HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - School is back in session for many in the Tennessee Valley. But, the way we normally envision school is different this year. Because of the coronavirus pandemic more parents have chosen for their kids to…
NEW YORK (AP) - In a competition for attention at their conventions, Democrat Joe Biden has scored a victory over President Donald Trump - but it was close. The Nielsen company says that 23.8 million viewers watched the final hour…
HOUSTON (AP) - The Houston Astros and Oakland Athletics jointly walked off the field following a moment of silence, draping a Black Lives Matter T-shirt across home plate as they chose not to play. The decision came on Jackie Robinson…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee police officer won't face charged after fatally shooting a man who pointed an air pistol at motorists and police. Shelby County's district attorney said Friday that a Memphis police officer acted lawfully when the…
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Actor Chadwick Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel movies, has died of cancer. His representative says Boseman died Friday in Los…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Covid 19 has forced the Chattanooga Golf and Country Club to close down immediately. After a board meeting, the club notified members after several employees tested positive for the virus. all operations will be closed until at…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The University of Alabama reported Friday that an additional 481 students have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to more than 1,000 infections since students returned to campus. The University of Alabama System released the…
Her attorney has also requested a change of venue for the case.
"The offenses that were put on, are more egregious than than people who commit domestic violence or sex crimes" said Rep. Hakeem.
Boat rallies/parades on Chickamauga, Hiwassee, Allatoona on Saturday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A Chattanooga woman is doing her part to help keep Chattanooga clean and litter free. 30 year old Emily Medley works at a local restaurant but in her spare time she helps pick up trash around her…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - The New Vision worship center in Hixson, TN is doing their part to help Hamilton County schools with virtual learning centers. Pastor of New Vision worship center says they felt called to help out. “It's time…
Listen to the comment from the broadcast and read statement today from the school system.
In the midst of Hurricane Laura, donors can be vulnerable against scammers.
BLOUNTVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Megan Boswell is schedule to be arraigned Friday morning in Sullivan County Criminal Court. She is accused of murdering her infant daughter Evelyn Boswell, who was the subject of a confusing Amber Alert earlier this year…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The census is done every 10 years, and the 2020 Census is going on right now. "We only have one chance in 10 years to make sure Hamilton County makes sure it receives its full…
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Bradley County Sheriff's Office is offering a $500 reward for information leading to an arrest in a pickup truck theft. The vehicle was a black, 2006 Ford F150 with Harley Davidson orange trim. It was…
"folks, I understand you don't want to wear the masks. I don't either.."
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Great Smoky Mountains National Park is set to reopen additional campgrounds and picnic areas that have been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Park officials say in a news release that the additional areas are…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Valley Authority has hired a new independent consultant to provide a fresh look into its executive compensation after President Donald Trump earlier this month blasted the CEO as being “ridiculously overpaid." At a virtual…
"Out of 122 residents of Medline Hall, there are only four positive cases as of last night and nine that have been in quarantine due to close contact. These are very small percentages."
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - Whirlpool factory in Cleveland Tennessee is looking to add 400 more jobs in the area. Randstad is the company that helps employee whirlpool. Randstad officials say these 400 jobs will be customer service jobs that can allow…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Hurricane Laura slammed the southern coast of Louisiana early this morning as a Category 4 hurricane bringing heavy flooding and damaging winds. The American Red Cross of Northwest Georgia and Tennessee have already sent volunteers to help…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department reports three more deaths from Covid-19 on Thursday. Add those numbers to the five from over the weekend and another death on Tuesday and we have a total for the week of…