Golden Apple Award: Alexis Kaczor, Oak Grove Elementary
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) - Did you ever have a teacher who made you love going to school. For students at Oak Grove Elementary, Alexis Kaczor is that teacher.…
Over $531 million in federal aid announced for Georgia farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene
Georgia farmers, ranchers, and foresters affected by Hurricane Helene will soon be eligible for more than $531 million in federal disaster relief, following months of advocacy by U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff. The funding, announced this week, will be…
Yamaha Motor Corp. moving its U.S. headquarters from California to Georgia
After nearly half a century, Yamaha Motor Co. is moving its U.S. headquarters from California to Georgia. On Tuesday, Gov. Brian Kemp announced that the Japanese company would be relocating to Kennesaw in the next…
Alabama governor commutes death sentence of inmate whose accomplice fired fatal shot
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press Abstract: Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has commuted the death sentence of a 75-year-old inmate who was set to be executed this week even though he was not in the building when the victim was killed.…
EPB Potential Service Disruption
CHATTANOOGA, TN (From EPB) - EPB Fiber Optics will perform scheduled network maintenance on March 11th, from 2:00 AM to 6:00 AM as we upgrade our fiber network. You may experience a service interruption during this maintenance. Please be sure to…
A Secret Safe Place for Newborns celebrates 25 years
Julie Scruggs and Paloma Stansell join News 12's Amelia Greer with a reminder of what comfort they provide for newborns in the state. The TN Safe…
Special Election today in Northwest GA to pick Marjorie Taylor Greene replacement
ROME, Georgia (WDEF) - The special election in northwest Georgia arrives Tuesday. Voters in Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Murray, Walker and Whitfield counties will pick a successor to Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress. There are 22 candidates in all on the ballot.…
Prosecutors say Darron Lee used ChatGPT to try to cover February murder of girlfriend in Ooltewah
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Church Affordable Housing Plan Moves Forward
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A proposed affordable housing development connected to Greater Tucker Missionary Baptist Church is moving closer to construction after the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission approved a…
Second Whataburger Opens in Area
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Another Whataburger is now open in the Tennessee Valley. The Texas-born chain officially opened its second Chattanooga location Monday, March 9, at 2332 Shallowford Village Drive, the former…
What's Right With Our Schools: GeorgiaFIRST Robotics Competition
DALTON, GA (WDEF) - Creating a working robot requires a strong understanding of mathematics and mechanical engineering. Teams of local teenagers recently showed what the machines could do…
Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 U.S. states over possible norovirus contamination
Federal officials on Monday issued a recall for clams and raw oysters distributed in at least nine states due to concerns that they may be contaminated with norovirus, a contagious infection commonly known as the "stomach flu."…
Trump says "the war is very complete," and he's considering taking over Strait of Hormuz
In a phone interview with CBS News Monday afternoon, President Trump said the U.S. war with Iran could almost be over. "I think the war is very complete, pretty much," the president said, speaking…
Stocks weaken worldwide after oil spikes to nearly $120 per barrel, though Wall Street trims losses
NEW YORK (AP) - Stock markets weakened worldwide Monday on worries about whether the global economy can withstand spiking prices for oil, which briefly got near $120 per barrel. But for as scary as the moves were, they remained twitchy…
Trump is reviewing "all credible options" on oil prices, White House spokeswoman says
President Trump is reviewing "all credible options" as oil prices skyrocket amid the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, a White House spokeswoman told CBS News on Monday. Taylor Rogers told CBS News in a statement that the White…
Local coach inducted into national Hall of Fame
A legendary high school football coach from our area is headed to another Hall of Fame. Retired Murphy High coach David Gentry will join this year’s class for the National Federation of State High…
Pet of the Week: Lunchbox!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Join us at Prime News at 7 to meet this week's Pet of the Week: Lunchbox! Lunchbox is a sweet, loving, and playful boy with a big smile and a big heart, and he's in search…
US stocks trim a big early drop as Wall Street remains twitchy after oil spikes to nearly $120
NEW YORK (AP) - Stock markets worldwide are sinking on worries about whether the global economy can withstand spiking prices for oil, which briefly got to nearly $120 per barrel on Monday. But for as scary as the moves have…
Gas prices rise by over 50 cents in Chattanooga area over past week
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- In response to that ongoing conflict in Iran, drivers have noticed that gas prices have continued to go up. GasBuddy…
U.S. military identifies soldier killed in strike on American base in Saudi Arabia
The U.S. Department of Defense announced Monday that Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, of Glendale, Ky., was the soldier killed in the early hours of the war with Iran in an…
Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case
WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Department lawyers announced Monday that they’d reached a settlement in their antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation Entertainment, in a case that alleged an illegal monopoly…
Food City presents check to Erlanger Foundation
Wendy Fournet, Erlanger Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative OfficerSujata Singh, Believe Bash Co-ChairDr. Amar Singh, M.D. F.A.C.S., Professor and Chair of Erlanger Department of Urology and Believe Bash Co-ChairJaci Kazy, Food City Special Events ManagerJared…
Long security lines at U.S. airports as DHS funding affects TSA staffing
Airline passengers in some of the United States' largest airports are seeing long security lines just as spring break is kicking off. For several weeks, the Transportation Security Administration has been dealing with continued absences amid the ongoing partial government…
Uber’s women-only option goes nationwide in the US
NEW YORK (AP) — Uber launched a feature Monday to allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program aimed at addressing concerns…