Jones Faces Heated Governor Race
DALTON, GA. (WDEF) - Georgia’s race for governor is taking shape ahead of the primary election, with Republican candidates working to define themselves in a competitive statewide contest. Lieutenant Governor Burt…
Chattanooga is off to see 'The Wiz!'
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Scenic City has turned into the Emerald City as the Memorial Auditorium is off to see The Wiz! The Wiz is celebrating their 50th anniversary with a…
Tennessee Highway Patrol moving to use breathalyzers
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - WSMV in Nashville reports that the Tennessee Highway Patrol is changing its tune on breathalyzers. The agency has not used them in the past. But after a series of reports by the station found dozens of cases…
HCSO arrest suspect after discovering 12 child-like sex dolls
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Sheriff's Office and Florida's St John’s County Sheriff’s Office conducted a joint investigation leading to the arrest to a man involved in child sex crimes. Andrew Pelger…
Yangfeng announces 155 permanent layoffs in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Yanfeng International released a WARN notice on the 29th announcing they were permanently laying off 155 workers at their Chattanooga Plant on Bonnyshire Drive,…
Low-Cost Kayak classes coming May 16th at area state parks
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- May 16th marks the beginning of Safe Boating Week in Tennessee. The TWRA is partnering with the American Canoe Association to…
Georgia gas prices jump as Iran war pushes U.S. fuel costs to highest level in years
Looking to fuel up ahead of the weekend? It's going to cost you. The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gas in Georgia on Thursday is around $3.75, according to data from AAA. That means the…
US stocks rally to the finish of their best month since 2020, even as oil prices whipsaw
NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S stock market motored to more records as profits keep piling up for big businesses. The S&P 500 rallied 1% Thursday and topped its prior all-time high to finish its best month in more than…
Mayor, police chief speak on resolution to Cohutta dispute
COHUTTA, Ga. (WDEF)- Has the controversial situation surrounding the small…
Trump says he's listing certain tariffs on Scotch whisky after royal visit
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Thursday he is removing certain tariffs on Scotch whisky after this week’s White House visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom. “The King and Queen got me to…
Defense secretary claims that 60-day legal limit for war is on pause during ceasefire
The Trump administration is running up against a 60-day limit for the Iran war that is instituted by the War Powers Act of 1973. The law requires that Congress must declare war…
Thermos recalls 8.2 million containers after stoppers caused permanent vision loss
Thermos is recalling 8.2 million containers and jars after some stoppers…
E 38th Street at Fagan Street closed due to water main break
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Tennessee American Water has reported a water main break to the Chattanooga Department of Public Works, which is near the intersection of E 38th Street and Fagan Street. They say this emergency repair will necessitate a road…
Camp Mystic drops summer reopening plan over outrage by families and Texas lawmakers
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Officials at Camp Mystic said Thursday they are withdrawing their application for a camp license to operate this summer, saying they want to give families of those who…
Passenger accused of opening cabin door on Delta flight from Atlanta, faces federal charge
What started as a delayed flight out of Atlanta quickly turned into a federal case. According to a criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Thomas W. Ryan is accused of interfering with…
Bradley Medical Center in network for UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
CLEVELAND, Tenn. -- Bradley Medical Center has announced that the hospital and its providers will be in network for UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans beginning May 1, 2026. “This is great news for our community. It means our seniors can keep getting…
House approves Senate bill to fund DHS and end 76-day shutdown
Washington — The House on Thursday unanimously approved a Senate-passed bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, a move that will soon end the 76-day shutdown that has left many critical agencies struggling to maintain operations and pay employees. The…
Money Happens: What to do when becoming a homeowner feels out of reach
NEW YORK (AP) — Ever since graduating from high school, Tyler Jones hasn’t stopped working and doesn’t have any debt. Still, homeownership feels like an unattainable goal, only possible for past generations. “Every time I get a paycheck, it’s all…
Polk County Schools say they've addressed major issues at Benton Elementary
BENTON, Tenn. (WDEF)- Polk County Schools says that a significant issue at Benton Elementary School has been fixed. You may remember back in January the…
Divers find wreck of iconic U.S. ship torpedoed in WWI, killing 131 on board: "Their final resting place is known at last"
An iconic United States military ship…
Ford to receive $1.3 billion government refund for Trump's IEEPA tariffs
Ford Motor said on Wednesday it expects to collect $1.3 billion in U.S. government refunds for tariffs illegally imposed by the Trump administration. The Detroit automaker raised its annual guidance by $500 million, citing the projected one-time…
Community baby shower held in Dalton
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- Mothers in the Dalton area got to relax a…
Joe Greene named Tennessee Grocers & Convenience Store Association Retailer of the Year
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Board of Directors of the Tennessee Grocers & Convenience Store Association has recognized Joe Greene as its 2026 Retailer of the Year. The Retailer of the Year designation represents the…
Chattanooga automotive plant to lay off over 150 workers
Over 150 workers will be laid off following a WARN Notice filed by Yanfeng International Automotive Technology in Chattanooga. Yanfeng International Automotive Technology US I LLC has filed an official WARN Notice…