Global stock markets are sliding after the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate to near zero Sunday evening to help blunt the economic damage from the fast-spreading novel coronavirus. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell called the actions "strong measures," but the…
Washington — President Trump said Sunday he is "strongly considering" granting a pardon to Michael Flynn, his former national security adviser who pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI more than two years ago. "So now it is reported that,…
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced Monday that the company is closing all of its stores outside China for two weeks amid the coronavirus pandemic. Stores in China will now reopen. "In our workplaces and communities, we must do all we…
A barrage of rockets hit a base housing U.S. and other coalition troops north of Baghdad, Iraqi security officials said Saturday. The attack occurred just days after a similar attack killed three servicemen, including two Americans. At least two Iraqi…
As weary travelers returned to the U.S. amid coronavirus-related travel restrictions, they were greeted with packed, hourslong waits for required medical screenings at airports. Posts on social media indicated passengers at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport waited upward of four hours…
President Trump's doctor said Saturday the president had tested negative for coronavirus. Mr. Trump said at a press conference earlier in the day that he had been tested Friday. "I also took the test last night. I decided I should…
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Starting Monday morning, Athens city schools in McMinn County will be closed due to the Coronavirus. The schools will remain closed through Spring Break, which is scheduled for March 23-27.
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Despite Friday's original plans to remain open, Whitfield County schools will be closed beginning Monday, March 16 through the already scheduled Spring Break. In a press release, Whitfield County officials say the decision was made…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- According to the Hamilton County Health Department, if you attended a Chattanooga Bar Association Meeting held at the Hamilton County Court House on February 28, 2020, and the Hamilton County Health Department has not contacted you then,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and Father Brad Whitaker has provided a timeline for his community activities from the last three weeks. According to the church, Father Whitaker has shared these details with health officials: Officiating a…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Wine Down in Ooltewah's Cambridge Square will be giving away healthy meals and sack lunches to all kids in need. Owner Georgia Garner says she couldn't sleep Thursday night after talking to her educator friends about…
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has halted all non-essential business travel for state employees, banned visitors and tours from the state Capitol and heavily discouraged groups of 250 or more from gathering.…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Two local hospital systems are announcing new limitations on visiting people in the hospital as they deal with the Coronavirus pandemic. CHI Memorial is limiting visits to the Oncology and Intensive Care Units to close family members,…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - For now, CARTA bus schedules will remain the same. The executive director says the coronavirus has not impacted them. Currently, they are providing extra cleaning services to the buses. They are using two types of disinfectant. Every two…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - When Mayor Andy Berke declared a state of emergency for Chattanooga, he also encouraged and forced the closing of many public venues for entertainment. Here is what we can tell you about what is opened and closed.…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - This weekend, thousands of local congregations will choose whether they will join the institutions shutting down public meetings. We can't possibly list them all. So you will have to check on your local church. But we do…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- New York Pizza Department off Highway 153 in Hixson has found a way to help the Hamilton County kids who rely on the school system for their meals each day. "I can't think of my…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - While school systems in Dade, Walker and Catoosa counties are closing for several weeks due to Coronavirus, a few have decided to remain open. Whitfield County and Dalton City have decided to keep going... for now.…
"Please pray for Father Brad's continued recovery"
Tennessee State Parks remain open as we closely monitor COVID-19 and its presence in the state.
Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke announced a state of emergency for the city of Chattanooga.
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.