Alabama dropping the age for vaccines next month
But they aren't getting enough vaccine to supply the demand, yet.
Hamilton County School Choice Deadline Approaching
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Families in Hamilton County have until this Sunday, Jan. 31 to submit an application for the Fall School Choice 2021 semester. Schools Choice allows families within the county to consider schools outside of the school they…
Two more operators approved for online sports betting in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee panel has approved licenses for two more sportsbook operators under the state’s online-only sports betting law. William Hill and Wynn Sports drew approval Friday from the Tennessee Lottery’s Sports Wagering Committee. Lottery CEO Rebecca…
Is new Johnson and Johnson vaccine good enough?
HIXSON, Tennessee- Johnson and Johnson’s one-shot vaccine protects against COVID-19, but isn’t as effective as some others. "Cheaper, more affordable, and less storage requirements than Moderna and Pfizer," said Access Family pharmacist, Dr. Jeff Perry. According to Johnson and Johnson…
Gov. Lee ends school sport restrictions in Tennessee
Local school and sports association rules can remain in place.
Tennessee adds rural vaccine locations and supply
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - The Tennessee Department of Health is adding more than 100 new vaccination sites across the state, with an emphasis on serving rural areas. “We’re eager to launch these partnerships to help bring the vital resource of COVID-19…
Erlanger starts new community health program for first time moms
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Tennessee Department of Human Services awarded Erlanger Health System with a “2Gen” grant to fund the formation of a new community health program. The program is called Nurse-Family Partnership, to help first-time, low-income mothers in the…
Annual PIT count measuring homelessness rates
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The annual Point-In-Time Count takes place every year on the last Thursday in January. This federally mandated PIT count helps provide lawmakers with a detailed understanding of the status of homelessness, locally- and nationally. “They use this…
Liquid nitrogen leak at Georgia poultry plant kills 6
A liquid nitrogen leak at a northeast Georgia poultry plant has killed six people, with multiple others taken to the hospital.
Tennessee, T-Mobile to Provide Wireless Devices to Students
Tennessee’s Department of Education has announced it's launching a new initiative to provide wireless internet to students across the state.
70 year old suspected of shooting duck hunters on Reelfoot Lake
OBION COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Authorities in northwest Tennessee have an unusual murder case on their hands. They are looking for a 70 year old retiree with no criminal history. But he is accused of shooting two duck hunters on…
UT introduces new head football coach
KNOXVILLE (WDEF) - The University of Tennessee will pay Josh Heupel $4 million dollars a year for the next six years to coach their football team. Heupel could face probation issues from the Pruitt regime. The deal is a big…
Tennessee lawmaker: FBI took all campaign files in search
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - One of several Republican state lawmakers in Tennessee whose homes and legislative offices were searched by federal agents this month says the FBI confiscated all files and documents related to his…
76th anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz
WHITWELL, Tenn (WDEF) - Over 20 years ago, a paper clip project honoring Holocaust victims put Whitwell Middle school on the map. When students at Whitwell Middle School learned about the Holocaust, they responded with a promise to honor every lost…
Cempa Community Care earns Governor's Award of Excellence
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A local organization has been awarded the Governor Bill Lee award of excellence this week. Cempa Community Care was chosen for this award based on their role in bringing reliable and safe Covid-19 testing to numerous…
UCF's Josh Heupel Named as Tennessee Vols New Football Coach
Josh Heupel has been named Tennessee's 27th head football coach.
Georgia state house removes lawmaker for not taking Covid test
Read his explanation about why he rejects the requirement to be tested.
Are 2 masks better than 1? Doctors explain
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Since the pandemic began, masks have been a staple in keeping us safe and healthy-but is one enough? For the last 11 months, persuading everyone to wear a mask has been a challenge. And now, with a…
Tennessee Woman charged in Capitol riot may be released pending trial
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A federal magistrate judge has ruled that the mother of a Tennessee man who authorities say carried flexible plastic handcuffs during the riot at the U.S. Capitol can be released from custody. Lisa Eisenhart is accused…
Alabama man charged with sex abuse of child
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office has charged a northeast Alabama man with sex abuse of a child under 12. The suspect is 55 year old Adan Hernandez Ballesteros from Fort Payne. Sheriff Nick Welden says…
Hikers told to forgo entire Appalachian Trail due to virus
Hikers are being told to postpone plans to hike the entire length of the Appalachian Trail this year due to COVID-19.
1 dead, at least 17 injured after tornado rips Alabama town
Officials say a tornado killed a teenager who was huddling with his family in the basement of their Alabama home Monday night.
Taxpayers spending $200,000 for suspended insurance commissioner
“one-time funds for one filled executive position” to pay former insurance commissioner Jim Beck who was indicted soon after taking office.
Covid-19 Cases and Hospitalizations on steady decline
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - According to the Tennessee Department of Health and the Hamilton County Health Department, the number of new daily cases and local hospitalizations associated with COVID-19 are in a steady decline. Just a few weeks ago, Hamilton County…