Golden Apple: Cecily Honeycutt
A South Pittsburg High School teacher uses her passion to make history come alive for students. That's earned her a Golden Apple Award.
Authorities looking for teen girl missing for 9 days
EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is looking for a missing teenager. 14 year old Jasmine Harris has been missing for nine days. She was last seen in East Ridge near John Ross Road and South…
Leon Woods arrested (again) for child molestation
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - Walker County is the latest agency to charge Leon Woods with child molestation. The 59 year old is from Hixson. Investigators say Woods molested a child at a Rossville home last week. He was out on…
Former top FEMA officials arrested on fraud charges in Puerto Rico
Former top FEMA officials who worked in Puerto Rico during the island's recovery from Hurricane Maria were arrested on Tuesday in a federal corruption investigation. The investigation centers around alleged bribes that secured a $1.8 billion contract to repair Puerto…
Michael Jordan donates $1 million to aid Bahamas
The Bahamas were ravaged by Hurricane Dorian, but recovery efforts are getting a boost thanks to an NBA legend's huge donation. Former Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan announced on Tuesday he will donate a whopping $1 million to relief efforts…
Arizona GOP cancels 2020 presidential primary
Warren rises as Biden clings to delegate edge Arizona Republicans told state election officials Monday they're scrapping their 2020 primary, joining GOP leaders in three other states that are forgoing a presidential nominating contest as President Trump seeks re-election. Longshot…
Pompeo says Trump was "well within his rights" to oust Bolton
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo weighed in on President Trump's decision to fire National Security Adviser John Bolton soon after Mr. Trump announced it on Twitter. The president is entitled to the staff that he wants at any moment," Pompeo…
Americans' income barely inching up despite economic growth
Median U.S. household income stood at about $63,200 last year, statistically unchanged from 2017, according to new Census data. The data suggest that two decades of economic expansion has failed to translate into significant gains for the typical family, as…
Habitat for Humanity building a blitz home in just over a week
Pratt Home Builders donating their time for the blitz project.
Walker Sheriff charges suspect in Sunday Morning shooting
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - The Walker County Sheriff's Office has charged a teenager in a shooting in Lafayette. It happened Sunday morning at a home at 201 Sequatchie Trail. 39 year old James Lee was shot in the leg. Deputies…
Two injured after car hits parked fire truck
Car hit the fire truck and then another pickup.
Friday the 13th to get full Harvest Moon
Nature: Full moon A Harvest Moon will occur on the upcoming Friday the 13th, making for a spooky night just ahead of the start of fall — the season of haunted hayrides and Halloween. The full moon that occurs closest…
Yet another state reports a death linked to vaping
Kansas health officials say they have confirmed the first death in that state related to an outbreak of a lung disease linked to vaping. Kansas becomes at least the sixth state to confirm a death possibly blamed on using e-cigarettes…
Driver killed, 7 students injured in school bus crash
A Mississippi school bus driver died when their bus went off a highway Tuesday morning and rolled into a ditch, police said. Seven students were injured in the crash, and two were in critical condition, Mississippi Highway Patrol Captain Johnny…
Target and UPS hiring more than 230,000 workers for holidays
Summer just ended, but seasonal hiring is already at hand, with Target and UPS detailing plans to add a combined 230,000 workers for the upcoming holiday season. Target on Tuesday said it would add more than 130,000 temporary seasonal workers…
NOAA chief speaks to meteorologists in Alabama amid outcry
The head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration tried to walk a fine line as he spoke about the controversy over President Donald Trump's claims about Hurricane Dorian threatening Alabama. NOAA acting administrator Neil Jacobs addressed the issue at a closed-door…
Don't blow this deadline if you want that $125 Equifax cash
Equifax wants consumers to verify they already have credit monitoring services, a requirement for collecting a $125 cash payment in compensation for the credit bureau's massive 2017 data breach. The deadline to verify such claims is October 15. Yet consumers…
Apple to reveal updated iPhones, watches and Apple TV
Apple on Tuesday holds its annual product reveal event, where it's expected to unveil a next-generation iPhone, a new watch and a look at its hotly anticipated video-streaming device, Apple TV. As per usual, the Apple store is down before…
House committee pushes forward on gun control bills
The House Judiciary Committee will vote on whether to send several gun control bills to the House floor for a full vote on Tuesday, even as the Senate and President Trump vacillate on support for less restrictive proposals. The committee…
Rachel Maddow sued for $10 million by One America News
One America News sued Rachel Maddow for more than $10 million on Monday for defamation after she called the conservative television network "paid Russian propaganda." The TV network, whose attorney said the company is "as American as apple pie" and…
NOAA chief to address forecasters amid Dorian controversy
The head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has a chance to weigh in on the fray over President Trump's mistaken claim that Hurricane Dorian was threatening Alabama. The acting administrator of the agency, Neil Jacobs, is set to…
Jon Ossoff to challenge David Perdue for Senate seat in Georgia
Former congressional candidate Jon Ossoff said Monday night that he's challenging Republican Sen. David Perdue in 2020 for a Georgia seat that could help determine control of the Senate. Ossoff, the fourth Democrat to join the race, announced his bid…
The Latest: Ship owner thanks all for rescue of crew members
JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. (AP) - The Latest on an overturned cargo ship off the coast of Georgia (all times local): 8 p.m. The South Korean company that owns the cargo ship that capsized off the coast of Georgia says it's…
Randy Boyd comes to Collegedale to award Dog park grant
"There're so many things that tear apart the world today, dog parks are one of those things that bring us together."