Hamilton County purchases land adjacent to Enterprise South Nature Park
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- "I don’t know if you can tell in my demeanor, but it is such…
New TN Congressional Map Becomes Law
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a new U.S. House redistricting map into law Thursday, finalizing a plan approved by the Republican-controlled legislature during a special session.…
Carter campaigns for US Senate in Ellijay
ELLIJAY, Ga. (WDEF)- Another candidate in the Republican Primary for the U.S.…
Mothers Honored Through Community Giving
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Families staying at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Chattanooga received a special surprise ahead of Mother’s Day. On Thursday, local McDonald’s Owner/Operators visited the house to…
National Day of Prayer held at The Bethlehem Center in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-The Bethlehem Center welcomed community members this morning as it hosted a National Day of Prayer gathering in Chattanooga. The Bethlehem Center opened its doors for the annual observance, which brings people of all faiths together to pray…
SkyBoss HQ officially opens at Collegedale Municipal Airport
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new chapter in aviation is taking off in Collegedale following the grand opening of SkyBoss HQ at the Collegedale Municipal Airport. City leaders, aviation officials, and community members gathered Wednesday to celebrate the airport’s first major…
Choices launches baby shower drive to support families in need
Chattanooga TN (WDEF) A Chattanooga nonprofit is calling on the community to help support local families by donating baby essentials to those in need. Choices is…
Wildlife agents can kill bears from helicopters to protect caribou in Alaska, judge rules
Alaska wildlife agents can resume shooting and killing black and brown bears — including from helicopters — as part of a plan to help recover a caribou herd that was once an important source of food for Alaska Native hunters,…
US will start revoking passports for thousands of parents who owe child support, AP learns
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. State Department will begin revoking the U.S. passports of thousands of parents who owe a significant amount of unpaid child support. The department told The Associated Press on Thursday that the revocations would begin Friday…
Dozens of packages of cocaine seized in Pacific Ocean off Mexico, 11 rescued from shipwreck
United States and Mexican law enforcement said they seized dozens of packages of cocaine from a go-fast vessel as part…
US stocks hover just below records as oil slips on hopes of an Iran deal
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market is hanging just below its records Thursday as oil prices keep dropping on hopes that a deal may be nearing to allow tankers to deliver crude once again from the Persian…
Good & Gather snack, other nut mixes recalled due to salmonella risk
An Illinois food manufacturer is recalling several snack products due to concerns that they may be contaminated with salmonella, according to a recall notice with the Food and Drug Administration. The recall affects nut mixes and a…
That discount at the pharmacy counter may pack hidden costs
Next time you go to the pharmacy, you might be offered a coupon on your prescription drugs. While it may sound like a great deal — with the prospect of saving hundreds of dollars — the decision to accept it…
Man arrested on suspicion of weapon possession after report former Prince Andrew was threatened
LONDON (AP) - A man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon after reports that the former Prince Andrew was threatened by a masked man while walking dogs near his home.…
Clarence Thomas becomes the second longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history
WASHINGTON (AP) — The first baby boomer on the Supreme Court hit a milestone on Thursday, becoming the second-longest serving justice in history at a time when his influence has never seemed…
Chattanooga Design Studio debuts plans for their future
Leaders for the Chattanooga Design Studio announced today a new vision for their future. The Board says there is still a clear demand for urban design in Chattanooga. The studio has literally drawn up many of the visions for Chattanooga’s…
Construction work to begin on Ooltewah-Ringgold Road on May 18
Road work expected on Ooltewah-Ringgold Road has been moved up from the previous date; now to begin on May 18, 2026. The Collegedale Police Department says locals can expect the following: •…
Chattanooga Zoo to host exclusive 21+ evening: Spirits in the Wild
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Chattanooga Zoo will be open late on May 16 for their signature 21+ event, Spirits in the Wild, which is an after-hours event that offers adults a VIP zoo experience complete with an open bar,…
Tennessee poised to vote on new US House map sought by Trump that carves up Memphis
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Republican lawmakers in Tennessee are poised to take up a plan Thursday that could carve up a majority-Black congressional district, reshaping it to the GOP’s advantage as part of President…
US stocks hold near their records as crude oil prices fall again
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market is holding near its records as oil prices keep dropping on hopes that a deal may be nearing to allow tankers to carry crude once again from the Persian Gulf. The S&P…
Beer truck loses load in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- A beer truck has lost its load in Cleveland on May 7, 2026. The Cleveland Fire Department is asking people to avoid the intersection at Keith and 25th Streets NW. They say the load is in…
Redistricting Debate Sparks State Concern
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Concerns over a statewide redistricting proposal are growing as Tennessee lawmakers continue a special session focused on congressional map changes. In Nashville, lawmakers are considering legislation that…
Chattanooga will host a quantum apprenticeship to boost the technology
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Quantum Collaborative announced the first pre-apprenticeship in the country. It is a 12 week program to teach early and mid-career professionals how to adapt quantum into their companies. They will have ten people in their…
ICE arrests Guatemalan man in Chattanooga, Tenn.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's official X account announced that they have arrested a man in Chattanooga, Tenn. According to ICE, Leyvis Edi Velasquez-Perez was on probation for soliciting a…