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Georgia House speaker pro tem seeks US Senate seat

ATLANTA (AP) - The highest-ranking Republican woman in the Georgia legislature has thrown her name in the ring to replace retiring GOP U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson. House Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Jan Jones announced Monday that she's submitted an application…

Temperature is even affecting TWRA's trout restocking

CROSSVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The heat and drought are even affecting trout restocking in East Tennessee. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has had to change or postpone their efforts in early fall. They are finding that water levels are low…

GOP Rep. Chris Collins resigns amid corruption charges

Republican Representative Chris Collins is resigning ahead of his expected guilty plea to corruption charges, CBS News has confirmed. Collins submitted his resignation letter Monday to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office. The resignation will become official on Tuesday, according to…

Lost The Wheelchair, Lost The Weight, Now A Triathlete

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Many athletes that compete in an Ironman competition have very personal struggles that they have overcome. Matthew McEntyre went from wheelchair bound to triathlete. The road wasn't easy but he made it happen and today, he competed in…

Dallas man allegedly kills burglar then heads back to bed

This booking photo, provided Sunday, September 29, 2019, by the Dallas County Sheriff's Office, shows James Michael Meyer, 72, of Dallas, charged with murder in the fatal shooting early Thursday, September 26, of a man that police say Meyer reported…

Illinois man charged with state terrorism in Chicago mall attack

Schaumburg, Illinois — A man accused of driving an SUV through a suburban Chicago shopping mall is facing a state terrorism charge, authorities announced Sunday. Police in Schaumburg announced early Sunday that the Cook County state's attorney had authorized the charge…

Forever 21 files for bankruptcy

Forever 21, a one-time destination for shoppers that fell victim of its own rapid expansion and changing consumer tastes, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Sunday. The privately held company based in Los Angeles says it will close up to…

Colorado's Sam Long wins big on a hot race day

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) The Little Debbie Ironman Chattanooga wrapped up today with a big win by pro triathlete Sam Long. Long completed his sweep of 2019 Chattanooga Ironman events with this win; he took first at the 70.3 mile half…

Elon Musk shows off next-generation "Starship" prototype

[embedded content] Starship Update by SpaceX on YouTube SpaceX founder Elon Musk showed off a towering prototype of his next-generation stainless steel "Starship" Saturday, telling a throng of reporters, cheering supporters and company workers the gleaming rocketships could begin piloted…

Hang Glider Accident Leaves One Dead

DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Whitfield County Sheriff's office is investigating a hang glider accident that happened Saturday night. According to the Sheriff's department, the accident happened on Bryant Circle in Dalton. Officials have confirmed that there has been one fatality. We…

Woman Injured In Saturday Night Shooting

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - Saturday evening a woman was heard crying after she was shot near Youngstown Road. According to CPD, the victim and the suspect were riding together when he forced her out of the car and shot her. That's…

Saturday Afternoon Shooting Leaves One Dead

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- 40 year old Marshon Langford died after he was shot on Saturday. According to Chattanooga Police, Langford was shot near 3800 Larry Drive. He then drove off and crashed his car at a home on Pinoak Drive. He…

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