NASHVILLE (WDEF) - A major challenge for the governmental push toward self isolation during the virus crisis has been convincing young adults. Florida is having a hard time convincing Spring Breakers to tone it down at the beach. The state…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee death row inmate is seeking a stay of his execution in June due to the coronavirus pandemic. In a Tennessee Supreme Court filing Wednesday, attorneys for Oscar Smith say the court can stay the…
UPDATES The Hamilton County Health Department ups their cases to 5, which are not reflected yet in the state numbers. They will issue more details tomorrow on the new cases. The Cumberland County Health Department (Crossville, TN) is also now…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - During this time many people are worried about the uncertainty of jobs and may be looking for ways to pinch pennies. So with extra time on our hands, this may be the perfect time to look…
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia officials say two more people have died from coronavirus infections, bringing the statewide death toll to three. The Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday that two women ages 42 and 69 died in Dougherty County…
It may not be hurricane season yet, but it feels like one is coming to South Florida.
Positive tests may not tell us what you think they are telling us... oh, and expect a big spike in results soon. Here's why.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — As coronavirus fears grow, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has proposed funneling money into relief for tornado and health crises, scaling back planned teacher raises, and socking more cash away into reserves. Lee unveiled the scaled-back budget…
UPDATE: Georgia reports two more COVID-19 deaths, bringing the total in the state to 3. The victims are a 42-year-old woman and a 69-year-old woman. Both died at a hospital in Albany, GA. ___ UPDATE: UTC says one of the…
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival will be rescheduled to take place September 24-27, 2020.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - In these times it can be easy to fall out of your daily routine or become depressed due to staying inside all the time. Officials say keeping a routine is KEY. First, wake up at a good…
The state of Alabama is postponing its scheduled March 31 primary runoff in the Senate race between Jeff Sessions and former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville.
"the toilet paper thing, I can't really understand."
BLUE RIDGE, Georgia (WDEF) - A North Georgia man faces a host of charges after a deadly crash over the weekend that killed a two year old boy. Georgia State Patrol investigators say a Ford Super Duty Truck rear-ended a…
NATIONAL 4,226 cases, 75 deaths, in 49 states TENNESSEE 73 cases, 1 in Hamilton County, none in our outlying counties. 2/3 of the cases are in the age range of 18-49. GEORGIA 146 Cases, 1 death, closest cases in Gordon…
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dollar General is dedicating the first hour of its daily store operations to senior citizens in response to the new coronavirus. The Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based discount retailer says starting Tuesday, it is strongly encouraging younger customers to…
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - Monday evening, Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order to close all public schools in Georgia from Wednesday through the rest of the month. The order affects schools that had only committed to one week so…
Even though we don't have case in our counties yet, it is already here.
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - The TSA announces that an airport screener has tested positive for COVID-19 at the Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta. Their last day on the job was March 7th, a week ago last Saturday. They could have exposed…
Here is the Monday breakdown of new Coronavirus cases in the states in our region: Here is today's interactive map. TENNESSEE 52 cases, 0 deaths, still 1 in Hamilton County Hamilton County schools extending off time thru April 13. All…
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is urging all Tennessee schools to close to the end of the month.
Tennesseans affected by the massive tornadoes that ripped through the state earlier this month will soon be able to apply for emergency federal benefits.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The fast food chain, Chick-fil-A is closing the dining room seating in all their restaurants. The chain announced this decision on their Facebook page early Monday morning. The post says they are doing this to limit…
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has halted all non-essential business travel for state employees, banned visitors and tours from the state Capitol and heavily discouraged groups of 250 or more from gathering.…