The decision to replace Kristi Noem as Department of Homeland Security secretary came together quickly, and the timing of President Trump's announcement caught many across DHS off guard, even as tensions had been building…
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks are falling sharply after getting a whiff of a worst-case scenario for financial markets: a weakening economy combined with high inflation. The S&P 500 lost 1.4% early Friday after a report showed U.S. employers…
President Trump said Friday that there would be no deal with Iran except if there is "UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!" "After that, and the selection of a GREAT & ACCEPTABLE Leader(s), we, and many…
This week we’re taking a look at an awesome program called Tech Goes Home. It’s a program run by The Enterprise Center right here in Chattanooga.…
GEORGIA -- March 6, 2026 marks one year since Timothy McSears vanished from his residence on…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Duck Duck Goose consignment sale started today at Northgate Mall, bringing together families looking to buy and sell children’s clothing, toys, books, and baby gear. Courtney…
ST. ELMO, Tenn. (WDEF) - After more than a decade in St. Elmo, 1885 Grill is closing its flagship restaurant, effective immediately. “We made the difficult decision to close our…
WASHINGTON (AP) - American employers unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs last month, a sign that the labor market remains under strain. The unemployment rate blipped up to 4.4%. The Labor Department reported Friday that hiring deteriorated from January, when companies, nonprofits…
Ellen Liston joins News 12's Amelia Greer as Dollywood gets ready to kick off its 41st season at the park with the return of the 'I Will Always Love You' festival! Celebrations start…
Rod 'RodMan' Thompson joins News 12's Amelia Greer as he prepares to make the Scenic City laugh this weekend. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga continues to bring quality entertainment and Rod 'RodMan' Thompson…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The college football world was saddened by the passing of Hall of Fame coach Lou Holtz on W ednesday. Baylor coach Erik Kimrey played for Holtz at…
Red Bank, TN-(WDEF-TV) Alcoa raced out to a 10-2 lead and never really looked back in beating Red Bank 75-61 in the finals of their region tournament.
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Chatt Prep managed to pull away down the stretch to beat Tellico Plains 64-57 in the finals of their region tournament on Thursday at Tyner Academy.
(gomocs.com) The No. 1 seeded Chattanooga Mocs women's basketball team posted a comfortable 66-47 victory over No. 8 Western Carolina in the quarterfinal round of the 2026…
Citadel Bulldogs (10-21, 7-11 SoCon) vs. Chattanooga Mocs (13-18, 7-11 SoCon) Asheville, North Carolina; Friday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Chattanooga squares off against Citadel in the SoCon Tournament. The Mocs are 7-11 against SoCon opponents and 6-7 in non-conference…
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House narrowly rejected a war powers resolution Thursday to halt President Donald Trump's attacks on Iran, an early sign of unease in Congress over the rapidly widening conflict that is reordering U.S. priorities at home and…
As the war between the U.S. and Iran expands with Iranian strikes around the region, concerns have swirled about possible threats on American soil. Iran has been designated by the U.S. as a state sponsor of terrorism since 1984. It has launched more…
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland police expect to charge a 28-year-old woman in the investigation into the remains of two girls found buried in suitcases earlier this week, a department spokesperson said Thursday. Sgt. Wilfredo Diaz said police detained the woman Wednesday evening…
DNA from gloves found about 2 miles away from Nancy Gunthrie's Arizona home was traced back to a local restaurant worker who has no connection to the investigation, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said Wednesday. "Sheriff [Chris] Nanos stated in a recent interview…
Two dozen states sued the Trump administration on Thursday, alleging that President Trump exceeded his authority in imposing new global tariffs after the Supreme Court in February struck down emergency import duties he introduced last year. The lawsuit centers on 10% tariffs the Trump…
NEW YORK (AP) - The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 1,000 points Thursday after the price of oil spiked to its highest level since the summer of 2024 because of the war with Iran. The Dow sank 1,066…
The McKamey Animal Center (MAC) says the first free vaccine clinic of the year at the MAC C.A.R.E.S. Center is happening this weekend. They say they are teaming up with Dr. Miller from…
Mullin, who served in the House for years before being elected to the Senate in November 2022, is one of Trump’s closest allies on Capitol Hill and has been a frequent…
A pair of tech investors, with the legal backing of a former Justice Department prosecutor, have filed a civil lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of failing to enforce a law that required TikTok to either separate from its China-based owner…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The State Department on Thursday announced the closure of the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait following retaliatory Iranian strikes. Iran has fired waves of missiles and drones at the American-allied Gulf country since the start…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Salvation Army says they are in need of shelf-stable food donations. They say the food pantry is currently bare and donations are needed to continue. The Salvation Army provides a…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he should be involved in choosing Iran’s next supreme leader as the U.S. and Israel hammered the country for a sixth day. Iran kept up its retaliatory attacks…
Signal Mountain’s Jim Hall is being inducted into the Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame. Hall served as Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board for seven years. He also is on Board for Chattanooga’s Airport. He is also a U-S…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he’s replacing his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin. Trump made the announcement…
A local construction company has won the contract to renovate the Soddy Daisy Middle School. The school was opened 65 years ago and is do for an upgrade to handle more students. The plan is to build a new gym…
The Iran war continues to push up prices at the pump, with U.S. consumers now paying about 26 cents more per gallon to fuel their cars than a week ago, according to new data from GasBuddy. As of Thursday morning, the average…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- An off-duty Hamilton County deputy has been killed in a motorcycle crash, according to the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD). They say 26-year-old Caleb LeBruno died following a crash on the…
Three Tennessee projects have made the cut for a free tunnel from the Boring Company. The company is vowing to build one of the projects for free. The three Tennessee finalists are a “Vol Loop” in Knoxville, a Mountain Mile…
Today in history: On March 5, 1770, the Boston Massacre took place as British soldiers who had been taunted by a crowd of colonists opened fire, killing five people. The killing fueled colonists’ outrage…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists say they have at last solved the mystery of what killed more than 5 billion sea stars off the Pacific coast of North America in a decade-long epidemic. Sea stars – often known as…
Governor Kemp announces that Georgia has made a big leap forward in exporting. He says he state has cracked the top ten nationally for exports. The jump from last year was almost 13-percent. And that…
A suspect is in custody after three women were found dead in Utah, two of them on a hiking trail, authorities said. The Sevier County Sheriff's Office said on social media that it received confirmation that…
In a new interview with Axios, President Trump said he must be involved in selecting the next leader of Iran, and said the son of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is an "unacceptable" choice. Mr. Trump said Iranian officials…
POLK COUNTY -- A man has been arrested following a narcotics investigation in Ducktown. According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO), the investigation led to the discovery and seizure of several pounds of methamphetamine, over an ounce of…
Tennessee officials are warning consumers of a auto sales scam that is getting more popular. The scammers hit people selling vehicles on Facebook Marketplace. They contact you and make a deal to buy the vehicle. But then they will provide…