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Novo Health Services helps healthcare workers with PPE supplies

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Novo Health services company specializes in providing healthcare linen products and reusable STERILIZED surgical gear to hospitals across the country.  But as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the halt of all elective surgeries, and a shortage…

Hixson photographer showcases local nurses

HIXSON, Tenn (WDEF) - Since the Coronavirus pandemic healthcare workers have been hard at work fighting to keep us safe. One Hixson photographer captured a photo showcasing them in both their scrubs and formal wear. The photoshoot took place in…

GOP govs offer states as alternative RNC convention host

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two GOP governors are offering up their states to host the Republican National Convention, a day after President Donald Trump demanded assurances from North Carolina’s Democratic governor that the convention can go forward in August despite coronavirus…

Transgender sport bill advances as lawmakers return to work

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee lawmakers marked their return to their legislative offices by advancing an anti-transgender proposal after abruptly recessing three months ago due to the coronavirus outbreak. The GOP-dominated Statehouse scrambled in March to approve a newly designed…

Sessions challenges Tuberville to debate

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Jeff Sessions is challenging Tommy Tuberville to a series of five debates ahead of their July Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate. Sessions is trying to reclaim the seat for 20 years before resigning to become…

News on East Brainerd and Harrison schools

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County School system has two school announcements. First, students at East Brainerd Elementary are being moved to East Hamilton Middle because of the tornado damage. They will attend class there for the fall and hopefully…

Silverdale employee tests positive for COVID-19

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Core Civic employee at the Silverdale Detention Center has tested positive for COVID-19. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff's office, the employee tested positive after being in contact with a family member that contracted the virus.…

Saturday High Fall Rescue In Polk County

POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- According to the Tri-state mutual aid association, 13 fire departments and 63 rescue personnel responded to a high fall accident on Highway 30 at the 5 mile marker. They rescued a 32 year old male who…

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