FDA Approves First Obesity Pill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first daily pill designed to treat obesity, marking a major milestone in weight loss care. The newly approved…
Curbside Compost Pilot Expands
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The City of Chattanooga is expanding its curbside compost and glass recycling pilot program to three additional neighborhoods. The Department of Public Works announced Monday the program…
City of Chattanooga Details Christmas Tree Disposal
The City of Chattanooga reminds us that they have options on how to dispose of live Christmas trees after the season. Their tree recycling program begins on the day after Christmas. Locals can drop off…
Resilient US consumers drive strongest economic expansion in 2 years
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. economy grew at a surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter, the most rapid expansion in two years, driven by consumers who continue to spend in the…
Hamilton County School Board Passes Capacity Policy
HAMILTON COUNTY -- The Hamilton County School Board has passed a new policy targeting capacity in schools. This comes in the wake of residential growth and quickly filling schools. “The responsibility as a school board…
Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation
Instacart said Monday that it would halt the use of an AI-powered tool that allowed retailers to charge customers different prices for identical items on the grocery delivery platform. "Effective immediately, Instacart…
FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss, the first daily oral medication of its kind
U.S. regulators on Monday gave the green light to a pill version of the blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy, the first daily oral medication to treat obesity. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approval…
Missing Elderly Female Found Safe
UPDATE: Nancy Hicks has been found safe, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) says a 92-year-old female with dementia who was last seen in…
Start the new year off with a scary good time at Dread Hollow!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - While the holiday season features lots of merry moments and holiday cheer, it doesn't hurt to change up the holiday routine with a great fright!…
Two more candidates announce for race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress
(WDEF) - Two more candidates are stepping forward to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress. Reagan Box has ended her run for the U-S Senate with the intention of running for Greene’s seat instead. The Republican is from Armuchee, Georgia…
Large brush fire in Murray County
CHATSWORTH, Ga. (WDEF) - A large brush fire has broken out in Murray County in the Chatsworth Area. According to the Murray County Sheriff's Office, the call came in at around 3:41 AM at Old Federal Road South. Georgia Forestry and…
Local election season begins as candidate qualifying opens
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The political season for next year officially begins today. Qualifying has opened for local elections that will take place next spring. Candidates now have…
Salvation Army hosts Christmas brunch for unhoused community
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Salvation Army of Chattanooga opened its doors this morning to host a special brunch for members of the unhoused community. The event served…
Proposed Schedule Change Sparks Discussion
WALKER COUNTY, GA. (WDEF) - Walker County Schools is considering a shift to a four-day school week, prompting discussion across the community. The district is collecting feedback through a survey as…
Managing Kids Screen Time
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Winter break gives children extra free time, and many naturally turn to phones, tablets, and computers for entertainment while parents handle work and holiday responsibilities. Too much unsupervised…
What's Right With Our Schools, Hixson 7th Grade Band
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - It's a time-honored holiday tradition in Hamilton County. Hixson Middle School's 7th grade Band did a great job performing at Christmas…
Boot Stealing Teenagers Busted Following Shoplifting Spree
Police are accusing up to four teenagers with stealing merchandise from stores and then selling it again on Facebook Marketplace. Investigators say it started with a shoplifting spree at the Gunbarrel Boot Barn. The store manager reported that a…
Planet Fitness Opens New Club in Ooltewah
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. -- IGNITE Fitness Holdings has celebrated the grand opening of its newest location on Apison Pike in Ooltewah. IGNITE Fitness Holdings is one of the largest Planet Fitness franchises, according to…
Orange Grove to get Another Chance to Continue Recycling Program
“The City is working to enhance our recycling and refuse capabilities in a way that uses taxpayer resources most wisely. We have been in contact with Orange Grove and explained the direction the City is going. We will be pushing…
Jim Beam to pause production at its main distillery on Jan. 1
The maker of Jim Beam bourbon whiskey said it plans to pause production at its main distillery in Kentucky starting Jan. 1. Jim Beam, which is owned by a U.S. subsidiary…
Ways to stay unplugged and unwrapped on Christmas
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Influencer Rachel Leonard Kennedy shows us how to stay unplugged and in the moment during the holidays, while also relieving the stress of wrapping a…
Mobile home catches on fire in Sequatchie County
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Sunday morning just after 10:30 AM, Dunlap Fire Department responded to a residential…
Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors hosts Christmas event in Miller Park
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With Christmas just a few days away, families gathered in downtown Chattanooga for a festive holiday celebration filled with cheer, characters, and…
Local production ‘Where You Left Me’ films in Northwest Georgia
LAFAYETTE, GA. (WDEF) - Georgia is quickly becoming a go to destination for filmmakers, not only for large scale productions, but also for local storytellers bringing meaningful…