More Test Positive for COVID-19 at Rossville Senior Care Facility
A Rossville senior care facility has become the latest nursing home to report an outbreak of COVID-19.
Chattanooga Protest following the Death of George Floyd
Chattanooga joined other cities to protest following the death of George Floyd.
NHC Rossville reports 25 positive Covid-19 tests
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - We have a second Covid-19 outbreak at a Tennessee Valley senior care facility . The NHC facility in Rossville is informing family members about 25 positive tests. After a worker tested positive, the facility tested their…
Whitfield County sees highest unemployment rate in Georgia
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - In April, many places were dealing with the spread of COVID-19 through stay-at-home orders. In that month the unemployment rate grew in all 50 states, including Georgia. Whitfield County had the highest jobless rate of counties…
Mask or No Mask?
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - As people emerge from their homes, some choose to wear masks, while others don't, even when they know the rules. News 12's Taylor Bishop goes out to ask them why.
Chattanooga distributing new shipment of protective masks
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga has received 20-thousand masks from the state. They arrived this morning, two days after Mayor Andy Berke requested them. They're being kept at the city's Watkins street site. Local groups will then distribute them to residents.…
Bikes in short supply during coronavirus pandemic
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The bike business is booming -- as many are still quarantining. Big box stores like Walmart and Target are reporting they have no more bicycles available. Meanwhile, local stores here in the Tennessee Valley are seeing big…
Rhea County Covid-19 tests still climbing
DAYTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tennessee reports the number of positive Covid-19 tests in Rhea County climbed to 209 on Friday. 51 of them have recovered. And while the numbers seemed to have stabilized after the big jump last week, they…
Missing Hike rescued at the Walls of Jericho
HYTOP, Alabama (WDEF) - A hiker was rescued from the Walls of Jericho hiking area along the Tennessee/Alabama line on Friday. The 21 year old man had gone hiking with his mother and sister on Thursday, but they got separated.…
George Floyd death protest turns destructive in Atlanta
"We are better than this..... Go Home!"
SpaceX rocket ship lifts off with 2 Americans
A rocket ship designed and built by Elon Musk’s SpaceX company has lifted off with two Americans on a history-making flight to the International Space Station.
Wife of Derek Chauvin, officer charged with murder in George Floyd’s death, files for divorce
The wife of Derek Chauvin, the Minneapolis police officer who is charged with murder in the death of George Floyd, is now filing for divorce, according to her attorneys.
Pentagon puts military police on alert to go to Minneapolis
Pentagon took the rare step of ordering the Army to put several active-duty U.S. military police units on the ready to deploy to Minneapolis, where the police killing of George Floyd sparked the widespread protests.
Lexington gym owner does 1000 chin-ups at busy intersection
A Lexington man is promoting his gym in an unusual way while he’s waiting to open his doors.
Make sure you pile up tornado damage correctly to get it picked up
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - With just four days left for debris pickup, Hamilton County Emergency Management wants to remind everyone how to properly place things near the road. Make sure you don't put anything over fire hydrants, storm drains or electrical…
Schools find ways to still hold graduations while in COVID-19 crisis
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - In a more intimate setting, 60 Morris Innovative High School students recently graduated high school. “We gave each one of the seniors a 30 minute time slot. So they could sign up for whichever one they…
Friday Festival return this June in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Friday Festivals return to Bradley County next week. The summer concert series returns in downtown Cleveland at the Courthouse Square on June 5th. The family-friendly events feature live music and food vendors. This year's lineup is:…
Bradley student competes in national Esports tournament this weekend
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Madden 20 is not just another video game to Jayce Standridge. Standridge is a rising senior at Bradley Central High School and he is also ranked 6th in the nation in the madden competition. Jayce is…
Senior Matters: Program signs up volunteers to call seniors
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Active young people fill their day with activities and plans ---even when much of the country is still shut down because of the coronavirus. Even those who treasure their parents and grandparents may not understand the loneliness…
Investigators charge wife with shooting husband while he was driving on I 75
Their vehicle crashed and shutdown I 75 traffic for hours back in March.
Health Dept. urges paintball fight participants to get tested
A participant in the outdoor paintball battles last week has now tested positive.
Another record high today for new Covid cases in Hamilton County
“We can’t stress enough that this virus is very active in our community"
Emissions Stations Open
More of Hamilton County’s emissions testing locations will reopen this week.
Local doctors 'encouraged' by Remdesivir results
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hospitals in North Georgia and the Tennessee Valley now have a new weapon to combat the coronavirus. Hospitals across the country are now issuing the drug Remdesivir to coronavirus patients. The drug was originally created for…