Gunman and officer shot at Knoxville High School
Watch Live Coverage from Knoxville. Armed student involved in shootout in a restroom.
Tennessee offering free online courses amid pandemic
Tennessee is offering free online courses to help people learn the skills needed for a variety of jobs in business, entry-level technology, healthcare, and social media and more.
After Amazon: Labor tries to regroup in wake of Alabama loss
WASHINGTON (AP) - Despite the strongest public support and the most sympathetic president in years, the American labor movement just suffered a stinging defeat -- again. Amazon warehouse workers in Bessemer, Alabama, overwhelmingly voted against joining the Retail, Wholesale and…
Nashville lifts outdoor mask mandate
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Nashville’s top health officials have tweaked the city’s mask mandate to exclude requiring face coverings in outdoor spaces. According to the city’s latest public health order, masks will be still required for indoor spaces. However, as…
AP Interview: Stacey Abrams on voting rights, her next move
ATLANTA (AP) - In an interview with The Associated Press, voting rights advocate Stacey Abrams says a new Georgia law makes it harder for people to vote by restricting early voting, in-person absentee voting and the use of drop boxes.…
Chattanooga Company works with NASA to create Covid-19 Detection Device
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A Chattanooga company is working against the clock to help break down the barriers of rapid Covid-19 testing. Variable Inc. was chosen by NASA to put your breath to the test. When the pandemic hit, Variable, Inc.…
Cempa to host drive-thru vaccine event on Saturday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Cempa Community Care is hosting a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination event tomorrow . The Drive thru vaccination site will be at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church, located at 4801 Hwy 58. Vaccine appointment times are available from 9:00 AM…
Nashville lifts outdoor mask mandate
The health restrictions in Nashville are easing up a bit with masks no longer required outside.
Stolen Confederate monument recovered in New Orleans
New Orleans police have recovered a Confederate monument that had been stolen in Alabama and was the subject of a ransom note threatening to convert it into a toilet.
Ex-volunteer firefighter charged with setting church fire
A former volunteer firefighter has been charged with setting a blaze at a church on Easter Sunday.
Tornado hits Cumberland Co. school as it let out
CROSSVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - An EF-0 tornado has damaged an elementary school west of Crossville this afternoon on the Cumberland Plateau. It hit Pleasant Hill Elementary just as the entire student body (K-8) was heading out to go home by…
Georgia loosens Covid restriction as of today
ATLANTA (AP) - Gov. Brian Kemp says “Georgia is open for business” as of Thursday. He's loosening COVID-19 restrictions, so that restaurant tables can be closer, more people can get together and vulnerable residents no longer have to stay home.…
Permits won't be needed to carry handguns in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee has become the latest state to soon allow most adults 21 and older to carry handguns without first clearing a background check and training. Republican Gov. Bill Lee Thursday signed the measure into law on…
Relief on the way for Local Child Care Agencies
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Throughout the year local child care services have remained open to care for underserved children and children of parents who are essential workers, but staying open during a pandemic has been a struggle. Luckily there’s some good…
New Tennessee Unemployment Claims Back Above 10,000
New unemployment claims in Tennessee took a turn for the worse with numbers going above 10,000 last week.
Lottery vote pushed back again in Alabama
The search for a two thirds majority eludes the bill's sponsor again.
Bill on handling of fetal remains advances in Tennessee
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Republicans are backing legislation that would require medical providers to cremate or bury fetal remains from surgical abortions. They're doing so over objections that the measure could stigmatize a legally…
Dolly Parton eulogizes the uncle who got her started in music
Read the farewell and tribute Dolly posted on Wednesday to the Uncle who got her started in music.
Local businesses prepare for Mask Mandate to end in a few weeks
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Recently , Mayor Jim Coppinger announced that the Hamilton County mask mandate would expire at the end of the month, leaving businesses to decide for themselves. Local businesses spoke to News 12 about how this decision will…
Covid Vaccine Scams
Georgia's state health department and the Attorney General are warning residents about scammers claiming to sell covid vaccines.
Manning receiving Liberty Bowl Distinguished Citizen Award
Retired NFL quarterback and Tennessee standout Peyton Manning will receive the Liberty Bowl Distinguished Citizen Award.
Tennessee restricting rabbit imports to keep out virus
The Tennessee Agriculture Department is stepping up measures to keep a virus highly contagious and fatal to rabbits out of the state.
Tennessee governor joins GOP push against vaccine passports
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has joined fellow Republicans nationwide to advocate against COVID-19 vaccine passports, which are being developed to let inoculated people travel, shop and dine more…
Community Garden project needing Volunteers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Net Resource Foundation is looking for volunteers to plant vegetables as part of their “Spring into Action” event. The “Spring into Action” event is part of the Hughes Project. The Hughes Project will help enhance the…