Chattanooga TN

A lost hiker has been found following a search at Little Cedar Mountain Hiking Trail on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, according to the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department. Upon arrival, search and rescue was initiated for the hiker. After searching for 1 1/2 hours, additional aide was called in. Jasper Fire,...

A black bear was recently seen in Fiery Gizzard State Park (Grundy and Marion counties). While bears are uncommon, stay alert and follow these TWRA and park guidelines: keep your distance, don’t follow bears, secure trash and food (including grills and bird feeders), never feed wildlife, leash pets, and remain on marked trails.

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, likely meaning the closure of the plant entirely. Economists say this is a symptom of a broader shrinkage across industries. Dr....

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 with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, notifying the agency of a permanent layoff effective June 29, 2026.

TRENTON, GA — Dade County residents will have an opportunity to safely dispose of old tires during an upcoming community cleanup event. The Annual Allan Bradford Tire Amnesty Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Dade County Waste Transfer Station, located at 888 Sunset Drive in Trenton.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Approximately 3.7 million Americans are living with schizophrenia, a complex mental health condition that continues to be widely misunderstood and can be difficult to diagnose. Symptoms often begin in early adulthood, sometimes appearing as subtle changes in behavior, thinking, or mood. For many families, those...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — In February of 1968, Ooltewah's David Barry saw his first combat in Vietnam at the historic battle at Hue City. He said his time in the Marine Corps was a challenge from the beginning. Parris Island was difficult for me. Usually it was three months long,...

Fire departments from northwest Georgia are answering the call to assist with massive wildfires burning across south Georgia, with Dade County crews among the first to deploy as part of a statewide mutual aid effort. Dade County/West Brow Fire and Rescue sent a truck with four personnel to Brantley County...

We have an update on a controversy engulfing the Whitfield County town of Cohutta. According to a post from the Cohutta Police Department, there has been mediation in the matter between the town’s mayor, Ron Shinnick, and several members of the Cohutta Police Department along with citizens. Those employees...

VARNELL, Ga. — A development that has already drawn strong community reaction is moving forward in Whitfield County. This week, the county’s Planning Commission voted 3-1 to approve a preliminary plat for the Appaloosa Valley subdivision, a project tied to the former Varnell Cricket Field site. That vote...