Covid-19 Long Haul Patients are finding some relief in Holistic Medicine

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – It’s no secret that many people who have had covid are still feeling the long-lasting effects of the virus. These long-lasting effects are having some turning towards a different type of medicine for relief – Chinese Medicine Chinese medicine focuses on helping the body restore itself— in a natural way.   “I specialize in illnesses that fall through…

Hamilton Co. Schools shutting down 2 days next week

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Hamilton County Schools will close for two days next week to avoid more Covid cases from Labor Day. They are already off for the holiday on Monday. So they will close on both Tuesday and Wednesday before returning on Thursday. The system will use “snow days,” the days they keep for bad weather. Community Covid cases continue…

Mocs Prepare For Ranked Season Opening Showdown With Austin Peay

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Mocs earned a top ten ranking during their brief spring season a few months ago. Now they want to prove they are indeed one of the nation’s top FCS teams as they kick off their fall season this Thursday against Austin Peay. Since Chattanooga returns 46 players with four or more years of experience. That has to…

Mayor Kelly’s proposed budget gets publics backing at council meeting

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattanooga’s citizens could walk up to the podium, speak two minutes and tell the council why they should or shouldn’t pass the mayor’s proposed fiscal budget.  “We need the pay increase to maintain the officers here. It’s not for me like I said I got my 25 but it’s for the officers coming up we’re gonna lose them,”…

Chattanooga Lookouts Black ‘Nooga Jersey Becomes Popular Staple of the Team

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF-TV) – Red and white are the traditional colors of the Chattanooga Lookouts, except for a touch of blue when the team was affiliated with the Dodgers. Now Chattanooga is breaking with tradition by wearing black jerseys. The Lookouts introduced their ‘Nooga black jerseys five years ago. They were designed as an alternative jersey to be worn sparingly….

Governor Kemp issues new executive order as Covid-19 cases continue to surge

GEORGIA, (WDEF) – The Fourth wave of Covid-19 is continuing to overwhelm Georgia’s hospitals. Right now, more than 92% of Georgia’s ICU beds are in use – while nearly 50 % of adult ventilators are being used.  On Monday, Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order authorizing up to 2,500 Georgia national guard members to assist healthcare workers.  Governor Kemp says…

U.S. Department of Education opens civil rights investigation into Tennessee and 4 others

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – On Monday, The U.S. Department of Education launched a civil rights investigation into Gov. Bill Lee and four other governors who are prohibiting mask mandates in schools.   “The Department has heard from parents from across the country – particularly parents of students with disabilities and with underlying medical conditions – about how state bans on universal indoor…

McKamey Animal Center at Full Capacity; Adoptions/ Fostering Needed

Mckamey Animal Center is desperately asking for adoptions or foster care. They are currently holding over 600 animals and at full capacity. Mckamey Animal Center says the adoption rates have been lower this year. And, animals are spending more time at the shelter. Mckamey is in partnership with the national campaign, ‘Clear the Shelters’. New adopters can spin a prize…