Tight race in Georgia shines light on voting restrictions
ATLANTA (AP) - As Georgia secretary of state, Brian Kemp oversaw policies that critics say were intended to restrict voting by minorities and infrequent voters, including young people.
Gov-elect Lee clarifies changes to State of the State speech
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - After running as a political outsider during his successful gubernatorial campaign, Republican Bill Lee says he'll continue to stay out of the "bubble of Nashville" by delivering his State of the State address throughout various locations in Tennessee.
Foothills Parkway extension opening in Smoky Mountains
WEARS VALLEY, Tennessee (WDEF) - A long planned extension to the Foothills Parkway finally opens to the public this weekend. Today Senator Lamar Alexander and Governor Haslam joined National Park officials to cut the ribbon on a 16 mile extension.…
Which Fast Food Chain do we need more of?
A survey of fast food franchises across the country.
The Latest: Abrams campaign says it will fight on
Brian Kemp announces he is stepping down as Secretary of State now that he has claimed victory as Governor.
Sen. Alexander on the impact of Sessions leaving
He says the Mueller investigation will continue despite the change at the top.
Kemp claims victory, Abrams challenging votes in Georgia
Latest developments in the Governor's race.
Jury sides with workers sickened during coal ash cleanup
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A jury has sided with workers who say they were sickened after they were tapped to clean up a massive 2008 coal ash spill in Tennessee.
Lee: Policy priorities, cabinet selections coming soon
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A day after securing enough votes to become Tennessee's next governor, Republican Bill Lee says he will soon reveal his top policy proposals and cabinet selections as he transitions into the office.
Broken voting machines, long lines under scrutiny in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) - Malfunctioning voting machines, missing power cords and hours-long lines at the polls are being scrutinized by candidates and election officials in Georgia, where the governor's race is still undecided as votes are still being tallied.
'Red tsunami' sweeps over Alabama Democrats
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Republicans crushed Democratic hopes of building on last year's election of U.S. Sen. Doug Jones.
Family: Man killed girlfriend's son while playing 'zombies'
HEPHZIBAH, Ga. (AP) - The family of a 6-year-old boy says he was shot and killed by his mother's boyfriend in Georgia while they were playing "zombies."
Republican Kay Ivey wins full term as governor over Democrat
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey was elected to a full term as governor after running a campaign that emphasized the state's recovering economy.
Tennessee Dems trounced by GOP, despite high midterm hopes
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Democrats began their Tuesday feeling like they had their best chance in years to regain some political clout in their conservative state.
Police: Man with no pants falls through Waffle House ceiling
TUSCUMBIA, Ala. (AP) - Police in Alabama say a man not wearing any pants fell through the roof of a Waffle House during a botched burglary and fought patrons before fleeing.
Carbon monoxide leak sickens 9 at Tennessee hotel
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Officials say a carbon monoxide leak at a Tennessee hotel has sickened nine people.
Tennessee Dems trounced by GOP, despite high midterm hopes
Phil Bredesen tells supporters not to be discouraged.
Kemp-Abrams contest goes into Wednesday
Georgia Governors race still too close to call in the early morning hours
Bill Lee wins Governor Race in Tennessee
The Republican defeats Democrat Karl Dean by 21%
Marsha Blackburn wins U.S. Senate race in Tennessee
She defeats Phil Bredesen by a much larger margin than predicted.
Voter Turnout and Previews of the big races
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) The record setting early voting in Tennessee and Georgia continued on election day. We saw steady to heavy turnout at the polls on Tuesday. The polls close at 7PM in Georgia and 8PM(EST)/7PM(CST) in most counties in Tennessee.…
Child predator sting nets 20 suspects in north Georgia
CARTERSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - The GBI announces results of an undercover investigation in Bartow County. The weekend operation went online offering to arrange a child for sex. They communicated with 30 people who qualified for arrest. Twenty of them drove…
$400,000 Jackpot Winner in Johnson City, $50,000 Winner in Franklin
Nashville, TN (WDEF) - A Tennessee Cash player in Johnson City won Friday night’s jackpot of $400,000 from a ticket purchased at Kroger in Johnson City. And last night, a Powerball player in Franklin won $50,000 by matching four of…
Man charged with toddler's murder choking claim disputed
GRAY, Ga. (AP) - A middle Georgia man faces murder charges after an autopsy disputed his claim that a 21-month-old boy choked to death on a cookie.