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, 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…
"If you illegally participate in our elections, you might be spending a lot more time in Georgia than your planned."
One of the 5 injured contract workers did not survive.
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…
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…
Hamilton County Health Department investigations reveal that many of the new cases of COVID infection are occurring within households.
Crews are responding to an incident at the Wacker Polysilicon Plant in Charleston, TN.
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…
Justice Dept. indicts South Georgians on charges of defrauding small business loans during the pandemic
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — Prosecutors in Georgia say the man who fatally shot a Black man, Ahmaud Arbery, had previously used racial slurs in text messages and on social media. Travis McMichael and his father, Gregory McMichael, were seeking bond…
"I'd like to recognize the volunteers across the country and in our department that sacrifice time, family time, and sacrifice money to serve the community."
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Cleveland Police have charged three suspect with vandalism at local parks over the weekend. Parks officials alerted police that they had video of three men vandalizing Deer Park, Greenway Park and Tinsley Park on Sunday. Police…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - One person was seriously injured this morning when a car crashed into a local cafe. It's been reported that the injured person was the driver of the vehicle. The accident happened around 5 o'clock on South Highland…
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Dade County, Georgia, has been getting a lot of attention in recent days. From a full vote audit and recount in the recent presidential election, to a potential voter fraud controversy that has garnered local…
The Incline Railway is celebrating one hundred and twenty - five years of rides on top of Lookout Mountain. The railway has been a Chattanooga staple where guests can ride up and down while seeing incredible views from Lookout Mountain.…
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.