These stores now require masks
13 chains in our area will ask you to wear a mask... but when? Here are the answers.
Mask Mandates: Chattanooga code enforcement inspectors to enforce, Georgia elected officials at odds
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Masks are said to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 which is why elected officials all over the country are either recommending or ordering people to wear them. "In the long run we want the…
Confederate Statue deal coming together in Dalton
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The Dalton Daily Citizen reports that a plan is coming together to move the statue of Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston. The Whitfield-Murray Historical Society board seems to be willing to take it at the Huff…
Two Westmore Church of God Members die from Covid-19 outbreak
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - As the number of Covid-19 cases continues to climb in the Cleveland area, a pastor updates us on the toll it is taking on his church. Westmore Church of God pastor Kelvin page says two members…
Police charge four more protesters with blocking road
Chattanooga (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have charged four more people in connection with a protest one week ago. The charges include Disorderly Conduct and Blocking a Highway. The new charges are against Joshua Tilford, Cecric Josey Jr., Gerald Cowley and…
Local Catholic Schools will reopen on site on August 3rd
Notre Dame, OLPH & St. Jude Schools
Series of auto breakins in Highland Park
"It looks like they just broke the front windows."
Governor & Mayor accuse each other of playing politics over masks
"Georgians don’t need a mandate to do the right thing."
Motorcyclist killed in crash on Fort Mountain
CHATSWORTH, Georgia (WDEF) - On Wednesday night, a motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Fort Mountain in northwest Georgia. It happened around 7:25 PM on Georgia Highway 2 (also 52) heading east. The driver lost control and slid down…
Governor delays execution of local serial rapist Harold Wayne Nichols
Moved from August 4th to Dec. 31st because of pandemic
Motorcycle driver seriously injured in Middle Valley wreck
MIDDLE VALLEY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hamilton County deputies report a serious motorcycle crash this afternoon in Middle Valley. It happened around 2:20 in the 8300 block of Fair Oaks Road near Middle Valley Baptist. The motorcycle had collided with another…
Operation Southern Shield starts July 20th
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - On Monday, July 20th; Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee will join forces for Operation Southern Shield. “We highlight summertime driving and the distractions drivers have. Unfortunately during the summer months our fatality and injury rate…
Details released in crash of plane carrying Earnhardt Jr.
New details released by the National Transportation and Safety Board show Dale Earnhardt Jr. and a pilot struggled to open an airplane’s wing emergency exit as the aircraft began to burn and fill with smoke.
Food City To Require Masks at All Stores
Food City announced today that face coverings would be required as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The mandate goes into effect starting Thursday, July 23rd.
Chattanooga To Help Enforce Hamilton County Mask Mandate
Chattanooga will help the Hamilton County Health Department enforce the county's mask mandate.
Coronavirus alters Elvis Week; candlelight vigil still on
Plans for the weeklong celebration of rock ‘n’ roll icon Elvis Presley on the 43rd anniversary of his death have been shaken up by the new coronavirus, but organizers are forging ahead with a combination of in-person and online events at Graceland next month.
Early voting starts Friday, Hamilton County looking to add more poll workers
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Preparations for early voting were going on at the polling place in the Hamilton County Elections Commission Office Thursday. Preparing has been a process that includes making the environment safe from the coronavirus. “The first…
Homeland Security investigating after local church finds sacred statue beheaded
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Department of Homeland Security is now investigating a case where a statue of the Virgin Mary was found beheaded at a local church. According to the Diocese of Knoxville, a Homeland Security representative was at…
New hospitalization and ICU highs in Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Thursday Covid-19 numbers in Hamilton County show more problems for the community. -- We saw our second highest single day mark for new cases -- We set new record high hospitalizations -- We set new record…
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."