Environmental Solutions Group donates $5,000 to CADAS
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Environmental Solutions Group (ESG) donated $5,000 to support a nonprofit's mission of substance abuse recovery. The donation is a part of ESG's Improving…
IRS launches direct file pilot for Tennesseans
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennesseans are now eligible to use the new IRS Direct File. This is a new service that allows taxpayers to electronically file their federal tax…
What these red cows from Texas have to do with war and peace in the Middle East
Jerusalem — When Hamas spokesman Abu Ubaida began a speech marking the 100th day of the war in Gaza, one confounding yet eye-opening proclamation escaped the headlines. Listing the motives for the Palestinian militant group's Oct. 7 massacre in Israel, he accused Jews of "bringing red…
Two major U.S. chain restaurants could combine and share dining spaces
Two of America's large chain restaurants may soon be combined. Applebee's and IHOP, both owned by Dine Brands Inc., may soon have dual-branded locations that share a back-of-house and a blended front-of-house, according to an earnings call from the company…
Lawsuit filed against Meigs County Sheriff's Office
DECATUR, Tenn. (WDEF) - It’s been nearly a month since a Meigs County deputy drove into the Tennessee River, where he and a woman he had arrested were found…
Delta Airlines is hiking checked-baggage fees 17% following similar moves by United and American
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — In case you needed yet another incentive to cram all your travel items into a carry-on, Delta Airlines just boosted the cost of your first checked bag by 17%. The increase adds $5 to the previous,…
Hixson 'Big Chicken' grand opening is a slam dunk
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hixson has a new hot spot in town. Shaquille O'Neal's Big Chicken had their grand open Monday morning. The Big Chicken is based out of Las Vegas and the one in Hixson is the first to open…
Facebook and Instagram restored after users report widespread outages
Meta says its Facebook and Instagram services have been restored, after more than half a million users reported widespread issues earlier in the day, with many saying they were booted out of the social media platforms and unable to log…
McMinn County nonprofit 'The Shower Bus' destroyed in fire
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A nonprofit in Athens, Tennessee has faced a major loss, and the ministry is now raising funds through a GoFundMe. Grace and…
When do Super Tuesday polls close tonight? Here's how late you can vote
Washington — Voters in 15 states are making their voices heard in the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination on Super Tuesday, March 5, but what time did the polls in those states open and how late can they vote? For…
Enterprise Center CEO is retiring
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Enterprise Center in Chattanooga is looking for a new leader. Deb Socia has announced her plans to retire as President and CEO at the end of the year. The board has begun searching for her replacement.…
Cleveland Board opposes school consolidation
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Cleveland City School Board is dead set against consolidating with the county schools. The board passed a referendum on Monday saying they will not take part in any discussion of consolidation. Some county leaders had…
Early morning Super Tuesday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It's a rainy Tuesday for voters to go to the polls, but that didn't stop people from trickling in first thing Tuesday morning. Super Tuesday is March 5 in Tennessee, Alabama and North Carolina, but not…
Small plane crashes near Nashville interstate and 5 people aboard were killed, police say
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A single-engine plane crashed near a highway in Nashville, Tennessee, just a few miles short of the airport it had tried to reach for an emergency…
What's Right With Our Schools: Landon Thomas and Virtual Learning
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Hamilton County boy is tops in Tennessee in a competition put on by tech giant Samsung. Virtual learning is a perfect fit for Landon Thomas. That's a timely example for what's right with our…
'Path from Pre-K to College' sweepstakes open to Georgia students
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- Four Georgia Pre-K students will win more than $1,500 for college through the "Path from Pre-K to College" sweepstakes. Parents and guardians can enter that sweepstakes now. It's a collaboration between Georgia's Path2College 529 Plan and…
Judge upholds Tennessee law to stop crossover voting in primaries. Critics say the law is too vague.
By TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal judge in Nashville on Monday dismissed a challenge to a Tennessee law aimed at making sure primary voters are “bona fide” members of the party they are voting for.…
Congressional candidates jump onto ballot as qualifying begins for 2024 Georgia races
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's 2024 elections kicked into high gear Monday with the start of qualifying for state and federal offices. Dozens of candidates from the Republican and Democratic parties streamed to the state Capitol…
Gov. Lee deploys TN National Guard troops to southern border
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee plans to send National Guard soldiers to the southern border to provide support…
Chick-fil-A tells customers to throw out a popular dipping sauce
If you happen to have spare packets of Chick-fil-A Polynesian Sauce lying around your home or vehicle, the fast-food chain is asking that you throw them out. In a red banner posted atop the fast-food chain's website, the Atlanta-based eatery…
Texas Panhandle wildfires have burned nearly 1.3 million acres in a week – and it's not over yet
The Texas Panhandle wildfires killed at least two people and burned nearly 1.3 million acres in their first week — and the situation isn't over. There are five active wildfires across the region, according to…
Man arrested in Hamilton County on several charges after pursuit
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office arrested a man wanted for several burglaries following a lengthy vehicle pursuit over the weekend. Authorities identified the suspect as 29-year-old Joshua Lee Crump. Joshua Crump…
Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce officially announces retirement
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce on Monday officially retired from the NFL during a press conference at NovaCare Complex. "Stepping on the field was the most alive…
Why is Super Tuesday important? Here's how the vote could shape 2024 elections
Democrats and Republicans in 15 states and one territory will be voting in primaries and caucuses on March 5, which in 2024 is known as Super Tuesday. The reason why it's important as an informal benchmark in the nomination process is that…