Traffic stop leads to major discovery of handguns, drugs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- A routine traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs and multiple handguns on Monday, April 13, 2026. Just before midnight, an officer saw a vehicle make an illegal turn…
Skillets at the ready for the 29th annual National Cornbread Festival
Wesley Brewer gets everyone excited for the 2026 National Cornbread Festival. As Entertainment Chair, he shares what performances to expect alongside some delicious sweet or savory cornbread. SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. (WDEF)…
Here are the Sample Ballots for the May 5th Primaries in Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Early Voting begins Wednesday for the May 5 Primary elections in Tennessee. These are for the local elections (state and federal primaries come later. "Every election is always important, and each vote will matter in having your…
Wildfire in Polk County burning 75 acres
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - US Forest Service Wildland Firefighters responded to a wildfire…
Incubator Future Sparks Business Concerns
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - An announcement made by county staff at the Chamber of Commerce meeting on Monday involved a discussion of a proposal related to the Hamilton County Business Development…
Erlanger Park hosts first Chattanooga Lookouts game
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.…
Chattanooga City council elects new chairperson
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga City Council elected a new chairperson during today’s meeting, selecting Councilman Jeff Davis for the leadership role. Davis, who represents the Hixson area, will now…
Ballpark Expected to Spur Growth
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly says the city’s new ballpark represents more than a sports venue, it’s part of a longer-term push to shape economic growth in surrounding…
History of the Lookouts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Lookouts are a professional minor league baseball team based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, named for nearby Lookout Mountain following a fan contest in 1909. The franchise’s roots…
7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its stores in North America this year
NEW YORK (AP) — Convenience chain 7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its locations this year. According to earnings filings published last week, 7-Eleven’s North American operator plans to close 645 stores…
5-year-old seriously injured after UTV driven by 7-year-old overturns in north Georgia
A 5-year-old girl was seriously injured Monday evening after a utility terrain vehicle overturned on private property in northeast Georgia, authorities said. The crash happened around 7:30 p.m. at a property along Georgia Highway 51,…
Wall Street rallies to the edge of its all-time high as oil prices ease
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks rallied to the edge of their all-time high and crude oil prices eased as hopes climbed that the United States and Iran may try again on talks to end their war. The S&P 500…
At least 3 ships cross strait despite blockade, tracker shows
At least three ships sailing from Iranian ports crossed the Strait of Hormuz despite the U.S. military blockade, but some vessels taking the route later turned back, maritime tracking data indicated Tuesday. They were among at least seven Iran-linked vessels…
Graysville Road speed limit permanently reduced
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The speed on Graysville Road between East Brainerd Road and the Tennessee state line has been permanently reduced to 30 mph following the passage of Ordinance No. 14333 by…
Georgia PSC votes to protect TSA workers from late fees, utility disconnections during partial government shutdown
The Georgia Public Service Commission has approved a plan to temporarily protect TSA workers in the state from having their utilities shut off or late fees charged during the partial federal government shutdown. The measure was unanimously approved during an April 7…
Golden Apple Award: Madison Limburg, Walker Valley High
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) - Madison Limburg is a proven teacher at Walker Valley High. Her course load incudes English Language Arts and Journalism. She has also served as…
US wholesale prices surged 4% last month after the war in Iran sent energy prices soaring
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. wholesale prices surged last month as the Iran war drove up the cost of energy. The Labor Department reported Tuesday that its producer price index - which measures inflation before it hits consumers - rose 0.5%…
Over $372,000 in undeclared cash seized by customs officers at Atlanta airport this year
In the first three months of…
Brian Hooker, husband of woman missing in Bahamas: "I won't be able to stop looking"
Brian Hooker, whose wife Lynette disappeared during a nighttime boat ride in the Bahamas, told CBS News he wants to believe his wife is still alive and plans to go back out to look for her…
Where to park at Erlanger Park
A map of the routes to the parking lots. (Courtesy:…
Over 10,000 U.S. service members involved in blockade of Iran ports, CENTCOM says
Over 10,000 U.S. service members are executing the U.S. blockade of Iran's ports, according to U.S. Central Command, which said no ships made it past the blockade in the first 24 hours. The blockade of Iran's ports and a partial blockade…
Vice President JD Vance, Erika Kirk visiting UGA for Turning Point USA rally; protests expected
Vice President JD Vance and Turning Point CEO Erika Kirk are visiting Athens on Tuesday for a rally as part of the conservative group's tour of college campuses. The visit to…
France raffle offers a $1M Picasso for a 100 euro ticket to raise money for Alzheimer’s research
PARIS (AP) — In a few hours, one lucky winner will find themselves the owner of a Pablo Picasso painting for less than $120. A raffle in France is offering the chance to win…
At least 16 wounded in Turkey high school shooting; gunman dead
A former student opened fire at a high school in southeastern Turkey on Tuesday, wounding at least 16 people, before killing himself, an official said. The 18-year-old attacker, armed with a shotgun, fired randomly inside a vocational high school in…