Why Trousdale & Bledsoe counties have highest Covid-19 rates in the country
State prison outbreaks have put both counties in the top 5 nationally
Bradley County Sheriff working to keep COVID-19 out of jail
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Bradley County Sheriff Steve Lawson is using COVID-19 IDs to cross reference against the list of the county jails inmates. The Tennessee Department of Health has provided a list of the names and addresses of those…
Expect More Virtual Learning as Hamilton County Schools Reopen
The task force considers allowing students the option of continuing school virtually starting in the summer.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says he has restarted California factory
By TOM KRISHER and BEN MARGOT AP Auto Writer FREMONT, Calif. (AP) - Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed on Twitter Monday that the company has restarted its California factory in violation of local government orders. Musk asked in the afternoon…
Alabama reports 23 deaths at mid-state veterans home
ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. - Nearly two dozen people have died at an Alabama veterans nursing home from the new coronavirus. The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs said Tuesday that 23 deaths from the disease occurred at the Bill Nichols State…
Tennessee official: Fear of virus not reason to vote by mail
Tennessee election officials say the fear of contracting the coronavirus doesn’t meet the criteria to vote by mail due to illness in the state.
Local prosecutors under investigation in Georgia slaying
ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia prosecutors who first handled the fatal shooting of a black man are under investigation for their conduct in the case. Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and federal authorities…
Kemp optimistic on Georgia virus fight as concerns linger
He extends closings of bars and music venues through the rest of May.
Pilgrim's Pride employee tests positive for COVID-19
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Health Department officials confirmed on Monday that an employee at Pilgrim’s Pride has tested positive for COVID-19. In a statement, they said “as with all positive cases, health department employees immediately begin contact tracing…
Chattanooga Zoo announces the birth of meerkat pups
CHATTANOOGA ZOO (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Zoo is proud to announce the birth of a second litter of meerkat pups. Flower had her first litter in February and has now given birth to two more pups. There was a lot…
Life Care Center of Athens deaths climb to 9
The outbreak at the center in McMinn County is the second highest in the state,
Public Housing Covid-19 testing cancelled over uniform dispute
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Housing Authority canceled the COVID-19 testing planned for Monday. News 12's Taylor Bishop explains why. Residents that live right here at Emma Wheeler Holmes and the Mary Walker Towers Will no longer receive COVID-19 testing…
Ringgold seniors reflect at a drive thru pickup
"I'm really honored by all of the wonderful stuff that we are getting to do"
How Bledsoe County’s Prison is Handling the Covid-19 Crisis
While a majority of of the inmates at the Bledsoe County Correctional Complex have recovered from Covid-19, family members of inmates and correctional officers are disappointed how the prison has handled the covid-19 crisis.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says he has restarted California factory
By TOM KRISHER and BEN MARGOT AP Auto Writer FREMONT, Calif. (AP) - Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed on Twitter Monday that the company has restarted its California factory in violation of local government orders. Musk asked in the afternoon…
Uber carjacking suspect arrested in Florida
The driver jumped out of the moving vehicle Friday in Whitfield County.
Uber Driver jumps out of car to save herself from hijacking passenger
COHUTTA, Ga (WDEF) - We have new information on a carjacking of an Uber Driver from Over the weekend. Cohutta Police confirm 51 year old, Christopher Miller has been arrested in Jacksonville, FL. This comes after a few days of searching…
TECH BYTE: Apps to Keep You Entertained
Let's look at some apps that let you have a little fun.
Construction of Chattanooga Airport parking garage begins
Beginning today, a portion of the Chattanooga Airport's short term parking lot will be closed to traffic as construction of the $25 million, four-level, 1,300 space parking facility begins.
Construction of Chattanooga Airport parking garage begins
Beginning today, a portion of the Chattanooga Airport's short term parking lot will be closed to traffic as construction of the $25 million, four-level, 1,300 space parking facility begins.
TECH BYTE: Apps to Keep You Entertained
Let's look at some apps that let you have a little fun.
Uber Driver jumps out of car to save herself from hijacking passenger
COHUTTA, Ga (WDEF) - We have new information on a carjacking of an Uber Driver from Over the weekend. Cohutta Police confirm 51 year old, Christopher Miller has been arrested in Jacksonville, FL. This comes after a few days of searching…
Uber carjacking suspect arrested in Florida
The driver jumped out of the moving vehicle Friday in Whitfield County.
Free reusable face masks
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department has been passing out free reusable face masks to the community. The face masks are outside of the health department. They will be available Monday through Friday from 8 am to…