US court rejects Georgia's appeal in absentee ballot case
ATLANTA (AP) - A federal appeals court has rejected the Georgia Secretary of State's appeal in a lawsuit involving absentee ballots.
Alabama Democrats enthusiastic, but can they win?
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Hopeful after electing Doug Jones as U.S. senator and energized by their opposition to President Donald Trump, Alabama Democrats have more candidates running for statewide office in 2018 than they did four years ago.
Open statewide seats, House races on Georgia midterm ballot
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - Georgia voters have several key races to settle on Election Day beyond the heated contest for governor between Democrat Stacey Abrams and Republican Brian Kemp.
Dean, Lee outline priorities for Tennessee governor race
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee voters will elect a new governor Tuesday, ushering in a new administration with new priorities.
Two juveniles shot on Sharp Street Saturday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A suspect in the shootings of two teenage boys was located and arrested in Henry County, Georgia. 29 year old Robert Earl Craig will be charged with two counts of Attempted First Degree Murder, two counts of…
'Sculptures in the Sky' brings Saturday Family Fun
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Get ready for some high-flying family fun when the skies will be filled with colorful kites at 'Sculptures in the Sky.' The free event takes place today from 12pm - 6pm at 1800 Polk Street. Kids…
Transformer Explosion Leads to Commercial Fire
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Chattanooga firefighters responded to a commercial fire around 9:30pm Saturday morning. According to Captain Evan Rose, a transformer blew up at a substation adjacent to P.S.C. Metals at 980 West 19th Street. Flames from the explosion…
Juveniles wanted on murder, rape charge escape from Bradley County Juvenile Center
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office is offering a $1000 reward for information leading to the capture of Abraham Augustin and Memphis Smith. Both juveniles escaped from the Bradley County Juvenile Detention Center shortly before 8:00pm on…
New U.S. sanctions are expected to hit Iranians hard
TEHRAN, Iran — President Trump announced he is reimposing all sanctions on Iran that had been lifted under the nuclear deal. Eight countries will be allowed to continue buying Iran's oil. But the new measures are expected to hit Iranians…
Nigerian Army embraces Trump's words to justify killing protesters
Nigerian soldiers surround the dead bodies of members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria following violent clashes in Abuja, on Oct. 29, 2018. Demonstrators were protesting against the imprisonment of a Shiite cleric. Sodiq Adelakun / AFP/Getty Images The Nigerian…
Turkish president says Saudi government ordered Khashoggi's killing
ANKARA, Turkey — The order to kill Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi came from the highest level of the Saudi government, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday, adding that the international community had the responsibility to "reveal the puppet masters"…
Christian woman's release delayed after blasphemy acquittal
ISLAMABAD -- The release of a Christian woman in Pakistan, acquitted eight years after being sentenced to death for blasphemy, was delayed Friday after authorities agreed to bar her from flying abroad following talks with radical Islamists who want her…
Mexican official offers buses to migrant caravan to go to Mexico City or "to the place they wish"
DONAJI, Mexico -- After three grueling weeks walking along highways and hitching rides in pickups and flatbed trucks, thousands of Central American migrants traveling in a caravan through southern Mexico learned Friday that they would soon be leapfrogging ahead to…
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Phil Bredesen will also visit Chattanooga on Sunday
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - President Trump is coming to Chattanooga to support Marsha Blackburn on Sunday. But her democratic opponent will also be here that day. Phil Bredesen is hosting an interfaith prayer lunch with community leaders. It's from 1p.m. to…