Tennessee reports delay of background checks as gun sales surge
The number of requests have doubled in a month
Friday COVID-19 Cases
New cases in Bradley and Hamilton Counties today
Tennessee lawmakers pass budget, recess amid virus outbreak
Tennessee lawmakers have shut down their 2020 session early in reaction to widespread disruptions caused by the coronavirus after passing a dramatically reduced spending plan for the upcoming year.
Alabama closes beaches, day cares and on-site dining
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama has ordered the closures of day cares, beaches and on-site dining in restaurants as the state tries to contain the spread of the new coronavirus. Gov. Kay Ivey announced the order Thursday in a statement.…
Coronovirus scare hits Georgia Senate as death toll jumps
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - A pair of Georgia lawmakers have been caught in the Coronovirus crisis as the toll has turned deadlier in the state. State Sen. Brandon Beach from the Alpharetta area says he has tested positive and is…
Gov. Lee comments on younger generation getting Coronovirus
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…
Tennessee inmate seeks June execution stay amid virus spread
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…
Thursday COVID-19 Cases by state
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…
Quick tips and ways to cut costs while at home these next few weeks.
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…
Georgia's virus death toll rises: fears of new cases soon
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…
Essential Items in High Demand as More People Stay Home
It may not be hurricane season yet, but it feels like one is coming to South Florida.
A COVID-19 test reality check
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.
Gov. Lee scales back Tennessee spending amid virus outbreak
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…
Wednesday COVID-19 cases
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 Festival Postponed to September
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival will be rescheduled to take place September 24-27, 2020.
The importance of keeping a daily routine during these next few weeks
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…
Alabama delays March 31 GOP Senate runoff to July 14
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.
Food City President talks about shortages at groceries
"the toilet paper thing, I can't really understand."
Man charged in wreck that killed 2 year old in Georgia mountains
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…
Tuesday COVID-19 cases by state
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…
Dollar General: Let senior citizens shop when stores open
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…
Governors closing schools in Georgia & Tennessee
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…
A COVID-19 announcement for Northwest Georgia
Even though we don't have case in our counties yet, it is already here.
TSA announces a screener at Atlanta's airport has COVID-19
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…