Rep. Mike Carter leaves ICU
Ooltewah lawmaker spent a week in ICU battling Covid-19 complications
The Tennessee National Guard's battle against Covid-19
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – We've seen them staffing mobile test centers this summer, but the Tennessee Guard has done a lot more to fight the pandemic. The Tennessee National Guard has been at it since March 26. In the early…
Bridgeport resident charged with TennCare theft
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tennessee officials are charging a northeast Alabama woman with TennCare fraud. The Office of Inspector General with the South Pittsburg Police arrested 24 year old Aaliyah Evett (also known as Aaliyah Mitchell.) They say she…
Local church helps donate Chromebooks to East Side Elementary
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A local church has helped to provide Chromebooks for East Side Elementary School. The Church of the Good Shepherd donated over 32 thousand dollars to help East Side Elementary purchase new chromebooks for their students. Principal of…
GBI changes manner of death for Dj Fickey
WALKER COUNTY, Ga (WDEF) - In October of 2016, Donald Fickey, known as DJ, was shot and killed. Law enforcement immediately ruled the death a suicide, but his family and their private investigator has reason to believe that it was a…
TVA fined more than $600,000 for discrimination violations
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-The Nuclear Regulatory Commission, or the NRC, has issued a $606,942 penalty to TVA. According to the NRC, the penalties stem from an investigation after two former TVA employees raised concerns about the work environment. The employees said…
Tennessee restricts tickets to about 25% of Neyland's seats
Tennessee will be selling tickets for approximately 25% of the seats at Neyland Stadium this season.
Possible Human Remains Found on Fuller Road
The remains of what is believed to be human were found in the 8800 block of Fuller Road Monday afternoon.
LFO Teachers Record Backstreet Boys Parody Video For Back To School
Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe teachers recorded a parody video of a popular Backstreet Boys song to help prepare students for safety measures as they return to school.
'No Regrets Tour' WWII Veteran tours National Medal of Honor Heritage Center
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A motorcade came down Broad Street this Monday afternoon, escorting World War II Veteran Sidney Walton. Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke greeted Walton, before the veteran went inside the National Medal of Honor Heritage Center. "When you…
Homeschool students write a book about their Covid-19 story
"They were a nervous wreck about the Covid. So I said ... I want you to write me a book and I want you to illustrate it."
Company moving headquarters to Dayton
Will create 70 news jobs over next 3 years
Tuscaloosa closes bars after rise in university virus cases
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama (WDEF) - Tuscaloosa is closing bars for the next two weeks after University of Alabama officials said there has been an unacceptable rise in COVID-19 cases on campus. Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox announced the closures along with the…
Bradley County Sheriff's Office looking for missing woman
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Bradley County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to find Amber Renee Monday. The 34 year old has been missing since August 14th. She was last seen leaving a home on Blue Springs…
Hamilton County Schools will return to 5 day schedule in a week
"Our belief is the best place for a student to learn is in the classroom."
Deputy Long-Ross once again shoots suspect
The weekend incident is his third shooting in five months.
City of Cleveland votes in favor of Confederate Statue Task Force
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - The Cleveland City council has been working to find answers on what to do with a controversial confederate statue that is placed downtown. Councilman Bill Estes proposed four motions on how the city can find answers to…
Local Animal Shelters head south ahead of the tropical storms
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - As residents of Louisiana prepare for the wrath of Tropical Storms Marco and Laura, some organizations in our viewing area are already helping those in need. Animal Shelters like Mckamey Animal Center and the Humane Society headed…
Hamilton County reports 5 new Covid-19 deaths
But New cases and hospitalizations have dropped dramatically over the last week.
TECH BYTE: Get a Phone and Tablet with Windows Surface Duo
Let's look at some of the features of Microsoft's first Android phone.
Fatal crash on Gann Road
MONDAY UPDATE: The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office identifies the two people killed in the Gann Road crash over the weekend. The driver was 20 year old Michael Wagner and the passenger was 22 year old Jonathan Layman. Investigators say their…
TBI investigates an officer involved shooting
HAMILTON CO., Tenn. (WDEF)- TBI is investigating an officer involved shooting that happened Saturday night on Signal Mountain. According to investigators, Hamilton County Sheriff's deputies attempted to stop 50-year-old Ronald Andrew Hutson, during a traffic stop on Coral Road. Hutson…
Fill the boot goes virtual
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -Twice a year we see firefighters lining the streets for their annual fill the boot for MDA fundraiser. This year, the Chattanooga Fire Department and the Chattanooga Firefighters Association will be participating in the fundraiser virtually. Fill…
Bradley County Incarcerated Resolutions host awareness event
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Bradley County Incarcerated Resolutions hosted an awareness event Saturday. This group formed because of the recent PPE shortages in the Bradley County jail. Since then, inmates have received masks but, the group is still working on…