National fried chicken day at Champy's
CHATTANOOGA Tenn. (WDEF) - Thursday is national fried chicken day, and what better way to celebrate than with some fried chicken. "Champy's World Famous Fried Chicken" was just the place…
CMA Fest Spotlight: Adam Doleac
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Country music artist Adam Doleac is staying busy this summer, cranking out lots of new music. News 12 caught up with him at CMA Fest, right after…
DeSantis raised $20 million in the 6 weeks since announcing his presidential run, his campaign says
By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis raised $20 million in the first six weeks after he announced his run for president, his campaign said Thursday. The formidable haul for DeSantis indicates a well of support despite…
TWRA enforcing updated BUI Laws
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Many people enjoyed their holiday weekend on our local waterways. (more…)
Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi has full FDA approval now and that means Medicare will pay for it
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials have granted full approval to a closely watched Alzheimer’s drug for patients with early stages of the disease. The Food and Drug Administration decision clears the way for Medicare and other insurers to begin paying…
CPD celebrates successful July 4, cracks down on DUI enforcement
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With the Fourth of July holiday being over, officials with the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) say they're buckling down on DUI enforcement. Nearly one-third of deadly traffic accidents nationwide involve…
Tennessee sexual assault test wait times nearly cut in half
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The average turnaround time for DNA results in sexual assault cases has decreased substantially in Tennessee in the past year. According to a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) report, the Tennessee crime lab is returning those…
Animal Hero Summer Camp making return at HES
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Families looking for one more summer activity have an option in Chattanooga. (more…)
Threads launches with questionable local impact
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new app could change the social media landscape. Meta launched Threads on Wednesday. It is a text based app that is similar to Twitter. Over 10 million people have signed up so far. Many…
Update: Lake Winnie reopens waterslide after child injury
UPDATE: Lake Winnie stated their Twist-N-Shout waterslide has reopened. Here is Lake Winnie's most recent comment on the issue: "The State of Georgia today reinspected the Twist-N-Shout water…
Kevin Spacey's accuser denies the defense claim that he made up sex assault, says 'it was horrific'
LONDON (AP) — A man who says Kevin Spacey subjected him to a torrent of verbal abuse and grabbed his crotch has denied making up the allegations. Spacey's lawyer Patrick Gibbs alleged to the accuser on Thursday that many parts…
Adventure Days: Chattanooga Library card holders get free Zoo admission
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Zoo is teaming up with the Chattanooga Public Library to host Adventure Days at the zoo. On special dates, guests under 18 who have a library card will get free admission to the zoo.…
The US will provide cluster munitions to Ukraine as part of a new military aid package: AP sources
By NOMANN MERCHANT, LOLITA C. BALDOR and ELLEN KNICKMEYER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has decided to provide cluster munitions to Ukraine and is expected to announce on Friday that the Pentagon will send thousands as part…
Police: Woman shows up to hospital with shooting injury
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A woman showed up to a local hospital with an injury from a gunshot, according to the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD). Chattanooga Police learned of the shooting when the woman got to the hospital. They have…
RFK Jr.'s presidential campaign raises $3 million in 3 days
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WDEF) -- Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s Presidential Campaign raised $3 million in three days, they announced on Thursday. Team Kennedy added they gathered an average of $1 million per day over the last three days of the fundraising…
Toby Keith's shows at his Oklahoma music venue mark return to stage after revealing cancer diagnosis
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Country music star Toby Keith was back on stage over the Fourth of July weekend with his first shows since revealing last summer that he had been fighting stomach cancer. Hundreds attended the native Oklahoman's pop-up…
Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef announce divorce after 6 years of marriage
By The Associated Press Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef are divorcing after nearly six years of marriage, the couple announced Thursday. “For some time, we have considered transforming our…
From the Archives: 1993 Alpine Slide
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- For our Thursday Throwback, we look back a summer thrills in our area from year's past. We visit the Raccoon Mountain go carts and Alpine Slide in July of 1993. You used to be able to…
Tennessee unemployment claims jump 67% over past week
TENNESSEE (WDEF) -- Tennessee recently saw a leap in unemployment claims, WalletHub reported. Claims increased more than 67% from the week of June 19 to the week of June 26. This increase was the third…
TVFCU Named Among Best Credit Unions in Tennessee by Forbes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (July 6, 2023) — Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) has been recognized by Forbes as one of the top credit unions in Tennessee. This award is presented annually by Forbes and Statista Inc. and can be viewed on…
Nevada secures $285M opioid settlement with Walgreens, bringing total settlements to $1 billion
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The state of Nevada has reached a $285 million settlement with Walgreens regarding the pharmacy chain's role in the opioid epidemic, the state's top lawyer announced Wednesday. The last in a…
Memphis prosecutors seek death penalty against man charged with kidnapping and killing teacher
By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty against a man charged with kidnapping a Memphis, Tennessee, school teacher during an early-morning run and killing her. Cleotha Abston is charged with…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Nutrapothica
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- You are what you eat! It's hard not to love junk food and sweets, but they don't always love you back. A good licensed and registered dietitian,…
New Bible themed exhibit to be featured in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cleveland Tennessee has a new tourist attraction on the horizon. It is an emerging children’s museum called Trek Thru Truth. “I think this…