Alabama to observe Confederate Memorial Day
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - State government offices are closing Monday in Alabama for Confederate Memorial Day.
Queen Elizabeth II to mark 92nd birthday with star-studded concert
LONDON (CBS News) -- Queen Elizabeth II is marking her 92nd birthday with a star-studded concert in London.
Unarmed security guard sexually assaulted at Atlanta library
ATLANTA (AP) - Authorities say a female security guard at an Atlanta library was sexually assaulted while scissors were held to her throat.
Man Killed in Collegedale plane crash identified
The man killed in Friday night plane crash has been identified.
Georgia town braces for planned neo-Nazi rally Saturday
(CBS News) - Police barricaded a park and several businesses in Newnan, Georgia Friday ahead of a planned neo-Nazi rally on Saturday, CBS Atlanta affiliate WGCL reports. The rally is being held by the National Socialist Movement, which holds rallies…
Emily's List of Weekend Activities - April 21, 2018
You can satisfy your sweet tooth, and support a good cause at the Chocolate Fling.
Fatal Plane Crash at Collegedale Airport
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Parents and educators discuss kids with Autism
800 people attend Autism Conference in Chattanooga
Lawmakers move to put TennCare recipients to work
A local Democrat and Republican debate the bill that passed the Tennessee legislature.
Rep. Favors got her school bus seat belts after all
Governor included funding for school systems that need help putting seat belts on new buses.
Memphis defiant over Confederate statues
Mayor says private donations are making up for the money that Tennessee is denying the city to punish them for violating law about removing statues.
DeKalb County rounds up drug suspects
32 suspects charged with various possession and distribution charges.
People Protest Closure of Tent City, City says placement will take time
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A group of citizens says a homeless man froze to death while waiting for housing after Tent City was shut down. City officials came out on to these steps where the people were protesting... they say they are…
Officials identify victim in fatal Snow Hill Road wreck
Investigators say 21 year old was driving fast when he flipped near Ooltewah High School.
Grant will fund Bradley County Veterans Home
Nashville (WDEF) - The Federal government issued a grant to Tennessee that will build the long-sought Veterans Home in Bradley County. The Governor announced the $26-million award today. “This project is a high priority for our state and is aligned…
House passes bill for monument to unborn
Monument would be built with private funds.
Gov. Haslam signs 7-day liquor sales bill
A provision in the new law gives liquor stores a head start on seven-day sales. Grocery stores cannot begin selling wine until January.
Man who died in Tennessee jail had meth when arrested
The District Attorney General expects the death to be ruled an overdose.
Cleveland High's Valerie Capps named Math Teacher of the Year
"Not only does she teach to a level of excellence for all students, but she also connects with each student in a meaningful way."
Crime rising in Tennessee according to TBI report
Murder, drugs, rape rate all climbed in 2017 in latest state crime stats.
Low Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinics in Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department is helping all pet owners to get their animals vaccinated for rabies. This year's low-cost rabies clinics will be available at almost 60 locations around Hamilton County through next Saturday. The price…
Date set for Lupus Walk in Chattanooga, Organized by Councilwoman Coonrod
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Councilwoman Demetrus Coonrod has set a date for a Lupus Walk for the Fall. Councilwoman Coonrod lost her daughter this year and while in her grieving process, she says she found the strength to do something to…
Hamilton County School Board approves 2018-19 budget
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County School Board approved the 2018-19 budget Thursday afternoon. The budget passed with one school board member voting no. The budget includes an appropriated 1.9 million dollars to go toward safety, security and…
Chattanooga Mayor discusses future plans in State of the City address
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In the State of The City address, Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke shared some improvements made in what he calls "a city of creators." "Creating is not somebody else's responsibility. It belongs to each of us, but…
