Georgia jury finds Nigerian citizen guilty of internet fraud
Suspects stole money and personal information from University employees.
Victim identified in Mowbray Mountain shooting
69 year old Roger Kelley was killed Sunday evening.
Circuit Court ruling permanently closes Blue Cove
McMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Blue Cove in McMinn County is closed permanently following a Circuit Court ruling.
Church pastor struck by lightning: 'Lord had his hand on me'
JASPER, Ala. (AP) - Lightning has struck a pastor in Alabama following church service.
AP Source: Aretha Franklin is seriously ill
NEW YORK (AP) - Aretha Franklin is seriously ill, according to a person close to the singer.
Atlanta man accused of shooting 13-year-old after argument
ATLANTA (AP) - Police say a 13-year-old boy was shot in the abdomen following an altercation with a 39-year-old man at an Atlanta apartment complex.
U.S. downplays "failed" Taliban siege as 100 Afghan forces killed
KABUL, Afghanistan -- Afghan forces battled the Taliban in a key provincial capital for the fourth straight day on Monday, following a massive assault on the eastern city last week that overwhelmed its defenses and allowed insurgents to capture several…
Boardwalk collapse sends festival goers sliding into sea
Police investigators inspect the seafront platform in Vigo on August 13, 2018 after a section of a wooden promenade suddenly collapsed with people watching a rap artist just before midnight on Sunday. AFP MADRID -- An oceanside boardwalk collapsed during…
South Korean leader to meet Kim Jong Un on his turf
In this handout photo provided by the Ministry of Unification, South Korean Unification Minister Cho Myoung-Gyon (2nd R) shakes hands with his North Korean counterpart Ri Son Gwon (2nd L) after their meeting on August 13, 2018 in Panmunjom, North…
Police investigating stabbing on East Brainerd Road
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police are investigating after a man showed up at a local hospital with a life threatening stab wound Sunday night.
Disney Is Having a Casting Call in Savannah, GA
Thousands of people turned out for a casting call for extras for a film being filmed in Savannah. Shooting for the Disney film is expected to run from Sept. 10 through early November. Director Charlie Bean told city council members…
Dolly Parton Honored with Leadership Award
Country music star Dolly Parton has been honored with a leadership award that is named after her. The singer and actress received Leadership Tennessee's first-ever Dolly Parton Excellence in Leadership Award on Saturday at the Country Music Hall of Fame…
Dozens killed as reported arms cache blast levels buildings
21 Photos This photo provided by the Syrian Civil Defense White Helmets, which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, shows Syrian White Helmet civil defense workers extinguishing a fire at the scene of an explosion…
It's Prime Time for Tennessee's Local Fairs
It's prime time for Tennessee's local fairs, and state agriculture officials say more than 3 million people visit the fairs every year. The Agriculture Department said fairs last year paid out more than $1 million in premiums for more than…
Turkey rejects "impositions" as standoff with U.S. rattles markets
ANKARA, Turkey -- Turkey's central bank announced a series of measures on Monday to free up cash for banks as the country grapples with a currency crisis sparked by concerns over President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's economic policies and a trade…
Hippo attacks leave 2 dead, 1 hurt near Kenyan lake
A hippo is pictured near lesser flamingos at Lake Oloidien near Naivasha, Kenya, in a May 3, 2012 file photo. Getty NAIROBI, Kenya -- A Chinese tourist was attacked and killed by a hippo while taking pictures on the edge…
Indonesia earthquake death toll climbs past 430
19 Photos Villagers pull down their earthquake-damaged house in Kayangan, Aug. 12, 2018, in Lombok Island, Indonesia. Getty JAKARTA, Indonesia -- The death toll from the earthquake that rocked the Indonesian island of Lombok a week ago has passed 430…
New details about alleged burglary committed by man accused of stealing Chattanooga Public Works vehicle
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - We've learned new details about the man accused of stealing city of chattanooga vehicle Saturday morning. A Chattanooga Restaurant owners says Evan Elmore could be seen on surveillance video breaking into Champys on MLK hours before…
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office investigating fatal shooting on Hotwater Road
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting on Hotwater Road. Around 5:00 pm Sunday night, deputies responded to Hotwater Road after they received reports of a person shot. One person was fatally…
Taxpayer funds earmarked to defend officer in fatal shooting
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama city has approved taxpayer funds to pay legal expenses for a police officer charged in the death of an armed man police say was suicidal.
UPDATE: Police say 18-year-old shot in foot on South Willow
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police responded to another shooting around 5:30 Saturday evening.
Dolly Parton receives award named after her in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Country music star Dolly Parton has been honored with a leadership award that is named after her.
Flooring manufacturer to expand in Georgia, adding 200 jobs
CALHOUN, Ga. (AP) - A flooring manufacturer plans to add more than 200 jobs in northwest Georgia with a planned $42 million expansion.
Almanac: The Guinness Book of Records
And now a page from our "Sunday Morning" Almanac: August 12th, 1925, 93 years ago today … a date truly for the record books. For that was the day twin brothers Norris and Ross McWhirter were born in London. The…