Lou Holtz, the former Notre Dame football head coach who led the team to a national title in 1988, has died, the school and his family announced Wednesday. He was 89. Holtz…
Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Southern California, Ventura County Sheriff's Office records show. According to Ventura County inmate records, Spears was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at 9:28 p.m. Wednesday…
MURRAY COUNTY -- The Murray County Georgia Animal Shelter says they still have 20-25 hounds from the hoarding case that are in need of adopters or rescues. They encourage any rescues or experienced adopters that are interested to come by…
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks are back to falling as oil prices rise further because of the war with Iran, but the moves are less severe than earlier in the week. The S&P 500 fell 0.5% early Thursday, coming…
The Pentagon has released the names of six U.S. Army Reserve soldiers killed during the ongoing war with Iran. The service members died when an Iranian strike hit a tactical operations center in Kuwait. The Defense Department identified…
A brawl between South Alabama and Coastal Carolina in the women's Sun Belt Tournament in Pensacola, Florida on Wednesday left eight players ejected and knocked a referee to the floor where she required medical attention. One player, Coastal Carolina's Tracey…
Alison Pryor and Sharyl Crossley join News 12's Amelia Greer as the aquarium opens its newest exhibit. 'Scuttlebutt Reef' is the new home for exotic aquatic species in the Ocean Journey building. …
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran launched a new wave of attacks against Israel, American bases and countries around the region Thursday, while warning the U.S. would “bitterly regret” torpedoing…
MONROE COUNTY -- The Monroe County Sheriff, Tommy Jones, is warning of a scam that could impact individuals. They say they have been made aware of scam calls from individuals claiming to be with…
Washington — The House will vote again on Thursday on legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security, as Republicans stress an urgency to ending the partial government shutdown amid the war with Iran. Republicans have put pressure on Democrats to support…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Family Justice Center is planning for 2030, bringing together survivors, partners, and community leaders to envision how the center can better support victims of domestic violence.…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Tennessee lawmakers have proposed a bill to require all state universities to build a Charlie Kirk plaza to encourage free speech. The bill would require construction of a 40-by-40 plaza at 47 locations across Tennessee. Each courtyard would…
Calhoun, GA-(WDEF-TV) Calhoun's impressive basketball season came to an end in the Elite Eight on Wednesday. The Yellow Jackets lost to East Hall 67-52.
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Notre Dame girls basketball team is enjoying their best season ever. And they hope the good times continue Friday in the Final Four against US J. Brian Armstrong…
Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss said Wednesday he was disappointed but determined to keep a positive outlook after Jurickson Profar’s suspension for the 2026 season. Profar was suspended by Major League Baseball on Tuesday following his second positive test for a performance-enhancing…
Lou Holtz, the College Football Hall of Fame coach who led Notre Dame to the 1988 national championship and won 249 games over 33 seasons at six schools, has died. He was 89. Notre Dame announced on Wednesday that Holtz died in Orlando, Florida,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Mexican authorities report the security situation in the state of Jalisco has largely stabilized after a wave of violence that followed the killing of a…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Rams have agreed on a trade that sends star cornerback Trent McDuffie to Los Angeles in exchange for several draft picks, three…
Google is facing a new federal lawsuit from the family of a man who died by suicide after allegedly being influenced by Gemini, the company's artificial intelligence chatbot. The lawsuit is the first of its kind against Google, though its competitor OpenAI has…
HAMILTON COUNTY -- A privately employed school traffic guard with outstanding warrants was arrested on March 4, 2026. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) says the Criminal Warrants Unit detectives and a…
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market rebounded after oil prices stopped spiking and reports gave encouraging updates on the economy. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% Wednesday and erased much of its loss since the war with Iran began.…
The Atlanta Track Club has completed its review of the mistake at the weekend's USATF Half Marathon Championships that cost the front runner of the women's race a spot in the world road running championships. Jess McClain was ahead by a wide…
CHEROKEE COUNTY -- The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) says they have responded to a suicide that occurred in the Hanging Dog community of Cherokee County. They say they responded on March 3 to reports of a subject suffering from…
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued its first construction permit for a commercial nuclear reactor in eight years Wednesday, granting approval to plans by a Bill Gates-backed company to build a sodium-cooled reactor in western Wyoming. TerraPower filed for the…
In his first public address since joining the war, Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem said the Lebanese militant group rejects the government’s plan to disarm its fighters. “As long as the (Israeli) occupation…
Nearly 16 years after a Georgia woman was stabbed to death, investigators say they've charged a man with her murder. Officials say 32-year-old Sandra Robinson was found dead inside the Prepaid Superstore where she worked…
MADRID (AP) - Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares on Wednesday denied that the government had changed its position on supporting the U.S. military operations against Iran, contradicting a White House spokesperson. “I can refute (the White House spokesperson),” Albares…
The federal government is estimated to owe American businesses up to $175 billion in tariff refunds after the Supreme Court struck down much of the Trump administration's import duties last month. But the U.S. could end up owing considerably more money, according…
As the Trump administration faces criticism from Democrats in Congress while many Americans in the Middle East are scrambling to find a way to get home, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt insisted the administration had a plan in place.…
Minnesota’s governor and attorney general on Wednesday defended their efforts to combat fraud and told a U.S. House committee that their efforts have been hampered by President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in the state. Republicans on…
Noem defended the tactics used by immigration agents to detain individuals, including American citizens. Rep. Zoe Lofgren, a California Democrat, said she has concerns about DHS' immigration enforcement operation. She played a series of videos of interactions between American citizens…
NEW YORK (AP) — Apple CEO Tim Cook promised a “big week” of product announcements has seen the introduction of a new budget-friendly iPhone trim, an entry-level Macbook tier, updated iPad Air models, refreshed monitors and higher-end chipsets. All of…
Cuba said Wednesday it has filed terrorism charges against six suspects it claims were aboard a Florida-flagged speedboat that is alleged to have opened fire on soldiers in waters off the island's north coast. The Prosecutor's Office…
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The Iran war’s disruption of Middle East oil and gas supplies and soaring prices are strengthening Russia’s ability to profit from its energy exports, a pillar of the Kremlin’s budget and a key to paying for its own war in…
A member of Japan's yakuza crime group was sentenced to 20 years in prison by a New York court on Tuesday after being convicted of trafficking nuclear material as well as drugs and weapons. Takeshi…
Defense Minister Israel Katz has told military intelligence officers that the operation was moved up because of “developments and circumstances” including events inside Iran and “the position of the President of the United States, and the whole possibility of creating…
Tennessee lawmakers have proposed a bill to require all state universities to build a Charlie Kirk plaza to encourage free speech. The bill would require construction of a 40-by-40 plaza at 47 locations across Tennessee.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)By 2050, nearly 90 million Americans are expected to be 65 or older — a shift that is already changing the way health care providers prepare for the future. To help address those growing needs, the University of…
BLEDSOE COUNTY -- A man has been arrested after making threats against Pikeville Elementary School, according to the Bledsoe County Sheriff's Department (BCSD). They say on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, the Bledsoe…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth responded to a question during a briefing Wednesday about what intelligence suggested Iran was a threat that required the U.S. to launch the ongoing operation, months after Iranian nuclear sites were damaged in June's Operation Midnight Hammer.…