WASHINGTON (AP) — Colin L. Powell, the trailblazing soldier-diplomat who rose from humble beginnings to become the first Black secretary of state, was remembered by family and friends Friday as a principled man of humility and grace whose decorated record…
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Friday he sought alternative treatments instead of the NFL-endorsed COVID-19 vaccinations because he is allergic to an ingredient in two of the FDA-approved shots. Speaking on SiriusXM’s “Pat McAfee Show,” Rodgers said: “I’m…
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A prosecutor investigating accusations that former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo groped a woman asked a judge for more time to evaluate the evidence, saying the criminal complaint filed last week by the local sheriff was…
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — More and more, Texas and the Biden administration are dragging each other to court. First it was over immigration enforcement on the U.S.-Mexico border. Then a Texas ban on most abortions. Then this week, just days after the…
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The astronauts who will depart the International Space Station on Sunday will be stuck using diapers on the way home because of their capsule's broken toilet. NASA astronaut Megan McArthur described the situation Friday as…
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves were cheered by hundreds of thousands of fans in a two-stage parade on Friday celebrating the team's first World Series championship since 1995. Some area schools closed, and students seized the opportunity to attend…
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — Prosecutors and defense attorneys on Friday presented dueling portraits of Ahmaud Arbery, who was either an innocent Black runner fatally shot by three white strangers or “a scary mystery” who had been seen prowling around a…
President Biden says he will be enforcing his mandate at U.S. companies with more than 100 employees. News 12's Danielle Moss spoke with a local attorney about what this means for the unvaccinated…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Volkswagen Group of America has appointed Chris Glover to take over operations in Chattanooga. He will become the new President and CEO of Volkswagen Chattanooga LLC beginning on January 1st. He will succeed Tom du Plessis who…
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves were cheered by hundreds of thousands of fans in a two-stage parade on Friday celebrating the team’s first World Series championship since 1995. Some area schools closed, and students seized the opportunity to attend…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The health departments in the North Georgia Health District will have the Pfizer pediatric vaccine for Covid beginning on Monday. That's in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Whitfield counties. These shots are for children between…
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has again extended an executive order letting parents opt students out of school COVID-19 mask requirements that federal judges have blocked from applying in three counties. The…
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga (WDEF) - Rock City, EPB and Seven States Power Corporation are celebrating the completion of a new solar powered arbor that will reduce energy consumption and enhance educational opportunities…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - We all recognize pink as the color related to breast cancer awareness but what about the color pearl? CHI memorial started a new campaign to add the color pearl…
By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press Prosecutor Linda Dunikoski speaks during opening statements in the trial of Greg McMichael and his son, Travis McMichael, and a neighbor, William "Roddie" Bryan at the Glynn County Courthouse, Friday, Nov.…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A former TVA executive pleaded guilty today in Federal court in Chattanooga. The charge is making a false statement in a disclosure form. The disclosure agreement was meant to reveal any possible conflicts an employee could have…
UPDATE: The Dade County Sheriff now says the unidentified woman has died. Dade County Chief Investigator Tim McKaig tells us the woman was in her early 20s. They are not…
American Girl dolls and the strategy board game Risk were inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame on Thursday in recognition of their influence on the toy industry.
The government's new COVID-19 mandate will apply to 84 million workers at mid-size and large companies. Here is a closer look at the new COVID rules and what they mean for companies and their employees.
Attorneys general in 11 states filed suit Friday against President Joe Biden’s administration, challenging a new vaccine requirement for workers at companies with more than 100 employees.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- At Custom Werks Graphics, they've been open since 1988 and they print all kinds of things. From awards to t-shirts for the TVA and jackets for the Chattanooga Mocs. But, the…
Could be the best story of the day... it's Happy Wish Day in Soddy Daisy. See what's behind the "magic door" of little Eva's house, thanks to the folks at Make-A-Wish.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Are you looking to level up your career?? Well, the city of Chattanooga has teamed up with Merit America and Google to help get you IT certified. The…
A broken utility pole in the Glenwood neighborhood is quite a concern for community members.