The Hidden Reason Allergies Linger
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Spring is here, and with it comes seasonal allergies. For many residents, the familiar symptoms, sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes, are already starting to appear. Pollen levels rise…
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Do you really need a water filter? Here’s what experts say
U.S. tap water is generally safe and high quality. But that doesn’t mean every glass tastes the same, or that every building’s plumbing delivers identical water to the faucet. That uncertainty has fueled a booming market for…
World War II bomb weighing 550 pounds defused in Germany after thousands of people evacuated
An unexploded World War II bomb was successfully defused in the German city of Dresden on Wednesday, police said, after it caused a huge evacuation operation. The 550-pound British bomb was found on Tuesday during…
3 brothers of Iraqi origin arrested in connection with U.S. embassy explosion in Norway
Three brothers have been arrested in connection with the explosion at the U.S. Embassy in Oslo, Norway, authorities said Wednesday. The brothers were Norwegian citizens of Iraqi origin, police prosecutor Christian Hatlo said in a news conference. They have been arrested around…
What is XMoney, Elon Musk's new digital payments platform?
Elon Musk is planning to launch a new payments platform, called XMoney, in beta form to select users in April. In announcing a planned partnership between XMoney and Visa more than a year ago, then X CEO Linda Yaccarino referred to the…
Stocks waver as oil prices get back to rising
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are wavering in mixed trading Wednesday as the price of oil gets back to rising. The S&P 500 fell 0.1%, coming off a rare day of modest moves following a wild stretch caused by the war with Iran. The…
Coalmont man indicted on second degree murder
Troy Cash of Coalmont, Tennessee has been indicted by the Grundy County Grand Jury on charges of Second Degree Murder and other charges following an investigation. An investigation conducted by the Grundy…
Walker County Sheriff's Office warns of fake callers
WALKER COUNTY -- The Walker County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) says they have received multiple calls regarding someone identifying themselves as an employee or officer with their agency and advising that they've missed jury duty…
Chatsworth man convicted of child molestation, cyber sex crime
WHITFIELD COUNTY -- A Chatsworth man was convicted of two counts of child molestation and computer pornography on March 11, 2026. Barry Alexander Gordon, 40, was found guilty in 5 minutes by a Whitfield…
Student charged in death of Hall County teacher shares statement: "He will never be forgotten"
The family of a Hall County student charged in what…
Richard Kahn, Epstein's accountant, tells Congress he didn't know about abuse, saw no red flags in spending
An accountant who worked closely with Jeffrey…
Man taken into custody after driving van into security gate outside White House, authorities say
WASHINGTON (AP) — A man was taken into custody on Wednesday after driving his van into a security barrier outside the White House, authorities said. The Secret Service said the man crashed into the temporary security barrier just before 6:30…
State Department allows up to $40M to be used for evacuation flights for Americans in Mideast
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department has authorized the use of up to $40 million in emergency funds to pay for evacuation charter flights for Americans to leave the Middle East because of disruptions in transportation caused by the Iran war. The department had…
U.S. has struck more than 5,500 targets inside Iran, Central Command says
The U.S. has hit more than 5,500 targets inside Iran, including over 60 ships, "using a variety of precision weapon systems," Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, said Wednesday in a video update on the war with Iran. "Strikes waves" took…
Files show British prime minister was warned of 'reputational risk' in appointing Mandelson
LONDON (AP) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was warned that Peter Mandelson ’s friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein exposed the government to “reputational risk,” but he still appointed him as ambassador to the United States, documents released…
Star edge rusher Trey Hendrickson heading to Baltimore on 4-year, $112 million deal, AP source says
Four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Trey Hendrickson has agreed on a four-year, $112 million contract with the Baltimore Ravens, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on…
Iran's sports minister says it cannot take part in upcoming soccer World Cup because of US attacks
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran’s sports minister says the country cannot take part in the upcoming World Cup in North America in June because of the “wicked acts” of the United States. Ahmad Donyamali told Iranian state TV…
First grizzly bear of 2026 spotted at Yellowstone, feeding on bison carcass
Scientists spotted the first grizzly bear of 2026 earlier this week at Yellowstone National Park, marking the beginning of the end of hibernation season for the massive creatures, the National Park Service said. Yellowstone biologists saw the…
City of Collegedale appoints Curtis L. Bowe, III as City Judge
COLLEGEDALE -- Judge Curtis L. Bowe, III has been…
Dade County EMA opens storm shelter
DADE COUNTY -- Dade County Emergency Management says they will be opening their community storm shelter at 3 p.m. in anticipation for weather. They say preliminary timing of the storms to pass…
A drone strike hits school and medical center in southern Sudan, killing 17, mostly schoolgirls
CAIRO (AP) - An explosive-laden drone blamed on Sudanese paramilitaries struck a secondary school and a health care center in southern Sudan Wednesday, killing at least 17 people, mostly schoolgirls, a hospital official and a medical group said. At least…
Georgia teacher, coach arrested in SVU investigation involving minor
A Cobb County teacher has been arrested after police say he is accused of sexual offenses involving a minor. According to the Cobb County Police Department, 37-year-old Mareno Smith of Acworth was taken into custody following an investigation by the department's Special…
Iran says it's ready for "long-term war of attrition" as Trump says it will end soon, "any time I want it to"
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned Wednesday that the country was prepared for a long "war of attrition," as the Trump administration continued suggesting the conflict gripping the Middle East would soon…
2 killed and homes damaged after tornadoes tear through Illinois and Indiana, more storms moving in
Major storms whipped up tornadoes in parts of Illinois and Indiana that…
Dozens of U.S. service members in Kuwait suffered serious injuries, including burns, brain trauma and shrapnel wounds, sources say
An Iranian drone attack in Kuwait that killed six U.S. service members in the early hours of the war with Iran was more severe than has previously been revealed, with dozens suffering injuries including brain trauma, shrapnel wounds and burns, multiple sources…
Microsoft backs Anthropic, urging a judge to halt Pentagon’s actions against AI company
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Microsoft is throwing its weight behind Anthropic in asking a federal court to block the Trump administration’s designation of the artificial intelligence company as a supply chain risk. Microsoft, in…
International Energy Agency to release 400 million barrels of oil in move to lower energy prices
The International Energy Agency on Wednesday said it would release 400 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves, the largest release in the multinational organization's history. The announcement comes as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed because of the Iran…
Atlanta Braves launch Braves.TV streaming service
The Atlanta Braves has announced the launch of Braves.TV, which will bring more than 140 games to fans on any device with no local blackouts, the Braves say. They say the Braves will deliver live game action as well as…
Senior Qatari diplomat says "for all intents and purposes, a regional war" has engulfed the Middle East
A senior Qatari official, who has worked for years in the Gulf state's ministry of foreign affairs, told CBS News on Wednesday that the Middle East has, "for all intents and purposes," been…
UK government publishes files about the appointment of Epstein friend Mandelson to ambassador post
LONDON (AP) - The British government has published a batch of documents related to the appointment of Peter Mandelson, a friend of Jeffrey Epstein, as U.K. ambassador to the United States. The…
Vehicle crashes into barricade near White House, Secret Service investigating
The U.S. Secret Service is investigating after a vehicle crashed into a barricade near the White House early Wednesday, according to the federal agency and police in Washington, D.C. The driver of the car was…
CPI report shows inflation held steady at a 2.4% annual pace in February
The Consumer Price Index rose at an annual rate of 2.4% in February, unchanged from the prior month and representing a cooler pace than economists had forecast. The Labor Department data captures the period before the Iran war broke out in late February. Since then, oil…
Iran targets commercial ships, Dubai airport and oil facilities as concerns grow over global energy
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran attacked commercial ships on Wednesday across the Persian Gulf and targeted Dubai International Airport, escalating a campaign of squeezing the oil-rich region as global energy concerns mounted and American and Israeli airstrikes pounded…
Post Office glitch may be costing the Union Gospel Mission thousands of dollars
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Union Gospel Mission is worried that a post office glitch may be costing them a lot of money. The say the downtown Chattanooga facility unexpectedly closed almost 90 post office boxes because of a system glitch.…
Tennessee lawmakers debate how or if to cut the grocery tax
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Will this be the year that Tennessee lawmakers finally eliminate the sales tax on groceries? The idea has come up before, but never passed. Governor Lee temporarily suspended the tax during the inflation boom, but that…
Harris and Fuller head to a runoff for District 14
ROME, Ga. (WDEF)- After nearly two dozen candidates initially entered the race to replace Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene…
Baylor Beats CCS 9-2
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) After falling behind 1-0 early, the Baylor baseball team came back to knock off Chattanooga Christian 9-2.
Heritage Basketball Team Gets Send-Off For State Championship Game
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) They lined the hallways at Heritage high school on Tuesday for a big send-off for the girls basketball team. They're playing for the state championship on Wednesday in Macon against Sandy Creek at 5:30pm. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="05d99d393903dfa5eb6442bf0a7db03be367623e" vtitle="Heritage…
Derek Roberson and Kimora Fields Win State Basketball Awards
The TSSAA handed out their annual awards on Tuesday for the best basketball players in the state. And we had a pair of winners from the Tennessee Valley. Chatt Prep's Derek Roberson took home the state's Mr. Basketball Award in…
Chattanooga Zoo Introduces first ever mascot Finnegan
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Our friends at the Chattanooga Zoo are introducing their first ever mascot to the team, and his name is Finnegan. To uphold the zoo’s mission…