By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Senate lawmakers have approved the expansion of an education voucher program that allows public tax dollars to be given to families to pay for private schooling. The Republican-dominant chamber voted…
SWEETWATER, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Wednesday night, Monroe County police arrested a suspect in the shooting of five people. Sheriff Tommy Jones released information regarding Huerta's arrest. Liu Huerta faces three…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- More than 20 years ago, high school student Dustin Barnes decided that those who didn't have a Valentine should get a special day too. So,…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man was arrested on Tuesday after attempting to evade arrest. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office said the man is facing multiple charges. He…
By KIMBERLY CHANDLER, LOLITA C. BALDOR and KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Tennessee National Guard says one of their Black Hawk helicopters crashed in Alabama, killing two crew members. Brig. Gen. Warner Ross said Wednesday that…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The head of Alabama's prison system said Wednesday that a protocol for using nitrogen gas to carry out executions should be finished this year. “We're close. We're close,” Alabama…
FALMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — The sheer size of the vessel and the shoes were what struck Robert Ballard when he descended to the wreckage of the RMS Titanic in 1986, the year after he and his crew from the Woods…
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican soldiers seized more than a half million fentanyl pills in a raid on what the army's announcement Wednesday called the largest synthetic drug lab found to date. The army said the outdoor lab was discovered…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- According to a report from the American Jewish Committee, antisemitism throughout the country has been found to be the strongest here in the South. The…
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WDEF) -- A Black Hawk Helicopter crashed Wednesday afternoon near Huntsville, Alabama. CBS News reports that it belonged to the Tennessee National Guard. They said there were no…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Valentine's Day may be over, but we don't need an excuse to have some good chocolate. Especially if it's made by a Chattanooga company like Cocoa…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Thousands of people are flooding to Wilmore, Kentucky, to attend an ongoing chapel service. But what started in Kentucky has now made its way…
ATLANTA - Actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry is donating $2.75 million to older homeowners in Atlanta to help ensure they’re able to stay in their homes. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Perry reached out a few weeks ago to Atlanta…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A suspect is in custody after being charged with criminal homicide in Chattanooga on Valentine’s Day. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - At their press conference today, Chattanooga Police unveiled a new police driving training simulator. (more…)
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Lauren Alaina will be performing at Dollywood's I Will Always Love You Celebration. The Rossville, Georgia native will be the final act of the event. The event will celebrate the 50th anniversary of when Dolly…
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Raquel Welch, whose emergence from the sea in a skimpy, furry bikini in the film “One Million Years B.C.” would propel her…
JACKSON COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) -- All Jackson County, Alabama schools will be closed on Thursday. The school closings are for February 16, 2023. The closings are due to the threat of severe weather. The Jackson County Board of Education announced…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department reported a house fire on Briarwood Drive. A woman woke up to find her home on fire on Wednesday. A neighbor noticed the fire and called 911. Firefighters showed up shortly…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Under the lights at Montague Park here in Chattanooga. That's where these women gather. Twice a week. For at least two hours a session. Practicing…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Dalton Police are searching for a woman who stole $7,000 from a bank. The woman used stolen bank information and a fake ID to commit the theft. Police said the theft occurred on November 30,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Aquarium will be opening a new exhibit on March 1. This new addition will allow visitors to see, hear and touch many species…
POWELL, Alabama (WDEF) - Four family members were injured in a buggy crash on Sand Mountain on Monday. Police say a car hit a horse drawn carriage driven by a Mennonite family…
SWEETWATER, Tennessee (WDEF) - East Tennessee authorities are looking for help in the shooting of five people yesterday near Sweetwater. The Monroe County Sheriff says a suspect was driving a white 2014 Nissan sedan with Tennessee plates (Tag: BCC6220). He also…