Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is once again the world's busiest airport for passenger traffic, holding onto the top spot even as another major U.S. hub leads in a different category. New rankings released by Airports Council International show Atlanta handled about 106.3…
A student who was about 13 years old opened fire at random in a Turkish school Wednesday, killing four people and wounding 20 a day after a shooter injured 16 people and then killed himself in another…
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market is hanging around its record high as Wall Street waits for the next signal on what will happen with the U.S.-Iran war. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% in early trading Wednesday. The…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- A routine traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs and multiple handguns on Monday, April 13, 2026. Just before midnight, an officer saw a vehicle make an illegal turn…
Wesley Brewer gets everyone excited for the 2026 National Cornbread Festival. As Entertainment Chair, he shares what performances to expect alongside some delicious sweet or savory cornbread. SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. (WDEF)…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Early Voting begins Wednesday for the May 5 Primary elections in Tennessee. These are for the local elections (state and federal primaries come later. "Every election is always important, and each vote will matter in having your…
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - US Forest Service Wildland Firefighters responded to a wildfire…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - An announcement made by county staff at the Chamber of Commerce meeting on Monday involved a discussion of a proposal related to the Hamilton County Business Development…
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga City Council elected a new chairperson during today’s meeting, selecting Councilman Jeff Davis for the leadership role. Davis, who represents the Hixson area, will now…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly says the city’s new ballpark represents more than a sports venue, it’s part of a longer-term push to shape economic growth in surrounding…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Lookouts are a professional minor league baseball team based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, named for nearby Lookout Mountain following a fan contest in 1909. The franchise’s roots…
NEW YORK (AP) — Convenience chain 7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its locations this year. According to earnings filings published last week, 7-Eleven’s North American operator plans to close 645 stores…
A 5-year-old girl was seriously injured Monday evening after a utility terrain vehicle overturned on private property in northeast Georgia, authorities said. The crash happened around 7:30 p.m. at a property along Georgia Highway 51,…
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks rallied to the edge of their all-time high and crude oil prices eased as hopes climbed that the United States and Iran may try again on talks to end their war. The S&P 500…
At least three ships sailing from Iranian ports crossed the Strait of Hormuz despite the U.S. military blockade, but some vessels taking the route later turned back, maritime tracking data indicated Tuesday. They were among at least seven Iran-linked vessels…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The speed on Graysville Road between East Brainerd Road and the Tennessee state line has been permanently reduced to 30 mph following the passage of Ordinance No. 14333 by…
The Georgia Public Service Commission has approved a plan to temporarily protect TSA workers in the state from having their utilities shut off or late fees charged during the partial federal government shutdown. The measure was unanimously approved during an April 7…
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) - Madison Limburg is a proven teacher at Walker Valley High. Her course load incudes English Language Arts and Journalism. She has also served as…
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. wholesale prices surged last month as the Iran war drove up the cost of energy. The Labor Department reported Tuesday that its producer price index - which measures inflation before it hits consumers - rose 0.5%…
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Brian Hooker, whose wife Lynette disappeared during a nighttime boat ride in the Bahamas, told CBS News he wants to believe his wife is still alive and plans to go back out to look for her…
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Over 10,000 U.S. service members are executing the U.S. blockade of Iran's ports, according to U.S. Central Command, which said no ships made it past the blockade in the first 24 hours. The blockade of Iran's ports and a partial blockade…