Target and CVS Join Growing List of National Retailers Requiring Masks
Target and CVS Health have joined the list of the nation’s largest retailers that will require customers to wear masks as cases of COVID-19 spike.
Tennessee Unemployment Claims Down From Previous Week
The number of new and continuous unemployment claims in Tennessee fell slightly from the previous week.
UK, US, Canada accuse Russia of hacking virus vaccine trials
Britain, the United States and Canada are accusing Russia of trying to steal information from researchers seeking a COVID-19 vaccine.
Georgia gov. explicitly voids mask orders in 15 localities
The Mayor of Atlanta accused President Trump of violating the Atlanta order during his speech there on Wednesday
Officers kill suspect during freeway shootout in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE (WDEF) - A chase on I 40 in the Knoxville area led to a fatal shoout Tuesday evening. TBI investigators say their preliminary information is that a state trooper spotted a suspect who was wanted on murder charges in…
Final Decision on Tennessee Capitol's Confederate bust in 2021
The voting process will drag to February of 2021 at the earliest
Wednesday Covid-19 report around the Tennessee Valley
We look at hot spots in Cleveland, Murphy, Dalton and Fort Payne areas.
Blessed Virgin Mary statue found beheaded at church in Chattanooga, police investigating
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - According to the Diocese of Knoxville, on Saturday before mass the St. Stephen's Catholic Church pastor found their 5 foot sacred statue of the blessed Virgin Mary beheaded and on the ground of the garden it…
New restrictions/penalties for southerners travelling to New York
New York now making visitors from 22 states give contact info when you fly in or face a $2000 fine.
Ironman cancels Chattanooga competitions
Both events in August and September have been pushed back til next year.
Chattanooga Police announce pedestrian enforcement aimed at protesters
"when public safety is compromised and laws are violated it is the responsibility and duty of CPD officers to intervene."
85 year old Veteran Beats Covid-19
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Coronavirus has claimed the lives of many of the elderly but one veteran in Chattanooga has beaten all the odds. 85 year old, veteran Edmon Hughes was diagnosed with Covid-19 on June 23rd he's been hospitalized…
TVA offers incentives for Coronavirus killing UV lights.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Tennessee Valley Authority is providing incentives to businesses and schools to install germicidal lights to help with the coronavirus.. Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation or (UVGI) is a technology that can be used as an alternative to chemical…
Alabama to Require Face Masks as Coronavirus Surges in State
Alabama will require masks in public after a surge of coronavirus cases filled hospitals.
Tennessee police return fire in car chase, 1 dead 1 wounded
Authorities in Tennessee say one person was killed and one was wounded when officers returned gunfire during a vehicle pursuit.
Walmart to require customers to wear masks at all its stores
Walmart has become the latest major retailer to require customers to wear face coverings at all of its namesake and Sam’s Club stores.
Hyundai recalls 272K US cars; electrical outlet can overheat
Hyundai is recalling more than 272,000 cars in the U.S. because the electrical socket in the dashboard can overheat and cause a fire.
Dollywood no longer requiring reservations amid pandemic
Dollywood has lifted a requirement put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic that requires its guests to make reservations before coming to the theme park.
Fatal collision on Snow Hill Road
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hamilton County officials say a person has died in a crash this evening in the Snow Hill community. It happened around 9:20 PM in the 8500 block of Snow Hill Road. Investigators say it was…
Real estate sales continue to boom amid pandemic according to Hamilton County Register of Deeds
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - The real state market in Hamilton County appears to be strong. "Any real estate transaction in Hamilton County goes through my office," Hamilton County Register of Deeds Marc Gravitt said. Gravitt said that in April…
Tennessee Governor to do 'whatever it takes' in abortion fight
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says he'll do “whatever it takes in court” to defend one of the strictest abortion bans in the country currently blocked from being implemented.
Tommy Tuberville easily beats Jeff Sessions in Senate runoff
MONTGOMERY, Alabama (WDEF) - Former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville has easily defeated Jeff Sessions in a Republican runoff for a U.S. Senate Seat in Alabama. It is about a two to one margin. Sessions was trying to recapture the…
Health Department warns of Wood Recycling Center exposure
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department is warning of a potential Covid-19 exposure at a Chattanooga business. If you were at the Wood Recycling Center on North Hawthorne on Friday and Saturday, they are talking to you. Contact…
Extremely High count of new Covid-19 cases in Hamilton County
Health officials say the number is too high, but some can be traced to the record numbers of Covid-19 tests in the last few days.