Accused Tennessee lawmaker resigns as education chairman
The Waynesboro lawmaker has been accused of inappropriately touching two women nearly three decades ago.
Jury convicts repeat meth dealer, again
This is his 6th conviction since 2001.
Dick Durbin tells Betsy DeVos cuts to Special Olympics get "gold medal for insensitivity"
Amid revelations that the Trump administration would be eliminating all funding for the Special Olympics, Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin chastised Secretary Betsy DeVos, saying the idea deserved a "Special Olympic gold medal for insensitivity." During a hearing before a Senate…
Mueller report is over 300 pages long
77 percent of Americans want full Mueller report released Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report on Russian interference in the 2016 election is over 300 pages long, CBS News confirms. Mueller concluded his investigation on Friday evening and submitted his report…
"Doing 90+mph": Alarming text sent before deadly storm chaser crash
A mother is suing The Weather Channel for $125 million over the death of her son, who died in a crash involving storm chasers employed by the cable network. The lawsuit, citing text messages, alleges that at least one Weather…
Chattanooga transgender reverend says proposed bill seeks to criminalize transgender people
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Rev. Alaina Cobb sat down in front of the House Judiciary Committee in Nashville on Tuesday. She was there to testify against House Bill 1151. "The problem with law is that in cases like this when…
Lawmakers to introduce bill granting Puerto Rico statehood
A bipartisan group of lawmakers will introduce legislation Thursday that would admit Puerto Rico into the union as the 51st state without a referendum on the island's territorial status.
White supremacist pleads guilty in deadly Charlottesville attack
In a case that stirred racial tensions across the country, a self-avowed white supremacist pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal hate crime charges in a deadly attack at a white nationalist rally in Virginia, admitting that he intentionally plowed his speeding car into a crowd of anti-racism protesters, killing a woman and injuring dozens.
Medal of Honor awarded to soldier who sacrificed himself
President Trump presented the Medal of Honor Wednesday to the family of Army Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins.
Bethel Bible Village program helps families struggling to find affordable housing
For families struggling to find affordable housing, one organization in Chattanooga is helping them get back on their feet.
Sears tells retirees to pay for their own life insurance
In February, the roughly 40,000 people still employed at Sears learned they continue to have jobs, at least for awhile, after a bankruptcy judge approved Eddie Lampert's bid to buy what remains of the retailer out of bankruptcy. But this month, an undisclosed number of Sears' 90,000 retirees learned the retailer had ended their life insurance benefits.
"I WAS CRYING BECAUSE I WAS SO HAPPY:" Military dad surprises Woodstation
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Sergeant First Class Dionne Harrison hasn't seen his family in eight months. Wednesday that changed, in a heartwarming surprise, all thanks to Harrison's family and Woodstation Elementary. Georgia governor Brian Kemp has declared April Military…
DeVos defends plan to cut funding for Special Olympics
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos defended herself Wednesday from withering criticism over the Trump administration's proposal to cut federal funding for the Special Olympics, saying in a statement her critics had "spun up falsehoods and fully misrepresented the facts."
12 year old with a gun arrested at Dalewood Middle
He was wanted on a burglary charge in Chattanooga.
Smoking pot in pregnancy may raise risks for baby
Marijuana may be more widely available and accepted than ever, but pregnant women may want to think twice. A new report adds to the growing body of evidence that using marijuana during pregnancy could be harmful to children's health.
Greeting cards are endangered -- just ask Walmart and CVS
The greeting card industry may need a sympathy card given that sales continue to slide as Americans increasingly use social media to send their well wishes.
House introduces climate bill after Senate rejects Green New Deal
A day after the Senate rejected the Green New Deal, a broad proposal to reduce greenhouse gases and move the nation to 100 percent renewable energy, House Democrats introduced a new bill to address global warming.
Tennessee voucher bill seeks to block immigrant families
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee lawmakers have tweaked a sweeping voucher proposal to ensure schoolchildren living in the country illegally are prohibited from accessing the program. The House Education Committee officially made the amendment Wednesday…
Tyner Academy students tear down computers at EPB
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - No essays or math tests today in class. Instead, Tyner Academy students went on a field trip to EPB and tore down and then rebuilt real computers. It was a lesson at the EPB Institute of Technology and…
Commissioner says citizen sewage report is "a piece of crap"
Commissioner Boyd accuses the group of coming up with advice just to protect their neighborhoods.
Facebook removes thousands of fake accounts in crackdown
Facebook says it has removed 2,632 fake accounts, pages and groups as part of a crackdown on propaganda and spam. Some have been linked to Russia, Iran, Macedonia and Kosovo. Facebook said the accounts were discovered as part of an…
Man pleads guilty to kidnapping Jayme Closs and killing her parents
A Wisconsin man pleaded guilty Wednesday to kidnapping 13-year-old Jayme Closs, killing her parents and holding her captive in a remote cabin for three months. Jake Patterson, 21, pleaded guilty to two counts of intentional homicide and one count of…
Puerto Rico governor slams Trump for relief funds comments
Puerto Rico's Gov. Ricardo Rosselló slammed President Trump for opposing further disaster aid to the island and reportedly telling Republican senators he believed the U.S. territory received too many federal relief funds compared to states like Texas and Florida, which…
10-year-old girl dies after fight in classroom
A South Carolina fifth grader has died two days after getting into fight that required her to be airlifted from school to the hospital, according to the school district. The 10-year-old from Walterboro, South Carolina, died Wednesday morning at Medical…
