NEW YORK (AP) - The coronavirus pandemic won’t stop Charlie Brown, Snoopy or the “Peanuts” gang from marking an important birthday and they’re hoping to raise the spirits of sick kids while celebrating. The beloved comic marks its 70th anniversary…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - U.S. Supreme Court hopeful Amy Coney Barrett graduated with honors in 1994 from a small liberal arts school - Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee. But more than 1,500 alumni are not proud of their school's ties…
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) - President Donald Trump says in a video from his hospital quarters that he is feeling better as he battles the novel coronavirus and hopes to “be back soon.” Trump tweeted the video Saturday evening. His doctor…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Glass House Collective and their many partners are working very hard to make the Glass Street Gateway safer. The Gateway area is the five minute walking radius of the Glass Street Save-A-Lot to Dodson Avenue and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Unity Group of Chattanooga and other local groups threw a block party today in support of protesters that are due in court this week. The event also raised awareness on the importance of voting and other…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Alton Park Community Market looked a little bit different this week. The usual weekly market had a few additions. Several organizations came together to organize a Voter registration drive for the community. The main focus of…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - In an open area of Camp Jordan, folks gathered outside Friday night with their chairs and in their cars. They were there for an event that was organized by several folks including a group of…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn has tested negative for the coronavirus after potentially being exposed earlier this week. A spokesperson confirmed the U.S. senator's negative test on Friday. The Republican had traveled with President Donald Trump ahead…
WASHINGTON - Two Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee have tested positive for the coronavirus, raising questions about upcoming Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett and whether additional senators may have been exposed. North Carolina Sen.…
The release of the James Bond film “No Time To Die” has been delayed again because of the effects of COVID-19 on the worldwide entertainment business. MGM, Universal and Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli said Friday that…
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - Terence Dewayne Dixon has been sentenced to 25 years for running an online chat group dedicated to child pornography. The Houston man had members of the group all over the country, including Tennessee and Georgia. The…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - We gave away a rebuilt Ford Escape today in our Crank It Up contest. Chip Chapman hosted the final selection today at noon. We need to give a big shout-out to S and S Auto who spent…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A former Lee University Campus Choir director was arrested Monday, after being indicted by a Bradley County grand jury for rape. 68-year-old "Jimmy" Phillips had been the director of the Lee University Campus Choir since 2007. He…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Despite predictions of a major stock fall with the news of President Trump's positive test, it never really happened. Wall Street's major indexes did drop, but less than many thought. The S&p lost 1%. In fact, most…
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - Northwest Georgia Congressman officially informed the Governor and the House of Representatives that his last day on the job will be this Sunday. He previously stated that he is leaving office before his term is technically…
Mckamey Animal Center is investigating an apparent prank they don't think is funny.
Mayor Kevin Brooks says President Trump can use this opportunity to donate plasma and save a life.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A man who was sentenced to life imprisonment after pleading guilty in the fatal bombing of an Alabama abortion clinic and the 1996 Atlanta Olympics is challenging his convictions. Court documents show Eric Robert Rudolph is…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Officials say Tennessee accidentally listed 13 pallets of coronavirus testing materials and other supplies on an auction site. The Tennessean reports the state listed the items on GovDeals.com, a government liquidation website, but promptly removed them…
Both Senators Blackburn and Perdue have had contact with the President this week.
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - The President's Doctor has issued a statement on his health on Friday afternoon. The President's campaign staff also issued a statement Friday afternoon: “All previously announced campaign events involving the President’s participation are in the process…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Earlier this week Mayor Coppinger announced the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions for all businesses. On Friday, Mayor Berke announced he has signed executive order number 32. This executive order will allow the Tivoli and the Soldiers and…
CHATTANOOGA , Tenn (WDEF) - National night out is traditionally held on the first tuesday of every October but due to the coronavirus the annual event has been cancelled. National Night out is all about law enforcement and community members getting…
TENNESSEE (WDEF) - Time is ticking for Tennessee voters…. As the registration deadline is just 3 days away. “It's disappointing that Tennessee and Hamilton County as well, that we normally do not turn out well for elections. We generally do better…