A Secret Safe Place for Newborns celebrates 25 years
Julie Scruggs and Paloma Stansell join News 12's Amelia Greer with a reminder of what comfort they provide for newborns in the state. The TN Safe…
Special Election today in Northwest GA to pick Marjorie Taylor Greene replacement
ROME, Georgia (WDEF) - The special election in northwest Georgia arrives Tuesday. Voters in Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Murray, Walker and Whitfield counties will pick a successor to Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress. There are 22 candidates in all on the ballot.…
Prosecutors say Darron Lee used ChatGPT to try to cover February murder of girlfriend in Ooltewah
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Church Affordable Housing Plan Moves Forward
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A proposed affordable housing development connected to Greater Tucker Missionary Baptist Church is moving closer to construction after the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission approved a…
Second Whataburger Opens in Area
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Another Whataburger is now open in the Tennessee Valley. The Texas-born chain officially opened its second Chattanooga location Monday, March 9, at 2332 Shallowford Village Drive, the former…
What's Right With Our Schools: GeorgiaFIRST Robotics Competition
DALTON, GA (WDEF) - Creating a working robot requires a strong understanding of mathematics and mechanical engineering. Teams of local teenagers recently showed what the machines could do…
Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 U.S. states over possible norovirus contamination
Federal officials on Monday issued a recall for clams and raw oysters distributed in at least nine states due to concerns that they may be contaminated with norovirus, a contagious infection commonly known as the "stomach flu."…
Trump says "the war is very complete," and he's considering taking over Strait of Hormuz
In a phone interview with CBS News Monday afternoon, President Trump said the U.S. war with Iran could almost be over. "I think the war is very complete, pretty much," the president said, speaking…
Stocks weaken worldwide after oil spikes to nearly $120 per barrel, though Wall Street trims losses
NEW YORK (AP) - Stock markets weakened worldwide Monday on worries about whether the global economy can withstand spiking prices for oil, which briefly got near $120 per barrel. But for as scary as the moves were, they remained twitchy…
Trump is reviewing "all credible options" on oil prices, White House spokeswoman says
President Trump is reviewing "all credible options" as oil prices skyrocket amid the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, a White House spokeswoman told CBS News on Monday. Taylor Rogers told CBS News in a statement that the White…
Local coach inducted into national Hall of Fame
A legendary high school football coach from our area is headed to another Hall of Fame. Retired Murphy High coach David Gentry will join this year’s class for the National Federation of State High…
Pet of the Week: Lunchbox!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Join us at Prime News at 7 to meet this week's Pet of the Week: Lunchbox! Lunchbox is a sweet, loving, and playful boy with a big smile and a big heart, and he's in search…
US stocks trim a big early drop as Wall Street remains twitchy after oil spikes to nearly $120
NEW YORK (AP) - Stock markets worldwide are sinking on worries about whether the global economy can withstand spiking prices for oil, which briefly got to nearly $120 per barrel on Monday. But for as scary as the moves have…
Gas prices rise by over 50 cents in Chattanooga area over past week
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- In response to that ongoing conflict in Iran, drivers have noticed that gas prices have continued to go up. GasBuddy…
U.S. military identifies soldier killed in strike on American base in Saudi Arabia
The U.S. Department of Defense announced Monday that Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, of Glendale, Ky., was the soldier killed in the early hours of the war with Iran in an…
Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case
WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Department lawyers announced Monday that they’d reached a settlement in their antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation Entertainment, in a case that alleged an illegal monopoly…
Food City presents check to Erlanger Foundation
Wendy Fournet, Erlanger Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative OfficerSujata Singh, Believe Bash Co-ChairDr. Amar Singh, M.D. F.A.C.S., Professor and Chair of Erlanger Department of Urology and Believe Bash Co-ChairJaci Kazy, Food City Special Events ManagerJared…
Long security lines at U.S. airports as DHS funding affects TSA staffing
Airline passengers in some of the United States' largest airports are seeing long security lines just as spring break is kicking off. For several weeks, the Transportation Security Administration has been dealing with continued absences amid the ongoing partial government…
Uber’s women-only option goes nationwide in the US
NEW YORK (AP) — Uber launched a feature Monday to allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program aimed at addressing concerns…
Stock markets shudder worldwide after oil prices briefly spike to nearly $120 per barrelv
NEW YORK (AP) - Stock markets shuddered worldwide with worries about whether the global economy can withstand spiking prices for oil, which briefly got to nearly $120 per barrel, their highest level since June 2022. The S&P 500 fell 0.8%…
River Market Returns For Season
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga River Market is back for the season, bringing local vendors, artists, and small businesses to the Tennessee Riverfront. Some vendors make the drive from outside…
Regional Coin and Currency Show
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Coin collectors from across the region attended Camp Jordan Arena this past weekend for a regional coin and currency convention. The event brought together vendors and…
Iran names new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, Iranian state media reports
Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, the second son of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been named Iran's new supreme leader, Iranian state media reported Sunday. While the new supreme leader has never held…
CommonSpirit Health volunteers partner with YMCA to pack meals for children
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Employees from CommonSpirit Health spent part of their Sunday giving back to the community by partnering with the YMCA of Metropolitan…