Health Dept. warns of possible funeral service exposure to Covid-19
“We encourage anyone who attended these services to get tested.”
Alabama mask order takes effect as hospitalizations rise
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama’s health order requiring masks in public places has taken effect as COVID-19 hospitalizations reached another new high in the state. The Mobile County public school system also announced Thursday that students will not return to…
Virus leads 2 more Georgia school systems to go online only
ATLANTA (AP) — Two more Georgia school districts will not allow students to return to classrooms when schools resume, but instead offer instruction online only because of the coronavirus. School officials in Fulton and Cobb counties made that announcement on…
Georgia Governor sues to end cities' defiance on mask rules
" I refuse to sit back and watch as disastrous policies threaten the lives and livelihoods of our citizens."
Seven units destroyed in Hills at Oakwood fire
“Firefighters made a brave attempt to knock the fire down quickly, but it was too dangerous."
Honoring the 5th anniversary of The Fallen Five attack in Chattanooga
"For me and this community this attack was a lot like 9/11."
The Virtual Concert honors Chattanooga's Fallen Five on the 5th anniversary
Listen to 108 students from across the country play a memorial piece to the Fallen Five on the anniversary.
Mother and adult son killed in Murray County crash
She lost control of her SUV in a curve
Piece of jail falls on to Cherry Street downtown
"the existing jail is over 40 years old and with that age"
Nonprofit helps feed seniors during Pandemic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A nonprofit organization called Launch is helping provide meals to seniors during the pandemic. Executive director of launch says their organization helps support underrepresented entrepreneurs. Officials say almost 25% of their entrepreneurs are in the food…
Chattanooga's Emergency Covid-19 Rent and Utility Assistance Program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted many people financially across the country and in the city of chattanooga. Since the pandemic started in March thousands of people were laid off or had reduced hours, causing their income to…
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…