Lanny Thomas Wins Senate Runoff
TRION, GA. (WDEF) - Republican Lanny Thomas won the special runoff election for Georgia State Senate District 53 on April 7. Thomas defeated Democrat Jack Zibluk by a wide margin, receiving…
CARTA's parking enforcement delayed by city council
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga City Council has delayed CARTA’s plan to begin booting vehicles with outstanding parking tickets. CARTA’s resolution would allow them to boot vehicles with three…
Iran accuses U.S. of violating deal framework; says negotiations, ceasefire are unreasonable
Iran accused the U.S. of violating three clauses of its framework for a deal. Araghchi insisted that an end to the war in Lebanon was part of the ceasefire agreement. Netanyahu and President Trump said the truce did not cover…
Police dog named Hulk sniffs out 48 tons of marijuana in record bust in Brazil
A police dog that took part in an operation in which 48 tons of marijuana were seized poses in front of packages containing the drug and weapons in Rio de Janeiro on April 8, 2026. |…
RFK Jr is launching a podcast to expose ‘lies’ that have made Americans sick
NEW YORK (AP) — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is launching a new podcast that he says will begin “a new era of radical transparency in government,” according to a…
Spring Creek road to close until further notice for bridge replacement
Spring Creek Road will close until further notice on Friday, April 11, 2026 to allow for bridge installation, the Chattooga County Commissioner's Office says. They say individuals should expect to use alternate routes during this time. Barricades and signage will…
Trump has been told reports around Strait of Hormuz closure are "false," Leavitt says
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president is aware of Iranian state media reporting that Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon. Leavitt said "the president was made aware of those…
Animal cage heating lamp causes around $5,000 in damages following fire
A heating lamp is to blame for a fire that occurred under a carport and eventually spread to a nearby golfcart and lawnmower around the 7700 block of Pinetree Lane on April 8, 2026. The Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire…
British pastor charged with manslaughter after man drowns at baptism
LONDON (AP) — A British pastor was charged with manslaughter Wednesday in the drowning of a 61-year-old man at a backyard baptism ceremony. Cheryl Bartley, 48, faces one count of gross negligence manslaughter for the death of Robert Smith on…
Even if the Strait of Hormuz opens, experts say it it could still take a long time for oil flows to return to normal
“Many shipowners will remain extremely cautious, fearing a sudden resumption of hostilities,” Alex Kuptsikevich, chief market analyst at FxPro, said in a Wednesday note. He stressed that future escalation cannot be ruled out, “given the significant differences in the parties’…
DoorDash expands drone deliveries to metro Atlanta, offering fast local meals
DoorDash is bringing drone delivery to metro Atlanta, giving residents a new way to get meals from local restaurants in as little as 20 minutes. The service is launching near Tanger Outlets Locust Grove, with participating eateries including Molinos Mexican Grill,…
Panera Bread launches Salad Stuffers
Panera Bread has launched its new Salad Stuffers, featuring a soft Italian Stuffer Roll and filled with fresh ingredients. Two new creations have been added. They are: Steakhouse Salad Stuffer: Crisp romaine and arugula…
U.S. military consumed 950,000 gallons of coffee and "a lot of nicotine" during Iran war, Caine says
Washington — Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, offered a by-the-numbers look Wednesday of the meals and caffeine the U.S. military has consumed during Operation Epic Fury, as a fragile ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran…
Americans expect to delay retirement by 4 years as cost of living rises, study finds
Americans expect to work about four years longer than they'd like as rising living costs and health care expenses reshape their retirement plans, according to new research from Economist Enterprise. Only 1 in 5 workers say they want to stay in the…
Israel strikes central Beirut without warning after saying Iran ceasefire doesn't apply there
BEIRUT (AP) - Israeli strikes hit several dense commercial and residential areas in central Beirut without warning Wednesday afternoon, hours after a ceasefire was announced in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Lebanon’s health ministry said dozens were killed and hundreds…
Parents charged after toddler slips into wolf area and gets hurt at Hersheypark zoo
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The parents of a toddler who suffered a minor injury at a Pennsylvania theme park zoo after squeezing through a fence near a wolf enclosure and making contact with one…
Raising a child now costs over $300,000 in the U.S., study finds. See how your state compares.
Raising a child comes with a long list of expenses, from child care to additional groceries. But how much does that add up to over 18 years? A new estimate from LendingTree puts the price tag at…
Iran may withdraw from ceasefire with U.S. over Israel's ongoing attacks in Lebanon, Iranian news agency says
Iran's Tasnim news agency, a semi-official outlet closely linked with the country's powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, cited an anonymous "senior security source" as saying Wednesday that Tehran could pull out of the ceasefire agreement with the U.S. if Israel…
GM recalling more than 270,000 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles in US due to rearview camera screen issue
General Motors is recalling more than 270,000 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles in the U.S. because the rearview camera screen may display a distorted or blank image. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a letter that a rearview image that…
Oil plunges toward $90 as the Dow surges 1,300 in a worldwide rally following a ceasefire with Iran
NEW YORK (AP) - Oil prices are plunging back toward $90 per barrel, and stock markets are surging worldwide after President Donald Trump pulled back from his threat to force a “whole civilization” to die in the war with Iran.…
The Bend Project Update Delayed
UPDATE: Urban Story Ventures has provided a statement in regard to the April 7, 2026 City Council meeting. They share The Bend has been in compliance with the One Westside TIF…
AI will affect more than half of all U.S. jobs, analysis finds
Artificial intelligence will dramatically change the nature of work, but stop short of replacing most employees, according to a recent analysis. Over the next three years, AI will "reshape" between 50% and 55% of U.S. jobs, Boston Consulting Group researchers estimated.…
Wall Street, global markets surge after US-Iran ceasefire sends oil prices below $100 a barrel
Wall Street surged in Wednesday premarket trading as oil prices plunged below $100 after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Futures for the S&P 500 jumped 2.7% before…
Try some delicious burgers for a low price at Bad Daddy's Burger Bar
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It's Chattanooga's Burger Week and many local restaurants are offering mouth-watering deals to discover the best burger in town, and Bad Daddy's Burger Bar is confident…