Tennessee Committee advances bills to loosen gun restrictions
Bill would end need to get a gun carry permit.
Alabama adds 5,000 COVID-19 cases in last 2 weeks
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama added more than 5,000 coronavirus cases over the last 14 days as the state began lifting restrictions. As of Wednesday, more than 15,000 people have tested positive for the coronavirus in Alabama and 581 have…
SWAT standoff nets two suspects wanted in Hamilton County
Both are wanted for identity theft in Hamilton County.
Coronavirus cases and deaths rise in Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - "This virus is unpredictable. We don't have anything other than social distancing and contact tracing, really, to effectively fight it," Hamilton County Health Administrator Becky Barnes said. The Hamilton County Health Department reports two coronavirus…
Novo Health Services helps healthcare workers with PPE supplies
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Novo Health services company specializes in providing healthcare linen products and reusable STERILIZED surgical gear to hospitals across the country. But as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the halt of all elective surgeries, and a shortage…
Hixson photographer showcases local nurses
HIXSON, Tenn (WDEF) - Since the Coronavirus pandemic healthcare workers have been hard at work fighting to keep us safe. One Hixson photographer captured a photo showcasing them in both their scrubs and formal wear. The photoshoot took place in…
Covid 19 numbers up just about across the board in Hamilton County
More cases and more people in the hospital for it.
More info on couple charged after Gordon County motel standoff
Schalles Williams and Wesley Swartout were wanted on various fraud charges from Cleveland to Summerville, at least.
Two arrests made in Dade County child porn investigation
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Federal agents have arrested two suspects in the Dade County child pornography case. According to Dade County Sheriff, both suspects are male, in their mid- to late-20s and in the military. Both were arrested outside…
In a first, Twitter adds fact-check warnings to Trump tweets
WASHINGTON D.C. (AP) - For the first time, Twitter has flagged some of President Donald Trump’s tweets with a fact-check warning. On Tuesday, Twitter added a warning phrase to two Trump tweets that called mail-in ballots “fraudulent” and predicted that “mail…
Tropical Storm Bertha forms off the South Carolina coast
Tropical Storm Bertha has formed off the coast of South Carolina, becoming the second named storm before the official start of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season.
SpaceX on cusp of launching astronauts, back on home turf
SpaceX is on the cusp of launching NASA astronauts into orbit, a first for a private company. Wednesday afternoon's planned flight to the International Space Station will be the first of Americans from the U.S. in nearly a decade.
GOP govs offer states as alternative RNC convention host
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two GOP governors are offering up their states to host the Republican National Convention, a day after President Donald Trump demanded assurances from North Carolina’s Democratic governor that the convention can go forward in August despite coronavirus…
Transgender sport bill advances as lawmakers return to work
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee lawmakers marked their return to their legislative offices by advancing an anti-transgender proposal after abruptly recessing three months ago due to the coronavirus outbreak. The GOP-dominated Statehouse scrambled in March to approve a newly designed…
Sessions challenges Tuberville to debate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Jeff Sessions is challenging Tommy Tuberville to a series of five debates ahead of their July Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate. Sessions is trying to reclaim the seat for 20 years before resigning to become…
Smokies nonprofit to hold virtual firefly event on YouTube
The annual lottery to see the synchronous fireflies of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park may be canceled this year due to the coronavirus, but a Smokies-based nonprofit will be offering a virtual firefly event.
Collegedale Police Chiefs works to protect officers from COVID-19
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn (WDEF) - The Collegedale Police Department has entered into an agreement with the Tennessee Department of Health to assist their officers in being more prepared for calls involving covid-19 patients. In April, the state department of health, at…
Covid-19 Task Force discusses growing number of cases in our area
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County has reported 341 new positive Covid-19 tests in the last week. That is almost half of the total 717 cases that have been reported so far. Today, the Covid-19 Task Force met to discuss the…
Life Care Center of Athens reports a total of 14 Covid-19 residents have now died
The number has climbed by 2 since last week.
Walker County Tax Office closed after worker tests positive
ROCK SPRING, Georgia (WDEF) - The Walker County Tax Commissioner's Office will be close the rest of the week because a worker has tested positive for Covid-19. The rest of the staff have been sent for testing. They will use…
News on East Brainerd and Harrison schools
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County School system has two school announcements. First, students at East Brainerd Elementary are being moved to East Hamilton Middle because of the tornado damage. They will attend class there for the fall and hopefully…
Tennessee officials: 2020 vote-by-mail for all not feasible
Tennessee officials say they “cannot feasibly implement” a quick shift to let all voters cast their ballots by mail in the 2020 elections.
Couple arrested after child's remains found buried in yard
A Tennessee couple is facing charges after skeletal remains of a child were found buried in their yard.
Local Churches Respond to being Identified as Essential
Churches in the Chattanooga area are faced with the decision to reopen their doors after President Trump’s announcement Friday that places of worship will become essential.