CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A former leader of the Hamilton County School system has died. Rick Smith was Superintendent of the system from 2011-2016, when he retired. He was replaced by current Superintendent, Dr. Bryan Johnson. But he tenure as Superintendent…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Chattanooga State Community College has entered a Modified Phase 2. It goes fully into effect on Monday. There’s some confusion on what that actually means, basically it boils down to campus is open for business, but not freely open…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Unemployment benefits claims are the lowest they have been since March both across the country and in Tennessee. Director of Communications with the Tennessee Depart of Labor and Workforce Chris Cannon said in the last six weeks claims have…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Thanksgiving is all about gathering around the table sharing pie and turkey-not the Coronavirus-with our family and friends. But health officials say that with the recent surge in Covid-19 cases across the US, it may be…
Walker County Schools is closing starting Monday, November 16, and will remain closed through the Thanksgiving holidays.
The Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition is opening their warming shelter this winter once again at the Community Kitchen. COVID-19 safety measures will be taken such as temperature checks, hand sanitizer stations, PPE, and barriers. If someone does have symptoms for…
Due to the pandemic, this year’s event will be virtual… meaning individuals and families can choose the location whereby they can walk, run, roll, or stroll a 5K on Thanksgiving morning at 8 am.
Chattanooga State has closed its main campus as well as its other instructional sites to the public to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In EPB's Operation Center you'll find an area dedicated to their holiday windows. It's where around 60 EPB employees volunteer their time and creative skills to design and build the scenes you see every year in…
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s secretary of state on Wednesday announced an audit of presidential election results that he said would be done with a full hand tally of ballots because the margin is so tight. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger…
COHUTTA, Georgia (WDEF) - The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation has picked a building complex in our area to save. Each year, the Trust picks "10 Places in Peril." Each site is holds a piece of Georgia history that is…
Biobot, the sewage analytic company, uses wastewater to determine the spread of coronavirus in a community.
RALEIGH, NC (WDEF) - Republicans got some good news out of North Carolina on Tuesday. A very tight U.S. Senate race has gone their way. A week after the election, Democrat Cal Cunningham finally conceded his race to incumbent Senator…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Investigators say a nephew strangled his uncle to death Wednesday morning, but no one seems to know why. The attack happened at the home of 59 year old Rickey Lamar Pullen on Deep Springs Road. When…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a pre-dawn shooting in East Chattanooga on Wednesday. It happened in the 1900 block of Foust Street near I 24. Police report that officers found a 19 year old suffering from a gunshot…
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - “Foundation House Ministries means everything to me. They helped save my life," says Morgan Stevison, Mother in the FHM program. Foundation House Ministries is a nonprofit organization that gives financial, emotional and physical support to pregnant women…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Each year the Chattanooga Area Veterans Council hosts a veteran ceremony. "To make sure that we can show the world that we’re proud of our veterans," said Alsobrook. Traditionally, it’s held at the National Cemetery, but due to…
Dalton State is in a similar situation that most high education schools are in. Enrollment is down. Student affairs Vice President Jodi Johnson said even though retention rate actually went up, freshman enrollment is down 3.5%, which is about what they…
Local Chattanooga restaurants STIR and State of Confusion are partnering with Community Kitchen this November. A portion of food sales from the restaurants will be donated to the organization to combat hunger and homelessness. The Chattanooga Community Kitchen serves over…
Georgia election officials have announced an audit of presidential election results that will trigger a full hand recount.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - An ordinance allowing and regulating docked scooters, dies in committee. Chattanooga City Council Members tabled discussions over the proposed ordinance during their Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting Tuesday. They've been talking about electric scooters for a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - When Nicky Reynolds had her daughter, she did some research on breast feeding. "I had read some things online on how to do it to make sure that your supply is better than normal, and so,…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It is a growing tradition for restaurants to offer deals to Veterans for Veterans Day. Here is a rundown of this year's deals: Applebees's Veterans and Active Duty Military select a free meal from a limited menu…
SEVIERVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The next attraction at the foot of the Smokies will be a nostalgic road trip. The Eastern Band of the Cherokees are developing a new shopping/dining/entertainment zone in on our side of the mountains. They broke…