New charges against Mobile Home operator for coercion of witnesses
Detectives say she confronted witnesses after getting out of jail on tornado relief hoarding charges.
Virus cases in Tennessee prisons rise, testing ramps up
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Officials say the number of COVID-19 cases among inmates in seven Tennessee prisons has jumped to more than 750 as a round of mass testing begins at a…
More Volunteers are Needed for Tornado Relief
From churches, organizations, and just about anyone who wants to lend a helping hand are finding ways to give back to the community.
Hamilton County Golf Course reopens under special limitations
Hamilton County, Tenn (WDEF) - We are day two into the state of Tennessee’s reopening process. And many companies are hard at work making sure their business is safe for customers. Bear Trace Golf Course, located on Harrison Bay, reopened…
Little Women: Atlanta cast member was a Brainerd High grad
Ashley "Ms. Minnie" Ross died Monday from a car wreck in Atlanta.
Bradley County charges suspect in Monday fatal shooting
Suspect says he shot a former employee who he thought was breaking into his vehicle, but witnesses in the home tell a different story.
Mayor Coppinger reopens Hamilton County retail stores
all retail stores throughout Hamilton County can open Wednesday
Tornado unemployment aid available in 2 Tennessee counties
Workers in two Tennessee counties can now apply for disaster unemployment aid after deadly tornado-producing storms tore through the region on Easter.
Companies seek to limit legal liability for virus infections
Business groups are pushing Congress to limit liability from potential lawsuits filed by workers and customers who were infected by the coronavirus.
Gov. Ivey expected to announce future of COVID-19 stay-home order in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is expected to make an announcement regarding the future of state closure orders because of the coronavirus outbreak. Ivey and State Health Officer Scott Harris have scheduled a Tuesday morning news conference…
Graduating seniors are in limbo thanks to Covid-19
A school counselor says they are going through grief for their lost year.
Parkridge Valley nurse praised for her tornado response
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A nurse at Parkridge Valley is being praised for her commitment to her pediatric patients after the Easter tornado. News 12's Bekah Birdsall has the story. A nurse at Parkridge Valley Child & Adolescent campus went above…
Georgia governor says no decision on replacing shelter order
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s governor says he’s still deciding what comes next after the state’s shelter-in-place order expires after Thursday. Gov. Brian Kemp made the remarks Monday after he loosened the order to allow a number of businesses to reopen.…
Religious freedom attorneys pick their battles amid pandemic
NEW YORK (AP) — As states grapple with when and how to reopen establishments amid the pandemic, religious freedom remains a legal flashpoint. That’s particularly true for the conservative nonprofits that have taken a leading role in representing churches which…
Endangered Child Alert: 9 year old kidnapped from Meigs County
Authorities are looking for her father suspected of kidnapping her.
Former Mobile Home Residents Dispute with Property Owners Following the Tornado
Ooltewah residents tells News 12 that they have received unfair treatment following the tornado on Easter Sunday.
Fatal shooting in Bradley County
Man shot at home southeast of Cleveland
Life Care Center in Athens gets 51 new positive COVID-19 cases
They announced just one positive case last week, then tested all of the rest of their patients.
Mayor Berke announces park and business reopenings for Friday
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke announced today that all parks and public spaces, golf courses, pet grooming, and car washes will reopen for business starting Friday. At the press conference Mayor Berke says it's up to the Hamilton…
Hamilton County and Chattanooga restaurants begin to reopen
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Over the weekend Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger announced that all Hamilton County restaurants can begin the reopening process . This now includes restaurants in Chattanooga. Even though today is the first day restaurants in Hamilton…
First COVID-19 case at the Hamilton County Jail
Inmate was a transfer from the Bledsoe Regional prison that has seen a major outbreak of cases.
Virus is expected to reduce meat selection and raise prices
Meat isn’t going to disappear from supermarkets because of outbreaks of the coronavirus among workers at U.S. slaughterhouses.
Deadly Shooting on Shallowford Road Sunday
The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting from Sunday afternoon.
TECH BYTE: Apps Help You Work Out at Home
There are some apps that can help you avoid the "quarantine 15," or at least get you back on track.