Tyson Foods is shutting down its prepared foods plant in Rome, Georgia, next month, laying off over a hundred employees as part of the closure. According to a notice posted to Georgia's WARN Act…
There were unconfirmed reports of a U.S. search and rescue operation in the skies over Iran on Friday after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard claimed it shot down a U.S. F-35 fighter jet over the middle of the country. The U.S. military had…
WASHINGTON (AP) — American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February. And the unemployment rate dipped to 4.3%. The Labor Department reported Friday that hiring marked a rebound from the loss of…
United Airlines is raising its fees for first and second checked bags, becoming the second U.S. airline to up the price this week. United is raising the price by $10 for flights in the U.S., Mexico and…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran fired on targets Friday across the Middle East, damaging a desalination plant and setting a refinery ablaze in Kuwait, while American and Israeli airstrikes hit…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Cowboy culture is heading to downtown Chattanooga this weekend with the Chattanooga Pro Stampede Rodeo at First Horizon Pavilion. The event is set for Friday, April 3rd…
News 12 This Morning: Mackenzie Steele joins News 12's Amelia Greer with a special partnership for the Creative Discovery Museum and the Chattanooga Lookouts. The former neighboring attractions are joining forces…
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - Georgia lawmakers are dealing with the end of the penny. The House approved a bill on Thursday to round up or down bills when you pay with cash. That means if the $3.11 charge would be…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga is set to renew their partnership with Hamilton County Government. County commissioners will consider…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Burger lovers will have plenty to sink their teeth into this spring as Burger Week returns April 6 through April 12. The weeklong event invites people to…
Surging mortgage rates are threatening to wash out the spring homebuying season. The rate on a conventional 30-year home loan rose to 6.46%, its highest level since September 2025, Freddie Mac said Thursday. Borrowing costs have jumped sharply in recent weeks after…
HONG KONG (AP) - Oil rose more than 6% and Asian stocks fell after U.S. President Donald Trump said in his first national address since the Iran war began that the U.S. will continue to hit Iran very hard. Trump…
Nearly 500 employees at Stone Mountain Park are set to lose their jobs this summer, according to a state filing. A notice posted to Georgia's WARN Act database shows that 497 workers across multiple roles will be laid off, with…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- To honor those who donated organs, Erlanger will hold a flag raising ceremony on Wednesday, April 8 at 10 a.m. in recognition of the 23,788 organ donors who brought new life to organ transplant recipients across the…
Starbucks is offering its baristas up to $1,200 in annual bonuses and shifting to weekly pay as the coffee chain pushes to boost sales and improve customer service. The company said Thursday that the bonuses are tied…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) As the April 15 Tax Day deadline approaches, experts say time is running out for taxpayers who have yet to file. Financial professionals are…
NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks slumped and oil prices soared Thursday after President Donald Trump vowed the U.S. will continue to attack Iran and failed to offer a clear timetable for ending the conflict in the Middle East. The S&P…
A house that was under renovations caught fire on the 9700 block of Birchwood Pike on April 1, 2026. Just before 6 p.m., a neighbor called 911 reporting a residential fire, according to the Hamilton County Office of Emergency…
The U.S. State Department's Rewards for Justice program says it is offering up to $3 million for any information on attacks against U.S. diplomatic facilities in Iraq. "U.S. Embassy Baghdad, U.S. Consulate General Erbil, and the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center…
News 12 This Morning: Alison Pryor joins News 12's Amelia Greer as the Tennessee Aquarium celebrates a busy season for their animals and conservation resources. Alison breaks down how the organization is…
News 12 This Morning: Rev. Jon Rector with the Union Gospel Mission joins News 12's Amelia Greer as the ministry prepares to serve over 400 meals this Easter Sunday. Volunteers are…
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - We've seen a lot of helicopter activity in the region recently. TVA power line repairs, Smokey Mountain rescues and even Kid Rock fly-bys. In the next couple of weeks, we'll see more in north Georgia. The…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Does Chattanooga…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- A planned extension of an Ooltewah road has been shelved. Hamilton County was looking into extending Hilltop Drive from Hunter Road…