New Law Makes Cursive Writing In Alabama Schools A Requirement
MOBILE, Alabama (WKRG) - For most of us, tablets, computers, and smartphones have replaced the art of penmanship, but a new law in Alabama is making sure cursive handwriting doesn’t die.
Obama to cite progress on veterans' issues in Monday speech
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says President Barack Obama will tout progress on reducing homelessness among veterans in a valedictory address to a veterans' organization.
The world is still mad about Harry Potter
LONDON (CBS News) -- There are fans with wands and wizard costumes, midnight book parties and throngs of excited muggles. Harry Potter's magic is back.
Nashville airport plans $1.2 billion renovation
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Nashville International Airport is embarking on a $1.2 billion renovation aimed at changing virtually every aspect of a traveler's experience.
Firefighters save Hixson business from going up in flames
No injuries were reported and damages are considered to be very light.
Motorcycle crash in Red Bank sends two people to the hospital
According to Red Bank Police, a tire blowout appears to have caused the motorcycle to crash.
Red Bank shooting victim arrives at Erlanger; BOLO issued for suspect
The shooter was last seen brandishing a revolver in the area of Morris Springs Road.
Sale Creek Fire Hall Opens
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) - As of Saturday, the Sale Creek Volunteer Fire and Rescue department has officially offered 45-years of service to the Sale Creek community.
UPDATE: Hwy 27 in Spring City reopened after trail derailment
Rail line could reopen this afternoon, but total cleanup could take days
Police: Suspected burglar found dead after he's tied to tree
LEROY, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say a suspected burglar is dead after an Alabama homeowner tied him to a tree after catching the man breaking into his home.
Pocket US Constitution becomes best-seller after speech
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A pocket version of the U.S. Constitution has become a best-seller on Amazon.com.
TVA to store coal combustion residuals in place
Knoxville, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Valley Authority announced Friday that it will move forward with plans to permanently store coal combustion residuals, including coal ash, on 10 TVA properties. The announcement comes after the potential environmental impacts of "closure in…
What's troubling athletes arriving in Rio? No 'Pokemon Go'
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - So the plumbing and electricity in the athletes' village took several days to fix. Who cares?
3 shot, 1 dead in Nashville nightclub shooting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - One person was killed and two more injured in a shooting outside a south Nashville nightclub.
Appeals court: North Carolina voter ID law unconstitutional
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A federal appeals court says a North Carolina law illegally targeted minorities with tougher ballot-access rules, such as requiring photo identification to vote, adding a new partisan flashpoint in a swing state with a raft of hotly contested elections.
Boy who suffered heat stroke at football practice dies
ATLANTA (CBS46) - A boy who suffered heat stroke while at football practice at Welcome All Park in Atlanta has died.
Woman, 90, found dead in pond after likely alligator attack
CHARLESTON, S.C. (CBS News) -- The Charleston County coroner says it appears a 90-year-old woman found dead in a pond after disappearing from her nursing home was killed by an alligator.
Haslam drops $150K into PAC for Tennessee legislative races
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Republican Gov. Bill Haslam has opened his wallet for state legislative campaigns throughout the state.
HES of Chattanooga to receive animals rescued from extreme hoarding case in Arkansas
According to authorities, those dogs were in terrible shape.
Hixson McDonald's employee robbed at gunpoint outside restaurant; one suspect in custody
Penson admitted to police that he was the driver of the SUV which the robber exited.
Police converge onto East Chattanooga home after multiple shots fired; rifles confiscated
"So many people who live here who are scared to go come out on their porch," Evans said.
Lott Signs with the Oakland Raiders
(GOMOCS.COM) Former University of Tennessee at Chattanooga football student-athlete Derrick Lott signed with the NFL’s Oakland Raiders this week. Lott played three seasons at UTC (2012-14) after transferring from Georgia. Lott signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free…
Police raid animal clinic in Collegedale; DEA expected to join the investigation
Doctor Harlow told News 12 he's helping people who can't afford medical cost for their pets.
Organizers of the July 16 Run/Walk Say the Event Raised $15,000 for "Fallen Five" Permanent Memorial
City, County Leaders and Volunteers Gather at Erlanger for the Announcement