McMinn, Bradley counties will not require face masks
Grundy, Marion, Bledsoe, McMinn & Bradley Counties have all declined
Bradley County Mayor says "NO" to a mask mandate
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Bradley County Mayor Gary Davis says he will not be mandating masks at this time. His announcement came at the Bradley County commission meeting Monday night. That's just a few hours after Hamilton County announced they…
Black Out Tuesday supports minority owned businesses
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The call for action on Black Out Tuesday is asking the Black community to spend no money at all, or to spend only at Black-owned businesses. News 12's Taylor Bishop has the details.
Cleveland Mayor Kevin Brooks tests positive for Covid-19
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Cleveland Mayor Kevin Brooks says he has tested positive for the coronavirus. Brooks is currently undergoing treatment for COVID-19 and double pneumonia in Tennova-Cleveland's medical intensive care unit. The mayor told the Cleveland Daily Banner everyone…
Nashville bars seek restraining order against city officials
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Some Nashville bar owners are seeking a temporary restraining order against city officials in an effort to push back against coronavirus restrictions. A filing obtained by the Tennessean shows Timothy Stephen Smith and Geoffrey Reid filed…
Masks in School
Hamilton County school leaders are encouraging students of all ages to wear mask this school year.
New Covid-19 death in Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department reports another death from Covid-19 on Tuesday. That makes a total of 36 fatalities of Hamilton County residents. And we have seen six deaths in the last week. The number of ICU…
Sheriff says enforcing mask mandate will be left to deputy's discretion
"it is neither my goal nor my objective to have my deputies actively seeking violators out."
Old Coca Cola Stage barge hits I 24 Bridge on Nickajack Lake
TDOT says the bridge is okay.
Covid-19 Task force reacts to mask mandate
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger’s mask mandate goes into effect on Friday, July 10th at 12:01 am. Mayor Coppinger says he made this decision in hopes of slowing the spread of the Coronavirus within our community.…
US probes fuel leaks in older Chevy Cobalt and HHR vehicles
The U.S. government’s road safety agency is investigating complaints of fuel leaks in older Chevrolet Cobalt small cars and HHR wagons.
Georgia Universities will require face masks after all
New rule includes Dalton State, UGA and Georgia Tech
Chattanooga Mayor on mask requirement: 'I believe this is the right step'
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Come Friday people in Hamilton County will have to wear face masks or risk the consequences if they don't. The county is requiring facial coverings. Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke has been pushing for people to masks.…
'Senseless crime': The victims of July Fourth shootings
ATLANTA (AP) - A 6-year-old computer whiz. A young mother working for a better home for her kids. An 8-year-old who loved to make dance videos. From San Francisco to South Carolina, a spate of shootings claimed the lives of…
Chattanooga area joins trend of mandating face masks
"It's fine for people to have this debate.. I do want to give everyone my opinion."
Class of 2020 reflects on their challenges
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Over the course of the pandemic, News 12 has profiled area schools, to see how they educated students remotely. Recently, we visited one graduating class, as they reflected on the past year. News 12's David Moore has…
Business owner says he caught suspect on camera in Hixson arsons
"He used an accelerator.. it was like a volcano."
Arrest made in 4th of July shooting in Decherd
DECHERD, Tennessee (WDEF) - Investigators have made an arrest in a fatal Fourth of July shooting in Franklin County. It happened around 6Pm at a home on West Main Street in the town of Decherd. 60 year old Gary Lamb…
Mask Mandate in Hamilton County
Mayor Jim Coppinger announced a mask mandate to slow down the growing rate of positive cases.
Hamilton County Fair scheduled has been cancelled
MIDDLE VALLEY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Officials this afternoon announced the cancellation of the annual Hamilton County Fair. In the end, park officials decided they could not hold the fair safely with social distancing during the Coronavirus pandemic. The fair was…
Georgia Gov. authorizes Guard troops after 8-year-old killed
"This lawlessness must be stopped and order restored in our capital city."
Life Care Center of Ooltewah reports 3 COVID-19 positive tests among associates
No positive tests among residents so far.
Councilman: Youth Center needs better protection after scary crash
Two cars collided outside the facility, sending one of them into the glass opening.
School Board to vote on Bradley County Schools reopening plan Thursday
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - The 2020 school year is right around the corner and parents are wondering what school will look like for students in the fall . Over 2 weeks ago Bradley County Schools released a statement saying they…