers began looking into the accusation against Nickolas Ghannon Carter late last year.…
I 75 chase and crash kills two passengers in fleeing vehicle
They were in a stolen car from Chattanooga
Protesters want more change, continue demonstrations
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hundreds gathered in Miller Park Thursday. It was a continuation of protest and push for change. "We definitely need good cops to intervene with bad cops. Good cops need to arrest bad cops," protester Marlon Carter…
Gov. Kemp eases Georgia virus rules to allow sports, conventions
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is lifting more health-related restrictions stemming from COVID-19. The Republican governor signed an order Thursday allowing spectator sports and live performance venues to reopen and conventions to resume on July 1, subject to…
Flag ban fallout: Now comes the tricky part for NASCAR
The question is most likely to come up June 20-21 when the series holds races at Talladega, Alabama.
Salvation Army preparing for heat shelters
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Salvation Army is Beating the Heat once again this year. They are giving out free box fans and water to homeless and low-income families during the hot summer months. Salvation Army is also celebrating no COVID-19…
Creative Discovery Museum getting ready to reopen in a couple of weeks
"We'll have a deep clean between one and two and we'll clean after people leave.."
Tennessee Nursing Homes prepare for visits again
"Being able to see their families has impacted them significantly"
Republicans choose Jacksonville for their National Convention
JACKSONVILLE, Florida (WDEF) - The competition is over and Florida is the winner. This evening, the Republican National Committee announced they are moving their convention to Jacksonville. The party moved the convention from Charlotte after failing to get assurances from…
Tennessee Senate OKs bill to limit coronavirus liability
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Senate has advanced legislation that would provide nursing homes, grocery stores and other businesses sweeping protections from coronavirus lawsuits. The measure is similar to the growing trend going on in states that have begun…
Charges upgraded against ATV driver who hit Atlanta officer
new charges were filed because Goggans had tried to hit two other officers before hitting Officer Brewer.
Wichman Monuments operator pleads guilty to theft
Clients say he took their money but never delivered grave stones.
Tennessee Aquarium reopens for members on Friday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Tennessee Aquarium has been preparing for reopening since the day they closed. The Tennessee aquarium will open their doors for the first time since March. Members will be their first guests starting tomorrow. The Tennessee Aquarium…
Covid-19 hospital rate continues to climb in Hamilton County
Health Department reports a new high for hospitalized Covid-19 patients in Hamilton County on Thursday.
Kroger Health Drive-Thru testing site at Northgate Mall
HIXSON, Tenn (WDEF)- This week Kroger Health teamed up with the Hamilton County Health Department to offer free drive thru testing. The testing site is located at Northgate Mall in Hixson and is open from 9am to 4:30pm in the afternoon.…
Two women charged with stealing from tornado damaged homes
One suspect called home owner to ask why her photo was posted on Facebook.
Deputies looking for Tennessee car for triple shooting in Stevenson
Three people shot at a home in Stevenson Thursday morning.
Over 600,000 Tennesseans have claimed unemployment since March 15
Over 600,000 Tennesseans have claimed unemployment since March 15.
Soddy Daisy cancels 4th of July celebration
follows cancellations of Collegedale, Middle Valley, Signal Mountain & Pops on the River.
UTC investigating allegations of 'racially insensitive activities' by fraternity
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In a post on Twitter, Kalani Porto described alleged situations of racism with the UTC fraternity Sigma Chi, including a claim that while pledging, the fraternity made him continuously say 'the only reason I'm here is…
