Local road closures that could impact drivers
Several road closures will be taking place that could impact drivers in our area. Details are as follows, according to the Office of the Hamilton County Mayor. Thatch Road: Thatch Road will…
Chattanooga Airport to conduct full scale aircraft emergency drill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Chattanooga Airport will be conducting a full-scale aircraft disaster drill at The Chattanooga Airport on Tuesday morning, April 14, 2026. They say beginning at 9:00 a.m., the mock exercise will simulate the crash of a jet…
Beef, that all-American food, is getting harder for Americans to afford
While the cost of other food staples, like eggs, has sunk in the last year, ground beef prices remain searingly high. Data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis shows that ground beef prices were $6.70 a…
Iranian defense spokesperson warns foreign intervention in Strait of Hormuz could worsen energy instability
An Iranian defense spokesperson pushed back against the U.S. blockade on Monday, warning that foreign military action in the Strait of Hormuz "would escalate the crisis and instability in global energy security," according to Iranian state media. "Iran, based on…
ICE detained fewer non-criminals since Minnesota crackdown, driving a decline in detention population, data shows
The number of people in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody declined by 12% from a record-high in January to the end of March, data released by the agency on Thursday shows, driven largely by a decline in detentions of those without criminal…
U.S. imposes blockade on Strait of Hormuz, Iranian ports
A U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz took effect at 10 a.m. EDT. It was not immediately clear if the U.S. Navy ships had begun their…
Oil prices rise back above $100 and stocks slip worldwide as hopes recede on the US-Iran war
NEW YORK (AP) - Oil prices are back above $100 per barrel, and stock markets are falling worldwide after 21 hours of ceasefire talks failed to end the war with Iran. But Monday’s moves are more modest than many of…
Revelry and merriment comes to Coolidge Park for the first ever Chattanooga Renassiance Faire!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hear ye, hear ye! For the first time in history, Chattanooga will step back in time for a day filled with royalty, knights, jesters, and plenty of…
Pope Leo says he does not fear Trump, citing Gospel as he pushes back in feud over Iran war
By WILL WEISSERT, JOSH BOAK and NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) - U.S.-born Pope Leo XIV pushed back Monday on President Donald Trump’s broadside against him over the U.S.-Israel war in…
US military says it will blockade Iran's ports as ship traffic appears to halt in Strait of Hormuz
By SAMY MAGDY Associated Press CAIRO (AP) - Iran threatened ports in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman after the U.S. announced a blockade on Iran's ports and coastline.…
Young Athletes learn from the pros at Braves Clinic in Ringgold
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - Young athletes in Ringgold had the opportunity to learn from the pros this afternoon. An Atlanta Braves Youth Baseball and Softball…
Gubernatorial Candidate Jerri Green addresses voters in Grundy County
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jerri Green spoke to voters in Grundy County this afternoon, focusing on key issues impacting Tennesseans. During the event,…
Chattanooga Outdoor Festival celebrates the Scenic City
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Outdoor Festival brought the community together at the Choo Choo Gardens and along Station Street, celebrating all things outdoors in the Scenic City.…
TBI investigates circumstances leading to an officer-involved use of force incident
SMYRNA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved use of force incident. According to the TBI, on Saturday the Smyrna Police Department responded to a call regarding a domestic disturbance…
One teen shot after conversation turns into a struggle
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Saturday at 3:06 p.m., the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to a person shot in the 3900 block of Rogers Road. According to CPD, when arriving, officers found a 17-year-old male victim with non-fatal gunshot…
Shipping monitor says Iran keeping 21 million barrels of oil in floating storage in Gulf of Oman
Samir Madani, the co-founder of Tankertrackers.com, told AP that the monitoring group used imagery from the European Space Agency’s Copernicus-2 satellite to identify the types of Iranian oil tankers present in the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend. They identified 10…
Iran's parliament speaker says U.S. will be "nostalgic" for $4 gas after Trump's blockade
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf posted a map of gas stations near the White House, saying, "Enjoy the current pump figures." "With the so-called 'blockade', Soon you'll be nostalgic for $4–$5 gas," Qalibaf said on X. As the situation in…
Workers at major Colorado meatpacking plan win wage increases in deal with JBS USA
Workers at one of the nation’s largest meatpacking plants who staged a multiweek strike have reached an agreement with plant owner JBS USA, the company and labor union representatives announced Sunday. The Swift Beef Co. plant in Greeley, Colorado, will return to…
Southern Adventist Students Serve Community with Free Inspections
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. — Pop the hood and skip the price tag—students at Southern Adventist University put their skills to work for the community this weekend. The university’s automotive program offered free vehicle inspections Sunday at the Samaritan Center in Ooltewah,…
New Pennington’s Coffee Shop Opens Books Art Space
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new bookstore, coffee shop, and art gallery is officially open on Chattanooga’s Southside. Pennington’s marked its grand opening Saturday, introducing a multi-use space designed…
13th Annual Chattanooga Autism Celebration Walk
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The 13th annual Autism Celebration Walk was held Saturday at Coolidge Park, bringing together members of the community for a day centered on autism acceptance. The…
CFD extinguishes apartment fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Satuday night around 11:49 p.m., the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to an an apartment fire on the 1100 block of Grove Street. According to CFD, when arriving…
Hello St. Elmo Festival showcases local small businesses
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - While corgis took over the streets, the Community Association of Historic St. Elmo gave residents another reason to celebrate with a chance to shop…
Corgi's take over St. Elmo for Chattanooga’s Corgi Parade
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The streets of St. Elmo were packed with paws and people as community members and their corgis showed off their costumes and charm…