Motorists are paying sharply higher fuel prices since the outbreak of the Iran war, despite the U.S. being the world's largest oil producer. Why? After all, as of 2023 (the latest data available), the U.S. churned out roughly 13 million barrels of crude…
By JON GAMBRELL, DAVID RISING and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Israel said Tuesday it killed two senior Iranian security officials in overnight strikes in a major blow…
ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) - The City of Athens has won an ongoing feud with Glenn Whiting. The showdown began during the pandemic when the city cancelled their annual fireworks show for the public and only allowed city employees and their…
ATLANTA (WDEF) - Federal prosecutors have filed charges against 3 individuals in an Atlanta to Maryland/Washington D.C. gun pipeline. Investigators say the defendants conspired to make faked firearm purchases in Georgia and then sold them up north. They tracked 68…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Lookouts celebrated a milestone today, moving their historic home plate from AT&T Field to their future stadium at Erlanger Park in a ceremonial community relay.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security is warning drivers about fraudulent text messages claiming recipients have an unpaid traffic ticket and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today, the Hamilton County Pachyderm Club welcomed longtime school board member Gary Kuehn as the guest speaker at its weekly meeting.…
KIMBALL, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Marion…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF)- Much of the Tennessee Valley saw rare mid-March snow on Monday. The snow occurred just…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Each March, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Fix a Leak Week reminds homeowners that small leaks in plumbing can waste a surprising amount of water. Household leaks…
DALTON, GA (WDEF) - Students learn at their own pace. The Phoenix School meets Whitfield County students where they are and allows them to set their own graduation…
At least seven people in three states, including young children, have been sickened by E. coli food poisoning linked to cheddar cheese made from raw milk, federal health officials said Monday. California-based Raw Farm made the cheese that is…
Georgia lawmakers have approved another round of tax relief for residents after the state Senate unanimously passed a measure Monday to provide one-time income tax rebates of up to $500. The Georgia Senate voted 53-0…
Costco is recalling a meatloaf and potato meal kit in nearly 30 states because it may be contaminated with salmonella, the retailer said in a notice to customers. The product, called Meatloaf with Mashed Yukon Potatoes and…
The Georgia Department of Agriculture says the state is now free of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), but the work continues to make sure the risk is over. The designation allows Georgia to resume exporting its poultry products domestically and…
Hyundai Motor North America is halting sales of some 2026 Hyundai Palisade models and planning to recall more than 68,000 of the vehicles after an incident that resulted in the death of a child. The carmaker announced Friday that it was taking…
DETROIT (AP) — When gas prices spike, filling up gets more painful. But consumers can do something to stretch their fuel just a little farther: Change the way they drive. “It’s a hard one to swallow, right? You gotta put gas…
Severe thunderstorms moving through metro Atlanta forced a temporary ground stop at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday morning, delaying thousands of travelers and adding to long security lines inside the world's busiest airport. The Federal Aviation Administration issued the ground stop…
GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — About 3,800 workers at one of the nation’s largest meatpacking plants went on strike Monday in Colorado in what union representatives said is the first walkout at a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…