Dozens of packages of cocaine seized in Pacific Ocean off Mexico, 11 rescued from shipwreck
United States and Mexican law enforcement said they seized dozens of packages of cocaine from a go-fast vessel as part…
US stocks hover just below records as oil slips on hopes of an Iran deal
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market is hanging just below its records Thursday as oil prices keep dropping on hopes that a deal may be nearing to allow tankers to deliver crude once again from the Persian…
Good & Gather snack, other nut mixes recalled due to salmonella risk
An Illinois food manufacturer is recalling several snack products due to concerns that they may be contaminated with salmonella, according to a recall notice with the Food and Drug Administration. The recall affects nut mixes and a…
That discount at the pharmacy counter may pack hidden costs
Next time you go to the pharmacy, you might be offered a coupon on your prescription drugs. While it may sound like a great deal — with the prospect of saving hundreds of dollars — the decision to accept it…
Man arrested on suspicion of weapon possession after report former Prince Andrew was threatened
LONDON (AP) - A man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon after reports that the former Prince Andrew was threatened by a masked man while walking dogs near his home.…
Clarence Thomas becomes the second longest-serving justice in Supreme Court history
WASHINGTON (AP) — The first baby boomer on the Supreme Court hit a milestone on Thursday, becoming the second-longest serving justice in history at a time when his influence has never seemed…
Chattanooga Design Studio debuts plans for their future
Leaders for the Chattanooga Design Studio announced today a new vision for their future. The Board says there is still a clear demand for urban design in Chattanooga. The studio has literally drawn up many of the visions for Chattanooga’s…
Construction work to begin on Ooltewah-Ringgold Road on May 18
Road work expected on Ooltewah-Ringgold Road has been moved up from the previous date; now to begin on May 18, 2026. The Collegedale Police Department says locals can expect the following: •…
Chattanooga Zoo to host exclusive 21+ evening: Spirits in the Wild
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Chattanooga Zoo will be open late on May 16 for their signature 21+ event, Spirits in the Wild, which is an after-hours event that offers adults a VIP zoo experience complete with an open bar,…
Tennessee poised to vote on new US House map sought by Trump that carves up Memphis
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Republican lawmakers in Tennessee are poised to take up a plan Thursday that could carve up a majority-Black congressional district, reshaping it to the GOP’s advantage as part of President…
US stocks hold near their records as crude oil prices fall again
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market is holding near its records as oil prices keep dropping on hopes that a deal may be nearing to allow tankers to carry crude once again from the Persian Gulf. The S&P…
Beer truck loses load in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- A beer truck has lost its load in Cleveland on May 7, 2026. The Cleveland Fire Department is asking people to avoid the intersection at Keith and 25th Streets NW. They say the load is in…
Redistricting Debate Sparks State Concern
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Concerns over a statewide redistricting proposal are growing as Tennessee lawmakers continue a special session focused on congressional map changes. In Nashville, lawmakers are considering legislation that…
Chattanooga will host a quantum apprenticeship to boost the technology
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Quantum Collaborative announced the first pre-apprenticeship in the country. It is a 12 week program to teach early and mid-career professionals how to adapt quantum into their companies. They will have ten people in their…
ICE arrests Guatemalan man in Chattanooga, Tenn.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's official X account announced that they have arrested a man in Chattanooga, Tenn. According to ICE, Leyvis Edi Velasquez-Perez was on probation for soliciting a…
Entire Cohutta Police Department Fired in developing town dispute
COHUTTA, Ga. (WDEF) - We have an update regarding the developing story in the Cohutta. As of Wednesday morning, the city’s entire police department has been fired.…
Commission to begin seeking bids on northshore Business Development Center amid opposition from incubator businesses
A group of business owners at the Hamilton County Small Business Incubator standing in opposition to a…
Nominate your hero for the National First Responder of the Year Award
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The National Association of Convenience Stores Foundation has opened voting for its second annual First Responder of the Year Award,…
Mental Health Awareness Month
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - May is Mental Health Awareness Month, bringing renewed attention to mental health challenges affecting millions of Americans. Nearly one in five adults experiences mental illness each year. Rising…
Oil prices sink and US stocks reach another record on hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
NEW YORK (AP) - Oil prices sank, and stock markets burst higher worldwide with hopes that a deal is nearing to allow tankers to deliver crude from the Persian Gulf again. The price for a barrel of Brent fell below…
Teenager arrested following pursuit on Apison Pike
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- An 18-year-old has been arrested after fleeing police on Apison Pike on May 5, 2026. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO), a deputy located a vehicle matching…
SBA offers disaster relief to Tennessee Small Businesses and private nonprofits affected by drought
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Tennessee who sustained economic losses caused by drought beginning on Dec.…
Cohuttua Police Department shuts down following emergency meeting
UPDATE: The Town of Cohutta will be holding a special town meeting on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 5 p.m. According to the agenda, there will be talks about reinstating the Cohutta…
Voter turnout hovers above 10% for May 5 county primary election
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Voter turnout hovered just above 10% in the May 5th County Primary Election, according to the Hamilton County Election Commission. They say 22,480 total ballots were cast from 216,060 total registered Hamilton…