By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - Overall grades for Georgia's schools fell in the 2018-2019 school year, with two state leaders repeating their call to overhaul grading methods. The typical school statewide scored 75.9 points on a 100-point…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - McKamey Animal Center has plenty of dogs and cats to adopt. But this weekend, they also are swamped with rabbits and guinea pigs. The reason is an animal hording case last week. McKamey staffers found 58 rabbits…
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - Catoosa County first responders are making sure they are prepared if an emergency happens. Today they held a realistic drill. In the situation a car and school bus crashed, and the bus flipped over. Student-actors had…
The vehicles have not been recovered.
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office wants everyone to have an enjoyable Halloween! But, they also want you to remember these important safety tips. Here are the tips that they sent our newsroom! Tips for families that will…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - It was a neighborhood gathering Thursday night. And for the around 20 residents in attendance, it was an opportunity to talk about a proposed project near their homes. "It will affect our property values, our…
A Brown Middle School teacher is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a 14-year old girl.
UTC students relaxed by taking a yoga class with a twist.
A Chattanooga organization is launching an immigration bond fund to help people with family members held in ICE detention.
New York — The government told a federal court on Thursday that more than 1,500 migrant families were forcibly separated by U.S. authorities before the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" policy was fully implemented, meaning a total of at least 4,300…
The controversial proposal to bring a grocery store on the town of Walden will likely draw a hefty opposition of local residents to Town Hall next Tuesday night.
Washington — Republican Senator Lindsey Graham introduced a resolution co-sponsored by more than three dozen of his colleagues, including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, condemning the House for a lack of transparency in the impeachment inquiry. "Every American should be…
By Fin Gomez, Kathryn Watson October 24, 2019 / 3:43 PM / CBS News Trump rages at reporter for pressing him on Ukraine call The White House is directing federal agencies to cancel their subscriptions to The New York Times…
Trophy hunting: Killing or conservation? Watch the CBSN Originals documentary, "Trophy Hunting: Killing or Conservation?" in the video player above. In a shocking twist of fate, an experienced Arkansas hunter was attacked by a deer he had just shot in…
Subaru is recalling more than 400,000 vehicles in the U.S. to fix two separate problems with engine computers and motor debris. The first recall from the Japanese automaker covers 466,000 Impreza compact cars from 2017 to 2019, as well as…
The twins were 3 years old.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Nashville's sheriff says there's proof that Johnny Cash was granted law enforcement authority four decades ago. At the Johnny Cash Museum this week, Nashville Sheriff Daron Hall unveiled a blown-up image of the late musician's September…
We could see an improvement of more than 10 percentage points in a week, with more rain coming this weekend.
Geysersville, California — A fast-moving wildfire in rural Sonoma County, intensified by 70 mph winds, prompted officials to order evacuations, CBS San Francisco reports, citing Cal Fire. The so-called Kincade Fire, near Geyserville, quickly grew to approximately 7,000 acres, the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It was a dinner Wednesday afternoon ignited by appreciation for the ones who saved Retired Chattanooga Fire Captain David Thompson's life. "It's real, real simple. I owe my life. I would not be here if hadn't…
The House Ethics Committee said Wednesday it is investigating whether freshman Congresswoman Katie Hill had a sexual relationship with a congressional staffer, a violation of House rules. In a statement late Wednesday, the California Democrat denied having a relationship with…
Police in North Huntingdon identified 35-year-old Luke Dell of Beavercreek, Ohio after he carried out an elaborate scheme that involved multiple diversions and a mask that drastically changed his image, making him look much older than he was. According to…
You can apply for a job to help the 2020 Census here in the Chattanooga area.
Arlington, Virginia — Honor flights have flown nearly a quarter of a million veterans to the nation's capital to visit the monuments built in their honor. Safe to say no veteran has felt prouder, or happier, than 100-year-old Jack Eaton,…