Christmas worship celebrations in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Christmas was extra special for Christians today, since they could celebrate during their regular church services.
Chattanooga Group Gives Back to Homeless
Human Initiative spends Christmas day giving back to the homeless.
Officer Hurt in Chattanooga Terror Attack Gets Promoted
A hero in the July 2015 terror attack in Chattanooga gets a big Christmas present this weekend.
Pope Francis' Christmas message wishes peace for troubled world
VATICAN CITY (CBS News) – Pope Francis has wished Christmas peace for people scarred by wars and those who lost loved ones to terrorism that he says is sowing “fear and death” in many cities and countries.
George Michael, Wham lead singer, dead at 53, publicist says
(CBS News) -- British superstar George Michael has died, his publicist confirms to CBS News. He was 53.
Hospital Offers Christmas Lunch to Patients and Families
The holidays are a time for families to come together, even if some relatives are in the hospital.
Candle likely cause of fire on East 10th Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to the 900 block of East 10th Street after a call of a potential structure fire around 1:30pm Sunday.
Stabbing victim arrives at local hospital
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police say that a male victim arrived at a local hospital suffering from multiple stab wounds Sunday morning.
SWAT called to domestic stabbing Sunday Morning
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Just before 10am Sunday morning, Chattanooga Police were called to the 1300 block of Moss Drive after a domestic stabbing.
Christmas cheer at the Chattanooga Community Kitchen
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Community Kitchen serves the homeless every day of the year, but volunteers wanted to make their Christmas extra special.
Gatlinburg church damaged by fire gives to others in need
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) - A church damaged by a wildfire in Gatlinburg continued to hold an annual dinner for those in need despite many of its members losing their homes and possessions.
Shooting on 12th Avenue
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Officers with the CPD responded to a person shot last evening after a victim arrived at a local hospital by personally vehicle. Police were able to secure the crime scene at the 1900 block of 12th…
Chattanooga man helps Santa bring Christmas cheer to needy children
A Chattanooga man has been helping Santa Claus with his own deliveries to needy children in the area, for more than three decades.
Santa Train rolls through the Scenic City
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Santa Train is moving through the Scenic City tonight, delivering toys, bikes and food to eight needy families.
Pope Francis celebrates Christmas Eve Mass in packed St. Peter's Basilica
VATICAN CITY (CBS News) -- Pope Francis celebrated Christmas Eve Mass in a packed St. Peter’s Basilica on Saturday, rounding out a year marked by his pleas for the world to better protect innocents caught up in wars, migrations and abject poverty.
School system notifying families of unverified students
DALTON, Ga. (AP) - Dalton Public Schools are trying to crack down on the number of out-of-district students attending its schools.
Man pleads guilty to reporting false threat to delay Megabus
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A man has pleaded guilty to making a false report about a shooting threat to delay the departure of a missed Megabus headed for Texas.
Kidney donor, recipient plan to climb Kilimanjaro
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Two Birmingham men are planning to climb up the world's best-known mountains after one donated an organ to the other at UAB Hospital.
State patrol urges driver's to use caution during holidays
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia state troopers are urging drivers to use caution during the holiday travel period.
Shooting at North Moore Road
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - After receiving several calls of shots fired in the area, the Chattanooga Police responded to a person shot at the 1300 block of North Moore Road last evening. Upon arriving at the scene, officer's located a…
Convicted drug dealer also did real estate deals
ATLANTA (AP) - When the suspected head of a major Atlanta-area drug-trafficking organization had money to spare, the 42-year-old often did what other amateur investors, venture capitalists and businessmen do: He snapped up blighted real estate in the city's struggling neighborhoods.
Christmas Dinner Held in Polk County for Victims Affected by Tornado
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Conasauga Masonic Lodge is hosting a Christmas dinner for those affected by the Polk County tornado and is currently in full swing right now.
Chattanooga Group Hosts Christmas Meal
A Chattanooga group gives back to the homeless year round, but it wants to make their Christmas extra special.
GPS Tracking Helps Officials Arrest Suspect in Car Theft
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- One man is under arrest, and a juvenile is being detained after a stolen car incident turned into a police chase.