Hamilton County gets 15,000 new face masks to hand out
"Hamilton Countians gotta respect this virus and realize it's a killer...it ain't gonna go away.."
Protests in residential neighborhoods
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - "In their cars blowing horns, they got out waving signs. One had a bullhorn. They were all chanting, just really disturbing the neighborhood," Chattanooga City Council Chairman Chip Henderson said. It was a protest in front…
More action Wednesday in debate over wearing face masks
Knox county joins local governments in requiring masks, but Tennessee & Georgia Governors refuse.
Hamilton Co. sees absentee spike, prepares for polling during pandemic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennesseans can currently choose to vote by mail in the upcoming august primary because of COVID-19. This new order is being challenged by the state. However, Tennessee Valley counties, including Hamilton County, are already seeing an…
Georgia election officials extend use of ballot drop boxes
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s state election board has voted to extend a rule allowing counties to utilize absentee ballot drop boxes through elections in November. The board voted unanimously Wednesday to extend that rule as well as another that lets…
Nashville will no longer prosecute minor marijuana charges
less than a half-ounce of marijuana.
Record new Covid-19 highs in both Tennessee and Hamilton County today
New case in Hamilton doubled today from yesterday to set new record of 118
Gov. Lee: Panel mulling Confederate bust in Capitol to meet soon
Panel could vote on whether to remove Forrest bust next week
Grandma's biscuit baking goes viral on Facebook
LAFAYETTE, Ga (WDEF) - A grandma in Lafayette Georgia has gone viral on the internet. 77 year old Patsy Wilbanks has been cooking since she was 12 years old. Wilbanks says she was trying to help teach a family friend how…
How to spot a COVID-19 Scam
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance wants people to be aware of several different types of Coronavirus Scams currently circulating. Officials say scammers are setting up fake testing sites, fake telemedicine visits, and fake vaccine…
Army quarantines 90 soldiers with coronavirus at Fort Bragg
The U.S. Army has quarantined 90 soldiers and instructors who tested positive for the coronavirus during a survival course at Fort Bragg.
Tennessee: Some first-time voters can't cast absentee ballot
Tennessee officials say they plan to enforce a requirement that first-time voters who register by mail cast their ballots in person.
What To Know About the WDEF News 12 Now Rescan July 2
If you use an antenna to watch News 12 you may lose the signal on July 2 unless you rescan your TV. Here's why it's happening and what you need to do.
"No Compromise" over Cleveland Confederate Statue
But councilman will propose a new compromise next week.
Group refuses to move Cleveland Confederate Statue
The group that actually owns the land on which a Confederate monument stands in Cleveland, Tennessee is refusing to allow its removal.
Chattanooga PARC hopes to start making recommendations in August
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A question protestors are raising is who should police the police? Chattanooga created an advisory committee to help do that, but the coronavirus has slowed their progress. Police Advisory and Review Committee (PARC) members still have…
3 new Covid-19 symptoms from the CDC
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The C-D-C is adding three new symptoms for those with the coronavirus. They include nausea, diarrhea, and runny nose. Some of these symptoms are common during allergy season. So we asked Erlanger's Director of Infectious Diseases when…
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