MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama has ordered the closures of day cares, beaches and on-site dining in restaurants as the state tries to contain the spread of the new coronavirus. Gov. Kay Ivey announced the order Thursday in a statement.…
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - A pair of Georgia lawmakers have been caught in the Coronovirus crisis as the toll has turned deadlier in the state. State Sen. Brandon Beach from the Alpharetta area says he has tested positive and is…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - A major challenge for the governmental push toward self isolation during the virus crisis has been convincing young adults. Florida is having a hard time convincing Spring Breakers to tone it down at the beach. The state…
Senior citizens will get their own time to shop at Publix grocery stores soon.
Many want to get tested for it, but not everyone gets to - at least not yet.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Thousands of seniors in the tri-state area are dependent on home health care. It has always been a necessity, but under today's stressful conditions, it's frequently life-saving. What about those trained care givers? What are they doing…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - During these frightening times is when it's key to come together as a community and spread a little joy. In St. Elmo dozens of adults are getting together to prepare and deliver bag lunches to the children…
Restaurant owners are reacting to Mayor Berke's executive order to suspend dine-in service.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- In this rapidly changing time of uncertainty, it's important to make sure you're staying healthy, mentally as well as physically. Psychologists say its important to keep spirits light, especially with children. Also, make sure you're gathering…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- In response to the increasing economic uncertainties, President Donald Trump and Congress have been working together to pass emergency legislation. The most recent bill attempts to alleviate work pressures and testing troubles. "We are in uncharted…
President Trump is expected to announce Friday that he plans to temporarily close the U.S.-Mexico border to non-essential travel, according to two administration officials. The arrangement would be similar to the temporary closure of the Canadian border, with exemptions for…
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced he would postpone the state's presidential primary, which was scheduled for April 28, amid concerns over the spread of coronavirus, making the state the sixth to delay its 2020 primary. "In coordination with other states…
SCOTTSBORO, Alabama (WDEF) - A Sand Mountain man has been indicted on charges of Child Sex Abuse. The case involved an investigation by both the Jackson County and Dade County Sheriff's Offices. Intestigators say the crimes happened in Jackson County…
Officials expect the number of confirmed coronavirus cases to surge in the next few days as labs rush to process a massive backlog of tests that number in the tens of thousands. "You can see the dramatic increase in the…
President Trump said much of the responsibility to secure enough ventilators, masks and tests lies with governors rather than the federal government, as he delivered a press conference alongside members of the Coronavirus Task Force Thursday. Mr. Trump has enabled the…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Organizers have postponed Riverbend 2020 which was scheduled for Memorial Weekend in May. The plan to reschedule the music festival at a later date. "We will announce the scheduled date for the festival and additional details soon. …
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Volkswagen Chattanooga will suspended production for one week beginning this weekend. The last shift ends Saturday at 3:45 AM. The company plans to resume work on Sunday, March 29th at 10 PM. "This action is being taken…
Posted: January 22, 2020 | Word Count: 55 From day one, the Kia Telluride was a runaway success and the awards and accolades keep piling up. The Telluride was the first Kia vehicle specifically designed and engineered in the U.S.,…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee death row inmate is seeking a stay of his execution in June due to the coronavirus pandemic. In a Tennessee Supreme Court filing Wednesday, attorneys for Oscar Smith say the court can stay the…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Here are Thursday's Coronovirus announcements -- Chattanooga officially closes dine-in service at all city bars & restaurants (take out allowed). Also gyms. -- Alabama closes bars, restaurants and beaches statewide -- Riverbend 2020 postponed... will pick a…
UPDATES The Hamilton County Health Department ups their cases to 5, which are not reflected yet in the state numbers. They will issue more details tomorrow on the new cases. The Cumberland County Health Department (Crossville, TN) is also now…
Did you know that one in four Americans keep their cars for an average of seven years or more? Nearly another third (29%) say they typically own their car for three to four years. With Americans keeping their vehicles on…
Chattanooga Police need your help with a shooting investigation that left a 20-year old man dead.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - During this time many people are worried about the uncertainty of jobs and may be looking for ways to pinch pennies. So with extra time on our hands, this may be the perfect time to look…