Covid spending bill passes, but without Sen. Blackburn's vote
"I cannot support nearly $2.4 trillion in spending that will make recovery even harder."
Kay Ivey is one of first Governors to get Covid-19 vaccine
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has become one of the first governors to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. She received the first of the two-shot Pfizer vaccine at a Montgomery hospital on Monday, a move aimed at building…
Did Georgia just catch 8000 trying to vote illegally in January?
The state sends out 8,000 warning letters.
CVS Beginning to help Vaccinate at Assistant living homes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - CVS Health says they will begin to administer COVID-19 vaccines at more than 40,000 long-term care facilities across the country. The vaccinations will begin on December 28th in 415 skilled nursing and assisted living facilities in Tennessee. …
K.T. Oslin, country singer of ‘80's Ladies,’ dies at 78
UPDATE: While a cause of death has not been disclosed, Oslin has been in an assisted living facility in Nashville since her Parkinson's diagnosis in 2016. She had just tested positive for Covid-19 last week. ________ By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr.…
Tennessee Health Commissioner Says Hospitals Approaching Critical Capacity
Tennessee Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey said that state hospitals are approaching critical capacity.
Governor Bill Lee signs executive order & limits indoor gatherings
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Governor Bill Lee addressed the state of Tennessee tonight. [su_youtube url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tySpdhFgOFQ" title="Gov. Bill Lee signs Executive ORder 70"] He also announced that he signed Executive order 70. In his prerecorded video, he talked about the recent surge…
Tennessee woman pleads guilty to killing grandparents
CAMDEN, Tenn. (AP) - A prosecutor says a Tennessee woman has admitted to killing her grandparents. News outlets cited a statement from District Attorney General Matthew F. Stowe in reporting that 29-year-old Katelyn Taylor pleaded guilty in Benton County on…
Postal worker pleads guilty to stealing gift cards in the mail
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - A U.S. Postal worker in Georgia has pleaded guilty to stealing cash and gift cards from more than 15 letters. Markeyta McAllister pleaded guilty to Obstruction of United States Mail. She worked as a mail processing…
Biden advisor tests positive after Georgia trip
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) - One of President-elect Joe Biden’s closest advisers has tested positive for the coronavirus. Biden transition spokesperson Kate Bedingfield says Louisiana Rep. Cedric Richmond tested positive on Thursday, two days after traveling to Atlanta to attend a…
U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc. Partners with Warrior Freedom Service Dogs
U.S. Xpress Enterprises is partnering with Chattanooga- area non profit, Warrior Freedom Service Dogs. Warrior Freedom connects combat veterans suffering with post traumatic stress to trained service dogs. U.S. Xpress Enterprises will be giving a monetary donation towards dog training…
Finally home after the Easter Sunday Tornadoes
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - For those whose homes were ravaged in the Easter Sunday tornadoes, the pandemic has made the rebuilding process seem like an eternity-but for one East Chattanooga family - the wait is finally over. “Its is such…
GBI attacks online rumors about death of agent
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has gone to social media to call out online rumors about the death of one of their own. The unidentified agent passed away this week. The GBI tweet says that rumors…
Latest: Covid case increase in northwest Georgia, except in Dade Co.
ATLANTA (WDEF) - Even as the first doses of a vaccine rolls into Georgia, the Department of Health reports that Covid-19 cases continue to rise at record-breaking levels. Their 7 day average of new cases last week jumped 18% from…
Alabama Doctor & husband plead guilty to opioid distribution
HOOVER, Alabama (WDEF) - An Alabama doctor and her husband have pleaded guilty to unlawfully distributing opioids and other controlled substances. Dr. Elizabeth Korcz had a medical clinic in Hoover, Alabama and her husband managed her practice. Prosecutors say they…
UTC joins Siskin and Hamilton Co. schools to create CNA program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The coronavirus pandemic has continued to apply pressure on our healthcare system affecting area hospitals and clinics. With hospitalizations on the rise, staffing shortages are already becoming a problem. In response to this need, UTC, Siskin hospital,…
Children Visiting Santa Possibly Exposed to COVID-19
Officials say dozens of children who attended a tree lighting event in Georgia may have been exposed to COVID-19 after a pair performing as Santa and Mrs. Claus tested positive for the virus.
Video of a burning fishing boat rescue by Coast Guard
4 fisherman were rescued off their burning boat in Mobile Bay on Monday night.
New police video from Ahmaud Arbery fatal shooting
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - Newly released police body camera footage shows that the man who killed Ahmaud Arbery appeared visibly upset as police arrived in the minutes after the shooting. Travis McMichael can be heard in the video telling an…
Tennessee's plans for first vaccine doses
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's Department of Health says the first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine will be used as an emergency backup supply. The state is expecting to receive 56,550 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 on Wednesday, which will…
Walker County seeing an increase in auto part thefts
WALKER COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Recently, Chattanooga and Walker county have been seeing an uptick in reported catalytic converter thefts. Officials say the devices contain precious metals and the scrap value for those metals has increased in 2020. Walker county officials…
Eviction Moratorium coming to an end December 31st
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The economic and public health crises caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic has left thousands of Tennesseans struggling to pay rent. Now, an eviction moratorium that protected renters will be coming to an end In response to the…
Man charged with fraud after calling in sick from "Covid-19"
ATLANTA (WDEF) - An Atlanta area man has pleaded guilty to wire fraud that all started with a sick-call. Prosecutors say Santwon Antonio David sent a fraudulent Covid-19 medical excuse letter to his employer back in May. As a result,…
Signature audit of Cobb County votes in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia’s secretary of state has announced an audit of signatures on absentee ballot envelopes in one county after receiving a report that officials there may not have properly checked signatures. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said during…