Emily's List of Weekend Activities - June 28, 2019
You can celebrate the Fourth of July a few days early at the West Village.
Senators offer bill to limit heavy truck speeds to 65 mph
Georgia Republican Johnny Isakson and Delaware Democrat Chris Coons introduced the measure Thursday
Adoption offers pour in for Ga. baby found in plastic bag
ATLANTA (AP) - Offers are pouring in from around the country to adopt a baby girl left in a plastic bag in the woods in Georgia as a newborn. News outlets report that hundreds of people have offered to adopt…
Public Safety Camp Inspires Kids.
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Kids from Avondale, Carver, Shepherd and Eastdale Youth and Family Development Centers answered calls and helped out at a staged car wreck. The children have been attending Public Safety Camp for the last two weeks and this…
2019 Fireworks Shows in the Tennessee Valley
More shows moving to Saturday, June 29 this year.
Ridgeland officials respond to Coach Braswell charge
"We have no concerns at this time."
Janet Hinds arrested again on a Revoked Bond
The warrant says she failed an alcohol screening that was a condition of her bond.
IRS to taxpayers: Check your tax withholding now
If you wound up paying additional tax for 2018, the IRS has some advice. The agency recommends that you review your paycheck's tax withholding as soon as possible. Chances are the new tax law did cut your tax liability, but…
Justices won't revive Alabama ban on abortion procedure
The Supreme Court won't revive Alabama's ban on the most commonly used procedure in second-trimester abortions. The measure has been blocked by lower courts. The justices on Friday rejected the state's appeal in which it sought to enforce a law…
In West Virginia, free college -- after students pass a drug test
West Virginia isn't the first state to offer free college tuition for in-state students, but it has come up with a novel requirement. In addition to some typical requirements, such as achieving a certain GPA, students must also pass a…
Supreme Court to review Trump's decision to end DACA
On the last day of its term, the Supreme Court decided to take up a challenge to the Trump administration's decision to end an Obama-era program that allowed undocumented immigrants who came to U.S. illegally as children to apply for…
Georgia's "heartbeat" bill challenged in court
Georgia governor signs heartbeat bill Georgia's controversial "heartbeat" law, a recent piece of legislation that would ban abortions after about six weeks into a woman's pregnancy, was challenged in court this morning by pro-abortion advocates who claim the new law…
Tillerson claims Kushner conducted diplomacy behind his back
Former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson cited an awkward encounter with President Donald Trump's son-in-law in a restaurant as an example of diplomacy being conducted behind his back when he was in the administration, according to a newly released transcript…
New Jersey's largest lake causing rashes due to harmful algae
New Jersey environmental officials say people shouldn't swim in New Jersey's largest lake or even touch the water because aerial surveillance confirms the presence of an extensive harmful algae bloom. On Thursday, CBS New York's Chopper2 was over northern New Jersey's…
Chattanooga Police investigate shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga police responded to the 4200 block of Kayla Circle Thursday night after a call came in about a man that had been shot. The man was transported to a hospital. We do not know the…
Ordinance rezoning site for proposed Red Wolves stadium passes
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - A huge proposed development in East Ridge gets through its first major hurdle. City council members gave their final okay on an ordinance to rezone the site of the development off McCall Road and near…
Lawyer: Roy Moore lawsuit is frivolous, 'political prop'
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A woman who said she dated Alabama political figure Roy Moore as a teenager is asking a judge to resolve Moore's defamation lawsuit against her as he begins a new Senate campaign. Lawyers for Debbie Wesson…
New Move Over law going into effect in Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management and E-M-S want you to "Move Over" anytime you seen flashing lights for emergency vehicles. They say be following this law can result in saving someone's life. News 12's Taylor Bishop…
Hamilton County adds text calls to 911 service
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County 9-1-1 Emergency Communications District today announced that "Text-to-911 service" is now available for residents and visitors in Hamilton County. News 12's Ashley Henderson tells us how it works.
Prosecutor drops charges against 87 year old who was tased
CHATSWORTH, Georgia (WDEF) - Charges have been dropped against and 87-year old Chatsworth woman who was tased by officers who arrested her last August. District Attorney Bert Poston said he never considered prosecuting Martha Al-Bishara, who was using a large knife…
Senior Matters: 97 year old Paul George
He uses a walker these days, but at the age of 97 Paul George doesn't let that stop him from working the desk at the B-X several days a week.
NFL player to pay for shooting victim's funeral
Buffalo Bills player Shaq Lawson has offered to pay for the funeral expenses of an 11-year-old girl who was fatally shot over the weekend in her South Carolina home, CBS affiliate WSPA-TV reported. The shooting took place last weekend and…
School board members explain what is next after budget fails
Hamilton County School board members react and explain what's next after commissioners rejected their budget.
Job Fair For Inmates
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Correction's Division and the American Job Center held a job fair at Silverdale Detention Center for inmates who are close to their release date. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Re-Entry Program has been…
