Georgia teachers: Eclipse will be shining chance to learn
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - Scientists and science teachers in Georgia are preparing for what they see as the educational opportunity of a lifetime - a total eclipse of the sun on Aug. 21.
Traffic Fatality on Hwy 58
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Local teachers attend Tenn. Education Association conference
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hundred of teachers spent the past couple days in professional development at the Doubletree Hotel.
Group teaches kids about healthy eating, active living
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hundreds of kids spent this afternoon learning about healthy eating and active living.
Shred-it event collects thousands of pounds of paper
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The bi-annual shred-it campaign took place today at the Hamilton County Sheriff's West Annex location in Chattanooga.
Animals rescued from Arkansas ready for adoption
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Humane Educational Society took in 47 cats and dogs after a puppy mill operation was discovered in Arkansas about a month ago.
UPDATE: Fatal motorcycle crash on Highway 58
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One person lost their life while driving their motorcycle through the 4700 block of Highway 58.
Officials: 18 injured in accidental blast at French carnival
PARIS (AP) - An accidental bonfire explosion Saturday at a town fair north of Paris injured 18 people, including three children, as the festive spring event turned into chaos, authorities said.
UTC expands regional tuition rate
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga will offer its regional tuition rate this fall to freshmen and sophomores from nearby Georgia and Alabama counties.
2 men found dead in burning car in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Birmingham Police are investigating after two bodies were found inside a burning vehicle in the Ensley neighborhood.
UPDATE: One person seriously injured in Alton Park shooting
A man is in the hospital with serious injuries after being shot on Alton Park Boulevard.
Roof issues threaten to delay Mercedes-Benz Stadium opening
ATLANTA (AP) - The Atlanta Falcons hope to have an update soon on whether issues regarding its new stadium - notably, its roof - will again delay its projected opening day.
Plumbing company executive Bill Lee nears gubernatorial bid
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Plumbing company executive Bill Lee says he's close to jumping into the Tennessee governor's race.
Selfies could help diagnose rare genetic disease
(CBS News) -- Could diagnosing rare genetic disorders one day be as simple as snapping a picture with a smartphone? That’s what a new study suggests.
Fate of guns on campus, some taxes now in governor's hands
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia lawmakers have left the Capitol for the year, turning the spotlight on Gov. Nathan Deal.
State sets red snapper season in Alabama
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - Alabama wildlife officials say the red snapper season will open in late May.
More charges against man suspected of starting fire that collapsed part of I-85
ATLANTA (AP) -- The man suspected of starting a raging fire that collapsed a portion of Interstate 85 a few miles north of downtown Atlanta has been charged with arson.
Kindergarten teacher arrested after gun found in classroom
DALLAS, Ga. (AP) - Authorities say a Georgia kindergarten teacher arrested after administrators found a loaded gun in her purse in her classroom has been released from jail.
3 arrested in connection with Interstate 85 overpass collapse
ATLANTA (AP) -- Officials say three people have been arrested in connection with a massive fire under Interstate 85 in Atlanta that caused a portion of the bridge to collapse. Deputy Insurance Commissioner Jay Florence confirms the suspects were arrested…
TVA seeks environmental comment on nuclear plant sale
HOLLYWOOD, Ala. (AP) - The Tennessee Valley Authority is seeking public comment on the environmental impact of selling an unfinished nuclear plant to a company that will make it operational.
3 arrested in connection to fire that caused I-85 collapse
ATLANTA (CBS46) -- CBS46 has confirmed that three people were arrested in connection to the major fire that caused I-85 to collapse in Atlanta Thursday.
TDOT INSPECTS CHATTANOOGA LOCAL HIGHWAY BRIDGES
The bridge fire that shut down I-85 in Atlanta for a time, has prompted TDOT to take a closer look at local highway bridges. Experts on that fire in Atlanta say that even intense heat from a fire can break…
New Health Care Bill Helps Those with No Options
A new bill was introduced Wednesday by Tennessee Senators regarding the Affordable Care Act. With the failure of last weeks Republican's Affordable Care Act to repeal and replace, Tennessee Senators Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker put together a new bill.…
TBI confirms Elizabeth Thomas and Tad Cummins sighting after disappearance
Cummins has darkened his hair and it looks like Elizabeth now has red hair.