Georgia agency reports progress in state's rape kit backlog
ATLANTA (AP) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says its crime lab is making progress in a yearslong effort to test thousands of backlogged sexual assault evidence packages.
"Hero" customer wrestled rifle away from Waffle House shooter
(CBS News) -- A customer is being called a hero after he charged a gunman at a Waffle House in Antioch, Tennessee. Police are searching for 29-year-old Travis Reinking in connection with Sunday's shooting that left four people dead and four injured.
Waffle House shooting leaves 4 dead, 4 injured in Antioch: police
Updated: 01:35pm (CBS News) - Four people were killed and four others were injured in a shooting at a Waffle House in Tennessee early Sunday, authorities said. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department said they were drafting an arrest warrant for…
Another Gang member arrested, charged under RICO indictment
Update 4/22 10:35 p.m. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Dimesha Kirk is now in custody. Both Kirk and Lomnick are charged with Racketeering Enterprise and Racketeering Conspiracy. Previous story: Another Athens Park Bloods gang member has been arrested and charged under the RICO…
Clean and Green Projects held all over downtown Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Clean and Green 2018 took place in Downtown Chattanooga Saturday. This annual cleanup and beautification event involved 700 hundred volunteers, some picked up up litter throughout Downtown Chattanooga and surrounding areas. There were sixteen special projects,…
Alton Park Revitalization Clean Up held Saturday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- District 7 Councilman Erskine Oglesby along with multiple City of Chattanooga departments participated in the inaugural Alton Park Street Fest & Clean Up today. “The purpose of this event is to empower District 7 constituents and the surrounding…
Deputies searching for auto thief in Bradley County
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office is searching for suspected auto thief. They say their deputies are currently looking for a black male in the 3000 block of Old Freewill Rd. who was seen inside a stolen vehicle.…
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.