DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) - The DeKalb County EMA has confirmed that there was a derailment near County Road 761 in Valley Head. The derailment involved 5-10 rail cars from a Norfolk Southern train that was carrying grain. Crews and…
By ALEXA ST. JOHN and CALEIGH WELLS Associated Press Winter has its fans, but even those who enjoy playing in the snow probably dislike the chore of clearing up after a big storm that dumps several inches or even feet of snow and…
MONTGOMERY, Alabama (WDEF) - Lawmakers in Alabama are dealing with varying issues from App Stores to Vaping. The House has passed an App Store Accountability Act. It would force them to sort children into age categories when new accounts are…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Getting kids to and from school everyday is a top priority for school districts.…
FORT OGLETHORPE, GA. (WDEF) - St. Vincent de Paul/Gabriel’s Hope Food Pantry in Fort Oglethorpe provides ongoing food assistance through regular food drives and pantry services. In addition to its routine…
Washington — A year after a law that effectively banned TikTok from the U.S. went into effect, China and the U.S. have signed off on a deal, according to a White House official. The bipartisan law,…
Microsoft says they are working to resolve an issue regarding services including Outlook and others. "We've identified a portion of service infrastructure in North America that is not processing traffic as expected. We're working to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)— CommonSpirit – Memorial Hospital officially unveiled its new name and branding Wednesday, marking the final step in its transition from CHI Memorial Hospital. Hospital leaders revealed new signage during an outdoor ceremony, saying the rebrand reflects a…
Athletic wear company Lululemon is pulling a new style of leggings from its North American website after customers complained the fabric was see-through. Vancouver-based Lululemon said it "temporarily paused sales online" of its…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Powered by strong consumer spending, the U.S. economy grew at the fastest pace in two years from July through September, the government said Thursday in a slight upgrade of its first estimate. America’s…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - More people will be able to fly from Chattanooga to Dallas starting this May. American Airlines is upgrading to an Airbus320 for two of its four daily flights. It's a bigger plane with nearly twice as…
PARIS (AP) — France’s navy, working with intelligence provided by the United Kingdom, on Thursday intercepted an oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea that traveled from Russia, in a mission targeting the sanctioned Russian shadow…
ATLANTA (WDEF)- The state of Georgia is preparing for the possibility of this weekend’s winter storm. Governor Brian Kemp says they expect the majority of the impacts to be along…
Chattanooga, TN(WDEF)- Flu season is beginning to ease across Tennessee and the United States, but health officials say cases remain widespread as colder weather moves in. Doctors report that this year’s flu season has brought higher-than-normal activity, including more severe…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Hamilton County Commission has approved funding for a new splash pad at the John A. Patten Community Center in Lookout Valley. The splash pad will be…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Theatre Center starts off 2026 with a play from classic screenwriter, August Wilson. From January 30 through February 15, August Wilson's King Hedley II will…
By JOSH BOAK, AAMER MADHANI and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) - President Donald Trump on Thursday inaugurated his “ Board of Peace ” to lead efforts at maintaining a ceasefire in…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A women's clothing chain seems to be going out of business. A spokesperson for Francesca's tells the Women's Wear Daily that they are liquidating their inventory and closing soon. The chain began in Houston 26 years ago…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The Dalton city council has moved forward with building new Memorial in the city. They have approved a contractor for the Temple Beth-El memorial Park. The park will be built at the site of the former…
SUMMERVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - The owner blames a window heater for a fire Tuesday night fire at a Summerville restaurant. Henry's BBQ on Commerce Street was gutted by flames. An employee told firefighters…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Orchard Knob Middle School honored academic excellence with a special celebration recognizing 90 students who earned a spot on the honor roll, bringing families, educators, and community…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Zoo is celebrating the arrival of two new additions to its animal family and inviting the community to help choose their…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As many people begin the New Year with resolutions focused on health and wellness, scammers are taking advantage of those searching for weight…
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF)- A surprising discovery led to a large police presence in Whitfield County Wednesday. Whitfield County Sheriff's…