Coping with online teaching at Hamilton County Schools
Kids adapt easily, but parents and teachers can struggle to come to terms with the new technology.
Man charged with assault after courthouse brawl with officers
Officers say he began creating a disturbance as soon as he entered the courthouse and refused to leave.
Who is in charge?
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - COVID-19 made its debut in the United States in late January and the first case in Tennessee was reported in early March. At that time, Governor Bill Lee ordered a shelter in place for the…
Covid-19 Resources for Spanish Speaking Communities
Local agencies have been hard at work since the coronavirus began to spread in Hamilton County but are Spanish speaking communities falling through the cracks?
Howard Finster's Paradise Garden reopening in Summerville, GA
The museum and gift shop will remain closed for now, but the Garden is in bloom.
Chattanooga Zoo Reopening on Saturday
You will need to reserve a slot online.. we've got the link here
Chattanooga Conducting Webinars to Help Businesses Reopen
The city of Chattanooga conducted an online webinar today to help retail business owners and employees safely and effectively reopen.
Cleveland authorities identify motorcycle fatality victim
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Cleveland Police on Monday identified the man killed in a motorcycle crash on Sunday afternoon. The driver was 44 year old Aaron Autrey. Investigators say he was traveling at a high rate of speed west on…
Hamilton County investigating body found near I-24 TN/GA border
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hamilton County investigators are looking into the discovery of a body Monday morning near the Tennessee-Georgia line. They got the call just before noon. The body was found along Highway 134, which parallels I -24…
'Murder Hornets,' with sting that can kill, lands in US
The world’s largest hornet, a 2-inch killer dubbed the “Murder Hornet” with an appetite for honey bees, has been found in Washington state.
COVID-19 Cases at Life Care Center at Athens Continues to Rise
The number of COVID-19 cases at Life Care Center of Athens continues to rise with 70 residents now testing positive along with 42 staff members.
Miami Dolphins say Don Shula, the winningest coach in pro football history, has died at age 90
Miami Dolphins say Don Shula, the winningest coach in pro football history, has died at age 90.
Storms knock out power, blamed for 1 death in Tennessee
Officials said storms with high winds swept through Tennessee knocking down trees and power lines, leaving more than 100,000 customers without power and causing one death.
TECH BYTE: Apps Help Students do Schoolwork from Home
Let's look at some apps that'll make it a little easier for students to get their work done.
Venue Church Feeds Thousands
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Venue Church has played a large role in feeding the community after the Easter Sunday tornadoes. The church has fed over 30,000 families in the last two weeks. They have been partnering with Mercy Chefs to give…
Drive Thru Covid-19 Testing Hosted in Cleveland
One man tells News 12 he’s trying to stay on the safe side and reassure himself that he’s not carrying the virus.
This is what contact tracers do
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As an Epidemiologist at the Hamilton County Health Department, Dan Walker has a hand in what’s known as contact tracing. “Contact tracing is a fundamental part of epidemiology, kind of like where the rubber meets the road,…
A day in the life of a Contact Tracer during the Covid-19 pandemic
“Right now, most of the cases are zero contacts to two contacts.”
Is it a blip or a trend? Georgia records rash of new Covid-19 cases
1,232 cases in the last 24 hours
Grundy County authorities investigating rash of drug overdoses this week
"It's paramount that we identify what is taking place right now."
Groups sue to expand absentee voting in Tennessee amid virus
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Several groups are suing the state of Tennessee to allow any voter to cast an absentee ballot this year due to worries that people might contract or unwittingly spread the coronavirus…
Local malls reopening, slowly
Hamilton Place and Northgate have limited stores and limited hours to begin with.
Acres of downed trees could become fire hazard
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Down the road from Holly Hills, one family can't find a way to clear his acres of downed trees. The Randles own land near 3720 Brock Road. Because of the steep terrain, the Randles haven't been…
Easter tornado broke house, not owner's faith
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One tornado victim isn’t losing faith after her house was destroyed Easter night. "My youngest son asked me, 'Are we all about to die?'" Zundra Bailey said. "I told him, 'No, we shall live, and we…