Baseline Eye Exams Urged
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - GLP-1 medications, often prescribed for diabetes management and weight loss, are growing in popularity in the U.S., with roughly 12% of adults having used them at some point. …
Suspect in custody after a social media threat directed toward Cleveland Middle School
UPDATE: The Cleveland Police Department (CPD) has filed charges against the individual identified in connection with the social media threat directed at Cleveland Middle School on Sunday, March 29, 2026. The suspect was…
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety uncovers rare KKK artifacts in one of its offices
A notebook with meeting minutes and a ledger are among Ku Klux Klan-related items that the Mississippi state government uncovered while clearing out an office, offering new glimpses into the violent white supremacist group known for its secrecy and links…
3 arrested in U.K. after nearly $100 million worth of cocaine found hidden in bananas
Three people have been charged in the United Kingdom after they allegedly attempted to traffic nearly $100 million worth of cocaine in a container of bananas, authorities said, marking the latest instance of the illicit drug…
Three dogs receiving care after being abandoned, emaciated
Three dogs are receiving care after being abandoned in Walker County. According to the Walker County Animal Shelter (WCAS), a concerned citizen called and reported three abandoned dogs were left at a cemetery on Sunday evening. Once on scene…
How soon will airport security lines return to normal after TSA officers get paid?
Hours-long security lines continued to snarl airports across the U.S. on Monday after TSA officers missed another paycheck last week during the partial government shutdown. But aviation experts say delays could ease within days once workers are paid again. President Trump,…
Could there be consequences against gas stations that do not cut the gas tax?
Georgia’s Attorney General is threatening to file suit against any gas station that does not cut the gas tax. Chris Car says his office will not hesitate to act against stations that violate the tax suspension. Georgia passed a 33-cent…
US reopens embassy in Venezuela months after military operation to remove Maduro
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has formally reopened its embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, after the restoration of full diplomatic relations with the South American country following the Trump administration’s ouster of then-President Nicolas Maduro in early January. The State…
Thieves grab paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse from Italian museum in under 3 minutes, reports say
Rome — Thieves made off with three paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth millions of dollars from a museum near the city of Parma in northern Italy, police said…
Hug a Bunny event returns to Chattanooga Zoo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The annual Hug a Bunny event at the Chattanooga Zoo is returning this weekend. The event will take place on Friday and Saturday, April 3 and 4, from 9 a.m. to…
US stocks swing as oil prices keep climbing because of the war with Iran
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are swinging again Monday as oil prices keep climbing because of uncertainty about when the war with Iran could end. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% in midday trading, coming off its worst week since…
Tulips Bring Colorful Spring Fun
ROSSVILLE, GA. (WDEF) - Spring was on full display Sunday at Happy Valley Farms, where visitors spent the day surrounded by blooming tulips and open-air creativity. The farm hosted a painting…
As Trump touts diplomacy, Iran notes the U.S. has attacked twice in 9 months in the middle of negotiations
"Everyone must recognize that Iran did not start this war. Iran was attacked while in the middle of a diplomatic process — for the second time within nine months," Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaie said Friday in televised remarks…
Vehicle total loss following fire in Dunlap
DUNLAP, Tenn. -- A vehicle is a total loss following a fire on March 28, 2026. The fire was located in the parking area at the Wedding Venue in the Ridge, located off Dogwood Lane. According to the Dunlap…
Longest government shutdown still impacting TSA lines at Atlanta airport
Travelers passing through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport may still feel the effects of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Airport officials say staffing shortages continue to affect TSA checkpoints, even as some TSA workers could begin receiving back pay…
The Nehemiah Project R3 is helping children "one pack at a time"
Kelley Andrews with the Nehemiah Project R3 joins News 12's Amelia Greer on 'National Pencil Day' to spread the call for school supplies year-round. Learn how you can get involved with…
Dalton creates program to plant more trees
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The city of Dalton wants homeowners to plant more trees. They are launching a program to help out. You can apply to have the city plant the tree for you, but they do charge a fee. "Trees…
Chattanooga Trach Families host Easter egg hunt at Riverview Park
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Trach Families brought the community together this weekend with a family-friendly Easter egg hunt. The organization hosted the event at Riverview…
Runners take on Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon chasing goals and milestones
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon took place this weekend, bringing runners from across the region together for a test of endurance, determination, and personal…
CFD rescues man after shed crumbles on top of him
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Sunday afternoon around 12:28p.m., the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to the reports of entrapment on the 3300 block of Adkins Road. According to CFD, a Lookout Valley man was critically injured due to the…
Apollo vs. Artemis: What to know about NASA’s return to the moon
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s Apollo moonshots are a tough act to follow, even after all this time. As four astronauts get set to blast off on humanity’s first trip to the moon…
TSA agents will soon be paid but it may not mean immediate relief at airport security lines
With spring break in full swing, airline passengers continued to wait it out at major U.S. airports after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to pay Transportation Security Administration officers aimed at alleviating long security lines. Trump’s executive order…
Chattanooga Community gathers for 'No Kings Day' Protest at Ross’s Landing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Members of the Chattanooga community gathered at Ross’s Landing to take part in another “No Kings Day” protest. Demonstrators lined the…
Fort Oglethorpe hosts annual Easter Egg Scramble at Gilbert-Stephenson Park
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) - The City of Fort Oglethorpe hosted its annual Easter Egg Scramble Saturday morning at Gilbert-Stephenson Park. Organizers say the event is…