Study says Tennessee gun violence costs state billions
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- New data about gun violence in Tennessee paints a high economic toll across the state. The non-profit Voices for a Safer Tennessee say that firearm violence cost…
Golden Apple Award: Kara Ledford Saddle Ridge Elementary
ROCK SPRING, GA (WDEF) - The best kindergarten classrooms have an almost magical feel to them, Kara Ledford's students at Saddle Ridge have seen their room morph into…
Vatican appeals court declares mistrial in the 'trial of the century' against a cardinal
ROME (AP) - The Vatican appeals tribunal declared a mistrial Tuesday in the Holy See’s big “trial of the century,” a stunning blow to both Pope Francis’ legacy and Vatican prosecutors who had put a cardinal and several other people…
Amazon introduces 1-hour and 3-hour delivery in U.S.
Same-day delivery not fast enough for you? Amazon is revving up its delivery service by offering one- and three-hour options in cities across the U.S., the e-commerce giant said Tuesday. The move better…
Massive spring break crowd flees Florida beach as "takeover" events cause chaos
Spring break "takeovers" have started to overwhelm some Florida cities and local officials. The massive gatherings are organized on social media and pose danger "because they are organized by promoters and the city is not aware of it," Daytona Beach Commissioner…
Rubio calls for new Cuban leaders as latest blackout underscores deepening economic crisis
HAVANA (AP) - The Trump administration made clear Tuesday that it sees Cuba as the next country where the U.S. can play out its desires on the world stage. A day after Cuba's third nationwide blackout in four months as…
The U.S. is the world's leading oil producer. So why are gas prices soaring?
Motorists are paying sharply higher fuel prices since the outbreak of the Iran war, despite the U.S. being the world's largest oil producer. Why? After all, as of 2023 (the latest data available), the U.S. churned out roughly 13 million barrels of crude…
Israel says it killed 2 top Iranian security officials in a blow to Tehran's leadership
By JON GAMBRELL, DAVID RISING and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Israel said Tuesday it killed two senior Iranian security officials in overnight strikes in a major blow…
Court finally settles Athens Fireworks feud lawsuits
ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) - The City of Athens has won an ongoing feud with Glenn Whiting. The showdown began during the pandemic when the city cancelled their annual fireworks show for the public and only allowed city employees and their…
Charges in gun trail from Atlanta to Maryland
ATLANTA (WDEF) - Federal prosecutors have filed charges against 3 individuals in an Atlanta to Maryland/Washington D.C. gun pipeline. Investigators say the defendants conspired to make faked firearm purchases in Georgia and then sold them up north. They tracked 68…
Carrying History Home With The Community
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Lookouts celebrated a milestone today, moving their historic home plate from AT&T Field to their future stadium at Erlanger Park in a ceremonial community relay.…
Tennessee Department of Safety issues warning about scam texts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security is warning drivers about fraudulent text messages claiming recipients have an unpaid traffic ticket and…
Gary Kuehn discusses teacher raises and education goals while seeking reelection
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today, the Hamilton County Pachyderm Club welcomed longtime school board member Gary Kuehn as the guest speaker at its weekly meeting.…
Family escapes Kimball home uninjured after tree falls on it
KIMBALL, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Marion…
Rare March snow falls in Tennessee Valley
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF)- Much of the Tennessee Valley saw rare mid-March snow on Monday. The snow occurred just…
Tips to Stop Water Waste
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Each March, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Fix a Leak Week reminds homeowners that small leaks in plumbing can waste a surprising amount of water. Household leaks…
What's Right With Our Schools: The Phoenix School
DALTON, GA (WDEF) - Students learn at their own pace. The Phoenix School meets Whitfield County students where they are and allows them to set their own graduation…
E. coli linked to cheddar cheese made with raw milk sickens 7 in the US
At least seven people in three states, including young children, have been sickened by E. coli food poisoning linked to cheddar cheese made from raw milk, federal health officials said Monday. California-based Raw Farm made the cheese that is…
Georgia Senate unanimously approves tax rebate of up to $500 for residents
Georgia lawmakers have approved another round of tax relief for residents after the state Senate unanimously passed a measure Monday to provide one-time income tax rebates of up to $500. The Georgia Senate voted 53-0…
Costco recalls meatloaf in more than two dozen states due to salmonella risk
Costco is recalling a meatloaf and potato meal kit in nearly 30 states because it may be contaminated with salmonella, the retailer said in a notice to customers. The product, called Meatloaf with Mashed Yukon Potatoes and…
Georgia declared free of bird flu, but officials warn farmers to remain vigilant
The Georgia Department of Agriculture says the state is now free of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), but the work continues to make sure the risk is over. The designation allows Georgia to resume exporting its poultry products domestically and…
Hyundai stops sales of some 2026 models and plans a recall after child's death
Hyundai Motor North America is halting sales of some 2026 Hyundai Palisade models and planning to recall more than 68,000 of the vehicles after an incident that resulted in the death of a child. The carmaker announced Friday that it was taking…
When gas prices go up, changing the way you drive can stretch your fuel just a bit farther
DETROIT (AP) — When gas prices spike, filling up gets more painful. But consumers can do something to stretch their fuel just a little farther: Change the way they drive. “It’s a hard one to swallow, right? You gotta put gas…
Ground stop at Atlanta airport leaves travelers facing long TSA lines, delays
Severe thunderstorms moving through metro Atlanta forced a temporary ground stop at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday morning, delaying thousands of travelers and adding to long security lines inside the world's busiest airport. The Federal Aviation Administration issued the ground stop…