Daylight Saving Time bill is back in Tennessee
If it passes, the state would stay on Daylight Savings Time forever (and not change times twice a year)
Former Alabama lawmaker pleads guilty in health fraud case
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A former Alabama lawmaker who led the 2017 impeachment push against then-Gov. Robert Bentley has pleaded guilty in a health care fraud case. Former state Rep. Ed Henry pleaded guilty Wednesday to theft of government property.…
Tad Cummins sentenced to 20 years for taking underage student
Prosecutors wanted 30 years.
Man accused of leading police on high speed chase facing kidnapping charge as well
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Collegedale Police released new details about a chase that ended in Chattanooga. Police say the chase started January 15th just before 2:00 pm. Officers say that they saw a car with two men inside as well…
Security footage shows gunmen looking for victims in Kenya terror attack
Last Updated Jan 15, 2019 8:40 PM EST Johannesburg — al-Shabab terrorists stormed a luxury hotel with bombs and guns in Nairobi, Kenya, Tuesday. Some guests were able to escape but at least 14 people were killed and many others were…
Why have a Big Mac when you can have a Supermac?
Irish burger chain Supermac's is calling it the "end of the McBully." After a more than year-long battle, Ireland's biggest fast-food chain -- some call it "Ireland's White Castle" -- has reportedly won a trademark case against McDonald's. The European…
Theresa May faces no-confidence vote after Brexit deal rejected
London — British lawmakers overwhelmingly rejected Prime Minister Theresa May's divorce deal with the European Union on Tuesday, plunging the Brexit process into chaos and triggering a no-confidence vote that could topple her government. The defeat was widely expected, but the scale…
Experimental patch could offer once-a-month contraception
Most currently available contraceptive methods are far from perfect. Women have to remember to take birth control pills around the same time every day to be the most effective, while condoms must be used perfectly every single time you have…
British lawmaker delayed giving birth to vote against Brexit
British Member of Parliament (MP) Tulip Siddiq delayed giving birth to her second child via cesarean section to vote against Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal Tuesday."If my son enters the world even one day later than the doctors advised, but…
Catoosa County Commissioners to look into possible tethering ordinance
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Kimberly Hull was one of a group of people who came to the county commission meeting Tuesday night to voice concerns over the well-being of pets. She asked the board to consider a tethering ordinance.…
Alexa Conference pitches voice tech uses
For example, take a look at an Alexa Murder Mystery game.
EPB and TVA officials say Chattanooga is a great place for electric vehicles
With more than 50 of charging stations, Chattanooga is already friendly to electric vehicles.
Mountain communities pay honor to Sgt. Christopher J. Lockett
Circumstances of Marine's death still undisclosed.
Inn groundbreaking at Fall Creek Falls
New facility includes inn, restaurant and conference center.
Golden Apple: Kathleen Collins
A local teacher has made quite an impact after teaching math for more than 30 years. Students say she supports them, and helps them succeed. That's why she's earned the Golden Apple Award.
Suspect detained, his passenger injured after chase involving Collegedale Police ends in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A chase involving Collegedale Police ended with a crash in Chattanooga. The chase started on Little Debbie Parkway as a traffic stop for multiple traffic offenses, according to Collegedale Police. They say that officers approached the…
Holtzclaw hit & run suspects captured in Atlanta
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have arrested two more suspects in a deadly crash on Holtzclaw Avenue. The driver, 26 year old Dwight Turner Jr. and passenger 21 year old Sara Ashlee Meredith were both arrested in Atlanta on Tuesday…
Couple who caged autistic child sentenced to probation
Plea deal reduces the charges from abuse to neglect.
Atlanta airport making changes to ease crowds in government shutdown
For the unpaid at Atlanta airport, free parking, meal help.
After rule change, senator says she's been sexually harassed
"in the last couple of weeks."
Saudi woman who fled family: "We are treated as an object, like a slave"
An 18-year-old Saudi woman who fled her allegedly abusive family described what life was like for her in Saudi Arabia. She said in an interview Monday with Canadian news outlets CBC and The Star that she "got beat up" for not praying or…
Brexit deal faces key vote in Parliament – then what?
London — On Tuesday night, Parliament will hold a so-called "Meaningful Vote" on Prime Minister Theresa May's proposed divorce agreement with the European Union. The name may be a nod to Britain's trademark sarcasm, as her plan faces almost certain…
Kurds fear fate as Turkey says Trump reaffirmed U.S. Syria withdrawal
Northern Syria -- Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday that President Donald Trump had reassured him in a phone conversation that the U.S. was in the process of pulling its troops out of Syria, appearing to tamp down tension…
"McJesus" sculpture sparks outrage in Israel
An artwork called "McJesus," which was sculpted by Finnish artist Jani Leinonen and depicts a crucified Ronald McDonald, is seen on display as part of the Haifa museum's "Sacred Goods" exhibit, in Haifa, Israel, Jan. 14, 2019. AP Haifa, Israel…