What's Right With Our Schools: Catoosa Reads Program
CATOOSA COUNTY, GA (WDEF) - Getting young people to love reading is a team effort in Catoosa County. Last year, the School District teamed up with Citizens for…
American doctor working in Congo tests positive for Ebola, CDC and aid group say
An American doctor working with a medical missionary organization in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has a confirmed case of Ebola, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the missionary group said Monday. The individual was being taken to…
Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives
Days after Spirit Airlines shut down in the middle of the night, a lawyer for the defunct budget carrier stood before a bankruptcy judge and apologized to the price-conscious customers who might struggle to find affordable flights…
Jury rules against Elon Musk in his feud with OpenAI, saying he filed his lawsuit too late
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - A federal court on Monday dismissed claims filed against OpenAI and its top executives by Elon Musk, who accused them of betraying a shared vision for it to guide artificial intelligence’s development as a nonprofit dedicated…
2 Americans arrested in Japan for climbing into viral baby monkey Punch's zoo enclosure
Two American nationals were arrested Sunday in Japan after one of them…
Justice Department announces a $1.7B fund to compensate Trump allies in a deal to drop IRS suit
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration on Monday announced the creation a $1.7 billion fund to compensate allies of the Republican president who believe they were mistreated by the Biden administration Justice Department. The “Anti-Weaponization…
Veteran Singer Advocates Mental Health
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As Military Appreciation Month and Mental Health Awareness Month continue, Benjamin Hightower is using his platform to speak openly about mental health and life after military service.…
Triathlon Tradition Draws Big Crowds
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The IRONMAN 70.3 returned over the weekend, bringing athletes to a course built around a downstream Tennessee River swim, rolling regional roads, and a downtown run lined…
Iran state media claim U.S. has offered to suspend oil sanctions during negotiations on full peace deal
Iranian state media claimed Monday that U.S. officials had agreed to suspend sanctions against the country's crude oil exports while talks on ending the war continue, seemingly easing concerns over a possible return to hostilities among investors. The unconfirmed report…
Trump settles $10 billion lawsuit against IRS over leak of his tax returns
President Trump and the Justice Department reached a settlement regarding the president's $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service and Treasury Department, according to documents filed with the court Monday. Mr. Trump had…
One dead after officer involved shooting in Hickman County
HICKMAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday in Hickman County in the 2100 block of Old Beaver Creek Road. According to the TBI, deputies…
At least 4 Georgians sick as multistate salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry grows
Four Georgians are among 184 people across 31 states who have gotten sick in a growing multistate salmonella outbreak tied to contact with backyard poultry, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC is investigating three separate…
Iran's president admits nation has "suffered harm," but says it remains "fully capable of defending" rights
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged Monday that the country had suffered amid the ongoing war with the U.S. and Israel, but he insisted the Islamic Republic was still "fully capable of defending our nation's rights with strength." During a meeting…
A reversal for oil prices helps stocks worldwide to recover
NEW YORK (AP) - Oil prices eased after a scare overnight where prices popped and then moderated. That helped steady stock markets worldwide Monday as trading headed from Asia through Europe to Wall Street. The S&P 500 rose 0.1% in…
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a global health emergency, with at least 80 dead
The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a…
Chattanooga's Northshore ranks high on list of people thinking they can live to be 100
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Do you think you'll make it to 100? A study looked out how communities look at their life span and one of ours has ranked very high. The Northshore in Chattanooga ranks fifth nationally on the Life…
Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga: Athletes reflect on their Ironman journey
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As Chattanooga celebrated another year of the Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga, athletes from across the country crossed the finish line with stories of perseverance,…
One male arrested after Whitfield Standoff
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Sunday around 1 p.m., the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office was on scene around Yorktown Way off of Dawnville Road due to an active investigation. According to…
36-year-old woman shot and one man charged after shooting
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) — On Sunday, the Athens Police Department responded to a shooting at 108 Fisher Street. According to police, a 36-year-old woman was shot in her upper body. The victim was…
Cohutta Mayor resigns following weeks of controversy
COHUTTA, Ga. (WDEF) - The Town of Cohutta is seeing another major leadership change. The Town of Cohutta’s Attorney, Bryan Rayburn, confirmed that Ron Shinnick has resigned from his…
Chickamauga’s 52nd annual Down Home Days Festival
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) - Down Home Days Festival returned to Chickamauga today for its 52nd year of celebrating community traditions and local entertainment. The annual festival featured live music,…
Motorcyclist dead after serious crash on Hixson Pike
UPDATE: On Sunday afternoon, close family members and friends gathered at a memorial created in honor of their loved one. Friend Michael Wright reflected on the emotional loss.…
Protest held for Elder Aguilar-Macario following transfer to ICE detention center
CHATTOOGA, Ga. (WDEF) - The family of Elder Aguilar-Macario is calling for his release after the Trion High School student was detained by ICE following…
Family of fallen Hamilton County deputy given proclamation, assurance of help at Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Those who have fallen in the line of duty were honored Friday in downtown Chattanooga. The annual…