Hamilton Auto Begins To Rebuild For The Second Time
"it was actually worse than this one. It tore more trees down."
Food City groceries hosting tornado victim drive
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - "All of us should help out, not just the grocery store whoever can and whatever way and donate online." For the next five days Food City stores are working to collect donations from customers to go towards…
Maryland, Virgina and District coordinating virus response
Top officials in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia are working closely together to coordinate their response to the coronavirus
Unoccupied building burns in downtown Rossville
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - A prominent building in downtown Rossville went up in flames this morning. The building was unoccupied, but it used to hold North Furniture Retail Store. It is across McFarland Avenue from the Hardee's (at West Lake…
Fort Oglethorpe McDonald's Re-opening after tornado
"We're glad to be back serving our community through our drive-thru."
Deputies investigating case of body found behind Sheriff's Annex
RED BANK, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is investigating a body that was found behind their own Annex north of Red Bank. Deputies were notified about the body around 3 PM. It was located in Pitt's Branch…
EPB President Answers Common Questions About Storm Recovery Efforts
EPB President and CEO David Wade answered some of the most common questions the company has received since the storms Sunday evening.
Four Georgia poultry workers dead from coronavirus
A major U.S. meat producer says four of its poultry workers in Georgia have died after becoming infected by the coronavirus.
Chattanooga Mayor Berke Working With Other Cities To Restart Economy
Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke announced Thursday that he is joining with mayors of four other Tennessee cities to form the Tennessee Major Metros Economic Task Force.
4-year-old tornado victim honored
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Over 150 vehicles filed down East Third Street on Thursday for 4-year-old Grayson Meadows’ organ donor honor drive-by. Grayson died after he was seriously injured in Sunday's tornado. “It is very appropriate for the sacrifice this…
Rhea County gets first COVID-19 case, Thursday count
DAYTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - The last county in the News 12 coverage area now has a positive COVID-19 Test. Rhea County was one of only five in the state that did not have a case. But County Mayor George Thacker…
Schools taking donations and handing them out tornado victims
Donations can be made at Hixson Middle School Friday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Chattanooga signing up volunteers for tornado duty
"there is not a cap on the front end of how many volunteers that it is going to take to complete this work."
Waterville Baptist opening their doors for northwest Georgia tornado victims
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Walker County clearing damage from EF-2 tornado
See the map and damage statement from the National Weather Service
Cleveland Flea Market converts into a tornado relief donation center
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - It’s been four days since the Easter Sunday tornadoes devastated many counties in our area. Spring is normally the season for flea markets, but due to the COVID 19 closures, the Cleveland flea market is unable…
Fort Oglethorpe Following the Storm
A tree that fell through Holliday’s roof was inches away from her head. Its an experience that she’s never felt before.
The Best Notification For Severe Weather Alerts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hundreds of people are picking up the pieces after Sunday's tornado. But many are asking why they didn't receive a notification on their phone? Sunday night's tornado touchdown within minutes of the National Weather service issuing…
Donations Accepted for Morning Pointe Residents
Donation dropoffs are being setup to help the residents of Morning Pointe who had to evacuate after Sunday's tornado.
NWS: More than 100 tornadoes hit from Texas to Maryland
Forecasters say there's another risk of severe weather across the region Sunday.
Seven Midwest states to partner on reopening the economy
Seven Midwestern governors announced Thursday that they will coordinate on reopening their state economies.
Nursing home where bodies found was overwhelmed
An extraordinary number of deaths over the weekend appear to have overwhelmed a nursing home in northern New Jersey where police responding to an anonymous tip found more than a dozen bodies.
Hamilton County Health Department Now Offers Free Testing without Referral or Symptoms
The Hamilton County Health Department COVID-19 Testing Site is now open to anyone wanting a COVID-19 test.
Govt lending program on hold after reaching lending limit
The government’s paycheck protection loan program for small businesses is on hold.