Mass transit advocates hope for boost from highway collapse
ATLANTA (AP) - A collapsed interstate in the heart of Atlanta has highlighted the region's reliance on cars and the limitations of a transit system serving the city's core.
Bentley critic announces run for governor
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Former Morgan County Commissioner Stacy George, who unsuccessfully challenged then-Gov. Robert Bentley, is running again for governor in 2018.
Family friends identify 5-year-old boy killed in freak accident at Atlanta rotating restaurant
(CBS News) -- The five-year-old boy killed in an downtown Atlanta rotating restaurant has been identified as 5-year-old Charlie Holt, family friends said.
Lawsuit accused company of exploiting foreign workers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Guatemalan man and two of his former co-workers have filed a federal lawsuit against a Murfreesboro landscaping company, accusing the firm of trafficking immigrants for forced labor.
SonRise Resurrection Pageant held in Collegedale
Collegedale, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's a big weekend for Christianity as followers celebrate Easter weekend.
Avondale celebrates Resurrection Day
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Resurrection Day is being celebrated at the Avondale Youth and Development Center.
Brush fire burns more than 20 acres
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) -- Several properties are burning tonight in Lafayette, Georgia.
UPDATE: Stabbing on Norcross Road
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police confirm a stabbing this evening.
Attorney calls for Georgia officers to be criminally charged
ATLANTA (AP) - An attorney is calling for the two Georgia police officers who were fired after being caught on camera having a violent confrontation with a motorist to face criminal charges.
Attempted North Korean missile launch fails, U.S. confirms
(CBS NEWS) -- North Korea attempted to launch a missile that is believed to have failed, the U.S. Pacific Command confirmed on Saturday.
Woman pleads guilty for crash that killed daughter
OZARK, Ala. (AP) - A Midland City woman has been sentenced to 20 years-plus in prison after pleading guilty to reckless murder and assault in connection with a 2015 wreck that killed her 4-year-old daughter and hurt seven other children.
Last surviving person born in 1800s dies at age 117
ROME (CBS News) -- Emma Morano, at 117 the world’s oldest person who is also believed to have been the last surviving person born in the 1800s, died Saturday at her home in northern Italy, her physician said.
Pope presides over solemn Easter Vigil amid security fears
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis is presiding over a solemn Easter Vigil ceremony marked by heightened security fears following a spate of Islamic-inspired attacks in Europe.
Near-drowning incident in Cleveland
Cleveland, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Bradley County Sheriff's Office received a call just before 4 pm Saturday of a toddler discovered in a swimming pool at a Bancroft Road residence.
Police investigating shooting at Motel 6
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police were called to the 2500 block of South Market Street for a person shot shortly after 12 pm Saturday afternoon.
Police: grandfather brought kids to drug deal at restaurant
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Police say a Nashville couple has been and charged with bringing children along on a drug deal at a fast-food restaurant.
Attorneys: Bridge collapse suspect being used as "scapegoat"
ATLANTA (AP) - Attorneys for a homeless man charged in the Interstate 85 bridge collapse in Atlanta say they're concerned he is being used as a "scapegoat."
Alabama company bids to build border wall with Mexico
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama-based perimeter security manufacturer has placed a bid to build President Donald Trump's border wall with Mexico.
Woman dies, others hurt after valet fails to stop car
ATLANTA (AP) - A 33-year-old Connecticut woman was killed when a valet failed to stop a moving car and struck six people.
Flag Retirement Ceremony in Cleveland
Cleveland, TN (WDEF) - The Cleveland Fire Department (CFD) held its second U.S. Flag Retirement Ceremony at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post on North Ocoee Street today. The CFD collects weathered, worn, and tattered American flags and conducts…
Fire Safety Warnings
MOWBRAY MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - A fire broke out on Mowbray Mountain and burned about 3 acres of land. It's a good reminder to practice fire safety as we head into a busy holiday weekend. On the 1500 block of Hotwater…
Hamilton Co Sheriff called to defuse disruption involving judge
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee sheriff says he was called to defuse a disruption when a Chattanooga judge on medical disability leave visited the courthouse to find another judge's belongings in his office. Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond told…
Emily's List: Easter Weekend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Easter weekend is coming up, and there's a lot to do here in Chattanooga, and in nearby cities. If you like some good jazz music, you still have time to make it out to a tribute to…
Boy dies after getting stuck at Atlanta rotating restaurant
ATLANTA (AP) - Officials say a 5-year-old boy has died after getting caught in the rotating wall of an Atlanta restaurant.