$40M school safety proposal heads to governor's desk
Gov. Lee pitched the plan to fund grants for more SROs in schools
Georgia Republicans propose "Journalism Ethics Board" and fines for news outlets
A bill filed by Republicans in the Georgia House this week proposes a "Journalism Ethics Board" to oversee news coverage in the state. It also suggests fines and sanctions to punish outlets that don't comply with parts of the proposed…
Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department offers low-cost rabies vaccines
The Chattanooga-Hamilton County health department is urging people to get rabies vaccinations for their pets.
Boeing CEO acknowledges flight control system may be to blame in deadly crashes
Last Updated Apr 4, 2019 7:02 PM EDT For the first time, Boeing's CEO Dennis Muilenburg has acknowledged that the flight control system on the 737 MAX may be to blame in the crash of an Ethiopian Airlines flight as well as…
Georgia girl who survived car strike says miracles do happen
LITHONIA, Ga. (AP) - A 9-year-old girl who survived being struck by a car that careened across the front yard of her Georgia home says she "thanks God a lot for miracles that happen." LaDerihanna Holmes spoke with NBC News…
Nurses stress importance of washing hands to avoid Hepatitis A
After two different hepatitis A cases in the Tennessee Valley, nurses are urging restaurant employees to wash their hands and be careful when dealing with food.
Terra Nostra restaurant closing after 17 years
Last day will be July 6th.
Trump recommends Herman Cain for Fed
President Trump said Thursday that he has recommended former pizza executive Herman Cain for a seat on the Federal Reserve Board. "I've recommended Herman Cain," he said, and he said that Cain is undergoing a background check. Mr. Trump also…
House moves closer to suing Trump over emergency declaration
Washington — The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives moved closer to filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the president's controversial national emergency declaration, which is already being challenged in court by a group of state attorneys general. In a 3-2…
FBI: DNA test shows teen is not the missing boy he claimed to be
FBI says DNA indicates teen is not Pitzen FBI officers in Louisville announced that DNA test results indicate the teenage boy who appeared yesterday claiming to be Timmothy Pitzen, a Chicago area boy who has been missing for eight years,…
The Latest: Police: Suspect in shootings has teenage hostage
ATLANTA (AP) - The Latest on the shootings of two Georgia police officers (all times local): 3:15 p.m. Police say a gunman suspected of shooting two Georgia police officers is holed up in a house with a teenager who is…
House Fire near National Cemetery this morning
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga firefighters battled a blaze at an old home near the National Cemetery downtown. They got the call around 11 AM to Slayton Avenue near Central and Main. With flames showing on the backside of the house,…
Officials investigating taser use at the Hamilton County jail
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is investigating the use of a taser at the jail. It happened Wednesday night at 9 PM. Officials say a jailer used a taser to subdue an inmate. They say the inmate…
Shred Documents and Prescription Drugs This Saturday
Shred-It campaign starts this Saturday at the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office from 9 a.m to 1 p.m
Parkridge East opens Emergency Room for kids on the spectrum
The rate of kids on the spectrum is growing every year.
Trump threatens to put tariffs on cars coming from Mexico
Trump threatens to put tariffs on cars from Mexico President Trump threatened to put tariffs on cars coming into the U.S. from Mexico, if Mexico does not do enough to prevent illegal immigration into the U.S. and if it does…
Largest U.S. holding facility for migrant kids expands again
The nation's largest holding facility for unaccompanied migrant children is set to expand for the second time this year, rapidly adding more than 850 beds to a massive facility that is already capable of housing more than 2,300 teens. An…
Owner of Kay Jewelers, Zales and Jared to close 150 stores
Jewelry giant to close 150 more stores Signet Jewelers, which owns the Kay Jewelers, Zales and Jared retail brands, is shuttering 150 stores. The jewelry giant is the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry and has more than 3,500 locations.…
Tim Ryan, Ohio Democrat, launches presidential bid
Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan, a nine-term lawmaker known for his unsuccessful leadership challenge against Nancy Pelosi, launched a bid for the Democratic presidential nomination Thursday, joining one of the largest primary fields in U.S. history. On his campaign website, Ryan…
Why Texas is banning clergy from the death chamber
Texas prisons will no longer allow clergy in the death chamber after the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the scheduled execution of a man who argued his religious freedom would be violated if his Buddhist spiritual adviser couldn't accompany him. Effective…
ICE agents nab 280 at Texas company in largest sting in decade
Allen, Texas -- Immigration agents have arrested nearly 300 people at a North Texas technology company in what authorities say is one of the largest enforcement actions of its kind in a decade. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says federal…
New Mexico gets rid of Columbus Day
New Mexico has joined a group of states that replaced Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples' Day. CBS Albuquerque station KRQE reports Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation on Tuesday declaring Indigenous Peoples' Day as the second Monday in October, which…
Brad Paisley opening free grocery store in Nashville
Country star Brad Paisley grabbed his cowboy hat-shaped construction helmet and broke ground on a new nonprofit store on Wednesday. Paisley and his wife, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, are opening a free grocery store in Nashville, WTVF reports. The supermarket will…
Sears' first new smaller stores get ready to open
Called Sears Home & Life, the first three small-format stores will open Memorial Day weekend. They'll range from 10,000 to 15,000 square feet versus 155,000 for the full-size stores. Their focus will be large and small kitchen appliances and other…