GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Almost 200 nations accepted a compromise deal Saturday aimed at keeping a key global warming target alive, but it contained a last-minute change that watered down crucial language about coal. Several countries, including small island states,…
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — A prolonged gunbattle between rival gangs inside Ecuador’s largest prison killed at least 68 inmates and wounded 25 on Saturday, while authorities said it took most of the day to regain control at the Litoral Penitentiary,…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): Chattanooga police are investigating a shooting. It happened late last night on Wimberly Drive. Officers were called to the 6300 block just before 11 pm. That's where they found a 41 year old man suffering from a…
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga (WDEF) - For the first time- Downtown Chickamauga welcomed Chilimauga to its streets. Chilimauga is a family-friendly outdoor chili cook-off and street fair. This cook-off helped benefit the Gordon Lee Marching Trojan Band. The…
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga (WDEF) - The District Hill Cemetery is a historic African-American cemetery in Chickamauga, Georgia. It was neglected for many years…but is finally being restored . Buried inside the…
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Going into overtime Friday night, negotiators at U.N. climate talks in Glasgow were still trying to find common ground on phasing out coal, when nations need to update their emission-cutting pledges and, especially, on money. Talks are at…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, was indicted Friday on two counts of criminal contempt of Congress after he defied a subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears is free. A Los Angeles judge on Friday ended the conservatorship that has controlled the pop singer's life and money for nearly 14 years. The decision capped a stunning odyssey that saw Spears publicly demand the…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Medicare's “Part B” outpatient premium will jump by $21.60 a month in 2022, one of the largest increases ever. Officials said Friday a new Alzheimer's drug is responsible for about half of that. The increase guarantees that…
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — A police officer testified Friday he planned to give Ahmaud Arbery a trespass warning for repeatedly entering a home under construction before the 25-year-old Black man was chased and shot dead by neighbors who spotted him…
A Walker County man with terminal cancer who lost his home in a fire, is getting a little help from an unlikely source. A local basketball team offered some elbow grease to make the man's load a little lighter.
FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia (WDEF) - Hundreds of establishments all across America honored our veterans Thursday. Whether it be free admission, a free drink, a free meal, our veterans were front and…
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Last night, the Bradley County School Board announced that its teachers will get a 5-hundred dollar bonus in time for the holiday season. Finance Director Susan Willcutt said the board came to her, requesting that the…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hamilton County Schools are welcoming families and visitors back into schools. Visitations were cut out and restricted during spikes of COVID-19. But the current case trends have allowed administrators to re-open the schools to outsiders.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The new health clinic will be housed at the Howard Connect Academy, but will provide care to other Hamilton County School students, staff, and even family members. “It is…
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - One local school system has partnered with a company to help combat the substitute teacher shortage. Cleveland City Schools has partnered with STAFF-EZ beginning on December 1st. STAFF-EZ will provide…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Tennessee's Attorney General is declaring victory in an abortion battle in the courts. It has been a six year legal fight. Tennessee lawmakers passed a law requiring a 48 hour waiting period before getting an abortion. AG…
EPB has been named a “Smart Energy Provider” by the American Public Power Association for demonstrating a commitment to energy efficiency and environmental initiatives that support the goal of providing safe, reliable, low-cost and sustainable electric service.
Hamilton County Commissioner Dr. Warren Mackey, who represents District 4 on the current nine-member board of commissioners, announces his bid for re-election, according to a statement from his campaign team. “I am proud to have been a part of the…
Hamilton County-Investor Matt Hullander announces his candidacy for mayor of Hamilton County. He says the decision came after much thought, and prayerful consideration. “Hamilton County has been home to the Hullander family for six generations. I have thought about this…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - "First of all, it's just great to have Riverbend back," says Retired Navy Captain Mickey McCamish who is the Executive Director of Friends of the…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - One of the most famous veterans from the Tennessee Valley is buried at the National Cemetery. Desmond Doss was born in Virginia and moved to our area later…
Jasper, TN (WDEF): Here's another way to see fall foliage around the Tennessee Valley. A historic Ford Tri - Motor aircraft will be available for rides all this weekend at the Marion County Airport.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Area residents looking for an opportunity to brighten the lives of hospitalized children this holiday season can celebrate the return of the Children’s Hospital at Erlanger (CHE) “Tiny Trees”…