Virginia governor calls out Tennessee over lack of COVID-19 restrictions
Tenn – Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said Wednesday that he is concerned about the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in southwest Virginia. He also said Tennessee’s lack of statewide COVID-19 restrictions may be contributing to rising case counts in the Commonwealth. “Health officials believe Tennessee’s…
Chattanooga police chief tells officers OK with George Floyd death to turn in badges
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – A Tennessee police chief said Wednesday that any officer who doesn’t see the injustice in the police custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis doesn’t deserve the badge and should “turn it in” now. “There is no need to see more video,” Chattanooga…
Police chase starting in East Brainerd ends in Georgia
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – Multiple law enforcement agencies are investigating after a pursuit beginning in Chattanooga ended in Georgia. Deputies say they tried to stop a car on Gunbarrel Road Tuesday night around 10 P.M. when the car drove off. The car hit another vehicle at…
Stay-at-home mom turns making play dough into profitable business
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – It’s Thursday afternoon and Destiny Capps is in the kitchen making one of her favorite recopies. But it’s not something you’ll ever see on a dinner plate. “So I’ve been making play dough for a few years,” said Destiny. Her homemade play…
Chattanooga Preparatory School to add ninth grade, prepares for annual teacher recruitment event
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – Chattanooga Preparatory School will add a higher grade level as they prepare to host its 3rd annual Teacher Recruitment Social. Chattanooga Prep is an all-boys public charter school that opened to sixty 6th graders in August 2018 is now adding 9th grade. Human…
Share Your Christmas™ telethon surpasses donation goal on #GivingTuesday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – Channel 3 is happy to report that the telethon for the 36th annual Share Your Christmas™ food drive on #GivingTuesday surpassed its fundraising goal, thanks to donations from our viewers and various organizations in the Tennessee Valley. The original goal was $40,000….
Chattanooga Wellness and lasers for weight loss
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — Dr. Shawn Jones talks with James about weighting less using lasers. Imagine the results of lipsuction WITHOUT the surgery. Strawberry Laser treatment with no pain, no needs, no drugs and no downtime. In only 10-20 minutes, you can shrink your waistline and…
New breakdown on just who is getting COVID-19
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Health Department announced 50 positive tests now in our area which is up 11 cases since yesterday. And they reported one more death today, bringing a total to three. They also have broken down who has gotten sick (but…
Tennessee remembers victims of homicide in ‘Season to Remember’ event
Tenn — Tennessee’s Season to Remember ceremony looked a little different this year than in years in the past. The event has been held annually since 2003 to honor and remember victims of homicide. But this year’s was held virtually at the First Baptist Church…
Erlanger defends leadership, health system against ‘chaos’ claim
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – The board of trustees at Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Erlanger Health System is defending the organization and its leadership after a claim of “chaos” at the health system emerged last week, according to the Chattanooga Times Free Press. The board’s support stems from allegations…