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Biden commits to picking a woman running mate

Joe Biden on Sunday committed to picking a woman running mate if he is the Democratic presidential nominee. Biden made the statement during the Democratic debate in Washington, D.C. "I commit that I will in fact pick a woman to…

Bea's Restaurant Closes Dining Area

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A long standing Chattanooga restaurant has decided to follow the CDC's recommendations for social distancing. Bea's Restaurant has been open for 70 years. They have been serving Chattanooga and North Georgia since they day they opened. Owner…

Stock markets reeling after Fed's emergency coronavirus cuts

Global stock markets are sliding after the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate to near zero Sunday evening to help blunt the economic damage from the fast-spreading novel coronavirus. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell called the actions "strong measures," but the…

Trump tests negative for coronavirus, doctor says

President Trump's doctor said Saturday the president had tested negative for coronavirus. Mr. Trump said at a press conference earlier in the day that he had been tested Friday. "I also took the test last night. I decided I should…

Athens city schools join list of closures

ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Starting Monday morning, Athens city schools in McMinn County will be closed due to the Coronavirus. The schools will remain closed through Spring Break, which is scheduled for March 23-27.

Whitfield County schools close for three weeks

WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Despite Friday's original plans to remain open, Whitfield County schools will be closed beginning Monday, March 16 through the already scheduled Spring Break. In a press release, Whitfield County officials say the decision was made…

Wine Down will give free healthy meals to kids

OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Wine Down in Ooltewah's Cambridge Square will be giving away healthy meals and sack lunches to all kids in need. Owner Georgia Garner says she couldn't sleep Thursday night after talking to her educator friends about…

Lee closes Capitol, halts state travel over coronavirus

By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has halted all non-essential business travel for state employees, banned visitors and tours from the state Capitol and heavily discouraged groups of 250 or more from gathering.…

Erlanger, CHI Memorial limiting hospital visits

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Two local hospital systems are announcing new limitations on visiting people in the hospital as they deal with the Coronavirus pandemic. CHI Memorial is limiting visits to the Oncology and Intensive Care Units to close family members,…

CARTA will keep up their bus schedules

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - For now, CARTA bus schedules will remain the same. The executive director says the coronavirus has not impacted them. Currently, they are providing extra cleaning services to the buses. They are using two types of disinfectant. Every two…

What is open and what is closed for Entertainment

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - When Mayor Andy Berke declared a state of emergency for Chattanooga, he also encouraged and forced the closing of many public venues for entertainment.  Here is what we can tell you about what is opened and closed.…

Church Closings over Coronavirus

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - This weekend, thousands of local congregations will choose whether they will join the institutions shutting down public meetings. We can't possibly list them all. So you will have to check on your local church. But we do…

Hixson pizza restaurant starts generosity trend

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- New York Pizza Department off Highway 153 in Hixson has found a way to help the Hamilton County kids who rely on the school system for their meals each day. "I can't think of my…

Some Georgia schools decide to remain open

DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - While school systems in Dade, Walker and Catoosa counties are closing for several weeks due to Coronavirus, a few have decided to remain open. Whitfield County and Dalton City have decided to keep going... for now.…

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