Sale Creek high school has announced that they have named Glen Hicks as their new boys head basketball coach. Hicks has coached basketball for a long time, accumulating over 700 career victories. He enjoyed tremendous success during his 12 year…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- It’s been over a week since plans were announced to move Hamilton County’s Small Business Incubator to the Franklin-Roberts Future…
Chattanooga, Tenn. — From paint brushes to power tools, hundreds of volunteers spent the day giving back across the Scenic City as part of the annual Spring Day of…
DUNLAP, Tenn. -- A man from Georgia has been arrested in Dunlap on drug charges. The Dunlap Police Department (DPD) says in the early morning hours of April 20, 2026, they responded to a residence on Old Union Road…
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market rallied to more records Wednesday after GE Vernova, Boston Scientific and other big companies joined the parade reporting fatter profits for the start of the year than analysts expected. But caution still…
As of Wednesday, U.S. Central Command says U.S. forces have directed 29 vessels to turn around or return to port as part of the U.S. blockade against Iran – one more than yesterday's update. CENTCOM in a post on X disputed reporting…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the 14-year-old girl singer D4vd is charged with killing, died from penetrating injuries, according to an autopsy report released Wednesday. Her death was ruled a homicide in…
NEW YORK (AP) — The Gates Foundation is reviewing its ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the global health funder confirmed Wednesday, as its only remaining founder faces mounting scrutiny over his appearances in Justice Department documents related to its investigation of…
There have now been 400 service members injured during Operation Epic Fury, the U.S.'s name for its war with Iran, according to new casualty numbers released Wednesday in the Defense Casualty Analysis System. The majority of those injuries are among the U.S.…
INSTITUTE, W.Va. (AP) — A chemical leak at a West Virginia plant killed two people and sent 19 others to the hospital, authorities said. The leak occurred at the Catalyst Refiners plant, a silver recovery business in Institute, as workers…
GEORGIA -- Governor Brian Kemp has declared a State of Emergency for 91 Georgia counties in response to the ongoing wildfires in South Georgia. The State of Emergency will remain in effect for 30 days,…
For 152 million Americans, including nearly half of the nation's children and teens, just breathing air in the places they live can be harmful. According to the American Lung Association's latest State of the Air report, 44% of the U.S. population reside…
Washington — The Justice Department is preparing to solicit applications for up to $3.5 billion in grants to pay for mostly immigration-related law enforcement programs, equipment and personnel, multiple sources familiar with the plans told CBS News. The grant solicitations, most…
The Trump administration is in advanced discussions with budget carrier Spirit Airlines about a bailout, sources familiar with the negotiations told CBS News. The financing package could include a loan of up to $500 million, in exchange…
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market is rising toward more records Wednesday after GE Vernova, Boston Scientific and other big companies joined the list of those reporting fatter profits for the start of the year than analysts expected. But caution…
CHEROKEE COUNTY -- A repeat offender has been arrested following a vehicle stop on West U.S. 64 on April 21, 2026. Agents with the Cherokee County Narcotics Division conducted a vehicle stop on West U.S. 64, approximately one mile…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Parking in downtown Chattanooga is already a tough situation, but one school is concerned it could become worse for them. Battle Academy, a magnet school located at the corner of Main and Market Streets, currently has less…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- An investigation is underway after a deadly crash that happened on I-24 Eastbound on April 21, 2026. Shortly after 11:00 p.m., Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) officers were dispatched to a crash with…
UPDATE: The Appalachia Fire is 100% contained as of April 22, 2026. Trails associated with Turtletown Falls remain closed. UPDATE: Firefighters on the Cherokee National Forest have now contained 60% of the 650-acre Appalachia Fire, according to the Cherokee…
U.S. Rep. David Scott, who represented Georgia's 13th District for over two decades, has…
A Florida man who set his neighbor on fire after she returned from work to find him burglarizing her home was executed Tuesday evening. Chadwick Scott Willacy, 58, received a three-drug injection and was pronounced dead at 6:15 p.m. at Florida State…
Major shippers, including UPS, FedEx and DHL, have filed claims for tariff refunds with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), which on Monday launched a portal through which businesses can request money back for some of the…
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — There’s a surprising amount of science in…
WALKER COUNTY -- Two individuals have been charged following an investigation into a dog death in Walker County. 33-year old Andrew James Groncki and 23-year old Megan Gibson stand accused of cruelty to animals, improper disposal of a dead…
Iran's state broadcaster IRIB said Wednesday that the Islamic Republic's leaders had yet to issue any response to President Trump's announcement the previous day that he was extending the ceasefire between the countries indefinitely. "No official statement has been released…
Bill Cassidy’s roles as a lawmaker, a doctor and a political candidate will collide on Wednesday as he questions Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in two high-stakes Senate hearings. The Louisiana Republican chairs one of the…
Southern Adventist University’s social work field is now accredited through 2033. The peer-review reaccreditation process was conducted by the Council on Social…
Talking about the repercussions of the Iran war, the head of the International Energy Agency said Wednesday that “we are facing the biggest energy crisis in the history.” IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said at the Petersberg…
Salmon exposed to cocaine in the water swim longer distances than those that go without, according to a study released this week. Cocaine use is on the rise worldwide, with the U.N. reporting an estimated 25…
President Trump said Wednesday that it's "possible" a second round of peace talks with Iran will begin as soon as Friday, according to the New York Post. Asked about Pakistani officials telling the newspaper that talks might be possible within "36…
Some Trader Joe's customers will receive a payout after the grocery chain reached a legal settlement over its privacy practices. The case involves a 2019 class-action lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior…
NEW YORK (AP) — The man who recently pleaded guilty to New York’s Gilgo Beach serial murders told his ex-wife while in jail that he killed most of his female victims in the basement of the…
NEW YORK (AP) - GE Vernova, Boston Scientific and Boeing are leading the U.S. stock market toward another record after joining the list of companies reporting fatter profits for the start of the year than analysts expected. But caution is…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Hunter Road will be having an overnight closure beginning on Friday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. (Saturday) — Saturday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. (Sunday). During this time, a contractor will…
A man who previously had the gun used to kill eight children in a Shreveport, Louisiana mass shooting says Shamar Elkins, the suspect identified by police, stole it from his truck weeks before the tragedy took place,…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz and seized two of them on Wednesday, intensifying its assault on shipping in the key waterway…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The City of Chattanooga Department of Public Works has announced a schedule change for all Recycle and Refuse Centers. Beginning Monday, May 4, all Recycle and Refuse Centers will be closed on Mondays. They say this change…
John White and Ty Sparks join News 12's Chip Chapman to promote the upcoming Red Wolves game this Saturday -- along with a special concert! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Soccer…
Scottie Mayfield joins News 12's Amelia Greer as Mayfield Dairy launches new flavors this season. Cherry Limeade Sherbet and Peanut Butter Cookies & Cream will be your next go-to treats! ATHENS, Tenn.…
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tennessee (WDEF) - The National Cornbread Festival has picked their ten finalists to compete live in front of festival goers this weekend. They gather cornbread recipes from across the nation and narrow…