Senate Candidate Mike Collins speaks with Whitfield County ahead of runoff
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - Representative Mike Collins joined State Representative Clay Fuller in Dalton to speak with voters in Whitfield County ahead of the upcoming…
New piece of public art is on display in Ringgold
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - A new piece of public art is now on display in downtown Ringgold. The 19 foot stainless steel sculpture, "Threaded," has been…
Cancer Care Ministry hosted its 39th National Cancer Survivors Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Held in partnership with Greater Tucker Missionary Baptist Church, Cancer Care Ministry hosted its 39th National Cancer Survivors Day. The celebration recognized…
Locally produced film Set Free makes its premiere at the Colonnade
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A locally produced film is receiving praise after making its premiere over the weekend in Ringgold. Hundreds of people gathered at…
What's Right With Our Schools: Whitfield County Financial Planning
WHITFIELD COUNTY, GA (WDEF) - Understanding money, and how to make it work for you, is a key to success in life. Students in Whitfield County are…
Rock City official responds to proposed Gondola concerns
A Rock City official is responding to concerns about a proposed gondola on Lookout Mountain. Some residents worry the project could cause long-term impacts to safety, traffic, and privacy. They're also skeptical about whether or not the gondola will help…
Wall Street holds steadier as AI stocks recover some of their sell-off
NEW YORK (AP) - Wall Street held steadier and recovered some of its sell-off from last week. Oil prices, meanwhile, rose Monday following fighting between Israel and Iran, but they pared their biggest gains. The S&P 500 added 0.3%, coming…
Portion of E Madison Avenue to close on Tuesday, June 9 in Athens
The City of Athens Public Works Department has announced the following two-part street closure: the area to be affected is E Madison Avenue from Mayfield Ln to Forrest Ave/Slack Road. They say this area will be closed to through traffic…
Weather Update: Monday June 8, 2026
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Monday: Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs: low/mid 80's. Winds: S @ 5 MPH Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Mild. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows: high 60's to near 70. Winds: Near Calm.…
TN gas prices fall 18 cents, AAA says
Gas prices across the state steadily declined again last week, falling 18 cents, on average, according to the AAA. The average price is now $3.75 which is 45 cents less expensive than one month ago.…
Israel and Iran appear to pause strikes after trading fire for the first time since April ceasefire
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Israel and Iran appeared to back away from further strikes Monday, hours after they traded fire for the first time since the U.S. agreed to a ceasefire with Tehran two months ago. Both countries…
AI stocks recover some of last week’s sell-off, while oil prices come off their overnight highs
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is recovering some of its sell-off from Friday, as stocks swept up in the artificial-intelligence boom bounce back on Monday. Oil prices, meanwhile, are higher following fighting between Israel and Iran, but they have come off their peaks from…
Multiple violations found following firework explosion on I-75
UPDATE: Multiple violations were found following a post-incident inspection of a vehicle fire carrying fireworks on I-75, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol…
A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 32, collapses buildings and sparks tsunami
DAVAO, Philippines (AP) — An offshore magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 32…
Upcoming construction-related road closures
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Chattanooga Department of Public Works, Transportation Division has provided some construction-related road closures taking place in the area from June 8 to June 12. Locals should consider the following: Farmstead Road Farmstead Road between Hixson Pike…
Oil prices are volatile with potential easing of violence after an exchange of fire
Wall Street pointed toward gains early Monday and oil prices are volatile with a potential easing of violence even as Israel and Iran exchange fire. Futures for the S&P 500 rose 0.6% before the opening bell, while futures for the…
Lawsuit attempts to stop UFC fight at White House on Trump's birthday
Washington — A federal lawsuit filed Saturday seeks to shut down the Ultimate Fighting Championship fight night on the White House's South Lawn on President Trump's birthday. The lawsuit, filed by the Public Integrity Project on behalf of a political activist and…
BUCS Youth Cheer Elite Squad named 2026 One Prime Global Finals Champion
ORLANDO, Fla. (WDEF) - The BUCS Youth Cheer Elite Squad is celebrating a national title after being named the 2026 One Prime Global Finals…
From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see US consumers rethink their spending
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. consumers haven’t stopped spending money since the Iran war drove up fuel prices, but many shoppers are reassessing what they buy and where, according to company executives and retail analysts. The behavior changes observed so…
Israeli military says it detected missiles launched from Iran
Israel said Sunday that Iran has launched missiles at it in the first such bombardment since a fragile ceasefire took effect in early April, complicating mediation efforts for a deal to end the war. Iran's state broadcaster confirmed the launch…
General Services Administration has released the first renderings of the new courthouse design
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - According to the Times Free Press (TFP), the General Services Administration has released the first renderings of the new…
Humane Educational Society hosts Kelly's 5th annual Adopt-A-Thon
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Humane Educational Society hosted its fifth annual Adopt-A-Thon. The event honors the late Kelly McCoy, a popular local radio personality and passionate animal…
Shepherd Community celebrates its 50th annual fun day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Shepherd Community celebrated its 50th annual Fun Day with a car parade followed by a community picnic. During the event, community leaders honored…