Mayor adjusting roadblock plan to keep outsiders away from Andrews
See today's update from Mayor James Reid
Salvation Army putting out Covid-19 virus bins
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Salvation Army is increasing efforts to help people right now. The organization wants to make sure the needs of community members, first responders, and government partners are met. They have partnered with several area Walmarts and…
Tuesday Covid-19 Cases
We now top 100 cases in the Tennessee Valley and Polk County is the only one left without a case
Golden Apple: Rachel Salomon
A teacher in Whitfield County may be firm with her kids, but they know what to expect. Her hard work has earned her this week's Golden Apple Award.
Local Restaurant's React to Stimulus Bill
The government is serving loans with interest to cover 2 and a half months worth of payroll and tax breaks.
New breakdown on just who is getting COVID-19 in Hamilton County
50 positive tests & 3 deaths
Here are the details of Hamilton County's first public Covid-19 testing
The tests are free, but you will need to be referred by your doctor or health provider.
Watch President Trump's daily coronavirus briefing
[cbsn] NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks fell and ended the first quarter with a decline of 20%, the market's worst quarter since the dark days of the financial crisis. The loss for the S&P 500 in March alone was…
Tennessee midwives see surge of interests from expecting mothers due to Coronavirus
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - The coronavirus pandemic is creating even more anxiety for women who are expectant mothers. Some are now preparing for the possibility of not having a traditional hospital birth, as they once planned. Pregnancy and birth should…
Pentagon holding ventilators until HHS says where they are needed
A senior military general says the Pentagon has not yet delivered any of the 2,000 ventilators it offered to the Department of Health and Human Services two weeks ago.
Fazoli's Takes 50% Off Drive-Thru Orders for First Responders
For a limited time, Fazoli's in Chattanooga will take 50% off for first responders when they visit the drive-thru.
High winds leave damage, power outages in Alabama
High winds have toppled trees in central Alabama, blocking roads and causing power outages.
Andrews NC mayor shutting down roads to keep visitors out of his town
"You may not agree with my plan that I'm putting in place.."
Dalton Philanthropist Jack Bandy dies from Covid-19 complications
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Funeral services are pending for a pioneer in the Dalton carpet industry who died over the weekend from the coronavirus. Jack Bandy was also a noted philanthropist in Whitfield county. His granddaughter Annalee Harlan, told the…
Plastic Surgery Group makes adjustments, still open for cancer, trauma patients
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Plastic Surgery Group is making adjustments in order to stay open. “We’re in the plastic surgery group business, but we do a lot of other things. We have a very diverse group. We have surgeons…
Getting help for seniors in finding information online
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A lot of things are going online now because of the coronavirus. But not all senior citizens know how to use the internet. That's where the older adults technology services and Senior Planet San Antonio are helping out.…
New development for Andrews Box Company site near Main Street
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - a fresh new look is coming to Rossville Avenue next year. Investors announced a development of a new mixed-use community. The development is expected to cost around 25 million dollars and is at the old Andrews Paper…
Vets are now offering curbside service for your pets
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Like most people, places and businesses, veterinarians are having to adjust to Covid-19 and social distancing. The New Hope veterinarian center uses curbside service to keep clients and staff protected. Clients drive to the front of the…
Dade County packs 2000 meals today for students
TRENTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The need for school lunches is in high demand now more than ever, as Covid19 shows no signs of slowing down. Schools in Trenton, Georgia are making sure children have enough food to last them each…
Monday COVID-19 cases
86 cases now in the News 12 coverage area, seeing a big jump in our outlying counties since Friday. 5 deaths now in the region.
UTC's I.T. Solutions for Covid-19
The U.T.C. SimCenter is working with organizations and local business to help solve problems related to Covid-19.
Governor: dozens at Tennessee nursing home have virus
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Authorities say a new coronavirus outbreak at a Tennessee nursing home has prompted it to be temporarily closed for cleaning while dozens of its residents and staff members go into quarantine. A hospital says without elaborating that two…
Gov. Lee issues Safer-at-Home order closing more business
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - As pressure is mounting on Governor Lee to do more about the cornoavirus, he orders a "Safer-at-Home" order for Tennessee. The order closes all nonessential businesses. This is a step short of a shelter-in-place order. And it…
$25 Million Mixed-Use community development coming to Chattanooga's Southside
Investors announced a development of a new mixed-use community.
