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COVID-19 Cases in the workplace & HIPPA rules

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Employers are often bound by HIPAA rules and regulations when it comes to being transparent about COVID-19 cases in the workplace. News 12's Bekah Birdsall talks about the difficult decision employers have to face. "Some employers have…

Grant keeps STEM program rolling at SKYUKA Hall

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - SKYUKA Hall is a school for children with learning differences. They recently received a grant from VCRA Race for Autism. News 12's David Moore was there for the check presentation, in tonight's edition of What's Right With…

Forecast for Saharan Dust Plume, Round 2

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Experts say this Saharan dust plume was unlike anything they've seen in 50 years. It arrived early this weekend, and many are feeling the effects of it. The Air quality index turned to moderate on Saturday. That…

Protesters demand proper PPE for Bradley County Inmates

BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Protesters gathered outside the Bradley County Jail Monday Morning to help bring awareness to inmates who are not receiving proper Personal Protective Equipment. “Basic Human rights is all we are asking for. We are not asking…

Black Lives Matter mural completed

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Black Lives Matter mural has been completed.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Tyler Johnston (@ty.inthesky) on Jun 28, 2020 at 4:20am PDT Local artists and volunteers began working on the…

Firework safety tips from Chattanooga Fire Department

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- With many annual fireworks canceled around the country because of the pandemic, health experts are worried there will be more injuries as people try to put on their own shows. The Chattanooga fire department says that there…

Central High School's Valedictorian speech interrupted

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEf)- Chattanooga's Central High School is receiving backlash after the class of 2020's graduation ceremony Saturday. Some believe that valedictorian DayOnna Carson's mic was intentionally cut off at the end of her speech. Carson's speech was addressing many…

Mask Mandates

With the rise of new cases of covid-19, state, county, and city leaders are trying to figure out how to respond to the increase of positive numbers.

Shuford’s Responds to Backlash

Owners of Shuford’s smoke house say organizers of today’s Back the Blue contacted them to order food for the event.

Whitfield County citizens protest the 287(g) program

DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- The Northwest Georgia Justice Coalition in Whitfield county is calling on Sheriff Scott Chitwood to make a change within their sheriff's office. The group held a peaceful sit in protest at the Whitfield county sheriff office today.…

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