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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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

Tennessee's 11 electors cast ballot for Trump, Pence

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee’s 11 representatives to the Electoral College on Monday cast their vote for President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence. Monday is the day set by law for the meeting of the Electoral College, where…

Do I Still have to wear a mask after I get vaccinated?

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Health officials warn that the first months of the Covid vaccinations won't be enough to stop the spread and allow things to go back to pre-Coronavirus conditions. According to doctors, the vaccine must be taken in 2…

Supreme Court rejects Texas election lawsuit

WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - Republicans have been rallying around a lawsuit filed by the Attorney General of Texas to overturn election results in four states, including Georgia. It asked the court to act before the Electoral College meets on Monday…

Foster Families are in short supply due to the Pandemic

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, The Tennessee Department of Child Services has been hard at work helping foster children find safe and welcoming homes.  Statewide- there are 8,000 children in need of a foster home and over 300…

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