BY ANNE D’INNOCENZIO ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK (AP) — Fabric and crafts retailer Joann Inc., which has been a destination for generations of quilters, knitters and lovers of crafts projects for more than 80 years, is going out of business…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Schools is taking a major step to ensure its facilities remain clean, safe, and welcoming for students and staff. After reviewing 13 applications, the board…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Zoo has welcomed two new female warthogs, marking an exciting milestone in its history. The warthogs, named Peanut and Big Girl, arrived in late January…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Caregivers work hard to care for our loved ones. Right at Home in Home Care and Assistance is promoting care for their caregivers. Caregivers can…
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is teaming up with the DeKalb County Animal Adoption Center (DCAAC) on a new initiative aimed at…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The YMCA is kicking off a massive fundraiser today. They are inviting the community to participate in a series of health and wellness events. The events…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Drivers on Signal Mountain Boulevard should prepare for lane reductions this week as TDOT begins road construction. From Tuesday, February 25, through Thursday, February 27, 2025, TDOT maintenance crews will be…
BLEDSOE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A second arrest has been made in connection to the SWAT standoff in Sale Creek Friday. Robert…
Starbucks is laying off 1,100 workers, CEO Brian Niccol said in a companywide message that was made public Monday. The coffee chain is taking the action under its "Back to Starbucks" restructuring plan designed to revitalize the…
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Grundy County man has been arrested after stealing a four wheeler in Dunlap. On February 20, 2025 around 11:40 a.m., a subject…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) — Emergency crews responded to a vehicle crash involving a car that collided with a building on Hixson Pike Sunday afternoon. At approximately 2:11 PM on…
NEW YORK (AP) — Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose intimate vocal and musical style on “Killing Me Softly with His Song,” “The…
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Dunlap Fire Department (DFD) and several other organizations responded to a house fire over the weekend. At 10:23 a.m. Sunday,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga’s premier Antiques Show & Sale is back for its 51st year, bringing history, artistry, and one-of-a-kind treasures to The Signal Ballroom at the Chattanooga Choo Choo.…
The College of Engineering and Computer Science invited the community to a fun-filled experience at the annual E-Week open house. Every year, the college opens its doors to the public, offering an exciting opportunity to explore the world of engineering…
This weekend, the fourth annual Black-Owned Business Expo transformed the mall into a vibrant hub of creativity and culture, celebrating entrepreneurship and community. The event showcased a wide range of products, from beautifully made handmade crafts and stunning jewelry to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – ConNooga is back at the Chattanooga Convention Center this weekend, offering nearly 500 hours of entertainment for fans of all kinds. This multi-fandom convention is a…
A piece of Washington, D.C. has come to Rossville. A quarter-scale replica of the iconic Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall is now on display at the Rossville Athletic Center. This replica honors the 58,300 names of those who sacrificed during the…
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Early Saturday morning in Smyrna, around 2 a.m., police officers responded to a report of people breaking into vehicles at an apartment complex on Great Circle. A foot chase followed, and for reasons still under review,…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - The man accused of traveling from Mississippi to Chattanooga in hopes of having sex with a 10-month-old child has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. If he lives long enough to get out, 50-year-old Dennis…
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Sale Creek man has been taken into custody after a lengthy SWAT standoff. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO),…
Tesla is recalling more than 376,000 vehicles because a possible loss of power steering that requires greater effort from the driver to steer, increasing the risk of a crash. The electric car maker reported in…
Ford and Rivian have issued recalls affecting a total of about 257,000 vehicles in the United States over separate seatbelt and headlight issues, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday. Ford is recalling 240,510…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Cleveland pastor has plead guilty to sexual exploitation of a minor after investigators uncovered child sexual abuse material on his laptop.…