Restaurants reopening in Hamilton County on Monday
Retails stores on Wednesday... but here are the details of how.
Georgia Salon Makes COVID-19 Safety Changes Before Reopening
FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia (WDEF)- Many non essential businesses opened up across Georgia today. The state began phase one of the reopening phase. Hair salons, gyms and tattoo parlors are among the few chosen places that reopened today. It's no secret…
Smith-Perry Berries starts drive thru strawberry services
OOLTEWAH, Tenn (WDEF) - Smith - Perry Berries strawberry field located off of Georgetown road is hard at work getting ready for a busy strawberry season. But, they will be selling their strawberries a little differently this year. Normally this…
Trump: Postal Service must charge Amazon more, or no loan
President Donald Trump says he won’t approve a $10 billion loan for the U.S. Postal Service unless the agency raises charges for Amazon and other big shippers to four to five times current rates.
Teenager charged in accidental shooting that killed 3 Year Old
The teen is a family friend who brought the gun into the home.
FDA warns of risks with Trump-promoted malaria drug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning doctors against prescribing a malaria drug widely touted by President Donald Trump for treating the new coronavirus outside of hospitals or research settings.
Governor Lee Releases Guidelines for Reopening the State
Gov. Bill Lee issued the first steps in the state’s roll out of guidance and best practices for Tennessee businesses to keep employees and customers safe during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Three Year Old Fatally Shot in Ooltewah
Hamilton County Sheriff's deputies responded to River Birch Loop Road where a three year old child had been shot Thursday night.
Family reunited with military quilt after tornado
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It’s the kind of thing you’d hope to never lose. Amy Powers’ great-aunt made a military quilt for Beulah Lockmiller and her late husband, Larry to honor Larry’s service. “These are all pieces of his uniform…
North Carolina Governor extends Shelter at Home order another week
RALEIGH, N.C. (WDEF) -- North Carolina's stay at home order has been extended. Governor Roy Cooper announced on Thursday that it will continue until May 8. He says he's developed a three-stage plan to reopen that moves forward in stimulating…
Police arrest second suspect in Pinewood Avenue shootings
Two victims shot in Brainerd area two weeks ago.
Tennessee's First Lady volunteers with Ooltewah storm recovery
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One Auburn Hills resident got some special help today after her house was destroyed in Easter's storms. Tennessee's First Lady Maria Lee helped Samaritans Purse clear trees and salvage personal items from Evelyn Leamon's home. Local…
Trump's criticism adds to tough choices in Georgia reopening
U.S. Senate candidate Doug Collins is criticizing Kemp, saying the fellow Republican has “caused a lot of confusion."
Facebook friends rally to help tornado survivors
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Easter tornadoes caused significant damage across our area, especially to those living on Jenkins Road in Chattanooga. One family barely made it to safety that night of the storms. "I had one foot in the…
Trailer Park owners charged with hoarding tornado relief donations
"Nobody said anything about not receiving (items)."
Morning Pointe Senior Care Facilities work to recover after Easter Sunday Tornadoes
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - On the night of April 12th the tornadoes that stormed through our area, left 130 senior care residents in Chattanooga displaced. Morning Pointe and the Lantern at Morning Pointe - two senior care facilities -…
Tennessee restaurants & retail stores could reopen next week
Restaurants could begin serving half of their seating capacity by Monday.
Expert claims reprisal for opposing virus drug Trump touted
The head of a government agency combating the coronavirus pandemic says he was ousted for opposing politically connected efforts to promote a malaria drug that President Donald Trump has touted
At least 7 dead as storms hit Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana
Severe weather is blowing across the South after apparent tornadoes tore through parts of Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana.
COVID-19 Testing Changes at Riverfront Parkway
The Hamilton County Health Department is changing the way they operate the Riverfront Parkway COVID-19 testing site to make it more accessible to anyone seeking testing.
Tennessee Unemployment Claims Jump Another 68 Thousand
The latest unemployment claims for the week of April 18 in Tennessee saw another increase with 68,968.
Marion County COVID-19 curfew ends Thursday morning
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Wednesday night was the last night for Marion County’s curfew. The curfew lasted 15 days, and the mayor said they won’t be extending it. “We think it was the right decision to make and it’s…
Blesdoe County shoots high up the Covid-19 case list
State decides to count Bledsoe Correctional numbers with the rest of the county tests.
Ribbons of Hope campaign honors Covid-19 crisis workers
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Youth and Family Development center has started a Ribbons of Hope Campaign. It's to show respect and support for service providers in the community during this COVID-19 crisis. Families are asked to put up red…