Former Grace Baptist Academy assistant coach indicted for sexual contact with minor
Investigators say the underage victim simulated sex over a digital medium to the coach.
Woman charged with making up story of graphic physical and sexual abuse
She accused him of physical abuse, kidnapping, urination and sexually humiliating her. But her Instagram posts told a different story.
Suspect faces charges in 3 states after chase
TRENTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Trenton police arrested an Alabama man after a wild chase Tuesday night. It began around 11 PM on I 59 heading north. Police say Jeremiah Dalton was driving a stolen vehicle from Dekalb County where he…
Man charged with smuggling THC oil through airport
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police got a tip about a suspect trying to smuggle THC oil through the airport. So Narcotics officers worked with airport police to set up surveillance on the suspect. A police K9 hit on the suspects…
Pentagon launches ethics probe into its acting chief over Boeing ties
Boeing 737 Max jets remain grounded in the U.S. and around the world following the deadly Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines crashes that occurred within just months of each other and killed 346 people. The FBI has joined a growing…
Levi Strauss back as public company, shares soar 30%
Jeans maker Levi Strauss soared 30 percent in its return as a public company, with Wall Street valuing the jeans maker at $8.7 billion more than three decades after it went private. Shares of Levi Strauss started trading Thursday morning under…
"Potentially historic" flooding threatens Southern states
Scientists are warning that historic flooding could soon deluge parts of several Southern states along the lower Mississippi River, where floodwaters could persist for several weeks. The flood threat in the South will be discussed Thursday, when the National Oceanic…
Kentucky governor exposed his kids to chickenpox
Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin said he deliberately exposed his kids to chickenpox, instead of vaccinating them against the common childhood illness. Speaking to local radio station WKCT on Tuesday, Bevin said all nine of his children had chickenpox. "They got…
Stranded residents rescued amid flooding in Missouri
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Authorities have rescued several people stranded by flooding in northwest Missouri. The State Highway Patrol said in a tweet that water patrol troopers worked into the night Wednesday in and around Craig. Four people were…
Big 9 Roots Festival to feature history, take place of Bessie Smith Strut
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - MLK Blvd. was once 9th Street. That area of Chattanooga was known as the Big 9. "Performers, the street corner out here is where Bessie Smith actually performed. There were clubs here on what was 9th…
Andrew Gillum announces creation of voter registration PAC
Former Tallahassee mayor Andrew Gillum, who narrowly lost the race for Florida governor in November, announced Wednesday he will be launching a voter registration initiative in Florida. Its goal is to help Democrats win the state in 2020 and "evict…
FBI helping in criminal probe into Boeing's 737 Max jets
The FBI is assisting in a criminal investigation into how Boeing's 737 Max was certified to fly, a U.S. official tells CBS News. The company has been under scrutiny in wake of two deadly plane crashes involving its latest aircraft.…
Hope Hicks and AMI agree to turn over docs in House probe into Trump
Former White House communications director Hope Hicks has agreed to turn over documents requested by the House Judiciary Committee as part of its investigation into whether President Trump and his administration have undermined the rule of law, a committee aide…
Tenn Democratic chair apologizes for calling state racist
Mary Mancini says she used the wrong words during a recent tour of local county Democratic parties.
Alabama editor promoting KKK revival says he's selling paper
His editorial began with "Time for the Ku Klux Klan to night ride again."
Democrat who backed heartbeat bill loses Planned Parenthood endorsement
Group says they will try to find an opponent to run against Rep. Joe Towns instead.
Teen refuses chickenpox vaccine despite outbreak
Walton, Ky. — In northern Kentucky, an outbreak of more than 30 cases of chickenpox prompted health officials to ban unvaccinated students from school. Now one student's family is suing for religious reasons. Students at Assumption Academy went to school…
Mayor: Sewer debate is doing real damage to Hamilton County
The commission also approved the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages during private events at Chester Frost.
Thomas speaks in Supreme Court for first time in years
For the first time in three years, Clarence Thomas has broken his silence. The Supreme Court justice, who is known for going years without uttering a word during oral arguments, asked three brief questions during an argument Wednesday. It is…
Barges moving again through Chickamauga Lock
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Earlier this week, we told you how dozens of barges were backed up in Chattanooga because of all the rain and flooding. They have been blocked from going through the Chickamauga Lake while the flood gates have…
Amid scandals, USC names first female president
In the wake of multiple scandals, the University of Southern California's Board of Trustees announced Wednesday that it has unanimously chosen Carol L. Folt as the school's 12th president, CBS Los Angeles reports. The university issued a press release saying…
Beto tells voters he would "trust women" on abortion access
Senate votes to block "Born-Alive" bill Presidential hopeful Beto O'Rourke told voters in New Hampshire that he would "trust women" when it came to abortion access and regulations. The Democratic Presidential candidate delivered his remarks on Wednesday at Plymouth State…
Midwest flood damage will likely total more than $1 billion
Most Nebraskans don't have flood insurance, with less than 10,000 policies issued for its nearly 2 million residents Federal flood maps are woefully outdated, leaving many unaware they even need this type of insurance Meat prices nationwide could increase due…
Cop said "I don't know why I shot" teen, witness says
A witness in the shooting of an unarmed black teenager by a white police officer said Wednesday he saw the officer standing on the sidewalk, panicking, saying, "I don't know why I shot him. I don't know why I fired." The…