CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today, the Jewish Federation of Chattanooga celebrated Israel’s Independence Day. Organizers say the event honored 78 years of Israel’s history and culture while bringing…
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Sunday, just before 1:30 p.m. EDT the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) Game Wardens and Tennessee State Park Rangers responded to a call regarding an unconscious man on the Ocoee River, just south of Ocoee…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Sunday, the Flat Top and Sale Creek Volunteer Fire Departments responded to reports of heavy smoke at a home located at 13627 Jones Gap Road. According to the Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management (HCEMS),…
ROSSVILLE, GA. (WDEF) - The American Legion Post 214 hosted its annual Friends and Family Day this afternoon, bringing the community together to honor veterans and celebrate…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Saturday around 4:38 p.m., officers with the Signal Mountain Police Department responded to an injured bicyclist on Sam Powell Trail, near Nolan Elementary School. According to the Signal Mountain…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- For years, many have dealt with the congestion caused by the construction on Interstates 24 and 75 in Chattanooga.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Adventurers both young and old have a new place to explore…
NEW YORK (AP) - A surge for Intel following a blowout profit report helped lead technology stocks higher, while oil prices keep swinging in the wait for what’s next with the Iran war. The S&P…
Some Trader Joe's coffee drinkers are angry they didn't get their caffeine fix, according to a new lawsuit filed against…
NAHUNTA, Ga. (AP) - Two large wildfires burning in drought-stricken southeast Georgia have destroyed more than 120 homes and are threatening nearly 1,000 more, Gov. Brian Kemp said Friday. Kemp told reporters after touring the fire area that state officials…
Meta is laying off about 8,000 workers, or about 10% of its workforce, the company said Thursday as it continues to ramp up spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure and highly paid AI-expert hires. The…
As many Americans plan their summer vacations, airfares are taking off. Airline ticket prices have jumped because of higher oil and jet fuel costs stemming from the Iran war. With prices likely to stay elevated, aviation…
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A zoo in Florida has two reasons to celebrate — the first birth of a koala and a newly renovated habitat for the cuddly creatures is opening to…
A proposed ordinance in Stone Mountain could change how long people can stay on public property and is raising questions about how it could impact people who are unhoused. The proposed ordinance would define what constitutes camping and set limits…
It’s Cornbread time in South Pittsburg. The National Cornbread Festival begins tonight and runs through Sunday. The event offers music, a carnival, crafts and lots of cornbread. You can sample eight different types of the dish at Cornbread Alley or…
FEMA has announced $285 Million in funding to support recovery for past disasters in five Region 4 states for Public Assistance projects. This funding is part of the $1.2 billion that FEMA announced on April 24, 2026 for over 200…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) Taking care of your brain is just as important as taking care of your body—and a local event is helping spread that message. People…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-If you thought it was just another ordinary day—think again. Chattanooga came together loud and proud to celebrate 423 Day, turning three simple numbers into a citywide show of…
NEW YORK (AP) - A surge for Intel following a blowout profit report is leading technology stocks higher, while oil prices keep swinging in the wait for what’s next with the Iran war. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% early Friday…
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stressed on Friday the strength of the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports and vessels linked to the Islamic Republic, saying it had gone "global." "This growing blockade…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Drought conditions continued to expand and intensify across much of the Southeast, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor update. In the Tennessee Valley, extreme drought conditions…
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - Hollywood was brought to Ringgold, Ga. with the filming and premiere of local, feature film Set Free. The faith-based film by Soul Purpose Entertainment focuses on God setting…
By JON GAMBRELL, JAMEY KEATEN and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. military to “shoot and kill” small Iranian boats that…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Will there be more jobs coming to the Chattanooga area? With inflation tied to high gas prices and other factors, many are asking what…