The U.S. Navy's 1,000-foot-long aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford switched on its tracking system for a few hours Wednesday afternoon, revealing its position about 175 miles off the west coast of Morocco on a…
EAST RIDGE -- Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area will be opening a new location in East Ridge. The grand opening celebration on Thursday, Feb. 26, will kick off with a ribbon-cutting…
King Charles III said Thursday that "the law must take its course" following the arrest of his brother, former Prince Andrew. Charles said in a statement he had "learned with the deepest…
LONDON (AP) - U.K. police arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The Thames Valley Police, an agency that covers areas west of London, including Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home, said…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Brian Daboll is getting the chance to work with Cam Ward — even if it took a year longer than he might have wanted. Daboll was officially introduced as the Tennessee Titans’ offensive coordinator on Wednesday and developing last…
Calhoun, GA-(WDEF-TV) Calhoun opened region tournament play on Wednesday night with a 54-47 victory over LaFayette. The Yellow Jackets advance to face Heritage.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nate Ament matched a career high with 29 points to lead Tennessee to an 89-66 victory over Oklahoma on Wednesday night. Tennessee (19-7, 9-4 Southeastern Conference) never trailed and held a double-digit lead for most of…
The frustration was obvious for Vic Schaefer after the No. 4 Texas women lost by double figures at No. 5 Vanderbilt. “We’ve got no heart,” the Longhorns coach said in a blunt analysis. He hasn’t been alone, on the men’s or…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The topic of whether or not Hamilton County elected officials should have term limits was up for a vote at Wednesday afternoon’s commission…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The YMCA Community Action Project, known locally as Y‑CAP, is an early‑intervention and prevention program in Chattanooga that serves young people ages 10 to 15 who have…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Church bells rang across Chattanooga this morning as parishioners gathered at the Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul to mark Ash Wednesday, the start of the Lenten…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - West Star Aviation leaders and Hamilton County officials broke ground on a major expansion that will significantly increase the company’s operational capacity. West Star Aviation operates multiple…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- A local man has been arrested following an investigation into reports of suspected child sexual abuse material from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the Hamilton County…
A person of interest has been arrested in connection with the killing of a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier who was shot while delivering mail in Decatur earlier this month, federal authorities confirmed. U.S. Postal Inspector Breslin Steverson said the arrest was…
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA began another practice launch countdown Tuesday for its first moonshot in decades with astronauts after making repairs to fix dangerous fuel leaks that already have bumped the flight into March. The first fueling test was halted two weeks…
The grandson of the inventor of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups has lashed out at The Hershey Co., accusing the candy company of hurting the Reese’s brand by shifting to cheaper ingredients in many…
Officials are responding to an animal hoarding case now in northwest Georgia. The Murray County Animal Shelter is putting together a team now to respond. So far, they will not tell us where it is. But officials tells us it…
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks are going up for sale in accordance with the wishes of late team owner Paul Allen. Allen’s estate announced Wednesday that it has begun the process of selling the team, which is coming off…
The U.S. military said Tuesday that it carried out strikes on three boats accused of smuggling drugs in Latin American waters, killing 11 people in one of the deadliest days of the Trump administration's monthslong campaign against…
More than 550 commercial driving schools in the U.S. that train truckers and bus drivers must close after investigators found they employed unqualified instructors, failed to adequately test students and other safety issues, the federal Transportation Department plans to announce…
Bayer said on Tuesday that its Monsanto chemical subsidiary has proposed a $7.25 billion settlement to resolve lawsuits by customers alleging that its Roundup weedkiller product caused non-Hodgkin lymphoma. If the settlement wins court approval,…
HIXSON -- On February, 17, Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) detectives arrested a man following a reported burglary less than a week ago. Joshua Craig was arrested in the 6900 block of…
TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — Crews faced treacherous conditions Wednesday in their search for nine backcountry skiers still missing a day after an avalanche in the mountains near Lake Tahoe. Six others were found alive and rescued. The group…
Bojangles has announced they are bringing back the Bojangler® Fish Sandwich, which will hit menus on February 23. They say the original Bojangler features a crispy, panko-breaded Alaskan Pollock filet seasoned with Bo’s Famous Seasoning,…
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg arrived at a Los Angeles courtroom on Wednesday, where he will defend his social media company against allegations that it knowingly offered a product that is addictive and harmful to kids and teens. Zuckerberg is being called on…
CHICAGO (AP) — From jokes about his well-known stubbornness to tears grieving the loss of a parent, the adult children of the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. gave an emotional tribute Wednesday…
Washington — Billionaire retail tycoon Les Wexner, a longtime benefactor of Jeffrey Epstein, told House lawmakers that he was "duped by a world-class con man" and knew nothing of Epstein's crimes, according to his prepared testimony before the House Oversight Committee.…
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- Two Cookeville men have been taken into custody and charged following a drug investigation, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). They say agencies began investigating an online tip in January alleging illegal drug sales in…
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Corralling a wild rhinoceros into a small chute to give it eyedrops might seem like a crazy plan. But if it’s crazy and it works, then it’s not…
Melbourne, Australia — An ungainly barrel of a shark cruising languidly over a barren seabed far too deep for the sun's rays to illuminate was an unexpected sight. Many experts had thought sharks didn't exist in…
The former Bishop over Catholics in our area has died. Richard Stika was 68. He stepped down for health reasons three years ago from the Diocese of Knoxville. He said he had…
An Illinois judge ruled that a Buffalo Wild Wings customer's lawsuit over the restaurant chain's boneless chicken has "no meat on its bones." Aimen Halim sued Buffalo Wild Wings in 2023,…
WASHINGTON (AP) — A coalition of health and environmental groups sued the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday, challenging the rescinding of a scientific finding that has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate…
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market is ticking higher, led by its most influential company, Nvidia. The S&P 500 rose 0.1% early Wednesday, bringing it a bit closer to its all-time high set last month. The Dow Jones…
U.S.-mediated peace talks between Ukraine and Russia wrapped up Wednesday in Geneva after only about two hours on the second day of the negotiations. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said progress toward…
DUNLAP, Tenn. -- The Dunlap Police Department (DPD) is warning locals about a bitcoin scam. They say they had a report of a Bitcoin scam of individuals pretending to be a deputy from…
A 34-year-old Dalton woman has pleaded guilty to felony murder after a man was stabbed 61 times. Requiya Kierra Reynolds pled guilty to the murder of Michael Cronan. An agent testified that a 911 call…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration will consider whether to approve Moderna’s new flu vaccine after all, resolving a dispute that had blocked the company’s application for the first-of-its-kind shot. Moderna announced the change Wednesday,…
Public health officials are investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to Rosabella-brand moringa powder, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC, Food and Drug Administration and state public health officials are looking into…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Legendary Civil Rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson died Tuesday at the age of 84. Jackson also has a legacy here in Chattanooga. a city he visited many times during the Civil Rights Era. There was one man,…