Investigators charge Cummins with an 8th murder in Tennessee
The death of James Fox Dunn Jr. happened weeks before the killing spree in Sumner County on April 27th.
Teen apparently mauled to death by dogs he was watching
Dighton, Mass. — A teenager died after he was apparently mauled by dogs in a small Massachusetts town, CBS Boston reported. The 14-year-old, Ryan Hazel, had been watching the dogs for their owner, who was in Boston, according to the Bristol…
LeBron James surprises students with huge check for new gym
NBA superstar LeBron James has announced a $1 million grant for a new gym at an elementary school in his home state of Ohio. The Los Angeles Lakers forward surprised hundreds of students at the "I Promise School" with a…
Court: City schools don't have to share liquor tax proceeds
The ruling means that the Cleveland School system will be able to keep their money.
Deflated by helium shortage, Party City to close 45 stores
Global shortfall of helium means retailer Party City can't meet demand for inflatable balloons. Big factor behind shortage is about 75 percent of world's helium comes from three sources. Shrinking helium supplies are hurting sales at Party City, which said…
Tennessee Senate leader says House speaker Casada should leave post
Casada spent his Friday trying to evade news cameras, but they caught up with him.
3 production companies boycott Georgia after abortion ban
The boycotts aren't likely to have an immediate effect because the companies don't regularly work in Georgia.
Police arrest Dunlap auto repairman
Customer says he never replaced the transmission but charged him for the job.
Stocks slump after Trump hits China with stiffer tariffs
Major U.S. stock indexes fell more than 1 percent Friday after the U.S. raised tariffs on more than $200 billion in Chinese goods to 25 percent from 10 percent. Analysts warned that the mounting trade dispute between the world's two…
High school softball player pitches perfect game
There's a perfect game, and then there's what high school softball pitcher Shannon Becker did. She pitched a more than perfect game by striking out every single batter she faced. "A perfect game just means that nobody got on base," her dad Bob Becker…
Not guilty plea entered for Janet Hinds
The attorney for the woman accused of hitting and killing a Chattanooga Police officer entered a not guilty plea on her behalf.
U.S. increases tariffs on Chinese goods
At President Trump's direction, the U.S. increased tariffs from 10 percent to 25 percent on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods, escalating a prolonged trade feud between the world's largest economies. The tariff hike, which went into effect Friday, was…
Hamilton County School Board Members react after approving proposed FY20 budget
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The proposed Hamilton County School FY20 budget now goes to county commissioners. School board members approved the $443 million budget in a special meeting Thursday night. The budget requires an additional $34 million in revenue,…
Marine killed and 6 others injured in accident at Camp Pendleton
A U.S. Marine was killed Thursday when a light armored vehicle rolled over during training at Camp Pendleton near San Diego, the Marines said in a statement. Six others were injured, although the Marines said the injuries were not considered to…
Murray County educator wins Golden Apple Teacher of the Year Award
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Some of the best and brightest teachers across the Tennessee Valley got a chance to celebrate their success tonight. They headed to the Tennessee Aquarium for this year's Golden Apple Awards banquet. Over the last school…
Dallas Bay Chaplain Joey Quarles is First Responder of the Month
" I have my chaplain role here, I have my EMS role here, I have my fire role here ...its never boring...never boring."
Jeff Bezos says lunar lander can carry crews to the moon by 2024
Blue Origin plans to build and launch a commercially developed lunar lander, a spacecraft capable of carrying scientific payloads and astronauts to landings on the moon by 2024, the Trump administration's stated goal for near-term space exploration, Amazon-founder Jeff Bezos…
Senate leader won't call for TN House speaker's resignation
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's top state Senate leader says he won't ask for embattled House Speaker Glen Casada to resign from his leadership position amid mounting scandals surrounding Casada's office. Republican Senate Speaker Randy McNally told reporters Thursday that…
Stacey Abrams says she's still considering presidential bid
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams says she's still considering running for president in 2020. Abrams answered "yes" when asked in an interview with Pod Save America airing Thursday afternoon if she was still contemplating joining the…
Tornado touches down near Tennessee-Alabama state line
A tornado with wind speeds of 85 mph (135 kph) touched down Thursday near U.S. Highway 231 in Lincoln County, Tennessee.
CHI Memorial honors Nurses for their week
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hospitals in the Tennessee Valley are recognizing nurses during National Nurses Week. This afternoon C-H-I Memorial held a celebration to recognize their nearly 13 hundred registered nurses. The event had a British theme. There was food, decorations, and…
COACHING COPS: How Sale Creek's SRO turns birdies into relationships
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Deputy TJ Pickens accepted a different call of duty when his principal at Sale Creek said he needed a golf coach to keep the program alive. That was six years ago. Pickens continues his service…
Advocates concerned about motels helping exploit women
Advocates for sexually exploited women say they're glad an East Ridge motel is temporarily shut down.
Volkswagen Chattanooga workers file to lift the stay on a union vote
"We believe as we always have, that the NLRB should set an election date for all Chattanooga VW maintenance and production workers.”
