'Lego Batman' dominates 'Fifty Shades Darker' at box office
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The family-friendly "Lego Batman Movie" has proved to be more of a draw than "Fifty Shades Darker" at the box office.
Polk County man arrested for child solicitation
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Polk County Sheriff's Office has charged William Ledford with solicitation of a person under 18 years of age.
Greek city evacuated to defuse WWII bomb
THESSALONIKI, Greece (CBS News) - Authorities in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki evacuated an estimated 75,000 people Sunday so army experts could defuse a 500-pound unexploded World War II bomb found under a gas station.
Body found after house fire in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Nashville authorities are investigating the discovery of a man's body inside a vacant home that had caught on fire.
Texas A&M rallies to beat No. 24 Lady Vols 61-59
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Khaalia Hillsman converted an offensive rebound for the go-ahead basket with four seconds left Sunday as Texas A&M erased an 11-point, fourth-quarter deficit in a 61-59 victory over No. 24 Tennessee. Tennessee's Mercedes Russell attempted a…
CPD investigating shooting on S. Watkins Street
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police were called to the 1900 block of South Watkins Street Saturday night shortly before 11:30 pm on reports of a person shot.
How old? Georgia celebrating its 284th birthday
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - Happy 284th birthday, Georgia.
German airport shut down after toxin released into air
BERLIN (CBS News) - German firefighters on Sunday evacuated hundreds of passengers at Hamburg Airport after 50 people were injured by an unknown toxin that likely spread through the airport’s air conditioning system.
Mocs Earn Come-from-Behind SoCon Win at Wofford
SPARTANBURG, S.C.---The Chattanooga Mocs claimed a come-from-behind 73-68 win over the Wofford Terriers Saturday night in Johnson Arena. A pair of reserves, Nat Dixon and Rodney Chatman, figured heavily in securing the victory. Down 58-50 as the clock ticked…
TBI arrests South Pittsburg woman for stealing from employer
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has arrested 52 year old Debra Hughes of South Pittsburg after an investigation discovered she embezzled money from her former employer, Sequatchie Concrete Services.
$6MM Avondale YFD Planning Underway
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - The new Youth & Family Development center in Chattanooga held its first community input meeting for its new facility. In 2016, Chattanooga Mayor and City Council passed a $6-million dollar progressive budget. The old facility is…
ISGC Hold Open House
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - The Islamic Society of Greater Chattanooga held its second annual open house event today. The goal is to bring together a better understanding of the Islamic faith. The half day event included tours of the facility,…
NAACP Holds Open Forum for Constituents
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - The NAACP held its first table clinic today for the upcoming city council election. The purpose of the clinic is to help bring together the candidates and the greater community. So far, they have had responses…
US Army Reserve shots heard
Earlier today Chattanooga Police answered a call regarding shots being heard at the U-S Army Reserve Center. These are a few pictures and video of what it looked like outside the building. Chattanooga Spokesperson Rob Simmons says when they arrived…
Apple's Tim Cook: Fake news is 'killing people's minds'
LONDON (AP) - Apple chief executive Tim Cook says fake news is "killing minds," and governments and tech firms must act to stop it.
Fort Payne day care closed; state investigating
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (AP) - A Fort Payne day care has been closed, and an Alabama Department of Human Resources investigation is underway.
Man stabbed with pocket knife on O'Neal Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police were called to the 100 block of O'Neal Street shortly before midnight Friday night on reports of a stabbing.
Teacher accused of abusing 2 students with special needs
CEDARTOWN, Ga. (AP) - A Polk County special-education teacher is in jail, accused of abusing two of her students with special needs.
Georgia lawmakers work to end 'surprise billing'
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia legislators are working on a set of bills to prevent unanticipated medical bills from out-of-network providers.
Greyhound passenger who beheaded, cannibalized passenger is granted freedom
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (CBS News) -- A Canadian man who was found not criminally responsible for beheading and cannibalizing a fellow passenger on a Greyhound bus has been granted his freedom.
Cat bites owner, saves family from burning home
(CBS News) -- A family was able to escape their burning home in the middle of the night unscathed, thanks to their favorite furry feline.
Nashville officer fatally shoots man after traffic stop
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Nashville Police say an officer fatally shot an armed suspect who fled after a traffic stop.
Two Men Charged Macon County Fire
Nashville, TN (WDEF) - An investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has resulted in two men being charged with arson and vandalism stemming from a mobile home fire in Macon County last year. The TBI began investigating the…
Former Macon County Deputy Arrested on Theft Charge
Nashville, TN (WDEF) - An investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has resulted in the arrest of a former Macon County deputy who is charged with stealing tobacco. TBI agents began investigating a theft complaint against Troy Griggs,…