New renderings of South Broad District unveiled
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - New renderings of the South Broad District were presented Monday at the Industrial Development Board. 3D renderings show the concept for the area surrounding the…
Tennessee bill seeks to ban chemical-based weather modification
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee lawmakers have introduced a bill that would ban the release of chemicals into the atmosphere to alter temperature, weather or sunlight intensity. Several news outlets have targeted this bill, claiming it relates to a conspiracy…
Florida’s DeSantis signs one of the country’s most restrictive social media bans for minors
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida will have one of the country’s most restrictive social media bans for minors — if it withstands expected legal challenges — under a bill signed by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday. The bill will ban…
Chick-fil-A will allow some antibiotics in its chicken, ditching its "No Antibiotics Ever" standard
Chick-fil-A is no longer promising "no antibiotics ever" in its chicken. The fast food chain said starting this spring, it would allow the use of chicken that may have had antibiotics. In 2014, Chick-fil-A said it would shift to a "No Antibiotics…
The government says to destroy these invasive, fuzzy mud-looking masses. Here's why.
The Department of Agriculture is seeking the public's help to destroy an invasive species that looks like spongy mud and is growing outdoors. With spring's official arrival, the agency says "smashing and scraping" will be an essential tool in keeping…
Carnival cruise ship catches fire for the second time in 2 years
A Carnival cruise ship will be out of commission for repairs for at least a week after its exhaust funnel caught fire and partially collapsed Saturday during a trip to the Bahamas. It marked the second time in just under…
Proposed bill would add more rafting days to Ocoee River
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee Rep. Dan Howell proposed a bill to add more days to the rafting season along the Ocoee River. If approved, House Bill 1946 would provide funding to…
Man arrested for crashing into deputy faces over a dozen charges
UPDATE: HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The man arrested for driving head-on into a Hamilton County deputy faces a lengthy list of charges, including attempted murder. According to the sheriff's office, Matthew Lockhart…
Bradley County Sheriff hospitalized after crash
UPDATE: Sheriff Steve Lawson's wife, Connie Lawson, posted an update to Facebook on his condition. She said on Sunday night Sheriff Lawson was in the ICU. Read her post: We have reached out to the Bradley County Sheriff's Office, but…
Tickets now on sale for Hixson Wildcats Fine Arts Fest
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hixson Wildcats Fine Arts Fest is coming up soon at Hixson High School. It will take place Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The event will support the school's fine arts programs.…
Man charged with stabbing fell on his own machete, police say
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police arrested a man armed with a machete, who they say stabbed someone ten times on Friday. He was also injured with his own weapon, according to officers. CPD arrested Jeffery Keith Baker, 38, and…
Death of Missouri student Riley Strain appears accidental, police in Tennessee say
UPDATE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The death of Riley Strain, a University of Missouri student who went missing in Tennessee’s capital for nearly two weeks, appears to be accidental, police said. Metro Nashville Police Department spokesperson Kris Mumford said a…
Boeing CEO to exit in broad management shakeup as manufacturing issues plague storied plane maker
By DAVID KOENIG/AP Airlines Writer Boeing CEO David Calhoun will step down from the embattled plane maker at the end of the year as part of a broad management shakeup after a series of mishaps at one of America's iconic…
Truck driver who went missing in Monteagle found dead
UPDATE: MONTEAGLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Authorities have found the body of a man who went missing last month in Monteagle. Jalen Allen was found deceased on Friday, March 22. The Marion County Sheriff's Department shared this information on their social…
Date set for Chattanooga Volkswagen union election
UPDATE: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Volkswagen and the United Auto Workers Union has chosen a date for their union election at the Chattanooga plant. The election will take place from Wednesday, April 17 until Friday, April 19, the National Labor…
More Volkswagen employees raising concerns about injuries
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A few weeks ago, we brought you the story of a Volkswagen employee who said he had gotten injured while working and was facing difficulties…
Mobile pet spa holds grand opening for entry into Chattanooga market
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -The Zoomin’ Groomin’ Mobile Pet Spa held its grand opening Sunday in Chattanooga at Riverview Park. The company, which with the addition of the Chattanooga market is now in over 150 cities, allows pet owners to book…
Easter event invites families to Hamilton Place Mall
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A special Easter event is on its way to Hamilton Place Mall. Not only is the event welcoming families and folks of all…
Free medical clinic at North Cleveland Church of God
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Remote Area Medical (RAM) offered a free 2-day clinic to the public in Cleveland. This traveling program offers free services without proof of insurance.…
CHI Memorial breaks ground on new North Georgia hospital
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga (WDEF) - CHI Memorial finally broke ground on their new North Georgia hospital on Friday. Their new location will be on Battlefield Parkway in…
Former Georgia Insurance Commissioner pleads guilty to fraud
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- Former Georgia State Insurance Commissioner, John W. Oxendine pleaded guilty to a health care fraud scheme, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. It said Oxendine pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud. The…
Dalton roadwork to result in intersection closure
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Dalton officials announced an upcoming intersection closure for construction. The intersection of Emery Street and Ridge Street will close for an ongoing stormwater management project. This intersection, which is near the West Hill Cemetery, may close…
More than 440,000 Starbucks-branded mugs recalled due to burn, laceration risk
NEW YORK (AP) — More than 440,000 Starbucks-branded mugs made by Nestle and sold during the winter holidays are being recalled after reports of some users receiving burns or lacerations, according to a federal safety agency. …
Immigrants storm southern Texas border on Thursday
EL PASO, Texas (WDEF) -- Hundreds of immigrants stormed the southern border in Texas on Thursday. Rep. Tony Gonzales shared a video on X showing the National Guard being overrun by immigrants. The video shows them breaking the barriers, shouting and…