HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Over the last few days, middle and west Tennessee have been slammed with a winter storm causing roads to freeze and many power outages. The American Red Cross says they have opened up several shelters throughout…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Recent studies from the New England Journal of Medicine suggest that those who have blood type 0 may have a lower risk of contracting the Covid-19 virus and a reduced likelihood of severe outcomes when compared to…
Dolly Parton requested Tennessee state legislators to not put a statue of her on Capitol grounds.
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Amid winter storms, a Tennessee panel won't vote until March on whether to remove the Capitol's bust of a Confederal general and early Ku Klux Klan leader. Tennessee Historical Commission spokesperson…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - An old Cliche says everyone forgets how to drive in the snow...until it returns and we get a crash course reminder. With the snowflakes and ice that fell this week, Triple A says that now is the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A local Chattanooga organization hosts an annual lingerie party for homeless women This afternoon, the Salvation hosted a women’s Mardi Bras event. This event donates bras, panties and toiletries to women in need. Organizers say they created…
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - Earlier this semester, Lee University Campus Security introduced the student body to the LiveSafe App. The school says with safety alerts increasing during the past week, the university felt an additional safety system was needed. “It’s an…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tennessee- I got a piece of my heart back. I’ll think the SPCA for the rest of my life," said Dog owner, Ryan Walden. A few weeks ago, Walden gave up his dog, 'Twillight,' to save her life…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A Country Superstar Miranda Lambert is helping out a local animal shelter by giving them a $1,000 grant. Over the weekend, Mckamey Animal Center was surprised to learn they have been awarded the grant by Lambert's MuttNation…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A new recommendation from the American College of Cardiology says patients with advanced cardiovascular disease should be included in the high risk category of receiving the Covid-19 vaccine. Three common risk factors for developing heart disease are:…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - It's been 10 months since Grace Baptist Academy became the target of destruction after tornadoes ripped through the Community in late April. Since then, the school has been working on the demolition of the damaged buildings knowing…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Chattanoogans are freezing - but for a good reason. The annual Polar Plunge continued at UTC’s Finley Stadium Saturday afternoon-with a creative twist during the COVID-19 pandemic. “This year you have the opportunity to jump into the…
MOUNT BERRY, Ga. (AP) - A baby bald eagle that hatched Wednesday on the campus of a northwest Georgia college has died after less than 48 hours of life. Berry College announced Friday that the eaglet, labeled “B14,” had died…
A Mississippi teen who lost his Civil War-reenacting chicken in Alabama has been reunited with the bird courtesy of a stranger.
FedEx Corp. is giving Tennessee State University $1 million to help students finish their degrees and be prepared for the workforce.
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - DeKalb County and Marshal County deputies teamed up to make a stolen property arrest in Northeast Alabama on Tuesday. The stolen goods were from the Fort Payne area. But they were found at a home…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A federal utility’s board has boosted the pay scale of its CEO based on an independent review. The review had been ordered after then-President Donald Trump said the executive was “ridiculously overpaid" last summer. During a…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama state senators have raised concerns about proposed casino locations in the state, with some lawmakers wanting additional gambling locations. The Alabama Senate on Thursday began debate on a lottery and casino bill. Sen. Del Marsh…
GADSDEN, Alabama (WDEF) — A jail inmate in Gadsden, Alabama made a wild bid for freedom on Thursday. Jason Boyd was being transported back to jail from a hearing at municipal court. But during the drop-off, he managed to jump…
COVID-19 vaccines will be available through Walmart and Sam's Club Pharmacies starting Friday. The vaccine will only be available in select states which includes Tennessee and Georgia. Eligibility for the vaccine will be decided by the local health department. As…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Country music star Morgan Wallen says he waited to make an official statement on his use of the n-word in a TMZ video. He had previously issued a written apology. On Wednesday night, he doubled down…
Prosecutors say loan officer conspired with Menlo woman to approve a loan to buy property that she ultimately pocketed.
It does not appear the Health Dept. is going to discipline anyone over the mixup.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - The head of the UT System tried to reassure potential students for next fall. President Randy Boyd announced that University of Tennessee campuses will provide a traditional college experience for the new year. As a result,…