Georgia could become the first state to require every student to be checked for weapons when arriving at a public school each day. A bill is nearing passage that would require weapons detection systems in a further reaction to a…
NEW YORK (AP) - A runway warning system failed to sound an alarm moments before an Air Canada jet and a fire truck collided while the plane was landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, federal investigators said Tuesday. National Transportation…
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - Being heard in a classroom full of kindergarteners can be a challenge. Ashley Edwards goes out of her way to make sure every student in her…
NASA announced ambitious long-range plans Tuesday to spend $20 billion over the next seven years to build a moon base near the lunar south pole featuring habitats, pressurized rovers and nuclear power systems. The announcement…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A missing endangered adult has been located following the use of drone technology. On March 23, 2026, Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) deputies responded to a missing endangered…
Security screening lines are so long at some U.S. airports that major airlines are letting passengers cancel or rebook their tickets free of charge during the ongoing partial federal government shutdown. Travelers face hours-long wait times at…
Since the shutdown began Valentine’s Day, at least 458 TSA officers have quit altogether, according to DHS. Nationwide on Monday, nearly 11% of TSA workers — more than 3,200 — missed work. DHS figures show the callout rate at some…
DALTON, Ga. -- A home was significantly damaged following a structure fire near Ridgehaven Way and Reed Road on March 23, 2026 around 8 p.m. Firefighters were met with a 6,000 square foot home…
In a new poll, Marsha Blackburn is leading in the Tennessee Governor GOP Primary., according to Cygnal. The poll shows Marsha Blackburn leading the field with 58% support, followed by John Rose at 7%, Monty Fritts at 4%, Rebecca Inman…
Georgia lawmakers have approved a bill creating more legal punishments for protesters and others who obstruct the state's streets and highways. Senate Bill 443 passed the Georgia House on Monday with a 96-69 vote. It had passed the Senate earlier…
Minnesota officials filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday accusing the Trump administration of withholding evidence related to three shootings by federal officers, including the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. The lawsuit claims that the federal government reneged on…
DEKALB COUNTY -- The 900 block of County Road 46 will be closed Wednesday, March 25, beginning around 7:00 a.m. for maintenance. The road is expected to remain closed for most of…
Epic Games, the video game maker behind Fortnite, is laying off more than 1,000 workers amid "extreme" market conditions and a downturn in engagement with its most popular game, CEO Tim Sweeney said in a blog post Tuesday. Its successful online video game…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Join us at Prime News at 7 to meet this week's Pet of the Week: Flacco! You may be thinking “oh another pit mix on the site” but I am so much more than just a…
VERIA, Greece (AP) — Each spring, a pink veil unfolds across the plains of Greece’s largest peach-producing region. The blossoming peach trees create a spectacular sight that attracts visitors every year, mostly from Greece but increasingly…
Mexican authorities found 229 migrants on Monday packed in the back of a truck traveling through the eastern Mexican state of Veracruz, the first such encounter in months, marking a potential uptick in migration since President Donald Trump took office.…
Researchers have discovered multiple rare and new species in previously unexplored caves in Cambodia, including a flying snake and a florescent-turquoise pit viper. Those creatures were found during a multi-year biodiversity study that surveyed more…
An 87-year-old woman has died following a crash on North Lee Highway at King Den Drive on Monday, March 23, 2026, according to the Cleveland Police Department (CPD). Around 8:30 p.m., officers arrived on scene and learned that a 2001…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sporting that “Hannah Montana” blond hair and bangs, Miley Cyrus went back to her roots — celebrating 20 years of the TV show that launched the career of a…
A Georgia woman facing a rare murder charge tied to an alleged abortion has been granted bond. Alexia Moore, 31, was granted bond Monday by a judge in Camden County, according to the Georgia Public Defender…
A catastrophic fire that heavily damaged the historic Floyd County Courthouse has forced court closures and disrupted government operations across the county. Officials declared a judicial emergency Monday after the fire broke…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has banned imports of new, foreign-made routers citing supply chain vulnerability and cybersecurity risks. The newest addition to the U.S. “covered list” targets consumer-grade routers, the boxes that…
DALTON, Ga. -- The Chattanooga Area Food Bank will be holding a special food distribution in Dalton, Georgia on Saturday, March 14th from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Eligible Georgia residents can…
Ford Motor Co. is recalling 254,640 Lincoln and Explorer vehicles due to a software issue that may disrupt the rearview camera and other features intended to enhance safety while driving. The recall, announced last week by the…
Afghanistan's Taliban government on Tuesday announced that it released a U.S. national who had been detained since January 2025. The foreign ministry said in a statement it agreed to the release after a letter…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- A 17-year-old suffered a gunshot wound following a shooting on the 1100 block of Arlington Avenue on March 23, 2026. According to the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD), officers responded to a person…
Pakistan’s prime minister says his country is ready to “facilitate meaningful and conclusive talks” to end the Iran war. Shehbaz Sharif made the comment in a post on X. Pakistan is one of the countries pushing diplomatically for talks between…
NEW YORK (AP) - With airstrikes still battering Iran and missiles still targeting sites across the Middle East, some of the optimism that sent stocks rallying the day before drained out of Wall Street on Tuesday. Oil prices got back…
DALTON -- A home has suffered damage following a house fire on Whitener Drive in Dalton. Just before 2 a.m., firefighters responded to a one story house with fire on the outside of the home, which extended into the living…
A professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee was arrested and charged with murder in Maryland, authorities said. Dayton James Webber, 27, was located in Virginia after a man had been found shot to death in Charles County, Maryland, on Sunday,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Spring break is here and it's heating up outside, which means Clumpies is ready for peak ice cream season! Several new and returning flavors are coming…
Washington — The Senate is closing in on a deal to fund the bulk of the Department of Homeland Security and end the partial government shutdown that has stretched six weeks and snarled air travel. A group of Senate Republicans met…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is searching for a suspect who broke in and ransacked a senior citizen's apartment toward the end of January. The crime took place off N Chamberlain Avenue. They ask if you…
(AP) - Use of blockbuster anti-obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound is growing, with about 1 in 8 adults in the U.S. saying they currently take the medications. But experts say the drugs alone aren't the answer. It takes lifestyle changes,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga firefighters responded to a fire downtown on Monday afternoon. At 4:24 PM, the Chattanooga Fire Department responded to several calls about heavy smoke at the 1900 block of S…
The New England Patriots will have a new backup for quarterback Drake Maye this upcoming season. On Monday the team released Josh Dobbs, who served as Maye’s backup last season during their run to the Super Bowl. The decision comes two…
New Vols football assistant Andrew Jackson has a big voice to fill this spring. He has to cover for defensive line coach Rodney…
Soddy Daisy, TN-(WDEF-TV) Soddy Daisy rallied to beat Signal Mountain 4-3 on Monday in a district baseball matchup. The Eagles trailed 1-0 going to the top of the 7th when they scored three runs to take the lead. Trojans got…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This morning, the YMCA hosted its first Why I Ride Bike-A-Thon at its downtown family location. The event encouraged participants to raise money…
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) - The City of Fort Oglethorpe will host its annual Easter Egg Scramble this Saturday, March 28, at noon. The event is free…