Woman arrives at hospital with gunshot wound in Chattanooga
Chattanooga Police say a woman arrived at the hospital with a non life-threatening gunshot wound.
2-year-old girl killed by falling mirror in Payless shoe store
RIVERDALE, Ga. (CBS News) -- Authorities say a 2-year-old girl died Friday after a mirror fell on her at a Payless ShoeSource store in Riverdale, Georgia.
Cleveland man charged with Terroristic threats toward police
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Cleveland resident is facing Terroristic Threat charges for things he posted to Facebook. Cleveland Police say the post was brought to their attention. David Stoliarchuk had posted about "homicidal threats" towards law enforcement and EMS personnel…
Commemoration of 'Bloody Sunday' set in Alabama
SELMA, Ala. (AP) - Several members of Congress have joined civil rights activists and others for the annual commemoration of a day of racial violence in Selma dating to 1965.
Police ID Alabama man who killed himself near White House
WASHINGTON (AP) - Authorities have identified the man who shot himself to death in front of the White House.
1 dead, 2 injured in overnight crash on Shallowford Road
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Around 1:30 a.m. Sunday morning, Chattanooga Police responded to a crash in the 6200 block of Shallowford Road.
Powerball Winners in Memphis, Stanton
Nashville, TN (WDEF) - Two Powerball players in west Tennessee--one in Stanton (Haywood County) and the other in Memphis--are each holding a Powerball ticket worth $100,000. The players won the six-figure prizes last night by matching four white ball numbers…
Mother, Daughter speak out against bullying through Fun Facts initiative
A mother and daughter in Chattanooga are speaking out on bullying in hopes to helping children realize the power in positive words.
Habitat Home Dedication held Saturday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We introduced you to Sidney last week. He is the greeter at Chattanooga City hall and works at the movie theater downtown. Saturday, Habitat for Humanity held the dedication ceremony at his new home. Sidney McDonald says it…
2-year-old dies after mirror falls on her at Payless
RIVERDALE, GA (CBS46) - A 2-year-old girl died after a mirror fell on her at a Payless store in metro Atlanta.
"Big Bitcoin Heist": 600 powerful computers stolen from data centers
REYKJAVIK, Iceland (CBS News) -- Some 600 computers used to "mine" bitcoin and other virtual currencies have been stolen from data centers in Iceland in what police say is the biggest series of thefts ever in the North Atlantic island nation. Some 11 people were arrested, including a security guard, in what Icelandic media have dubbed the "Big Bitcoin Heist." A judge at the Reykjanes District Court on Friday ordered two people to remain in custody.
Man convicted of killing woman who rejected $8 offer for sex
ATLANTA (AP) - A jury has convicted a man of killing a woman who rejected his $8 offer for sex.
Man shot in the hand on Woodvale Avenue in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating an overnight shooting on Woodvale Avenue. Police say it happened at 1:34 a.m. Saturday morning. Chattanooga Police say they responded to a local hospital where the victim was being treated for non-life-threatening…
Tennessee gym murals modified to remove Confederate flags
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Murals in a Tennessee school gym have been modified to remove Confederate flags after school district officials received complaints.
Roy Moore asks for money, says resources are "depleted"
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (CBS News) -- Former U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore is pleading for money to pay for his legal bills as he fights a lawsuit against a woman who says he molested her when she was 14.
Upskirting victims push to fill loophole in Alabama law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Taking a picture or video of a person's intimate body parts without consent could soon be a crime in Alabama.
Electrolux halts Tennessee project after tariff announcement
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Electrolux says its plans for a $250 million plant expansion in Tennessee are on hold, and the Swedish appliance maker is citing President Donald Trump's tariff announcement as the reason.
Senator Alexander on President Trump’s comments on tariffs
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Senator Lamar Alexander’s statement on President Donald Trump’s comments on tariffs. “Targeted measures against countries that don’t play by the rules, such as China, could help American workers. Broad tariffs against steel and aluminum imports will…
Bredesen backs universal background checks, bump stock ban
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - In his U.S. Senate bid, former Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen says he supports universal background checks on gun sales and a bump stock ban. Stressing support for the 2nd Amendment, Bredesen told reporters Friday his ideas…
SVEC announces faster internet for the Sequatchie Valley
DUNLAP, Tennessee (WDEF) - In the year 2018, most of us take reliable internet service for granted. That's not the case for many in rural areas. That's why a news conference in Jasper in Marion county, drew a big crowd.…
Students charged with having unloaded revolver at Dade High
One student was selling gun to another
Sheriff Hammond, deputies participate in Read Across America
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond and other members of his department also participated in Read Across America. They read to students at Hixson Elementary School this morning. Sheriff Hammond says he enjoyed interacting with the…
School safety improvements in Hamilton County
In light of threats, school officials, members of law enforcement and health professionals in Hamilton County are thinking of ways to keep students safe.
Necropsy results: Raccoon NOT burned alive
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Wildlife officials investigated the case of a raccoon that was reportedly burned alive. The report was that a volunteer firefighter found the animal at the Highway 58 department. He shot it, then burned the body, not…