Tennessee governor unveils upgrades to student assessments
New steps come from the listening tour across the state.
NATO chief backs Trump, says Russia violating nuke treaty
BRUSSELS -- NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday that he does not expect a nuclear buildup in Europe as tensions rise over U.S. threats to pull out of a Cold War-era missile agreement, and backed allegations that Russia is violating…
Hong Kong sees world's longest sea bridge as Chinese propaganda
HONG KONG -- The world's longest sea bridge is now officially open for traffic in China. It took almost a decade to build the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge (HZMB), which spans 34 miles connecting Hong Kong and Macau to mainland China.…
Meghan Markle rushed out of Fiji market over crowd control concerns
Meghan Markle undertook her first solo engagements as a member of the royal family Wednesday, but a visit to a local market in Fiji was cut short over what Kensington Palace is calling "crowd control concerns." It's caused some to…
U.K. cops confirm "Friends" actor David Schwimmer didn't steal beer
Blackpool Police shared the image of the thief who bares an uncanny resemblance to actor David Schwimmer, who played Ross Geller in the 90s sitcom "Friends" Blackpool Police Last Updated Oct 24, 2018 12:40 PM EDT LONDON -- A U.K.…
U.S. woman found slain near Club Med in Turks and Caicos
An undated file photo shows a resort beach on the Turks and Caicos Islands. iStockphoto Police in the Turks and Caicos Islands say an American woman has been murdered and her body found near the Club Med Resort. In a…
Israeli troops kill Palestinian in West Bank clashes
Palestinian protesters burn tyres during a demonstration on the beach near the maritime border with Israel, in the northern Gaza Strip Getty RAMALLAH, West Bank -- The Palestinian health ministry says Israeli troops have shot and killed a Palestinian youth…
Japanese journalist freed 3 years after kidnap in Syria
Last Updated Oct 24, 2018 8:43 AM EDT TOKYO -- Freelance Japanese journalist Jumpei Yasuda, who was kidnapped more than three years ago in Syria, has been released and was at a Turkish immigration facility on Wednesday, Foreign Minister Taro…
Former Whitfield firefighter sentenced for child molestation
A former Whitfield county firefighter has been sentenced on child molestation charges. William Taylor White pleaded guilty in a Whitfield County Courtroom to 3 charges in a plea deal. White was originally charged with multiple counts of child molestation involving…
Howard High brings back Theater after 40 years
Their story is this week's edition of What's Right With Our Schools.
More drug charges added against Hamilton County Corrections Officer
Corporal Kaquience Williams was charged after a traffic stop.
Mom to Mom: Picking the Best Pumpkin In the Patch
It's pumpkin picking time, and we're going to help you pick the best pumpkin in the patch.
Migrant caravan of 7,200 people believed to be largest on record
Last Updated Oct 23, 2018 8:37 PM EDT HUIXTLA, Mexico — A caravan of migrants heading for the U.S. stopped in southern Mexico Tuesday, about 1,000 miles and several weeks from the nearest U.S. border crossing. The migrants created a…
Saudis in damage control mode as outrage grows over Khashoggi's death
ISTANBUL — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Tuesday the Trump administration is revoking visas of Saudi officials who have been implicated in the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. President Trump on Tuesday sharply criticized Saudi Arabia. "They had a…
Hurricane Willa makes landfall with winds estimated at 120 mph
Hurricane Willa, a fierce Category 3 storm, closed in on Mexico's Pacific coast making landfall near Isla del Bosque, Sinaloa state, in Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Estimated winds speeds were recorded at 120 mph with a wind…
Titanic II could set sail by 2022, following original route
Titanic II could set sail in 2022 and follow the same route as its namesake. Blue Star Line A replica of the Titanic could embark on its maiden voyage by 2022 and eventually follow its doomed predecessor's original route from…
Prince Harry and Meghan receive royal welcome in Fiji
SUVA, Fiji -- Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, arrived on the island of Fiji Tuesday on the eighth day of their South Pacific tour. They were first greeted by a guard of honor at Nausori International Airport before heading…
Soyuz flights may resume in December after frightening mishap
Russian engineers have a "really, really good idea" about what went wrong during a Soyuz launch to the International Space Station Oct. 11, forcing the ship's two-man crew to carry out an emergency abort, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said Tuesday.…
Willa dumping "torrential rains" on parts of Mexico after becoming tropical storm
Tropical storm Willa is seen over south-central Mexico as of 2:30 a.m. EDT on October 24, 2018 NOAA MAZATLAN, Mexico -- Hurricane Willa lost power rapidly overnight after roaring over a stretch of beach towns, fishing villages and farms on…
Human remains found in Walker County
Human remains found in Walker County may be those of a man reported missing from Flintstone last summer.
Dade County High gets solar panels
TRENTON, Georgia (WDEF) - A new solar panel array on the roof of Dade County High School, is a part of their ongoing improvements to reduce costs, energy use, and greenhouse gas emissions. News 12's Ashley Henderson has more.
Greg Kubisak of the STEM School Chattanooga wins our Golden Apple Award
Greg Kubisak teaches English at a STEM school.
Kennedy Center announces partnership with community and H.C.S.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga-Hamilton County area will now be collaborating with The John F. Kennedy Center for the Preforming Arts. The Kennedy Center announced Tuesday that they have chosen our area as the 26th site for the Ensuring…
A section of Ashland Terrace closes Wednesday
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) - A portion of Ashland Terrace closes Wednesday. The road from the Dayton Blvd. intersection to Tacoma Ave. will be closed. According to the project website, the road is closing to replace a culvert. Work is…