Strawberry Spirit Sweeps Through Rhea County
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) - Rhea County is bursting with strawberry spirit as a decorating contest gets underway ahead of the Tennessee Strawberry Festival. One of the first events to kick…
Sinking AI stocks and higher oil prices weigh on Wall Street
NEW YORK (AP) - Slumping AI stocks and another climb in oil prices because of the Iran war are helping to halt Wall Street’s record-setting rally. The S&P 500 fell 0.6% early Tuesday from its latest all-time high, hurt by…
What to expect from the king's address to Congress
Since the king's visit is meant to mark the United States' 250th anniversary, Charles is likely to speak about the relationship between…
United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC effective May 1
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The United Arab Emirates announced Tuesday that it will leave the oil cartel OPEC and its wider OPEC+ group effective May 1, a move rumored for some time as the Emirates chafed under production…
Jimmy Kimmel defends himself after Donald and Melania Trump call for him to be fired
Jimmy Kimmel has responded to Donald and Melania Trump calling on Monday for ABC to fire him in the wake of the late-night comic making a joke last week in which he described the first lady as…
Thunderstorms trigger ground stop, delays at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Flights into Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are facing delays Tuesday morning as thunderstorms move through the region, prompting the Federal Aviation Administration to temporarily halt some incoming traffic. The FAA issued a ground stop affecting departures headed to Atlanta from…
Oil prices keep ticking up, stocks mixed as White House mulls Iran's latest proposal
Oil prices jumped and stocks sank Tuesday as the White House cast doubt on President Trump's willingness to accept an Iranian proposal to mutually lift restrictions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to end the eight-week-old war. Oil prices rallied…
Here's how to find out what's on the latest election ballot in Georgia
ATLANTA (WDEF) - The Republican Governor's race in Georgia may get the headlines, but there are a lot of races on the ballot in this latest election. The May 19th election includes party primaries for both state and federal elections,…
Suspect arrested in connection to homicide
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department has arrested a man connected to a homicide that happened just after midnight on Monday. CPD officers responded to a person shot call in the 1500 block of Hickory Valley Road. Upon…
Complaint filed in Cohutta over former Town Clerk’s alleged continued involvement
COHUTTA, Ga. (WDEF) - A new controversy is coming to light in the Town of Cohutta, Georgia. City employees have filed a formal complaint alleging…
Early voting begins in Georgia ahead of May primary
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Early voting begins today in Georgia for the state’s primary election on May 19. The election is separate from the local primaries…
15 years later: remembering the 2011 Super Outbreak
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)- "When I moved here in the 1990s, the thinking was we don’t get that bad storms here because of all the ridges and the mountains…
Rivals clash at Georgia gubernatorial debate
ATLANTA (WDEF)- Those looking to replace Georgia Governor Brian Kemp made their cases Monday afternoon in a pair of debates. Both Republican and Democratic candidates made their cases this afternoon…
Commissioner Highlights Experience During Campaign
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Commissioner Chip Baker spoke to the Pachyderm club Monday as part of his reelection campaign for District 2. During the meeting, Baker highlighted…
In 8 weeks, the Iran war has dented the U.S. economy. The damage could linger, economists say.
In the eight weeks since the Iran war started, the conflict has driven gas prices above $4 a gallon, strained homebuyers and pushed inflation to its highest level in nearly two years. Even if the war ends soon, Americans are likely to feel the financial sting for months,…
Trump administration fires independent board overseeing the National Science Foundation
NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump administration has fired members of an independent board that oversees the National…
Heavy weekend rain slows 2 sprawling Georgia wildfires, even as new blazes start
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — Heavy rain slowed the progress of two sprawling southern Georgia wildfires over the weekend, allowing crews to make some progress in containing the blazes that have destroyed more than 100 homes. Although…
Iran’s top diplomat says the US wants to negotiate because it failed to achieve its war aims
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told a Russian state TV reporter on Monday that despite the U.S. being a superpower, its leaders “have achieved none of their goals” in the war against his country. “That’s why they ask for negotiation,”…
National Association of Letter Carriers Partners with the Chattanooga Area Food Bank for annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The National Association of Letter Carriers has partnered with the Chattanooga Area Food Bank for annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on May 9th. They say each year, letter…
United Airlines CEO says he approached American Airlines to discuss possible merger
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby confirmed Monday that he approached American Airlines to explore a possible merger between the two carriers, a move that sparked concerns about competition in the airline industry. "I was confident that this combination, which would have been…
Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials say
CAIRO (AP) — Iran has offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the U.S. lifting its blockade on the country and an end to the war, while proposing…
US stocks drift in early trading as crude oil prices rise
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market is drifting after uncertainty rose over the weekend about what will happen next in the Iran war, while oil prices are rising. The S&P 500 slipped less than 0.1% in early trading…
Thomas the Train Event Brings Family Fun
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Day Out with Thomas brought families to the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum for a seasonal train-themed event built around a real excursion ride experience. Visitors…
Learn how to keep our waters clean with the inaugural "WaterFest!"
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - WaterWays is introducing a brand-new event to help teach kids on ways to keep our water clean and healthy. Chattanooga is nicknamed the Scenic City and named the first…