Golden Apple: Zack Vice
A Howard High School teacher is giving his students real life experience that they can use when they graduate. That's earned him a Golden Apple Award.
Cutting out baby talk is just one way to improve your child's reading ability
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - The Whitfield Health department says that nearly 70% of Georgia's children are unable to read proficiently by third grade. Officials explain how replacing baby talk is just ONE thing you can do to combat this growing…
Daus home destroyed by fire after owner left for work
DUNLAP, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Dunlap Fire Department didn't find much left when they arrived at a fire this morning in the Daus community. They got the call of the residential structure fire around 10:45 AM. But the two story…
LOST LOVE LETTER: Walmart Associate hopes to reunite a 64-year-old letter from military serviceman to his "honey"
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - A Walmart Associate hopes to reunite a 64-year-old letter with it's recipient. It was written by a military serviceman Max to his "honey" Martha Young. It was a 4 page love letter that sparked this search.…
Icy road causes accident on Signal Mountain
After several different accidents, auto repair shop managers say there are ways to drive safely in winter weather.
Tennessee resident sues Correction Department over records
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee resident is suing the state Correction Department, saying it never responded to his open records request. The case filed in Chancery Court in Nashville says Seamus Kelly asked for records related to the electric…
GBI investigating officer involved shooting in Calhoun, GA
UPDATE: Calhoun Police Chief Tony Pyle says the female driver pulled a pistol from the glove box and fired at his officer. His injury is non life threatening. The bullet hit his vest, then bounced into his arm. A second…
Dayton greenway project falls apart, for now
DAYTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Dayton Greenway Project has ground to a halt, at least for the next year. The Herald News reports that City Manager Tom Solomon announced on Monday that they were temporarily pulling the plug on the…
Sessions: "I don't follow tweets as closely as I used to"
Jeff Sessions talks about his days as Attorney General, but not about his future plans.
The Latest: Schumer calls Trump wall threat 'temper tantrum'
Watch 6 minutes of the spat that happened in front of cameras today at the White House over the Border Wall & Government Shutdown.
"They were all praying": Gunman opens fire in cathedral, killing at least 4
A firefighter walks next to a victim killed at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Campinas, Brazil, Tuesday, Dec.11, 2018. Denny Cesare/Futura Press via AP RIO DE JANEIRO -- An armed man entered a cathedral in southern Brazil and opened fire during…
Russian spacewalk to inspect Soyuz leak site
Two Russian cosmonauts ventured outside the International Space Station Tuesday for exploratory surgery on a Soyuz ferry ship scheduled for return to Earth Dec. 20. Their objective: cutting away shielding and insulation to inspect the area where a small hole…
Lacrosse team leads "Baby, It's Cold Outside" singalong
A Canadian lacrosse team received mixed reactions after embracing the controversial holiday song, "Baby It's Cold Outside." The Saskatchewan Rush played the song, whose lyrics seem inappropriate to some in the #MeToo era, during their game on Saturday night, CTV…
French president fails to appease protesters
President Emmanuel Macron's attempt to quell violent rioting across France by offering economic concessions to his countrymen -- expected to cost the country $11 billion -- appears to have been insufficient. Leaders of the "Yellow Vest" protest movement indicated Tuesday…
Russia sends bombers to Venezuela, calls U.S. reaction "undiplomatic"
A Russian Tupolev Tu-160 strategic long-range heavy supersonic bomber aircraft is pictured upon landing at Maiquetia International Airport, just north of Caracas, Dec. 10, 2018. Getty MOSCOW -- The Kremlin has rejected U.S. criticism of Russian strategic bombers' deployment to…
Meghan Markle makes surprise appearance at British Fashion Awards
LONDON -- It was an A-list event oozing with glamour. The British Fashion Awards drew more than British celebrities like the Beckhams and Rosamund Pike. Penelope Cruz was there, and so was Uma Thurman. There was a parade of supermodels…
Soccer player refugee "terrified" of being sent back to Bahrain
Hakeem Alaraibi (C), a former Bahrain national team footballer with refugee status in Australia, is escorted by immigration police to a court in Bangkok, Dec. 11, 2018. Getty BANGKOK -- A Thai court ruled Tuesday that a soccer player who…
"No room whatsoever" to renegotiate Brexit deal, EU warns Brits
THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- Top European Union officials on Tuesday ruled out any renegotiation of the divorce agreement with Britain as Prime Minister Theresa May launched her fight to save her Brexit deal by lobbying leaders in Europe's capitals. May…
Hamilton County School Bus Hit By SUV
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) –An SUV crossed the center line and crashed head on into a Hamilton County school bus. It happened Tuesday morning on Signal Mountain. None of the 13 children on board the bus were injured. The driver…
Macron breaks silence on violent French protests in national address
PARIS — President Emmanuel Macron broke his silence Monday on the exceptional protests shaking France and his presidency, promising broad tax relief for struggling workers and pensioners — and acknowledging his own responsibility in fueling the nation's anger. Speaking with…
Trump, Mueller, Putin among Time Person of the Year candidates
Last Updated Dec 10, 2018 5:20 PM EST Time magazine on Monday released its shortlist of finalists for its annual Person of the Year. The list includes special counsel Robert Mueller, Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump. The…
"20 million Yemenis are hungry," U.N. envoy says
UNITED NATIONS -- Just back from Yemen, the U.N.'s emergency relief coordinator said Monday, "20 million Yemenis are hungry," and another quarter of a million face catastrophic consequences from a lack of food. Under-Secretary-General Mark Lowcock told reporters at the…
"Fortnite" gamer arrested after allegedly assaulting wife on live stream
A popular "Fortnite" player in Australia was arrested and charged with assaulting his wife on Sunday after thousands of online viewers witnessed the apparent violent incident while he was live streaming, according to Network 10, a CBS News partner. Luke Munday,…
Chattanooga State helping displaced Virginia College students
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- After hearing news of Virginia College's abrupt closure, Chattanooga State is reaching out to help the displaced students. Chatt State is working with students to help ease the transition from one college to another. Administrators say…