New rehabilitation hospital coming to Ooltewah
Ooltewah, Tenn. (WDEF) — A new rehabilitation hospital is on the way to Ooltewah, aiming to bring specialized care closer to home for patients recovering from serious injuries and illnesses.…
Oil prices rise toward $100 as stocks slip on doubts about the US-Iran ceasefire
NEW YORK (AP) - Oil prices are climbing back toward $100 per barrel on Thursday, while stock markets worldwide give back some of their big gains from the day before. The S&P 500 slipped 0.2% as the United States, Iran…
Iran's deputy foreign minister says U.S. must choose "between war and ceasefire"
Iran's deputy foreign minister Saeed Khatibzadeh told CBS News partner network BBC that Israel's attacks on Lebanon Wednesday were "a grave violation" of the ceasefire agreement, adding that the U.S. must choose "between war and ceasefire - you cannot have…
Husband arrested in Bahamas in connection to disappearance of his wife, Lynette Hooker
Bahamian officials say they have arrested a 59-year-old U.S. citizen who is being questioned in connection with the disappearance of his wife, Lynette Hooker. The Royal Bahamas Police Force did not release the man's name, citing the organization's policy, but his…
Ceasefire in the Iran war teeters with disagreements over Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - A tentative ceasefire in the Iran war staggered Thursday under the weight of Israel’s bombardment of Beirut, Tehran’s continued chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, and uncertainty over whether talks expected on Saturday can…
Have the best breakfast with Benton's Country Ham
MADISONVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Just an hour and a half away from Chattanooga is some of the state's best breakfast products located in Madisonville, Tenn., Benton's Country Hams. Benton's…
Multi-vehicle crash shuts down Highway 111 overnight in Sequatchie County, HCSO vehicle involved
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A crash on Highway 111 in Sequatchie County has shut down that highway. News 12…
Celebration of life held for Stroud Watson, whose vision shaped downtown Chattanooga
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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…