Ex-Blount County teacher pleads guilty to sex with students
Pruitt pleaded guilty Thursday to two counts of sex act or deviant sexual intercourse with a student and two counts of porn distribution to a minor.
Atlanta mayor warns of increased traffic as schools resume
ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta's mayor estimates that travel times will increase substantially on Monday as a key interstate remains closed due to a bridge collapse caused by a large fire. Many Atlanta area schools were on spring break this week,…
CPD Chief Fred Fletcher Announces Retirement Plans
“Serving the brave and selfless men and women of your Chattanooga Police Department as they protect our community has been the absolute highlight of my professional career,"
Our lawmakers react to President Trump's strike on Syria
"I completely support President Trump’s crucial and necessary action to strike the Syrian airbase."
Watch live coverage of Gorsuch Supreme Court nomination vote
WASHINGTON (AP) - Divided Senate confirms conservative jurist Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court, win for President Trump, Republicans
The Latest: Pastor says 2 children escape fire that killed 5
"a horrific, tragic accident."
The Latest: Sweden truck attack
"we have a working hypothesis this is an act of terror."
Alabama governor says he won't resign despite scandal
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Latest on the scandal involving Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley (all times local): 12:30 p.m. The special counsel in an impeachment probe of Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley says he is moving forward with the release of…
World response to US strike reflects divide over Syria
A spokesman for Vladimir Putin said the strike "deals a significant blow to the Russia-U.S. relations, which are already in a deplorable shape,"
Funding concern factored in public radio firing
Chancellor Steven Angle also called for station manager Michael Martin "to keep quiet and toe the line" on the termination decision.
Corker Statement on U.S. Missile Strikes in Syria
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following statement in response to U.S. missile strikes in Syria. “The U.S. and world community stood by as Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad brutally…
Decatur City Schools appoints new interim superintendent
DECATUR, Ala. (AP) - Decatur City Schools has a new interim superintendent. According to board attorney James Irby, seven people applied, but only three completed their applications in time for Tuesday's interviews. Media reports the board unanimously chose Dr. Dale Edwards,…
A slice for the stranded: Delta buys pizza for passengers
ATLANTA (AP) - Delta Air Lines bought pizza for stranded passengers after canceling about 300 flights in the Southeast because of severe weather. Media reports the Atlanta-based airline ordered more than 450 pies for passengers in states including Georgia, Tennessee,…
Cheeburger Cheeburger set for demolition
Cheeburger Cheeburger restaurant located on Market Street collapsed over a week ago. The front wall fell down spilling onto the sidewalk and luckily no one was injured. But, not only did it impact the owners, but surrounding areas as well.…
Witness Refuses to Testify in Cortez Sims Murder Trial
Marcell Chistopher Held in Contempt of Court. CPD says Wave of Violence is Long-Standing Gang Warfare
Missing teen's dad calls teacher 'nothing but a liar'
Tad Cummins is "filtering" the news the girl sees.
Volkswagen has program to land jobs for Chattanooga residents
Volkswagen has a program to help Chattanooga residents land a job at the plant.
Walker County marks Wildlife Day
Snakes, eagles and owls were hanging out at the Walker County Local Government Services building on Thursday.
TBI arrests Florida sex crime suspect in Bradley County
He is wanted in Tampa for Lewd and Lascivious Behavior against a victim between 12-16 years old.
Shooting victim refuses to testify in Day 2 of Cortez Sims trial
"Y'all ain't fixing to get me whacked. I'm keeping it real. I don't know nothing."
When is the best time to buy a summer vacation flight? Right now!
Why earlier isn't always better when you are looking for an airline deal
Ethics panel sends Alabama governor's case to prosecutors
The 74-year-old governor has struggled to shake off a scandal after recordings surfaced last year of him making suggestive remarks to a female aide before his divorce.
Appeals court upholds ruling in Ooltewah High rape case
Ruling allows D.A. Neal Pinkston to continue his prosecution of Gatlinburg Detective Rodney Burns.
Tennessee bill outlawing sanctuary cities dead for year
The proposal would have punished a state or local government entity for adopting a sanctuary policy by withholding state funding until the policy is removed.