Funeral arrangements & tribute to choral leader Glenn Draper
The video comes from our last interview with Mr. Draper, when Bill Mitchell interviewed him about the death of his longtime friend, the Rev. Ben Haden.
U.S. sending 1,000 more troops to Middle East amid Iran tensions
Pentagon deploying another 1,000 troops The U.S. is sending 1,000 additional troops to the Middle East as tensions with Iran continue to rise after recent attacks on two oil tankers, which the U.S. says were carried out by Iranian forces.…
U.S. cuts millions in aid to Central America, fulfilling Trump's vow
Washington — Fulfilling President Trump's vow, the U.S. government officially announced on Monday it would cut millions of dollars in foreign aid to Central America, warning governments in the region that assistance will only resume when they do more to…
Judge picks January trial date for ex-EMT charged with vehicular homicide
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Justin Whaley is expected to go to trial in Hamilton county next January. Whaley, who's accused of causing a fatal crash while drunk and going the wrong way down Highway 1-11 last July 3rd, was back in the…
Volunteers begin Brainerd High Remodel project
Principal Christopher James tells us "The renovation process, it's just a major facelift."
Community Home Repair program begins this week
"we're talking about wheelchair ramps being installed... painting inside, painting the exterior, deck repair, steps..."
Roundtable discussion held ahead of budget vote
Before commissioner's vote on the budget, the Hamilton County Mayor and Schools Superintendent hosted a roundtable discussion.
Chattanooga Prep School
A new charter school in Chattanooga is expanding. Organizers hope it helps create some future leaders in our community.
Gunman killed by officers at Dallas courthouse, officials say
Authorities say a gunman who attempted an attack on the Earle Cabell Federal Courthouse in downtown Dallas on Monday was shot dead by officers. The FBI identified the man as 22-year-old Brian Isaack Clyde. The FBI says Clyde was killed…
Facebook and Tesla accused of hiding climate change risks
More than 700 large companies worldwide have failed to disclose their environmental impact, according to an investor group representing nearly $10 trillion in funds. The group says companies such as Amazon, Facebook and Alibaba, as well as fossil-fuel giants Exxon…
Maggots found in patient at facility where woman was raped
Hacienda nurse charged with sexual assault Arizona officials are moving toward revoking the license of a health care facility after maggots were found in a patient last week. The decision comes months after a nurse was charged with raping an…
Police arrest driver in crash that killed 9 year old
38 year old Jason Ansley faces seven charges in all.
KPMG fined $50M for cheating, SEC calls misconduct "astonishing"
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday charged accounting firm KPMG with illegally getting sneak peaks at regulators' plans to review its work before making changes to remove potential issues. The SEC also alleges KPMG auditors cheated on the…
Tennessee Confederate monument vandalized with red paint
Red liquid was doused on the statue and the phrase "they were racists"
4 family members plead guilty in Masters golf ticket scheme
used stolen identities to obtain tickets to the Masters golf tournament, which were then resold for a profit.
Maryland anglers catch record-breaking 914-pound marlin
Morehead City, N.C. — A group of Maryland anglers are celebrating a record-breaking catch at a North Carolina fishing tournament. According to CBS Baltimore, the Top Dog crew from Ocean City caught a 914-pound marlin at The Big Rock Blue…
Missing Bobcat returns on her own
Evi is resting today after walking back into her enclosure early this morning.
Elon Musk says he's "deleted" his Twitter account
Judge urges Elon Musk & SEC to settle dispute Serial-tweeting Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Twitter Sunday night that he "just deleted" his account, 10 months after his use of the social media site to pump up the electric…
Shark bites 8-year-old boy in third North Carolina attack this month
A shark bit an 8-year-old boy in the third attack this season along the North Carolina coast, a local official said. Chris McCall, assistant village manager of Bald Head Island, told news outlets the boy was swimming in open water…
Texas pastor charged with sex abuse of teen
Houston—A former Southern Baptist pastor has been arrested on charges of child sex abuse, accused of repeatedly molesting a teenage family member over the course of two years. Stephen Bratton, 43, has been charged with one count of continuous sexual…
Lula Lake gearing up for Timber Roots Music Festival
WALKER CO. Ga. (WDEF) - Its only June, but Lula Lake Land Trust is already prepping for their second annual Timber Roots Music Festival. The festival will be held in August on the land trust that's normally only open to the…
New software designed to help media detect deepfakes
Tech experts are gathering in Southern California to fight the growing threat of so-called deepfakes – videos that are manipulated to change their message, or even who appears in them. While some of these videos are designed to be entertaining,…
Study: Cosmetic products send kids to E.R. every 2 hours
Even though millions of people use them for our daily appearance, personal care and cosmetic products like shampoo and nail polish remover can be hazardous for kids. A new study finds that every two hours in the U.S., a child…
TECH BYTE: Gadgets to Take on Your Summer Road Trip
Let's check out some items you'll want to have with you on the road.