Preparing your pipes and heating units for the winter storm
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- As the storm approaches, there are numerous things you can do to prepare your pipes and heating units. Nick Shanks with Lee Company says that to protect…
Wall Street drifts as Intel tumbles and gold's price rises to another record
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market is drifting in mixed trading on Friday, as a zigzag week punctuated by loud threats and pullbacks heads toward a quieter close. The S&P 500 rose 0.1% but remained on track to…
Food City Presents Check to United Way of Greater Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Food…
US completes withdrawal from World Health Organization
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, one year after President Donald Trump announced America was ending its 78-year-old commitment, federal officials said…
Special election called in North Georgia state senate race to coincide with congressional race
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- North Georgia voters will not just be electing the replacement of Marjorie Taylor Greene in March in the Congressional seat 14 special election. They will also be voting in a Special Election for the State Senate District…
Winter Storm Could Disrupt Deliveries
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With a winter storm moving into the Tennessee Valley this weekend, icy and slushy conditions could make travel difficult and disrupt local deliveries. Snow, sleet, and freezing…
Winter storm already disrupting U.S. travel as airlines cancel flights
Airlines are starting to cancel U.S. flights ahead of the massive winter storm that's forecast to bring a mix of ice, snow and frigid conditions to a 2,000-mile expanse of the country this weekend. Delta Air…
Train derailment in DeKalb County, AL
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) - The DeKalb County EMA has confirmed that there was a derailment near County Road 761 in Valley Head. The derailment involved 5-10 rail cars from a Norfolk Southern train that was carrying grain. Crews and…
When big snow and ice blow in, most people reach for salt. There are ways to reduce its harms
By ALEXA ST. JOHN and CALEIGH WELLS Associated Press Winter has its fans, but even those who enjoy playing in the snow probably dislike the chore of clearing up after a big storm that dumps several inches or even feet of snow and…
Alabama lawmakers tackle vaping and kids apps
MONTGOMERY, Alabama (WDEF) - Lawmakers in Alabama are dealing with varying issues from App Stores to Vaping. The House has passed an App Store Accountability Act. It would force them to sort children into age categories when new accounts are…
Cleveland to utilize school bus cameras with AI to deter stop sign violators
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Getting kids to and from school everyday is a top priority for school districts.…
Food Pantries Expand Winter Assistance
FORT OGLETHORPE, GA. (WDEF) - St. Vincent de Paul/Gabriel’s Hope Food Pantry in Fort Oglethorpe provides ongoing food assistance through regular food drives and pantry services. In addition to its routine…
TikTok finalizes deal with China to avoid U.S. ban, White House official says
Washington — A year after a law that effectively banned TikTok from the U.S. went into effect, China and the U.S. have signed off on a deal, according to a White House official. The bipartisan law,…
Microsoft Reports Outage that Could Affect Users
Microsoft says they are working to resolve an issue regarding services including Outlook and others. "We've identified a portion of service infrastructure in North America that is not processing traffic as expected. We're working to…
Former CHI Memorial Hospital Officially Transitions to CommonSpirit Name
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)— CommonSpirit – Memorial Hospital officially unveiled its new name and branding Wednesday, marking the final step in its transition from CHI Memorial Hospital. Hospital leaders revealed new signage during an outdoor ceremony, saying the rebrand reflects a…
Lululemon pulls "Get Low" leggings from website after customers say they're sheer
Athletic wear company Lululemon is pulling a new style of leggings from its North American website after customers complained the fabric was see-through. Vancouver-based Lululemon said it "temporarily paused sales online" of its…
Consumer spending pushes US economy up 4.4% in third quarter, fastest in two years
WASHINGTON (AP) — Powered by strong consumer spending, the U.S. economy grew at the fastest pace in two years from July through September, the government said Thursday in a slight upgrade of its first estimate. America’s…
American Airbus to Fly Between Chattanooga and Dallas
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - More people will be able to fly from Chattanooga to Dallas starting this May. American Airlines is upgrading to an Airbus320 for two of its four daily flights. It's a bigger plane with nearly twice as…
France’s navy intercepts an oil tanker in the Mediterranean sailing from Russia
PARIS (AP) — France’s navy, working with intelligence provided by the United Kingdom, on Thursday intercepted an oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea that traveled from Russia, in a mission targeting the sanctioned Russian shadow…
Kemp announces state of emergency for Georgia ahead of potential winter storm
ATLANTA (WDEF)- The state of Georgia is preparing for the possibility of this weekend’s winter storm. Governor Brian Kemp says they expect the majority of the impacts to be along…
Flu Activity Remains Widespread as Cold Weather Continues
Chattanooga, TN(WDEF)- Flu season is beginning to ease across Tennessee and the United States, but health officials say cases remain widespread as colder weather moves in. Doctors report that this year’s flu season has brought higher-than-normal activity, including more severe…
Funding Approved for Lookout Valley Splash Pad
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Hamilton County Commission has approved funding for a new splash pad at the John A. Patten Community Center in Lookout Valley. The splash pad will be…
August Wilson's 'King Hedley II' comes the Chattanooga Theatre Center.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Theatre Center starts off 2026 with a play from classic screenwriter, August Wilson. From January 30 through February 15, August Wilson's King Hedley II will…
Trump rolls out his Board of Peace at Davos, but many top US allies aren't participating
By JOSH BOAK, AAMER MADHANI and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) - President Donald Trump on Thursday inaugurated his “ Board of Peace ” to lead efforts at maintaining a ceasefire in…