Garage explosions lead to fire that destroys Ringgold home
Two residents escape before the flames destroy home.
Dallas Cowboys star to pay for funeral of teen football phenom
Dallas Cowboys superstar running back Ezekiel Elliott will pay for the funeral expenses of a 14-year-old football phenom who was shot and killed at a party last week. Jaylon McKenzie died on Saturday after he was hit by a stray…
Higher China tariffs could cost Americans $767 per year
The White House looks poised to raise tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese imports to 25 percent from 10 percent. An average family of four may take a hit of $767 a year, a trade group has estimated. If the…
Florida governor signs bill to arm more teachers
Tallahassee, Fla. -- More Florida teachers will be eligible to carry guns in the classroom under a bill Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Wednesday that immediately implements recommendations from a commission formed after the Parkland high school shooting. The bill…
Anti-union group attorney on election hold decision: 'It's labor law 101'
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - "This is the UAW attempt to get into Volkswagen, to get into Chattanooga, and to get into the south and it would be unique," Southern Momentum Attorney Maury Nicely said. On Friday, the National Labor Relations…
Boyd Buchanan Boat Day tests physics students creations
The boats were designed by the students in the physics and A-P physics classes.
Councilman removes objection to Police Advisory Committee
"He explained to me the urgency that the community felt, to put this oversight board together.."
The Latest: Tennessee speaker apologizes, promises probes
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Latest on scandal surrounding Speaker Glen Casada's office (all times local): 3:30 p.m. Embattled House Speaker Glen Casada says he's asking for multiple probes of the scandals surrounding his office, saying he takes "complete ownership"…
Chattanooga Police officers participate in Road to Hope ride
Chattanooga Police Officers are embarking on a cycling tour to honor fallen officers.
Prosecutors outline indictments against Aztec Framing owner
CARTERSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced grand jury indictments against the owner of Aztec Framing. Agents from ICE, Homeland Security and the FBI raided the home of Juan Antonio Perez and several outlets of his company, Aztec…
Mayor Coppinger says no tax hike, yet
School Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson has asked for a 5% increase in teacher salaries in his budget for next year.
Flooding leaves Houston area students stranded at school
Houston — Dozens of students in the Houston area had to spend the night at school after flooded roads prevented buses from leaving and parents from reaching their children. Most of the approximately 1,500 students at an elementary school in…
GM in talks to sell shuttered factory in Lordstown, Ohio
General Motors plans to sell its shuttered factory in Lordstown, Ohio, to a company that builds electric trucks. President Donald Trump announced the deal with a company named Workhorse on Twitter Wednesday morning. He also wrote that GM plans to…
Trump administration imposes new Iran sanctions
U.S. tightens sanctions on oil from Iran The Trump administration is imposing new sanctions affecting Iran's iron, steel, aluminum and copper sectors, as the U.S. continues to pressure the regime. The sanctions are aimed at denying Iran revenue that the…
Kameron Leslie back in Chattanooga on murder charge
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A Chattanooga man who was on the TBI's 10 Most Wanted list, is now in the Hamilton county jail. Thirty one year old Kameron Leslie was picked up in Florida for the murder of a Hixson woman last…
Trump defends "tax shelter" practice after report that his businesses lost millions
Report: Trump tax docs show $1B in losses President Trump is defending the practice of using tax shelters as a "sport," after the New York Times released a massive report detailing how he lost roughly $1 billion over a decade…
Tomatoes from Mexico could soon get a lot more expensive
U.S. Commerce Department readies a 17.5 percent tariff on tomatoes from Mexico. Experts say the price of the imported fruit could escalate as much as 85 percent during some parts of the year. U.S. growers claim Mexican tomato producers unfairly…
Visit Old Car City, the World's Largest Classic Car Junkyard
Welcome to Old Car City. It's the world's largest known classic car junkyard.
Country group Alabama extends 50th anniversary tour
By KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Country band Alabama is extending its 50th anniversary tour this year with 29 more shows, including a show with The Beach Boys and additional dates in Canada. The Grammy-winning band…
Alabama's proposed abortion ban approved by committee
This bill would ban abortions, regardless of the time, in a bid to get a challenge before the Supreme Court
Auschwitz slams online store over items with images of Nazi death camp
The Auschwitz memorial and museum in Poland has slammed an online marketplace for selling apparel featuring images of the death camp, saying offering the items is "disturbing and disrespectful." "Do you really think that selling such products as pillows, mini…
Trump claims executive privilege over entire Mueller report
Republicans don't want Mueller to testify President Trump is claiming executive privilege over special counsel Robert Mueller's entire report and the underlying documents, according to two sources familiar with the situation, rendering an already tense relationship between the White House…
Warren, Cummings unveil plan to "end the opioid crisis"
Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren has joined with Rep. Elijah Cummings to reintroduce an ambitious plan they first proposed last year to "end the opioid crisis." This time, the Massachusetts senator and longtime Maryland Democratic congressman would pay for it…
Stock market down again: Stocks set for another decline amid trade anxiety
U.S. shares declined again on Wednesday on the eve of talks between representatives from the U.S. and China, who are prepared to resume trade negotiations in a last chance to stave off more tariff increases. The Dow dipped 64 points…