ROME (AP) - The Vatican appeals tribunal declared a mistrial Tuesday in the Holy See’s big “trial of the century,” a stunning blow to both Pope Francis’ legacy and Vatican prosecutors who had put a cardinal and several other people…
CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. -- The Salvation Army will be celebrating 133 years in Chattanooga on March 18, 2026. Captain Harry Roe and Lieutenant H. Henington opened the doors for the first time in…
Same-day delivery not fast enough for you? Amazon is revving up its delivery service by offering one- and three-hour options in cities across the U.S., the e-commerce giant said Tuesday. The move better…
Nashville, Tennessee (AP) — A lawsuit alleging Bristol, Tennessee, police officers and paramedics used excessive force on a 23-year-old man having a seizure and failed to give him access to medical care has been dismissed. A federal judge ruled Monday…
Spring break "takeovers" have started to overwhelm some Florida cities and local officials. The massive gatherings are organized on social media and pose danger "because they are organized by promoters and the city is not aware of it," Daytona Beach Commissioner…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Israel said Tuesday it killed two senior Iranian security officials in overnight strikes in a major blow to the country’s leadership. Iran, which so far confirmed one killing, fired salvos of missiles and drones…
JASPER, Ga. (AP) — Police in Georgia said they were responding to a shooting Tuesday at a VA clinic, and at least one person was airlifted to the hospital. Jasper police were sent to the VA clinic around 1:30 p.m.…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s sweeping act of clemency for rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol also should apply to a man charged with planting pipe bombs near the national headquarters of the Democratic and Republican parties on the eve of the Jan.…
A Georgia grandfather has died after investigators say he was injured in a crash while trying to help his teenage grandson fix his stalled vehicle. The Georgia State Patrol says the three-vehicle crash happened at around 9:53 p.m. on Sunday…
HAVANA (AP) - The Trump administration made clear Tuesday that it sees Cuba as the next country where the U.S. can play out its desires on the world stage. A day after Cuba's third nationwide blackout in four months as…
The Denver Broncos have acquired standout wide receiver Jaylen Waddle in a blockbuster deal that sends three draft picks to the Miami Dolphins, including a first-rounder, two people with knowledge of…
There was additional police presence today at Scottsboro Jr. High as a precaution over threatening messages. The school system told parents they do not think there is an actual threat to students. But police say they are investigating the case…
Washington — The GOP chairman of the House Oversight Committee on Tuesday subpoenaed Attorney General Pam Bondi for testimony on the Justice Department's handling of the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The subpoena issued by GOP Rep. James Comer…
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is delaying a diplomatic trip to China that had been planned for months but began to unravel as he pressured Beijing and other world powers to use military might to protect the Strait of…
The Taliban in Afghanistan claim that a Pakistani military airstrike on a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul has killed over 400 people and injured 250 others. The attack occurred around 9 p.m. on Monday at…
Motorists are paying sharply higher fuel prices since the outbreak of the Iran war, despite the U.S. being the world's largest oil producer. Why? After all, as of 2023 (the latest data available), the U.S. churned out roughly 13 million barrels of crude…
ZURICH (AP) — YouTube made a World Cup deal with FIFA on Tuesday that lets rights-holding broadcasters stream game action live on the video platform that offers global access to young viewers. FIFA announced a…
London — The European Union — the 27 nation bloc that includes some of America's closest allies — made it clear Tuesday that it would not be racing to meet President Trump's calls for military assistance to reopen the Strait of…
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Nothing will convince Florida coach Todd Golden that losing in the Southeastern Conference Tournament was a positive. Not even six consecutive wins and another national title. “I get it, but I’m not with it,” Golden said Monday. “We’re going…
The United Arab Emirates' Ministry of Defense said the Gulf state's air defenses had "engaged 10 ballistic missiles and 45 UAVs [drones] launched from Iran" on Tuesday. Iran has fired more weapons at the UAE than any other Gulf Arab…
A federal judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy. In an…
LONDON (AP) — Len Deighton, a prolific writer whose tough, stylish spy thrillers featured on bestseller lists for decades, has died. He was 97. Deighton’s literary agent, Tim Bates, said he…
A Georgia man accused of targeting professional athletes in a phishing scheme is now facing a sweeping federal indictment that also includes allegations of fraud and sex trafficking. Federal prosecutors say Kwamaine Jerell Ford, 34, of Buford, appeared in court…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, announced his resignation on Tuesday, saying he “cannot in good conscience” back the Trump administration’s war in Iran. Kent…
Washington — The Senate is expected to begin a marathon debate Tuesday on the SAVE America Act, an elections bill that President Trump has been pressing Republicans in Congress to pass, despite its dim prospects in the upper chamber. For…
The W Road will be closed on March 17, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for gate repair and general maintenance.
President Trump has invited farmers and biofuels producers to the White House for a big event next week as the industry awaits the government's announcement on mandates for the fuel additives. The "celebration of agriculture" event is scheduled for March…
WHITFIELD COUNTY -- A driver was taken into custody on Monday, March 16 after fleeing from Whitfield County deputies in his vehicle and on foot following a traffic stop. The Whitfield County…
Iran's national soccer federation is in discussions with FIFA, soccer's global governing body, about moving Iran's World Cup matches to Mexico from the U.S. due to concerns about the safety of its players, the head of the Iranian federation said…
By JON GAMBRELL, DAVID RISING and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Israel said Tuesday it killed two senior Iranian security officials in overnight strikes in a major blow…
ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) - The City of Athens has won an ongoing feud with Glenn Whiting. The showdown began during the pandemic when the city cancelled their annual fireworks show for the public and only allowed city employees and their…
ATLANTA (WDEF) - Federal prosecutors have filed charges against 3 individuals in an Atlanta to Maryland/Washington D.C. gun pipeline. Investigators say the defendants conspired to make faked firearm purchases in Georgia and then sold them up north. They tracked 68…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Lookouts celebrated a milestone today, moving their historic home plate from AT&T Field to their future stadium at Erlanger Park in a ceremonial community relay.…
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama guard Aden Holloway was arrested on a felony drug charge Monday, just days before the start of the NCAA Tournament, authorities said. Coach Nate Oats said Holloway has been suspended indefinitely, adding that the Crimson…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security is warning drivers about fraudulent text messages claiming recipients have an unpaid traffic ticket and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today, the Hamilton County Pachyderm Club welcomed longtime school board member Gary Kuehn as the guest speaker at its weekly meeting.…
KIMBALL, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Marion…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF)- Much of the Tennessee Valley saw rare mid-March snow on Monday. The snow occurred just…
(utsports.com) The sixth spring of the Josh Heupel era of Tennessee football has arrived, and the Volunteers kicked things off with their first workout in helmets and shorts on Monday morning inside the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Each March, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Fix a Leak Week reminds homeowners that small leaks in plumbing can waste a surprising amount of water. Household leaks…