Easing of crude oil prices sends US stocks higher
NEW YORK (AP) - Oil prices are down, and stocks are up, though such moves have been quick to change since the war in Iran began. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% early Monday. The index is coming off its third…
Should states ban sales tax on guns?
MONTGOMERY, Alabama (WDEF) - The pitch to create a tax free holiday for gun in Alabama is getting an odd twist. Alabama lawmakers are considering a bill to lift the sales tax on firearms, ammo and hunting gear on the weekend…
Scammers are using AI tools to mislead you
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Tennessee officials warn consumers the scammers are not using AI to fool you. Specifically, the Department of Safety and Highway Patrol are warning about text messages you make get on unpaid traffic tickets. They say the messages…
Run for the Rescues fundraiser turns into Battle of the Badges K-9 Competition
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - What began as a simple 5K race to raise money for the Rhea County Animal Shelter has now turned into a friendly competition among the Rhea County…
Veterans Stories Shared at Museum
MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Community members gathered today at the Meigs County Historical Museum for The Weight We Carry, Veterans Stories, a program focused on sharing veterans’ experiences and recognizing…
Brush fire contained after burning around 5 acres
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Sunday, around 11:55 a.m., the Piney Volunteer Fire Department and Spencer Fire Rescue responded to a brush fire on Rushing Wind Ln. According to Piney Volunteer Fire Department, units arrived to find an acre of…
TCFD responds to search and rescue mission at Foster Falls Park
SEQUATCHIE, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Saturday around 3 p.m., the Foster Falls Volunteer Fire Department and Tracy City, Tennessee Fire & Rescue (TCFD) responded to Foster Falls Park for a search and rescue. According to TCFD, along with Foster…
Pete Buttigieg joins Shawn Harris at Rome Campaign event
ROME, GA. (WDEF) - On Saturday, Shawn Harris spent the day campaigning with supporters in Rome, Georgia, as the race for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District heads toward…
Chattanooga Residents Line Up for Free Tree ReLeaf Giveaway
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) As warmer weather rolls in, people across Chattanooga are getting back outside—and for many, that means gardening. On Saturday, residents lined up at the…
Tulip Season in Chattanooga Comes to Life with Princess Meet-and-Greet at Aubie Smith Farms
OOLETWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) Tulip season in Chattanooga came with a little extra magic this past weekend. Visitors at Aubie Smith Farms had…
Local Jewish Community reacts to recent attacks
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Following the terror attack at a Synagogue in Michigan, many in the Jewish community are upping their security. The Jewish Federation in Chattanooga has heightened…
Lawmakers pitch to eliminate sales tax on firearms, ammo the weekend before hunting season starts
The pitch to create a tax free holiday for gun in Alabama is getting an odd twist. Alabama lawmakers are considering a bill to lift the sales tax on firearms, ammo and hunting gear on the weekend before hunting season…
US military sends 2,500 Marines and at least one more ship to Mideast
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Roughly 2,500 Marines and at least one amphibious assault ship are headed for the Middle East, a U.S. official told The Associated Press. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive…
Tennessee Democrats hold 'Affordability Tour' in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tennessee Democrats made a stop in Chattanooga Friday. Representative Yusuf Hakeem and…
First Responder Hero Award: Captain Christopher Blazek
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – News 12 is recognizing some of the bravest members of our community through the First Responders Hero Award. Whether someone is an EMT, paramedic, firefighter,…
14 million doses of fentanyl seized from secret drug lab in Mexico
Mexico's government said Thursday it had seized 14 million doses of fentanyl, the latest major haul in a drive to stem the flow of the powerful opioid into the United States. The Public Security ministry said the drugs were found during raids on…
Zelenskyy says US 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions is ‘not the right decision’
PARIS (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that the U.S. 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions amid the Iran war is “not the right decision” and won’t help bring a stop to Russia’s more than 4-year-old invasion of Ukraine. “This easing…
Remembering the Blizzard of '93: Office of Emergency Management says they're prepared
It’s been thirty-three years since the Blizzard of 1993 ravaged the southeast. Local officials say that funding for emergency agencies has greatly increased since…
Toyota recalls 550,000 Highlander SUVs because seat backs may fail to lock
Toyota is recalling roughly 550,000 Highlander SUVs due to a supplier defect that could cause the seat backs to fail to lock properly, increasing the risk of injury. The recall affects Highlander and Highlander…
Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices
WASHINGTON (AP) - An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve moved higher in January in the latest sign that prices were persistently elevated even before the Iran war caused spikes in oil and gas costs. Prices rose 2.8%…
Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices
WASHINGTON (AP) - An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve moved higher in January in the latest sign that prices were persistently elevated even before the Iran war caused spikes in oil and gas costs. Prices rose 2.8%…
The Rotary Club to host a shoe drive for Soles4Souls
Dr. Edna Varner, David Carroll, and Deb Birdsall join News 12's Chip Chapman to promote donations for their Soles4Souls campaign at the Rotary Club. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Rotary Club will…
Killer Beaz returns with some killer jokes
Comedian Killer Beaz is getting ready to entertain folks in South Pittsburg this weekend. He joins News 12's Chip Chapman before he takes over The Princess Theatre this Saturday. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)…