NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market is holding steadier on Wednesday, for now at least, following two days of punishing swings driven by worries about how high oil prices will go because of the war with Iran. The…
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka, and Sri Lanka’s navy said Wednesday it recovered 87 bodies and rescued 32 people. The Iranian…
NEW YORK (AP) — Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar was suspended for the 2026 season by Major League Baseball on Tuesday following his second positive test for a performance-enhancing drug. Profar…
Clumpies has introduced a new Flavor Passport, allowing guests to become an ice cream specialist. They say guests can grab the passport at either Clumpies location. Then, try a flavor and get it stamped. Clumpies…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is warning of a scam involving individuals claiming to be part of their personnel. They say in these scams, callers tell victims they have missed jury duty, grand jury, have an…
United Airlines is taking steps to limit noise in its planes' cabins, while still allowing travelers to use their personal electronic devices. United amended its so-called contract of carriage, which outlines the carrier's rules and…
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A deckhand on the reality television show “Deadliest Catch,” which documents the lives of crab fishermen working in one of the world’s harshest environments, died after he was reported to have fallen overboard, the U.S. Coast…
Jasmine Crockett on Wednesday conceded the Democratic primary in the Texas Senate race to James Talarico. The congresswoman called on the party to unify behind the state representative, who clinched the nomination overnight. “Texas is primed to turn blue and…
Washington — The Senate will hold a vote Wednesday on whether to block President Trump from using further military force against Iran, amid shifting messaging from the administration about the strikes and warnings about more American casualties to come. It's the second…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - A U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, as Washington and Israel intensified their bombardment Wednesday of Iran's security forces and other symbols of power. As the war expanded yet again,…
(WDEF) - Target is revamping their baby shopping experience for parents. They are rolling out a new shop-in-shop experience in store and online this month, including six locations in Tennessee. Company officials say baby shopping has become more complicated and…
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) Heritage beat Oconee Co in the Elite Eight on Tuesday to advance to their first ever state Final Four. The final was 47-41. The Generals trailed by three at halftime before turning up the defense in the second…
(utsports.com) – The University of Tennessee men's basketball team recorded a 78-59 triumph Tuesday night over South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena. Despite playing without freshman forward Nate Ament, the team's leading rebounder and second-leading scorer, No. 23/25 Tennessee (21-9, 11-6 SEC)…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Boyd basketball team punched their ticket to the state final four over the weekend for the first time in 30-years. The joy was even…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Spring has arrived and that means a popular Easter tradition is returning to the Chattanooga Zoo. Each year the zoo hosts its…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and doctors say it is an important time to educate people about one of the most common cancers…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Markets are feeling pressure as tensions with Iran escalate, sending oil prices higher and raising concerns about the economy. Companies with global supply chains are monitoring the…
NEW YORK (AP) — Atlanta outfielder Jurickson Profar faces a 162-game suspension by Major League Baseball for a possible second failed test for a performance-enhancing drug, a person familiar with the issue told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person…
(gomocs.com) - The Southern Conference released its Women's Basketball end of season awards and All-Conference teams on Tuesday afternoon with a trio of Mocs recognized. Caia Elisaldez was named Player of the Year and picked to the First Team, Gianna Corbitt was named…
(utsports.com) "Big Orange Caravan" presented by Pilot makes three stops across the state this spring with Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White, men's basketball coach Rick Barnes, women's basketball coach Kim Caldwell, head football coach Josh Heupel and "Voice of the Vols" Mike Keith. A…
ROCKY FACE, GA (WDEF) - The best teachers truly care about their students. That certainly describes Ashley Lyons. Her students at Westside Middle have a friend and mentor for…
The world's largest acidic geyser has begun erupting again in Yellowstone after slumbering for over five years, the national park said Monday. Echinus Geyser, located in the back basin of the Norris Geyser Basin at Yellowstone, is…
14th DISTRICT, Ga. (WDEF) -- On January 20, the Walker County Republican Party held a meet and greet for the Republican candidates vying for the open 14th Congressional District seat in Georgia. There are 22 candidates who have qualified for…
UPDATE: The deceased individual of the Soddy Daisy officer-involved shooting has been identified as Brandon Hall (DOB: 01/15/1981). We will update as more comes available. SODDY DAISY -- One person is dead following an officer-involved shooting on March 3, 2026…
NEW YORK (AP) — “Scream” is still making a killing. Thirty years after the original slasher movie opened in theaters, “Scream 7” debuted with a franchise-best $64.1 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. The bigger-than-expected opening is a win for Paramount, which…
A sweeping, multi-agency crackdown on gangs, guns and drugs in Atlanta led to nearly 300 arrests last year, including dozens of repeat offenders, as police say their strategy is helping drive down violent crime across the city. At a news…
Some popular baby formula brands contain heavy metals, including arsenic, lead and PFAS, or "forever" chemicals, according to a new report from Consumer Reports. The nonprofit consumer advocacy organization found that more than half of the 49 powdered, liquid, and alternative…
EAST RIDGE -- The East Ridge Police Department (ERPD) says they have served an arrest warrant on Weldon Drive, which led to the seizure of marijuana, scales, cash and more on March…
President Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff said that Iran claimed it had enough enriched uranium to make 11 nuclear bombs before the U.S. and Israel launched an attack on the country over the weekend. Witkoff told Fox News' Sean Hannity on Monday…
The 7500 block of Mahan Gap Road is temporarily closed due to a multi-vehicle crash, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. They say the roadway will remain closed while emergency personnel work to clear the scene. Drivers are advised…
BEIRUT (AP) — Israel sent troops into southern Lebanon on Tuesday and warned residents of more than 80 villages to evacuate as the Iran-backed militant Hezbollah group said it was ready for an “open war” with…
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had a call Tuesday with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, condemning the U.S. and Israel’s “unprovoked military aggression” while emphasizing the need to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure across the region. The two diplomats said…
NEW YORK (AP) - A sell-off for stocks wrapped around the world and hit Wall Street Tuesday, though the losses eased significantly as the day progressed. Oil prices, meanwhile, leaped even higher on worries about the widening war with Iran.…
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed his final amended state budget, approving $2 billion in income and property tax relief on Tuesday. The signing took place at the North Wings Steps…
SCOTTSBORO -- An arrest has been made and a stolen firearm recovered following a traffic stop on March 2 around 2 p.m. According to the Scottsboro Police Department (SPD), an officer conducted a…
NEW YORK (AP) - A sell-off for stocks is slamming into Wall Street Tuesday after wrapping around the world, as oil prices leap even higher with worries that the widening war with Iran may do more sustained damage to the…
Satellite images of Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility taken on Monday show several damaged buildings, compared with imagery from the previous day, along with additional damage across the facility’s complex. Vantor, an imaging company based in Colorado…
Gas prices across the U.S. jumped 11 cents overnight as the war with Iran continued to spread, pushing up the average cost nationwide to $3.11 per gallon, according to AAA. The increase has pushed fuel prices to their highest level…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Israel stepped up airstrikes on Iranian missile launchers and factories Tuesday, and Iran retaliated against Israel and across the Gulf region, disrupting energy supplies and travel. As explosions rang out in Tehran and in…
WALKER COUNTY -- A 28-year-old Chattanooga man has been arrested following a murder investigation out of Walker County. Jermaine Matthew Jackson has been arrested and charged for the murder of Robin Fredale Sutton, 38, according to the Walker County Sheriff's…