HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Amid Coronavirus concerns, Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger held a press conference Thursday afternoon and said so far in the county there have been no cases. "I get calls constantly of people saying I hear…
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - We're doing something a little different tonight on our First Responder segment. Instead of saluting an individual law enforcement officer, firefighter, or EMS professional, we are featuring an agency. The folks at Walker County Fire and…
Churches in Chattanooga are keeping an eye on the coronavirus and have plans in place.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Airport is telling flyers that they will remain open for business despite Coronavirus concerns. A post this afternoon says officials are following FAA, CDC and WHO guidelines for travelers. And their staff will spend more…
Here is a look at the latest Coronavirus news: Tennessee reports 18 cases in the state, 0 deaths. Two are in eastern Tennessee.. one a piece in the Knoxville and Tri-Cities areas. One test in Hamilton County came back negative.…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Lee University is also taking precautionary measures against the Coronavirus. Students at the university have been on spring break all this week. As of today, students will not resume classes until Monday March 30th. Lee University…
Updates on local cases, schools, hospitals and what we should do to be prepared
Chattanooga State is extending students' spring break through March 22 in the midst of coronavirus.
Baylor School will be suspending on-campus classes at the end of the academic day on Friday, March 13.
Hamilton County Schools announced that they will close for two weeks starting Monday, March 16.
The NHL decided to pause the 2019-2020 regular season due to the concerns of the coronavirus.
The city of East Ridge Municipal Court stated in a press release Thursday that they "will only hear custody cases and cases otherwise necessary to be heard."
67-year-old man is Georgia's first death from coronavirus.
The Southeastern Conference has canceled the remainder of the 2020 Men's Basketball tournament.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has declared a state of emergency to help the state address the spread of the new coronavirus.
"At this point we don't know much more other than they are at the hospital receiving treatment that they need."
Vanderbilt is kicking out dorm students and going online for the rest of the semester.
Fans will not be allowed at the D2 women's basketball games this weekend
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - UTC has decided to suspend face-to-face classes after Spring Break due to Cornonavirus concerns. The university is closed this week for Spring Break. Next week, they will they will offer online course instruction. University officials hope to…
McCallie School cancels international trips in the spring and summer due to coronavirus.
"This decision is in the best interest of public health, including that of coaches, administrators, fans and, most importantly, our student-athletes."
MURPHY, North Carolina (WDEF) - A father has been arrested in Murphy, North Carolina for the death of his infant son. On Sunday, 9-1-1 was called about an injured child in the Cool Springs community. EMS workers reported the baby…
Only essential staff, limited family attendance at championships including basketball tournaments.
EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - East Ridge police have arrested 11 students as the result of multiple fights last week around Pioneer Park Playground. Investigators believe the fights were orchestrated over social media by the students. The suspects range in…