Sip TN Chattanooga Wine Festival returns this April
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Sip TN Chattanooga Wine Festival will be returning this year on April 11, 2026. They say the Chattanooga Market will turn into a showcase of wines, hard…
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Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao agree to a rematch in September at The Sphere in Las Vegas
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao have agreed to a rematch of their landmark 2015 bout. Their second fight will be held Sept. 19 in Las Vegas, the boxing icons announced Monday. The rematch, which will be…
Novo Nordisk to slash Wegovy prices by 50%, Ozempic by 35%
Novo Nordisk said Tuesday it will slash its prices for Wegovy and Ozempic beginning next year by up to 50%, highlighting the growing competition among pharmaceutical firms for customers seeking weight-loss drugs. The Danish drugmaker said it plans to offer…
DNA from Nancy Guthrie's house may not provide enough evidence to help investigators, sources say
DNA recovered from inside Nancy Guthrie's house may not provide enough evidence to help investigators identify the people behind the disappearance of the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie. According to sources close to the investigation, there are concerns that DNA recovered from…
Louvre Museum's director resigns in wake of jewels heist in Paris
PARIS (AP) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday accepted the resignation of the Louvre Museum’s director. She had been under fire in the wake of a stunning and embarrassing heist of the French Crown…
Sale Creek home catches fire
SALE CREEK -- Around 10:50 a.m., firefighters responded to the 1000 block of Loyd Trail after a homeowner called 911 regarding fire in the basement. The first unit arrived on the scene…
Waymo’s robotaxis now being dispatched in 10 major U.S. markets with expansion in Texas and Florida
Waymo will begin dispatching its robotaxis in four more cities in Texas and Florida, expanding the territory covered by its fleet of self-driving cars to 10 major U.S. metropolitan markets. The move…
We asked scientists what they think we'll learn from the government's UFO files. Here's what they said.
Questions about what the federal government may know about extraterrestrial life in the cosmos — or possibly even here on Earth — have inspired imaginations, conspiracy theories, sci-fi literature and blockbuster films. Answers to…
UK lawmakers approve release of confidential documents related to former Prince Andrew
LONDON (AP) - Britain’s House of Commons on Tuesday approved the release of papers related to former Prince Andrew’s appointment as a trade envoy, a position he held for about a decade during which he is suspected of improperly passing…
Barry White, Chattanooga Tourism Company CEO, steps down in the face of criticism of his organization
The head of the Chattanooga Tourism Company is stepping down in the face of criticism of his organization. CEO Barry White has announced his retirement from the organization after eight years. He says retirement has been on his radar and…
FedEx sues Trump administration for "full refund" of tariff payments
FedEx sued the Trump administration over its tariffs on Monday, asking for a "full refund" of all payments it made to the government under a set of tariff policies that were ruled illegal by the Supreme Court. The complaint, filed in the…
Mexican cartel clashes fuel worries in lead up to FIFA World Cup
TAPALPA, Mexico (AP) — Maria Dolores Aguirre’s family corner store has lived off tourism that has flowed into her charming cobblestoned town of Tapalpa, tucked away in the mountains of Jalisco state. That was…
Some Republican lawmakers want greater penalties for performing abortions in Tennessee
Two Republican lawmakers want to up the penalties for performing abortions in Tennessee. Their bill would classify abortion as homicide of an unborn child. That means doctors could face criminal charges if they assist. And women could face the death…
Ford recalling some 413,000 Explorers due to potential steering control loss
Ford is recalling almost 413,000 Explorers due to a defect that could cause drivers to lose steering control, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says. The model years involved are 2017-2019. According to the NHTSA,…
An attacker detonates an explosive device in Moscow, killing a police officer and himself
MOSCOW (AP) - An unidentified assailant detonated an explosive device next to a patrol vehicle in Moscow early Tuesday, killing himself and a police officer, and leaving two other officers injured, officials said. The attack happened minutes after midnight near…
Walker County Sheriff's Office warns of scam
WALKER COUNTY -- The Walker County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) is warning locals about a scam that could impact them. They say they are receiving calls of individuals calling them advising they have missed a court date or jury duty and…
Russell Brand, bible in hand, pleads not guilty to new rape and sexual assault charges
London - British media personality and former comedian Russell Brand pleaded not guilty to two new charges of rape and sexual assault at a London court on Tuesday. Brand, once a left-leaning political campaigner who…
Robert Carradine, ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Lizzie McGuire’ star, dies at 71
Robert Carradine, the youngest of his prolific Hollywood family and whose biggest hit was the 1984 comedy “Revenge of the Nerds,” has died at 71. In a Tuesday statement to news outlets, his family said he…
Virtual Schools Face Possible Closure
BENTON, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee lawmakers are considering House Bill 2420, a measure that would allow the state education commissioner to close virtual schools that do not meet certain performance standards. …
US stocks hold steadier a day after slumping on AI worries
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market is holding steadier after getting a reminder that the artificial-intelligence technology boom may also have an upside. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% Tuesday, a day after sliding 1% amid worries that AI…
Nancy Guthrie's family offering reward of up to $1 million for her whereabouts
Savannah Guthrie and her family are offering an additional reward of up to $1 million for any information leading to the whereabouts of their mother, Nancy Guthrie. The "Today" show co-host made the announcement on social media Tuesday. In a new…
Charlie Crockett cancels Canadian Tour after being turned away at the border
(WDEF) - Country singer Charley Crockett is cancelling his tour of Canada, but he says it doesn't have anything to do with politics. He posted that he tried to enter the country twice, but was turned away. The problem seems…
Bradley Central Wins District Tournament Title Over Cleveland 58-39
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Top ranked Bradley Central pulled away in the second half to beat rival Cleveland 58-39 in their district tournament championship game on Monday night at Jim Smiddy Arena. Both clubs were a menace on defense combining for 25…
Charles Bediako Taking His Case For Eligibility to Alabama State Supreme Court
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Basketball center Charles Bediako is asking the Alabama Supreme Court to let him play the rest of the season for the Crimson Tide. The recent NBA G-League player on Monday filed an appeal of Tuscaloosa Circuit Court Judge…
Americans caught in escalating violence in Mexico
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Widespread violence unfolding in parts of Mexico is impacting not only local citizens but also tourists, including Americans visiting popular vacation destinations. News 12 spoke…
Tennessee ranks 8th worst in nation for dangerous drivers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new Consumer Affairs analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows Tennessee ranks among the worst states in the…
Grier gets sentenced to 62 more years in prison for murder of Bianca Horton
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga gang member who was…
Construction begins on new Slygo Road bridge
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF)- One Dade County road is set to…
AAP Shares Childhood Vaccine Guidance
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The American Academy of Pediatrics is sharing new guidance this month aimed at helping parents and caregivers understand…
Did you earn tips last year? See how much this new tax break could save you.
Locksmiths, tattoo artists and pedicab drivers are among those who could benefit from a new deduction this tax season that lowers the burden on workers who received tips as part of their income last year. Eliminating taxes on tips, accomplished…
Delta offering travel waivers after Jalisco cartel leader's killing disrupts flights to Mexico
Delta Air Lines is offering travelers who had plans to fly to parts of Mexico waivers after the recent violence and civil unrest following the killing of a cartel leader. Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho,"…
U.S. women's hockey team declines State of the Union invitation
The U.S. women's ice hockey team said Monday they will not be attending President Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday, citing scheduling conflicts. In a statement to CBS News, a USA hockey spokesperson said the…
US stocks drop after Trump ramps up his tariffs and investors dump potential AI losers
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks slumped after President Donald Trump ramped up his newest tariffs, while investors continued to punish companies that could be losers in the artificial-intelligence revolution. The S&P 500 sank 1% Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial…
Georgia man pleads guilty to malice murder of Michigan girlfriend
CATOOSA COUNTY -- A 34-year-old man from Griffin, Georgia has pled guilty to malice murder of his girlfriend, Jamie Wiley, a 36-year-old Michigan woman. Joseph Mays, 34, pled guilty on February 10,…
A horse’s neigh may be unique in the animal kingdom. Now scientists know how they do it
NEW YORK (AP) — Horses whinny to find new friends, greet old ones and celebrate happy moments like feeding time. How exactly horses produce that distinctive sound — also called a neigh — has long eluded scientists. The…
Man arrested after burglarizing Campbell's Tree Service in Dunlap
DUNLAP, Tenn. -- A man has been arrested after burglarizing Campbell's Tree Service. The Dunlap Police Department, the Office of Courtney Lynch, District Attorney General, 12th Judicial District, and the Sequatchie County Sheriff's…
Former Henegar Police Officer takes plea deal in child sexual abuse case
A former police officer in northeast Alabama has taken a plea deal in a child sexual abuse case. Joshua Kwon was charged with five counts of obscene material last spring. The victim was under the age of 17 according to…
Strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean kills 3 people, U.S. military says
The U.S. military said Monday that it carried out a strike on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing three men. The boat was "transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Caribbean and was engaged in…
At least 73 people died in the attempt to capture a Mexican cartel leader and its violent aftermath
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) - At least 73 people died in Mexico's attempt to capture the notorious leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and the violent aftermath of his death, authorities said Monday as much of the country feared another…
ICE whistleblower warns new recruits are receiving "defective" training
A former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement instructor responsible for educating new ICE officers on proper use of force said the agency's efforts to rapidly scale up its ranks will place recruits on the streets without the training they need…