Former President Obama slammed the Trump administration’s response to the coronavirus pandemic as “an absolute chaotic disaster” in a private call with members of the Obama Alumni Association, CBS News has confirmed. Mr. Obama also expressed concern about the Justice Department’s decision to drop charges against former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, saying “the rule of […]
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Businesses are reopening under the Tennessee Governor's guidelines, and to help navigate the process Chattanooga has been putting on webinars for businesses. "We realize that a lot of our business owners kind of feel like they…
"This is real close to stealing"
"we have a portable one that is going to be one or two employees that will be directing towards the tables"
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — More than two months after a black man was shot to death while running through a Georgia neighborhood, the white father and son arrested in the case had their first court appearance on charges of felony…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee judge has blocked the state from implementing a contentious school voucher program just days after ruling the program unconstitutional. The attorney general’s office and school choice advocates had sought permission to continue processing applications…
Search continued on the North Carolina lake today near Murphy
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- It's spring time which means that it's time for spring sports. Recreation sports should be in the peak of their seasons but Coronavirus has delayed those plans. Soccer has always been a large part of the…
The 78 year old is the second Tennessee state prisoner to die who have tested positive for Covid-19
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — As tornado victims continue to clean-up and rebuild, many are facing an additional cause of stress as looters continue to scavenge the area. “It was unbelievable that someone would actually do this after what our…
3 others are in the hospital
57 year old Harlan Blackstock passed away Thursday night at a Chattanooga hospital.
Investigators believe it was a carjacking with a knife.
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Over the Past two days Hamilton County has reported 42 new coronavirus cases. Today Mayor Andy Berke held a press conference about what this means for the city of Chattanooga. Tennessee is slowly working to reopen…
The U.S. unemployment rate hit 14.7% in April, the highest rate since the Great Depression.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - One thing we all might be learning from the coronavirus pandemic is that things don’t always go as planned. “Online courses, it’s just so different and both faculty and students are facing new challenges that no…
"when ever you add the social aspect of not being able to see your daughter or your grandkids it's tenfold."
"we're in very good shape where we won't have to raise taxes."
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hamilton County deputies arrested a suspect after a high speed police chase that went through a school playground. The chase started in Cleveland, Tennessee after 6PM. Police there were after Lavante Fitten who was accused…
Both Gov. Kemp and Stacey Abrams addressed the controversy today.
Second suspect still at large
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Changes are in place at the DMV, to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Those changes have also affected how some driving facilities operate. The Department of Motor Vehicles has temporarily suspended both knowledge and skills tests…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The day after Kate Farmer was unanimously confirmed by the Chattanooga city council, Chattanooga's city attorney informed council members that Farmer has three lawsuits against her in Wyoming. Farmer served as the city treasurer and clerk…
"We want to caution people that are out there that it's still the same virus it has been all along.. it's still extremely contagious."