[cbsn] Stocks drop as coronavirus crunches the job market, economy NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks fell Friday following the latest grim reading of the coronavirus outbreak's economic toll. The government reported that more than 700,000 jobs were lost last month,…
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's job losses are soaring in the coronavirus pandemic. New unemployment claims in Tennessee climbed to about 94,500 last week, up from 39,100 the previous week and 2,700 three weeks ago.…
Discusses better testing, Convention Center facility with local leaders
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga - (WDEF) A North Georgia family has lost everything as the result of a house fire. “You think, it's never ever going to happen to me, well then it did,”says Ashley Harris, who's house burned down. It’s a time where…
20 of the cases can be traced back to just one person
Google has started releasing location data to help public health officials track how people are responding to lockdowns during the coronavirus pandemic.
We're adding the numbers for the entire coverage area in Southeast Tennessee, North Carolina and Northwest Georgia
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - While a controversy is brewing in Georgia over closing state parks and waterways, more parks are closing around Chattanooga. TVA is closing more of their recreational areas, including Watts Bar and Guntersville dams and the Raccoon Mountain…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - They’re a team filling a void amid the coronavirus pandemic. “These ladies and the guys, they’re used to sewing and putting things together, but there’s no project that they can’t do. We’ve tackled many things, but…
Alabama authorities believe she could be in Chattanooga.
Watch the Governor's presentation plus details on what it does and does not do.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- KCH Transportation made sure Erlanger nurses had something to look forward to Thursday. The company collected over $700 to treat close to 50 nurses at Erlanger to a Moe's catered lunch. The money covered the lunches…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Georgia residents had one day to prepare for Governor Brian Kemp's shelter-in-place order -- which will go into affect Friday, April 3. Thursday, hundreds of North Georgians stocked up on supplies, creating huge rushes at…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Due to COVID-19, schools are closed until further notice, But, that hasn’t stopped one local school from showing students that their teachers are still thinking of them. On Thursday, the faculty and staff at North Lee Elementary…
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - Many Hamilton County businesses have closed their doors due to COVID-19 and the Mayor’s orders. But, on Monday, Governor Bill Lee asked all counties in Tennessee to close all non-essential businesses. This includes restaurants, salons, boutiques, and…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Gov. Bill Lee this afternoon revealed details from their virus surge preparations. The surge is expected to peak in the third week of April. State officials have been working on a plan for weeks. The plan includes…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Even through a pandemic, love is in the air. According to the Hamilton County Clerk, they received over 7 hundred online marriage license applications in one day. William (Bill) Knowles, the Hamilton County Clerk says, "We've established…
[cbsn] States demand ventilators as feds ration limited supply WASHINGTON (AP) - The federal government is sitting on a stockpile of ventilators even as states are bidding against each other to obtain the desperately needed medical devices from private manufacturers.…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Governor Bill Lee has issued a Safer At Home order requiring Tennesseans to stay home unless they are going to an essential workplace or getting supplies. He says he is toughening the order because Tennesseans officials have…
Watch it here: https://sts.streamingvideo.tn.gov/Mediasite/Play/5297e0f92a7a4bdb81519afc83cc91e01d?catalog=e8dd4e04d1064f2ab14ba2b7162822d021 NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Governor Bill Lee is issuing an executive order says he will sign an executive order requiring all Tennesseans stay home unless carrying out essential activities. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The U.S. Army Corps…
Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke is directing everyone in Chattanooga to observe a comprehensive shelter in place order.
Nissan is recalling more than a quarter-million SUVs, trucks and vans worldwide to replace potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators.
Two ill-fated cruise ships were awaiting word about when the vessels would be allowed to dock at Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry is closing Prentice Cooper State Forest until further notice.