Community Forward hosts Village Celebration
CHATTANOOGA, TN.- Community Forward hosted its very first, Village Celebration, at Orchard Knob Middle School. Community Forward does a lot of their work during the school year, in mid-town schools and…
Local karate champion continues to make history
CHATTANOOGA, TN.- Joel Westbrook, a Rossville, Georgia native and student at Green's Karate, continues to make history in American karate. “When he came into the dojo 10 years ago,…
Less than half of Americans can afford quality healthcare, Gallup finds
Less than half of Americans could afford medical expenses and access to quality care last year, according to a new Gallup poll, highlighting mounting financial strain even among many higher-income households. The share of "cost secure" Americans — those who could…
Six goats return to Maclellan Island
Six goats have returned to Maclellan Island. The Chattanooga Audubon Society says the goats made their return via the Goat Boat. The goats are Alura, Gillian, Mark, Penny, Gimli, and McLovin'. There's also…
Athens PD seeking 18-year-old attempted murder suspect
ATHENS -- The City of Athens TN Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating 18-year-old Cornelius Raeshaun Hurst in connection with a shooting incident that occurred at McMinn Village Apartments…
Hegseth says U.S. military ready to reimpose blockade if Iran doesn't stick to agreement
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Thursday that the U.S. military stood ready to reimpose its naval blockade of Iran's ports and vessels if the Iranian regime doesn't adhere to the agreement signed Wednesday by President Trump and Iranian President Masoud…
Federal regulators back Trump’s plan to speed power to energy-hungry AI data centers
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators on Thursday agreed to let large energy users connect more quickly to the nation’s inefficient and electric transmission system to accommodate surging demand from power-hungry artificial intelligence data centers. Energy…
Waymo recalls thousands of robotaxis after some vehicles entered freeway construction zones
Waymo is recalling nearly 3,900 robotaxis after their self-driving software repeatedly failed to recognize ramp closures and construction zones in incidents in Arizona and California, according to a recall notice posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall comes after…
Arthur, this year's first named Atlantic storm, still poses threats of severe flash flooding in Southeast
Arthur, a short-lived tropical storm and the first of this year's Atlantic hurricane season, lost…
Supreme Court sides with a Texas man who says it’s not a crime for marijuana users to have guns
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court sided Thursday with a Texas marijuana user who wants to legally own a gun, the latest in a line of firearm cases from a court that has expanded gun rights. In a unanimous decision,…
Intel shares leap after Trump says it's working with Apple to make chips in the U.S.
Intel shares jumped on Thursday after President Trump said on social media that the semiconductor giant will work with Apple to design and manufacture chips in the U.S. Intel's stock rose $12.72, or 10.5%, to $133.82 shortly after trading opened…
Stocks rise on Wall Street, erasing much of their loss from a day earlier
NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks are rising on Wall Street, taking back much of their losses from a day earlier that were driven by anticipation that the Federal Reserve will likely raise interest rates this year in an effort to…
Chattanooga Area Food Bank to visit Athens
The Chattanooga Area Food Bank is coming to Athens Tennessee. The Food Bank is hosting a free event for families with children ages 7–17 on June 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00…
Behind the Curtain: Escapology Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - After spending an hour either bumping heads with your friends or scratching your head in confusion, the escape out of an escape room is a thrilling, and…
US gas prices fall below $4 for 1st time since March, but still 25% higher than last year
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. gas prices fell below $4 a gallon on average Thursday, but just barely. It is the first time since March that the average cost for a regular gallon has been that low. Prices fell overnight…
Increase in ships transiting Strait of Hormuz
At least 10 commercial vessels were tracked transiting the Strait of Hormuz Thursday morning, and six more appear to be heading in the same direction to exit the Persian Gulf. It's a noticeable increase in traffic, but still far below…
UPDATE: Collegedale homicide suspect pleads not guilty as police search for victim's body
UPDATE 6/19/2026: Collegedale Police announced that the decision has been made…
20 Years Serving Local Families
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - For 20 years, LifeSpring Community Health has worked to provide affordable healthcare for children and families who may otherwise struggle to access it. Founded in 2006, the…
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office warns about scam asking for help getting individuals out of jail
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office is warning individuals that scammers are currently calling and falsely claiming that a family member is in jail and offering to ‘help’ get them released or enrolled in a…
See where you can vote in the August 6th election
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Hamilton County Election Commission has approved the ballots and early voting sites for the August 6th State and Federal Primary and County General Election. According to the Hamilton County Election Commission,…
US stocks slip after Fed officials indicate a possible rate hike in 2026
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks are slipping after several officials at the Federal Reserve indicated they may raise interest rates before the end of the year. The S&P 500 fell 0.5% Wednesday and erased an earlier, modest gain after…
Georgia state House lawmakers will not redraw voting districts during special session
Lawmakers in Georgia's House of Representatives say they are holding off on redrawing Georgia's legislative maps during Wednesday's special legislative session. In a letter to Gov. Brian Kemp obtained by CBS News Atlanta, House Speaker John Burns, House Speaker Pro-Tem Jan Jones,…
Trump says if 60-day talks with Iran don't yield wider deal to end war, "We go back to bombing"
President Trump said if the U.S. and Iran cannot reach a wider deal to end the war now in its 110th day during a 60-day negotiation period set to commence with the…