Askins Trial Shows Key Evidence
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Testimony in the trial of Samuel and Caleb Askins focused Thursday on alleged gang activity, a traffic stop, and forensic evidence tied to the Maryland Street shooting.…
FedEx says it will return to customers any refunds it gets back from Trump’s illegal tariffs
NEW YORK (AP) — Delivery company FedEx said in a statement on Thursday that it will return any tariff refund it might get to shippers and customers who paid them. The statement came after FedEx filed suit in the U.S.…
LIFT Youth Center plans April 'Clean Catoosa' event
Ringgold, GA (WDEF) -- Catoosa County, Georgia is known for its natural beauty, but just like everywhere else, litter is a problem. The LIFT Youth Center in…
171 bodies found in mass graves in eastern Congo, an official says
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congolese authorities and a civil society group said Thursday that mass graves were found in part of eastern Congo that the M23 rebel group has recently withdrawn from, as fighting in the region escalates despite a…
Papa John's to close 300 restaurant as it moves to cut costs and boost growth
Papa John's plans to shutter 300 of its restaurants by the end of 2027 as the struggling pizza chain moves to cut costs and close underperforming locations. Chief Financial Officer Ravi Thanawala said in a fourth-quarter earnings call with Wall…
Burger King is testing AI headsets that will know if employees say “welcome” or “thank you”
Burger King is testing AI-powered headsets that can recite recipes, alert managers when inventories are low and even track how friendly employees are to customers. Restaurant Brands International – the Miami-based company that owns…
Mortgage rates fall below 6% for the first time since 2022
Homebuyers are welcoming something they haven't seen since 2022: mortgage rates below 6%. The reduction could offer home hunters some financial breathing room as the spring home-buying season gets started. The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate fell to 5.98% from…
Walmart to pay $100 million to settle allegations that it deceived delivery drivers about pay
Walmart has agreed to pay $100 million to settle allegations that it deceived its delivery drivers about pay, costing them tens of millions of dollars in earnings. The case, brought by the Federal Trade Commission…
Cuba says 4 killed in speedboat shooting were attempting to infiltrate the country
HAVANA (AP) - Cuba’s government said late Wednesday that the 10 passengers on a boat that opened fire on its soldiers were armed Cubans living in the U.S. who were trying to infiltrate the island and unleash terrorism. The announcement…
Ford recalls 4.4 million vehicles over faulty software. See which models are affected.
Ford Motor is recalling nearly 4.4 million vehicles over a software problem that could cause an attached trailer's tail lights, turn signals and brakes to fail. The technology glitch can cause a loss of communication between the towing vehicle and…
Afghan authorities carry out strikes in retaliation for earlier Pakistani airstrikes
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Afghan military authorities say they have begun carrying out strikes against Pakistan in retaliation for Pakistani airstrikes days ago. A statement issued by the media office of Afghanistan’s military corps in the east said “heavy clashes”…
Goodwill holds grand opening at new East Ridge location
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Goodwill held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for its newest store on Thursday. It’s located in East Ridge at the former…
Signal Mountain Police Department to host blood drive with Blood Assurance
The Signal Mountain Police Department has announced they will be partnering with Blood Assurance to host a Community Blood Drive on Tuesday, March 4th from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. They say…
Stocks hold steady on Wall Street and Nvidia slips despite beating forecasts
NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks are in a holding pattern in early trading on Wall Street, and AI chip giant Nvidia slipped despite delivering results and a forecast that beat expectations. The S&P 500 edged down 0.1% in early trading…
US and Iran hold another round of indirect nuclear talks as American forces mass in Mideast
GENEVA (AP) - Iran and the United States were holding another round of indirect talks in Geneva on Thursday to try to reach a deal on Tehran's nuclear program and potentially avert another war as the U.S. gathers a massive…
Blue Bell releases new Honey Vanilla Ice Cream
Blue Bell has released a new flavor of ice cream ... Honey Vanilla! The new flavor will be arriving in stores on February 26, 2026. “We are buzzing with excitement over the release…
Wear your Denim & Diamonds for a great cause
Chattanooga Medical Foundation CEO Rae Bond joins News 12's Chip Chapman to invite everyone to their annual Denim & Diamonds fundraiser that aids in funding Project Access. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -…
Phone ban, Fani Willis bill and tampon tax holiday bills in Georgia
ATLANTA (WDEF) - We've got updates on three issues that Georgia lawmakers are dealing with this legislative session. First, the Georgia Senate has passed a bill cracking down on prosecutors. Lt. Governor Burt Jones says it gives a state commission…
Askins Brothers Murder Trial Continues
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The murder trial of Samuel Askins and Caleb Askins continued in Hamilton County Criminal Court as prosecutors presented more evidence and testimony in the case related to…
Parkridge to be allowed to build freestanding emergency room in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- A few months ago, the Parkridge Health System announced their intentions to build a new freestanding emergency room in Cleveland. However, they faced…
CVS says they will close all Tennessee stores if anti-Pharmacy Benefits Manager bill passes
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Tennessee bill restricting how pharmacies are structured is facing opposition from one major company. CVS says that if Tennessee Senate Bill…
Vance says administration is pausing some Medicaid funding to Minnesota because of fraud concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) - Vice President JD Vance announced Wednesday that the Trump administration would “temporarily halt” some Medicaid funding to the state of Minnesota over fraud concerns, as part of what he described as an aggressive crackdown on misuse of…
Cuba says 4 killed after speedboat from Florida entered Cuban waters and opened fire
Four people are dead after a speedboat from Florida entered Cuban waters and began firing on border patrol troops on Wednesday morning, the Cuban Ministry of the Interior said. The ship was one nautical mile northeast of the El Pino…
Remote Area Medical Bus brings free telehealth to Athens
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- For many across the Tennessee Valley, healthcare is something that seems completely inaccessible. It could be because of their financial status or because they’re simply afraid to see a doctor. The Remote Area Medal bus, stationed…