CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - When Cheri Haynes saw a need she took to social media and was able to connect with people. That led ladies to JoAnn Fabrics Wednesday afternoon to create face masks for first responders, hospitals and private…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The number of positive tests for COVID-19 took another jump today in the Chattanooga area. Hamilton County now reports a total of 26 cases. That makes a total of 42 in our area. Now NHC Healthcare says…
Courthouse worker in Scottsboro is the first COVID-19 related fatality in Alabama
Many of the school closings were originally scheduled through this week. Now more systems are extending the break. Here are the latest updates. TENNESSEE SCHOOLS: All Tennessee schools are closed through at least April 24th. The Dept. of Education will…
We now have our first 3 deaths in this area, 2 in Hamilton and one in Jackson county, AL
Teachers and other faculty from Clifton Hills gathered in the school parking lot Wednesday’s morning ready to bring life back into their community.
[cbsn] (WASHINGTON D.C.) - President Trump says a congressional bill to fight the coronavirus is near. He says it will pay both businesses and families during the crisis.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The faculty and staff at Hillcrest Elementary came up with a creative way to check in on their students Wednesday morning. "It's not every day that you get to be in a parade," fourth grader John…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- As COVID-19 continues to spread, hospitals can't meet the demand they need for masks. One UTC student is using her recently found free time to help. Elise Halcomb is sewing reusable cotton masks for those that…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Tennessee State Parks are shortening hours and restricting usage during the COVID-19 pandemic. But they are stopping short of shutting down parks. Officials are joining state health experts in discouraging us from travelling, but still encourage us…
Volkswagen and Nokian Tyres announce closings
The American Red Cross said Wednesday it continues to offer emergency financial help for Middle Tennessee residents whose homes were damaged or destroyed in the tornadoes that tore through the region in early March.
Southern Adventist University’s School of Nursing donated personal protective equipment to two local hospitals.
The health department is reporting its first COVID-19 related deaths in Hamilton County.
A female student at Lee University tested positive for the coronavirus COVID-19.
Chattanooga, TN - Jfest is being postponed until August 1st. All wristbands, Fanatic packages, vendor fees, parking passes, and sponsorships will be honored on the new date. For more information or to purchase wristbands, visit jfest.com.
Approximately 1,700 inmates have been released from Los Angeles County jails in response to the coronavirus outbreak, the local sheriff's office announced Tuesday, reducing the inmate population by 10%. So far, no one in the county's jail system has tested…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - This is normally the time that spring sports kick off but for now, everything has been put on hold. Health experts say this shouldn't stop you and your kids from getting your reps in and some…
The Hamilton County Commission passed a resolution this morning that would grant one point five million dollars to researchers at the Baylor School to produce a faster testing method for COVID19.
By JILL LAWLESS and DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) - Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, has tested positive for the new coronavirus. The prince's Clarence House office says the 71-year-old is showing mild symptoms of COVID-19…
DETROIT (AP) - Ford is recalling more than 268,000 cars in North America to fix doors that could open unexpectedly or may not close. The recall covers the 2014 through 2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, and the 2014 and…
A "cacophony of coughing" in packed emergency rooms. Beds squeezed in wherever there is space. Overworked, sleep-deprived doctors and nurses rationed to one face mask a day and wracked by worry about a dwindling number of available ventilators. Such is…
The White House and Senate leaders of both parties have agreed on sweeping $2 trillion package to aid workers, businesses and a health care system severely strained by the quickly growing coronavirus outbreak. The agreement came after days of often intense…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Like most people, Peppo and Jane Biscarini probably had no idea just how severe the spread of coronavirus was going to get when they decided to leave home in southern Italy to come to Chattanooga. “We…