Grandmother, 72, graduates from Tennessee State University
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Fifty-five years after she cut short her college education when she fell in love, Darlene Mullins has finally graduated.
Runner Eliud Kipchoge misses 2-hour marathon milestone by 26 seconds
MONZA, Italy (CBS News) -- Eliud Kipchoge was 26 seconds from making history on Saturday but the Olympic champion finished just short of becoming the first person to run a marathon in less than two hours.
Tennessee deputy dies after single-vehicle crash
COLUMBIA, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities say a Tennessee sheriff's deputy has died from injuries suffered in a single-car crash.
Alabama could drop permit requirement for concealed guns
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A small but growing number of states are allowing people to carry a concealed handgun in public without a permit. Some lawmakers in Alabama want the state to join the growing list.
Bills on Georgia medical marijuana, beer sales still in flux
ATLANTA (AP) - Gov. Nathan Deal still has several days to consider bills approved by lawmakers this year, including items affecting the state's medical marijuana program, craft beer sales and rural health care.
Loretta Lynn remains hospitalized in Nashville after stroke
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A publicist says country music legend Loretta Lynn remains hospitalized after having a stroke.
Bledsoe County High School Band holds final concert
The Bledsoe County High School band held its last performance Friday, because the school board decided to cut it.
Weekend Activities in Chattanooga areas
There's a lot to do here in Chattanooga, and in nearby cities this weekend. Let's take a look at what's going on. The third annual Latin Festival is tomorrow. Celebrate culture, while helping Chattanooga state's Latino scholarship and English as…
House votes on allocation of road budget bill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The state House on Friday voted to allocate $55 million to the state's 95 counties for road projects as part of the annual state budget bill. Here is a breakdown of how much each county would receive…
Clark hearing moved; Exxon rebuilds; Stevens Memorial Scheduled
58-year-old John Stevens was the homicide victim. He was working the night shift at the Exxon gas station in Nashville. 15-year-old, Trinity Quinn and 28-year-old, Daniel Clark, both of Dayton, are being charged with criminal homicide in his death. They…
Chattanooga pays tribute to 68th Armed Forces Day Parade
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga paid tribute to the military with the 68th Armed Forces Day Parade. Hundreds lined the parade route along Market Street for the annual event. Chuck Flieschmann said "This is Armed Forces Day. This is the day…
Georgia Governor signs guns on campus legislation
GEORGIA (WDEF) - School officials across the state of Georgia are working on policy changes. Thursday, Governor Nathan Deal put his signature on House Bill 280. The legislation allows weapons carry license holders to bring concealed weapons on certain areas of…
Blood Assurance encourages more platelet donors
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Blood Assurance is reaching out to the community to encourage more platelet donors. It's called 'Step Up To The Platelets. Platelets are vital for patients who are receiving treatment for chemotherapy, trauma surgery, and transplants. That particular…
UPDATE: Building owners offer deal to reopen Westside Shop
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The building owners that house Westside Shop presented a deal on Friday, May 5, to have the convenience store reopened. Melydia Clewell with the Hamilton County District Attorney's Office sent an email stating: "Today, the District Attorney…
4 cases of mumps reported in Memphis area since March
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Health officials say four cases of mumps have been identified in the Memphis area since March. Shelby County Health Department Director Alisa Haushalter said Thursday that it is not unexpected to have mumps cases in the…
Robertshaw sending Chattanooga production to Mexican border, costing local 134 jobs
Jobs going to Brownsville, Texas and Matamoros, Mexico
Tennessee House OKs tightened amusement park safety rules
In September, eight people were hospitalized after a ride shut down at the Delta Fair in Memphis.
GA Senate Bill 88: Tighter Drug Treatment Regulations
"I want the clinics to truly do what they're designed to do and that's to help people rehab from opioids, and if they can't do that, than I want to see them shut down," Catoosa County Coroner Vanita Hullander said.
Mystery illness sickens college baseball players, coaches
This is Dalton State's conference but they do not have a team in the tournament.
Dalton Residents Talk Immigration Enforcement
While local officers can't look for illegal immigrants, they can check on their status if they end up in the county jail.
Justin Timberlake display at Memphis Music Hall of Fame
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WDEF) - If you're a Justin Timberlake fan, you should check out the Memphis Music Hall of Fame. The hall of fame, along with the Rock-N-Soul Museum, began installing new memorabilia this week. The display includes specific items…
Suspect arrested in gas station stabbing
A stabbing suspect was taken into custody, after a pursuit ended near the Mountain Shadows community in East Brainerd.
Father of Trinity Quinn believes the two had romantic relationship
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - 15-year-old Trinity Quinn and 28-year-old Daniel Clark were arrested in Nashville yesterday for criminal homicide. Police say they shot and killed a store clerk. According to Trinity Quinn's father, he believes that the two had a romantic…
Yoga East Studio donates to Pet Placement Center
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Chattanooga business is giving back in a big way to some local organizations. Yoga East Studio donated one thousand dollars to the Pet Placement Center. The fundraiser for the center allowed people to do yoga, with…