Melvin Evans murder trial enters day four
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Defense and Prosecution gave their closing arguments today in the murder trial of Melvin Evans. Mr. Evans is accused of shooting and killing Kenneth…
As airport delays persist, travelers and TSA workers call for end to shutdown: "Get it passed, work together"
Delays at major U.S. airports across the country persist as Transportation Security Administration officers continue to work without pay and call-outs mount as the partial government shutdown drags on. "I think it's ridiculous they need to open the government back up, it's time," Colin…
Georgia suspends fuel tax, but other states may not follow
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia on Friday become the first state in the U.S. to suspend fuel taxes after the war in the Middle East sent pump prices soaring. Republican Gov. Brian Kemp signed into law a 60-day suspension of the…
DEA names Colombian president 'priority target' as US prosecutors probe ties to drug traffickers
NEW YORK (AP) - Colombian President Gustavo Petro has been designated a “priority target” by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration as federal prosecutors in New York probe his alleged ties…
DOJ moves to dismiss criminal case against ex-police officers charged for role in Breonna Taylor's death
The Justice Department on Friday moved to dismiss its criminal case against two former Louisville police officers who were facing civil rights charges in connection with the shooting death of Breonna…
Access to Blue Hole will close March 23
The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) says a construction project at North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park will close both the main parking area and access to the Blue Hole for approximately a year, beginning Monday, March 23, 2026. They…
Flooding along Oahu's North Shore prompts evacuation order to over 4,000 people
HONOLULU (AP) - Thousands of residents in towns north of Honolulu were told to evacuate their homes early Friday morning as flooding from heavy rains intensified and water levels rose behind a 120-year-old dam. Emergency sirens blared along Oahu’s famed…
Boston transit station incident sends 6 to hospital
BOSTON (AP) — Six people were taken to the hospital after an incident at a Boston transit station Friday drew a large police presence and prompted the partial shutdown of the facility. The incident happened late Friday morning at the…
U.S. shoppers should brace for impact of higher oil prices, experts say
For U.S. consumers, soaring oil prices due to the Iran war don't just mean pain at the pump — the impact is also likely to be felt by shoppers both in stores and online. Global oil prices have jumped more than 40% since the…
Trump administration sues Harvard, alleging it failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students after Oct. 7 attack
Washington — The Trump administration filed a federal lawsuit against Harvard University on Friday, alleging that it violated federal civil rights law by failing to protect Jewish and Israeli students in the wake of the Oct. 7, 2023, terror attack by…
2nd Marine Expeditionary Unit of around 2,200 Marines, 3 warships headed to Middle East as Iran war continues
A second Marine Expeditionary Unit of about 2,200 Marines and three warships is headed toward the Middle East, as the war with Iran continues. The unit departed California earlier this week, according to two U.S. officials. The first one, which is coming…
Attack on alleged drug vessel leaves 3 survivors in eastern Pacific, US military says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military said Friday that it attacked an alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, leaving three survivors, as part of the Trump administration’s campaign against alleged traffickers. U.S. Southern Command, which oversees much of Latin America,…
Trump says "we're doing extremely well in Iran"
At a White House event honoring the U.S. Navy Midshipmen football team, President Trump began his remarks by praising the U.S. operation destroying Iranian naval vessels. "I want to begin by just…
Nearly 90,000 bottles of children’s liquid pain medication recalled
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 90,000 bottles of a children’s pain reliever have been recalled due to reports of black specs and other contaminants, according to federal regulators. The Food and Drug Administration posted an online notice about…
Gov. Kemp to sign 60-day Georgia gas tax suspension to bring some relief at the pump
Relief is on the way for Georgia drivers who have been feeling the pain at the gas pump. Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a bill that temporarily suspends the state's gas tax for 60 days. On…
White House urges Congress to take a light touch on AI regulations in new legislative blueprint
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said on Friday that Congress should “preempt state AI laws” that it views as too burdensome, laying out a broad framework for how it wants Congress to address concerns about artificial intelligence without curbing growth…
City’s Small Business Resource Center opens
The City of Chattanooga’s Small Business Resource Center has opened at 332 East Martin Luther King Boulevard. This initiative is funded with $1.8 million approved by City Council and provided…
Cleveland City Schools announces new principals for Ross, Arnold, and Blythe-Bower Elementary Schools
Cleveland City Schools (CCS) has announced new leadership at three elementary schools for the 2026-2027 school year. They have named Mr. Donald Benton as principal of Ross Elementary School, Dr. Alicia Kahrs as…
US college student’s death in Barcelona was likely an accident, Spanish police say
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — James “Jimmy” Gracey, a college student from Illinois who was found dead after going missing while in Barcelona on a break, was likely the victim of an accident, Spanish regional police said Friday. Gracey’s body was found Thursday afternoon in…
Bill to ban cellphones in Georgia high schools moving closer to becoming law
A statewide cellphone ban in high schools is closer to being in effect in Georgia. The Georgia House approved the bill in February. Now the proposal needs to make it through the Senate and be signed by Gov. Brian Kemp. On…
Wall Street stumbles toward the finish of another losing week
NEW YORK (AP) - Wall Street is stumbling toward the finish line of a fourth straight losing week, but an ease in oil prices is taking some of the pressure off stock markets worldwide. The S&P 500 fell 0.3% in…
Debris rains down on Israel as Iran unleashes round after round of missile attacks
An image shared by Israel's national Magen David Adom emergency rescue agency shows a first responder running to the scene of a fire in a residential area in Petah Tiqva, east of Tel Aviv, March 20,…
Iran threatens world tourism sites and says it is still building missiles nearly 3 weeks into war
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran threatened to target recreational and tourist sites worldwide and insisted it was still building missiles. Friday's show of defiance came nearly three weeks into U.S.-Israeli strikes that have killed a slew of Tehran’s…
Deceased person found in Monteagle town limits
The Monteagle Police Department (MPD) says they are aware of community concerns regarding the recent discovery of a deceased individual within the town limits. They say at this time, the case remains an active and ongoing investigation. The Tennessee Bureau…