Tennessee State clearing returning students' balances
Tennessee State University says it's clearing the account balances of students returning to study this fall.
Early Morning House fire started by smoking while using oxygen
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - An early morning house fire sends two family members to the hospital after the fire was caused by a dangerous practice. CFD responded to a reported residential fire in the 700 block of Gillespie…
Covid-19 concerns cause parents to look at online schooling options
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - With a recent surge in Covid-19 cases and the lack of vaccine availability for minors, some parents are hesitant for their children to return to the traditional classroom- so they are enrolling their students…
Infrastructure push slowed by Tennessee senator's objection
WASHINGTON (AP) — One by one, Democrats and Republicans trekked to the Senate floor on Sunday touting a $1 trillion infrastructure proposal and argued that, after months of haggling, it was time for a final vote on the measure. Standing…
Remains of Tennessee soldier killed in World War II being returned
The remains of a soldier killed during World War II are returning to Tennessee.
Covid vaccinations jumping in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey says Tennessee has seen a 90% increase in people receiving the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination over the past two weeks. Piercey on Friday praised the bump in…
IndyCar may have a hit on its hands on Nashville streets
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Simon Pagenaud hit Nashville, took a look at the 24/7 wild times and wondered how the heck he missed Music City all his life. “I love food, I love partying,…
Alabama's numbers for vaccinated who got sick and died
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Almost all COVID-19 deaths in Alabama are among unvaccinated people. State Health Officer Scott Harris said Friday that of the 11,600 people in the state who died of COVID-19, just 26 of those were fully vaccinated.…
Salvation Army hosts " Stuff the Bus" back to school initiative
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - As the next school year quickly approaches, The Salvation Army and Walmart are teaming up to provide local children with new school supplies through the “Stuff the Bus” initiative. At eight local Walmart Supercenters throughout Chattanooga, school…
Lauren Alaina returns home to help renovate former coach's house on Secret Celebrity Renovation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Country Music star, Lauren Alaina is returning home to star in a new Tv series called Secret Celebrity renovation. It's a new one-hour series that gives celebrities the chance to gift a surprise home…
Georgia Mailing Notifications To Registered Voters That Haven't Participated in Elections
Georgia election officials are mailing notifications this week to more than 185,000 registered voters, starting a process that could ultimately result in them being removed from the voter rolls if they don’t take action.
Former Georgia Governors Teaming Up For New Healthcare Facility in LaFayette
Two former Georgia governors are pledging their support to help raise money for a new healthcare facility in LaFayette.
World's Longest Yard Sale Happening This Weekend
The World's Longest Yard Sale kicked off Thursday morning. It starts in Gadsden, Alabama, travels across Taft Highway, and all the way to Michigan. the route covers 690 miles. You can check out everything from furniture, and antiques, to knick knacks.
Court upholds Tennessee's 48-hour abortion waiting period
UNDATED (AP) - A federal appeals court has upheld Tennessee's 48-hour waiting period for women seeking abortions. Justices on Thursday argued that opponents had failed to identify instances where a woman had been significantly burdened by the requirement. The decision…
'There are only so many beds': COVID-19 surge hits hospitals
By KELLI KENNEDY and PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida hospitals slammed with COVID-19 patients are suspending elective surgeries and putting beds in conference rooms, an auditorium and a cafeteria. As of midweek, Mississippi had just…
Why the eviction moratorium extension does not apply to Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-More than 70 families were on the docket for eviction court today. Even though the CDC extended the eviction moratorium through October of this year, the sixth court ruled that it was unconstitutional-which means families…
'There are only so many beds': COVID-19 surge hits hospitals
In Georgia, more than two dozen hospitals said this week that they have had to turn away patients as the number of hospitalizations for COVID-19 has risen to 2,600 statewide.
McDonald's franchisee offers to pay MTSU tuition for workers
A company that owns 20 McDonald's franchises in the Nashville area is offering to pay tuition for employees who want to attend Middle Tennessee State University.
Forest Service reopens Thunder Rock Campground trail near Ducktown
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Forest Service announces that a popular hiking trail in the Cherokee National Forest is reopening. It is a section of the Benton MacKaye Trail near the Thunder Rock Campground near Ducktown. The campground was closed…
Wings Over North Georgia returns as drive-in air show
ROME, Georgia (WDEF) - Wings Over North Georgia returns this fall with a Drive-In Air Show in October. The headlining acts will be the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Air Force ACC A-10 Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team. The…
Chattanooga family chosen to travel across the world and live anywhere rent free on Airbnb
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A Chattanooga family was one of 300,000 applicants for the Live Anywhere program on Airbnb. Imagine their surprise when they were told they were one of 12 families actually chosen to take on an…
NLRB preliminary finding revives labor organizing at Amazon
The recommendation by a hearing officer for the National Labor Relations Board said that Amazon potentially interfered with the April election in which warehouse workers overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to unionize.
Tennessee sued over 'bathroom bill' for public schools
Tennessee was hit Tuesday with a second legal challenge aimed at overturning a slate of bills targeting transgender people that Gov. Bill Lee signed into law earlier this year.
Report: Deadly crash began when tractor-trailer hit vehicles
Marion County volunteer firefighter Cody Fox and his young daughter were both killed in one of the other vehicles in this crash.