A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost. The culprit is volatile oil and jet fuel prices, which have spiked sharply since the war in the Middle…
The U.S. Postal Service is suspending its contributions to the Federal Employees Retirement System, a pension plan for its workers and other civil servants, as the agency struggles with mounting losses that put it at risk of running out of…
Although an eleventh-hour truce between the U.S. and Iran immediately eased tensions between the warring countries, it could take some time for Americans to see relief from the soaring fuel costs that have pushed gasoline prices to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A scheduled update on The Bend, the major riverfront redevelopment project led by Urban Story Ventures, was postponed Tuesday after the development team did not appear…
Ooltewah, Tenn. (WDEF) — A new rehabilitation hospital is on the way to Ooltewah, aiming to bring specialized care closer to home for patients recovering from serious injuries and illnesses.…
NEW YORK (AP) - Oil prices are climbing back toward $100 per barrel on Thursday, while stock markets worldwide give back some of their big gains from the day before. The S&P 500 slipped 0.2% as the United States, Iran…
Iran's deputy foreign minister Saeed Khatibzadeh told CBS News partner network BBC that Israel's attacks on Lebanon Wednesday were "a grave violation" of the ceasefire agreement, adding that the U.S. must choose "between war and ceasefire - you cannot have…
Bahamian officials say they have arrested a 59-year-old U.S. citizen who is being questioned in connection with the disappearance of his wife, Lynette Hooker. The Royal Bahamas Police Force did not release the man's name, citing the organization's policy, but his…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - A tentative ceasefire in the Iran war staggered Thursday under the weight of Israel’s bombardment of Beirut, Tehran’s continued chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, and uncertainty over whether talks expected on Saturday can…
MADISONVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Just an hour and a half away from Chattanooga is some of the state's best breakfast products located in Madisonville, Tenn., Benton's Country Hams. Benton's…
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A crash on Highway 111 in Sequatchie County has shut down that highway. News 12…
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TRION, GA. (WDEF) - Republican Lanny Thomas won the special runoff election for Georgia State Senate District 53 on April 7. Thomas defeated Democrat Jack Zibluk by a wide margin, receiving…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga City Council has delayed CARTA’s plan to begin booting vehicles with outstanding parking tickets. CARTA’s resolution would allow them to boot vehicles with three…
Iran accused the U.S. of violating three clauses of its framework for a deal. Araghchi insisted that an end to the war in Lebanon was part of the ceasefire agreement. Netanyahu and President Trump said the truce did not cover…
A police dog that took part in an operation in which 48 tons of marijuana were seized poses in front of packages containing the drug and weapons in Rio de Janeiro on April 8, 2026. |…
NEW YORK (AP) — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is launching a new podcast that he says will begin “a new era of radical transparency in government,” according to a…
Spring Creek Road will close until further notice on Friday, April 11, 2026 to allow for bridge installation, the Chattooga County Commissioner's Office says. They say individuals should expect to use alternate routes during this time. Barricades and signage will…
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president is aware of Iranian state media reporting that Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon. Leavitt said "the president was made aware of those…
A heating lamp is to blame for a fire that occurred under a carport and eventually spread to a nearby golfcart and lawnmower around the 7700 block of Pinetree Lane on April 8, 2026. The Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire…
LONDON (AP) — A British pastor was charged with manslaughter Wednesday in the drowning of a 61-year-old man at a backyard baptism ceremony. Cheryl Bartley, 48, faces one count of gross negligence manslaughter for the death of Robert Smith on…
“Many shipowners will remain extremely cautious, fearing a sudden resumption of hostilities,” Alex Kuptsikevich, chief market analyst at FxPro, said in a Wednesday note. He stressed that future escalation cannot be ruled out, “given the significant differences in the parties’…
DoorDash is bringing drone delivery to metro Atlanta, giving residents a new way to get meals from local restaurants in as little as 20 minutes. The service is launching near Tanger Outlets Locust Grove, with participating eateries including Molinos Mexican Grill,…
Panera Bread has launched its new Salad Stuffers, featuring a soft Italian Stuffer Roll and filled with fresh ingredients. Two new creations have been added. They are: Steakhouse Salad Stuffer: Crisp romaine and arugula…