CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Construction on the Ed Johnson Memorial at the Walnut Street Bridge has begun, during a time of racial unrest. "We need the message now more than ever," Ed Johnson Committee co-chair Steve Derthick said. Peaceful protests,…
50 patients now in local hospitals with Covid-19 with another 15 people under investigation.
A statue of former Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson has been removed from outside the NFL team's stadium.
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - Confederate statues across the United States are being removed as equal rights protests continue around the world. In downtown Cleveland stands a 1910 memorial dedicated to confederate soldiers. The statue stands directly in front of Lee University…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Social Media can be a useful tool if used correctly, but posting about someone can also get you in legal trouble. A Lot has gone on in the year of 2020, but most recently Americans are in…
We break down some of the biggest results from Georgia's primaries in northwest Georgia and why we should care about each one.
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Tuesday was Election Day during the coronavirus pandemic. And, It was different. "I wore my mask to protect myself. I wanted to make sure that I didn't catch any germs and I have hand sanitizer…
Following the death of George Floyd, defunding the police has become a rallying cry.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — As more calls grow across the country to remove Confederate statues, Republican lawmakers in Tennessee remained steadfast Tuesday in their resistance to removing a bust of a former Confederate general and Ku Klux Klan leader displayed…
CHATTANOOG, Tenn (WDEF) - Over the Weekend we showed you a video of a car driving through a group of protesters. That car did hit one protester as they were walking near the Chattanooga convention center. The person hit by…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - People across the United States are wearing cloth face masks in an effort to curb transmission of the coronavirus. But experts say that wearing a fabric mask for long periods of time- or for several days…
ATLANTA (AP) — Long lines formed at some polling places as Democratic candidates vying to take on Republican U.S. Sen. David Perdue of Georgia in November faced off in a primary election Tuesday. Georgia’s chief election officer had warned results…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A house fire early this morning has resulted in the death of one person. Chattanooga firefighters answered the call to 4023 Hollar Trial off 41st street in East Lake around 3:30 a.m. The home was fully involved…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A man was fatally shot last night in the Emma Wheeler neighborhood. Police found 27 year old Tedrick Walker in the 4900 block of Jeffrey Lane suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Walker was transported to the hospital…
“I made an inappropriate and deeply regretful comment that hurt my friend Joe’s feelings."
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department said that a recent spike in coronavirus cases is not linked to ongoing protests. In response to whether or not they're expecting a spike in the coming weeks because of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A part of Venue Church is now a grocery store. But not a typical grocery story, because whatever folks pick up down the aisles, they can take home for free. "I think this is wonderful. This…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - The Tennessee State Fair is the latest casualty of coronavirus. Organizers announced they will cancel the annual 10-day event held in Nashville in September. Here is the announcement they posted on Monday: Not since World War II…
“a truly unmatched experience to the Republican National Convention.”
Team competes virtually this year in annual drill competition
"we're looking at pretty much being salary wise where we were last year."
"to have our product disparaged is disheartening to everyone.”
ROSSVILLE, Georgia/ ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) - We got Covid-19 updates on Monday from two senior care facilities in our area hit by COVID-19. The good news is that Life Care Center of Athens reports it is now Covid-19 free. 65…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police Chief David Roddy announces changes to policy as they face mounting protests over officer behavior. “I have updated and highlighted existing policy to reflect not only the current expectations of our police department, but what…
