Sheriff Hammond Sits Down with News 12
In a sit down with Hamilton County sheriff Jim Hammond, he tells News 12 his first reaction to the video of five deputies arresting Reginald Arrington Jr.
Hamilton County records 30th Covid-19 death
After a flat 10 days cycle, the numbers are trending up again.
Schools respond to Central High Valedictorian debacle
Officials say the accidentally cut off speaker's microphone at the very end in a rush to clean it for the next speaker.
UTC concludes no racial profiling in traffic stop & no discipline needed
They have also released the dashcam videos of the incident in which an employee of the university felt intimidated and profiled.
Mayor Coppinger considering making masks in public mandatory
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Coronavirus cases continue to rise with over 43,000 in the state of Tennessee and over 2,400 in Hamilton County. Many states are now making masks mandatory in public due to the rise in cases, will Tennessee…
Health warning for people who attended Central & Hixson graduations
Health Dept. urging everyone get tested after one infectious person at each graduation in the stands.
Residents rescued & injured at Rustic Village North Apartment fire
Four people taken to hospital after being trapped on balcony
AP sources: White House aware of Russian bounties in 2019
Top officials in the White House were aware in early 2019 of classified intelligence indicating Russia was secretly offering bounties to the Taliban for the deaths of Americans, a full year earlier than has been previously reported.
COVID-19 case update: Tennessee system back online
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Tennessee saw a spike of new Covid-19 positive tests on Monday, but we can blame this one on computer issues. The state Department of Health resumed reporting numbers today after a system failure over the weekend. The…
'It is a sign of respect': Chattanooga mayor strongly encourages mask wearing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - "This is a very difficult and complex problem and we have to do more as a community to combat the problem," Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke said. In a Facebook live Monday, Mayor Berke strongly encouraged folks…
COVID-19 Cases in the workplace & HIPPA rules
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Employers are often bound by HIPAA rules and regulations when it comes to being transparent about COVID-19 cases in the workplace. News 12's Bekah Birdsall talks about the difficult decision employers have to face. "Some employers have…
Grant keeps STEM program rolling at SKYUKA Hall
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - SKYUKA Hall is a school for children with learning differences. They recently received a grant from VCRA Race for Autism. News 12's David Moore was there for the check presentation, in tonight's edition of What's Right With…
Forecast for Saharan Dust Plume, Round 2
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Experts say this Saharan dust plume was unlike anything they've seen in 50 years. It arrived early this weekend, and many are feeling the effects of it. The Air quality index turned to moderate on Saturday. That…
Incline Railway reopens with new railcars
Lookout Mountain attraction returns from coronavirus closure with new railcars
Health Department says they're making progress in the Hispanic community
The Hamilton County Health Department is working to drop Hispanic COVID-19 cases by using different forms of communication. Hispanic people count for about 60 percent of cases in the county. News 12's Taylor Bishop has the details.
Funds to provide tests for 265,000 Alabama college students
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — As many as 265,000 students entering Alabama colleges this fall will be tested for the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 under a new program. The testing announced Monday is meant to help prevent the disease from spreading…
Our annual list of Fireworks Shows in the Tennessee Valley
UPDATE: The Cleveland fireworks show at Bradley Square Mall has been cancelled. _____ CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Fireworks shows are going to be harder to find this year... at least around Chattanooga. But there will be several of them if you…
Kingsport offering Drive-In fireworks show this year
They will fire from 2 different locations to increase viewing coverage
Protesters demand proper PPE for Bradley County Inmates
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Protesters gathered outside the Bradley County Jail Monday Morning to help bring awareness to inmates who are not receiving proper Personal Protective Equipment. “Basic Human rights is all we are asking for. We are not asking…
Critics slam country artists for playing for unmasked crowds
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Musicians and fans alike are criticizing country artists who performed at outdoor concerts this weekend where social media pictures showed large crowds without masks. Country star Kelsea Ballerini called fellow country singer Chase Rice “selfish” for…
Children escape East Lake house fire
Children were home alone when the fire broke out
Gov. Lee Extends State of Emergency for Tennessee through August 29
Does NOT require facemask usage, just encourages it
Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana abortion clinic law
The Supreme Court has struck down a Louisiana law regulating abortion clinics, reasserting a commitment to abortion rights over fierce opposition from dissenting conservative justices in the first big abortion case of the Trump era.
TECH BYTE: Apple Announces New Product Updates
Let's look at some new features coming to your Apple products this fall.