Golden Apple: Debi Kidd
She's caring, kind and treats her students like her own kids. That's why Debi Kidd has won this week's Golden Apple Award.
Dollywood paying workers Tax Cut bonuses
On the deadline to pay our federal income tax, Dollywood is giving $500 bonuses thanks to the Republican Tax Cut.
TNReady online testing attacked this morning
Hamilton County stops the state testing today, after experiencing problems on Monday.
Judge will decide on gang injunction in East Lake
After listening to testimony during a trial, a judge will decide whether a temporary gang injunction in East Lake will be permanent.
Teens charged with burglary at Tobacco Store
Investigators found stolen goods at home near the Lee Highway Tobacco Store in Charleston.
Tennessee House passes bill to get rid of emissions testing
Tennessee is one step closer to getting rid of vehicle emissions testing.
Tim Boyd campaign response to Lambert presser
Why did Lambert keep the public out of his press conference? We've got the Boyd statement and the Lambert response.
Collegedale Academy meets a Shuttle astronaut
Former shuttle astronaut Don Thomas shares a lesson on science with students.
Hamilton Co. officials talk school safety
A national school security expert tells them "Collaboration is key to an effective security initiative.
Social media ad disclosure bill fails in Tennessee
The bill would have required the disclosure on the ad itself, at another linked site or on the profile page of the social media platform.
People who knew Lauren Alaina aren't surprised about her success
Catoosa County's own Lauren Alaina is coming off her win as the Academy of Country Music Award's new female vocalist of the year.
Alabama columnist, Post's Moore stories win Pulitzers
for "lyrical and courageous commentary that is rooted in Alabama but has a national resonance in scrutinizing corrupt politicians, championing the rights of women and calling out hypocrisy."
Bill would increase hotel allowance for Tennessee lawmakers
bill would increase the daily living allowance by $30 to $60 for legislative business days. Lawmakers who live outside a 50-mile radius are eligible for $170 for hotel reimbursements.
Brent Lambert plays "threat" tapes for media
Brent Lambert releases the phone conversation he recorded with Commissioner Tim Boyd that was the basis for the extortion indictment against Boyd.
Volkswagen tweaking brand that's "too German"
Volkswagen's marking officer holds press conference announcing move to bring more emotion to new electric-era vehicles.
Morning fire damages home on Carr Terrace
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a house fire on Carr Terrace around 6:20 a.m. Monday morning.
Tim Boyd camp's take on the Brent Lambert news conference
Tim Boyd's attorney questions Brent Lambert's press conference today.. " Puzzlingly, Mr. Lambert initiated the call to Commissioner Tim Boyd for the purpose of recording him. "
2018 ACM Awards list of winners
(CBS News, WDEF) -- At last night's 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards, artists gathered at the Garden Arena at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas to celebrate their industry and each other's achievements.
Tennessee Senate to take up school spanking bill
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Senate is scheduled to vote on a bill that would ban the spanking of disabled children at public schools.
Robbery suspect causes police chase, 3 crashes, SWAT standoff
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A man in behind bars facing numerous charges after leading police on a chase, causing multiple crashes and holding up in a home in Chattanooga. Police say Sunday evening they were given the description of a…
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US pastor faces terror charges in fraught trial in Turkey
An American pastor imprisoned in Turkey is going on trial for alleged terror ties and spying in a case that has increased tensions between Washington and Ankara.
Navy: Training jet flew too low - for thrills - before Tellico Plains crash
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Navy is citing pilot error for a military training jet crash in Tennessee that killed the two aboard, saying it was being flown for thrills and too low.
Georgia's peach crop expected to be better than last year's
MACON, Ga. (AP) - Middle Georgia peach growers are expecting a bumper crop this summer, though the start of peach season will be slow.
