Food City President talks about shortages at groceries
"the toilet paper thing, I can't really understand."
Hospital posts first COVID-19 case in Dalton
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Hamilton Medical Center is reporting their first COVID-19 case. The test came back positive today. This is the first case in Dalton, our five county region in northwest Georgia and just the second case in our…
Gun and ammo sales spike on coronavirus fears
The novel coronavirus is expected to put the U.S. economy into a deep freeze, but it's heating up an industry that was struggling just a few months ago: guns. Kurt Green, manager of Staudt's Gun Shop in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, said his…
Barr tells AP FBI probing cyber incident on federal network
Washington — Attorney General William Barr vowed in an interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday that there would be swift and severe action if a foreign government is behind disinformation campaigns aimed at spreading fear in the U.S. amid…
We Over Me Feeds Chattanooga Youth
Chattanooga families have one less meal to worry about thanks to one special program.
Coronavirus Impacts Cruise Ship Workers
The coronavirus isn't just impacting those cruising, but those who work for the cruise industry, as well.
Amazon to focus on "high demand" products amid coronavirus crisis
Amazon is asking third-party sellers to stop shipping most goods to its warehouses as the online retailer grapples with a coronavirus-fueled surge in demand for medical supplies and household products. The ecommerce company told sellers in a note on Tuesday that…
Students get food and resources while school is closed
Hamilton County Schools are making sure students have access to the right resources while they are home.
Health and Business Leaders Address the Coronavirus
It's the age of social distancing people around the nation are either preventing illness or avoiding getting others sick.
Man charged in wreck that killed 2 year old in Georgia mountains
BLUE RIDGE, Georgia (WDEF) - A North Georgia man faces a host of charges after a deadly crash over the weekend that killed a two year old boy. Georgia State Patrol investigators say a Ford Super Duty Truck rear-ended a…
Golden Apple: Jill Wilson
A 1st grade teacher is doing all she can to help her students succeed. Her passion and dedication have earned her this week's Golden Apple Award.
Young Authors
Some young authors are showing off their writing skills, and now have their own published books.
Whitfield House Fire blamed on lightning
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Officials believe lightning from last night's thunderstorms in northwest Georgia ignited at least one house fire. They were called to a home on Harvest Way near Varnell in Whitfield County for a lightning strike. By the…
Food City Hiring 2,500 Associates
ABINGDON, Virginia (WDEF) - The Food City grocery chain announces plans to hire 2,500 new associates for all their stores. They are offering both full time and part time work in customer service and food service. The jobs include Cashiers,…
White House, Senate turn focus to $1 trillion coronavirus aid package
Washington — The White House and Congress moved quickly to craft the parameters of a massive stimulus bill to prop up the economy in response to the coronavirus crisis on Tuesday, with Senate Republicans taking the lead on a package that…
Parkridge hospitals restricting patient visitation
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Parkridge Medical Center, Parkridge East Hospital, Parkridge West Hospital and all Parkridge Valley Hospital locations are restricting visitors for patients. They will allow one visitor in the following cases: Spouse/partner/relative of patient being treated Spouse/partner of a…
Sheriff's Dept. identifies body found near Soddy Daisy
SODDY-DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hamilton County Sheriff's officials have identified the body found Monday in some woods near Soddy Daisy. The victim was 30 year old Kristopher Shane Lancaster from Soddy Daisy. The Medical Examiner has not determined a cause…
Tuesday COVID-19 cases by state
NATIONAL 4,226 cases, 75 deaths, in 49 states TENNESSEE 73 cases, 1 in Hamilton County, none in our outlying counties. 2/3 of the cases are in the age range of 18-49. GEORGIA 146 Cases, 1 death, closest cases in Gordon…
Biden gets full Secret Service protection
Washington — Former Vice President Joe Biden is receiving full protection from the U.S. Secret Service, an agency spokesperson confirmed to CBS News on Tuesday. Concerns about Biden's safety were raised after protesters managed to rush the stage at an event…
Mnuchin: Trump wants checks sent to public in virus response
President Donald Trump wants the government to send checks to Americans in the next two weeks in an effort to curb the economic cost of the coronavirus outbreak.
Kentucky postpones primary in response to coronavirus
Kentucky became the third state to postpone its Democratic primaries in response to the coronavirus. So far, Louisiana, Georgia, and Kentucky have officially postponed the Democratic primaries, and the Ohio governor announced on Monday he has recommended its in-person primary…
Coronavirus anxiety
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It's still something we're all learning about: COVID-19. And because we just don't know a whole lot, it's all too easy to become anxious. "Fear happens in the absence of knowledge," Sam Bernard said. Bernard is…
Body Found in woods near Soddy Daisy High
SODDY-DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hamilton County officials are investigating the case of a body found near Soddy Daisy. It was discovered in some woods near the intersection of Sequoyah Road and West Ridge Trail Road Monday afternoon The body was…
Biden narrowly wins Washington primary
Joe Biden has been declared the winner —narrowly — of last week's Democratic presidential primary in Washington state, giving him victories in five out of six states that voted March 10. According to the Washington secretary of state's website, Biden…