Early voting begins in Georgia's special election runoff to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene
The race has narrowed down to two, and now residents…
Charlie Kirk highway got vetoed in Arizona. Elected officials are citing politics
There will be no Charlie Kirk highway in his home state of Arizona. The reason: politics. Exactly whose politics is to blame has become a point of debate. Kirk, the conservative activist known for his…
Gas prices eclipse $4 a gallon in the US, the highest since 2022
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. gas prices jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 on Tuesday as the Iran war pushed fuel prices to soar worldwide. According to motor club AAA, the national…
Online sports bettors may risk more than just their wagers. Here's what's at stake.
It's well known that online sports betting can be a risky endeavor. But a new study from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows the practice may also be linked to higher delinquency rates, delivering another potential blow to…
NASA begins the countdown for humanity’s first launch to the moon in 53 years
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA began the countdown Monday for humanity’s first launch to the moon in 53 years. The 32-story Space Launch System rocket is poised to blast off Wednesday evening with…
Applications open for Veterans Bridge Flag Program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Applications are now open for the Veterans Bridge Flag Program, according to the City of Chattanooga. They say this program offers residents, families, and organizations a way to honor the service and sacrifice of United States military…
JetBlue hikes bag fees to offset higher fuel costs. Here's what travelers will now pay.
JetBlue has raised checked bag fees to offset the impact of higher jet fuel prices amid the Iran war. Passengers must now pay at least $39 to check a bag, up $4 per bag from the previous $35 fee. Checking…
Coogi Doogi's 13th annual egg hunt back on Easter Sunday
News 12 This Morning: The 13th Annual Coogi Doogi Easter Egg Hunt will be held this Easter Sunday in the Tennessee Riverpark. Coogi Doogi has been hosting this event after losing his…
Gas prices soar past $4 on average for a gallon of regular in the US, the highest since 2022
Gas | MGNASSOCIATED PRESS By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. gas prices jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 on Tuesday as the Iran war pushed fuel prices to soar worldwide.…
Fuller, Harris make joint appearance at Dalton town hall on forever chemicals
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- Both candidates in the runoff election in north Georgia attended a…
Sheriff Garrett defends partnership with ICE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County Sheriff Austen Garrett defended a partnership with ICE Monday. This was during a talk with the Hamilton County Pachyderm Club during their weekly meeting. In…
Pawpaw’s Homeless Ministry hosts Easter Celebration for Chattanooga’s unhoused community
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Pawpaw’s Homeless Ministry will host an Easter celebration this Thursday, April 2, for Chattanooga’s unhoused community. The event will provide 100 Easter…
Diesel Prices Affect Consumer Goods
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Rising diesel costs are putting pressure on the trucking industry and could soon affect consumers. Diesel recently passed five dollars per gallon, while regular gas is closer…
Baseline Eye Exams Urged
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - GLP-1 medications, often prescribed for diabetes management and weight loss, are growing in popularity in the U.S., with roughly 12% of adults having used them at some point. …
Suspect in custody after a social media threat directed toward Cleveland Middle School
UPDATE: The Cleveland Police Department (CPD) has filed charges against the individual identified in connection with the social media threat directed at Cleveland Middle School on Sunday, March 29, 2026. The suspect was…
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety uncovers rare KKK artifacts in one of its offices
A notebook with meeting minutes and a ledger are among Ku Klux Klan-related items that the Mississippi state government uncovered while clearing out an office, offering new glimpses into the violent white supremacist group known for its secrecy and links…
3 arrested in U.K. after nearly $100 million worth of cocaine found hidden in bananas
Three people have been charged in the United Kingdom after they allegedly attempted to traffic nearly $100 million worth of cocaine in a container of bananas, authorities said, marking the latest instance of the illicit drug…
Three dogs receiving care after being abandoned, emaciated
Three dogs are receiving care after being abandoned in Walker County. According to the Walker County Animal Shelter (WCAS), a concerned citizen called and reported three abandoned dogs were left at a cemetery on Sunday evening. Once on scene…
How soon will airport security lines return to normal after TSA officers get paid?
Hours-long security lines continued to snarl airports across the U.S. on Monday after TSA officers missed another paycheck last week during the partial government shutdown. But aviation experts say delays could ease within days once workers are paid again. President Trump,…
Could there be consequences against gas stations that do not cut the gas tax?
Georgia’s Attorney General is threatening to file suit against any gas station that does not cut the gas tax. Chris Car says his office will not hesitate to act against stations that violate the tax suspension. Georgia passed a 33-cent…
US reopens embassy in Venezuela months after military operation to remove Maduro
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has formally reopened its embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, after the restoration of full diplomatic relations with the South American country following the Trump administration’s ouster of then-President Nicolas Maduro in early January. The State…
Thieves grab paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse from Italian museum in under 3 minutes, reports say
Rome — Thieves made off with three paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth millions of dollars from a museum near the city of Parma in northern Italy, police said…
Hug a Bunny event returns to Chattanooga Zoo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The annual Hug a Bunny event at the Chattanooga Zoo is returning this weekend. The event will take place on Friday and Saturday, April 3 and 4, from 9 a.m. to…
US stocks swing as oil prices keep climbing because of the war with Iran
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are swinging again Monday as oil prices keep climbing because of uncertainty about when the war with Iran could end. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% in midday trading, coming off its worst week since…