What's Right With Our Schools: The Phoenix School
DALTON, GA (WDEF) - Students learn at their own pace. The Phoenix School meets Whitfield County students where they are and allows them to set their own graduation…
E. coli linked to cheddar cheese made with raw milk sickens 7 in the US
At least seven people in three states, including young children, have been sickened by E. coli food poisoning linked to cheddar cheese made from raw milk, federal health officials said Monday. California-based Raw Farm made the cheese that is…
Georgia Senate unanimously approves tax rebate of up to $500 for residents
Georgia lawmakers have approved another round of tax relief for residents after the state Senate unanimously passed a measure Monday to provide one-time income tax rebates of up to $500. The Georgia Senate voted 53-0…
Costco recalls meatloaf in more than two dozen states due to salmonella risk
Costco is recalling a meatloaf and potato meal kit in nearly 30 states because it may be contaminated with salmonella, the retailer said in a notice to customers. The product, called Meatloaf with Mashed Yukon Potatoes and…
Georgia declared free of bird flu, but officials warn farmers to remain vigilant
The Georgia Department of Agriculture says the state is now free of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), but the work continues to make sure the risk is over. The designation allows Georgia to resume exporting its poultry products domestically and…
Hyundai stops sales of some 2026 models and plans a recall after child's death
Hyundai Motor North America is halting sales of some 2026 Hyundai Palisade models and planning to recall more than 68,000 of the vehicles after an incident that resulted in the death of a child. The carmaker announced Friday that it was taking…
When gas prices go up, changing the way you drive can stretch your fuel just a bit farther
DETROIT (AP) — When gas prices spike, filling up gets more painful. But consumers can do something to stretch their fuel just a little farther: Change the way they drive. “It’s a hard one to swallow, right? You gotta put gas…
Ground stop at Atlanta airport leaves travelers facing long TSA lines, delays
Severe thunderstorms moving through metro Atlanta forced a temporary ground stop at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday morning, delaying thousands of travelers and adding to long security lines inside the world's busiest airport. The Federal Aviation Administration issued the ground stop…
3,800 workers are on strike at one of the largest meatpacking plants in the US
GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — About 3,800 workers at one of the nation’s largest meatpacking plants went on strike Monday in Colorado in what union representatives said is the first walkout at a…
Easing of crude oil prices sends US stocks higher
NEW YORK (AP) - Oil prices are down, and stocks are up, though such moves have been quick to change since the war in Iran began. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% early Monday. The index is coming off its third…
Should states ban sales tax on guns?
MONTGOMERY, Alabama (WDEF) - The pitch to create a tax free holiday for gun in Alabama is getting an odd twist. Alabama lawmakers are considering a bill to lift the sales tax on firearms, ammo and hunting gear on the weekend…
Scammers are using AI tools to mislead you
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Tennessee officials warn consumers the scammers are not using AI to fool you. Specifically, the Department of Safety and Highway Patrol are warning about text messages you make get on unpaid traffic tickets. They say the messages…
Run for the Rescues fundraiser turns into Battle of the Badges K-9 Competition
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - What began as a simple 5K race to raise money for the Rhea County Animal Shelter has now turned into a friendly competition among the Rhea County…
Veterans Stories Shared at Museum
MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Community members gathered today at the Meigs County Historical Museum for The Weight We Carry, Veterans Stories, a program focused on sharing veterans’ experiences and recognizing…
Brush fire contained after burning around 5 acres
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Sunday, around 11:55 a.m., the Piney Volunteer Fire Department and Spencer Fire Rescue responded to a brush fire on Rushing Wind Ln. According to Piney Volunteer Fire Department, units arrived to find an acre of…
TCFD responds to search and rescue mission at Foster Falls Park
SEQUATCHIE, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Saturday around 3 p.m., the Foster Falls Volunteer Fire Department and Tracy City, Tennessee Fire & Rescue (TCFD) responded to Foster Falls Park for a search and rescue. According to TCFD, along with Foster…
Pete Buttigieg joins Shawn Harris at Rome Campaign event
ROME, GA. (WDEF) - On Saturday, Shawn Harris spent the day campaigning with supporters in Rome, Georgia, as the race for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District heads toward…
Chattanooga Residents Line Up for Free Tree ReLeaf Giveaway
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) As warmer weather rolls in, people across Chattanooga are getting back outside—and for many, that means gardening. On Saturday, residents lined up at the…
Tulip Season in Chattanooga Comes to Life with Princess Meet-and-Greet at Aubie Smith Farms
OOLETWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) Tulip season in Chattanooga came with a little extra magic this past weekend. Visitors at Aubie Smith Farms had…
Local Jewish Community reacts to recent attacks
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Following the terror attack at a Synagogue in Michigan, many in the Jewish community are upping their security. The Jewish Federation in Chattanooga has heightened…
Lawmakers pitch to eliminate sales tax on firearms, ammo the weekend before hunting season starts
The pitch to create a tax free holiday for gun in Alabama is getting an odd twist. Alabama lawmakers are considering a bill to lift the sales tax on firearms, ammo and hunting gear on the weekend before hunting season…
US military sends 2,500 Marines and at least one more ship to Mideast
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Roughly 2,500 Marines and at least one amphibious assault ship are headed for the Middle East, a U.S. official told The Associated Press. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive…
Tennessee Democrats hold 'Affordability Tour' in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tennessee Democrats made a stop in Chattanooga Friday. Representative Yusuf Hakeem and…