CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Governors Lee’s decision to end all federally funded pandemic unemployment programs is his latest push to get Tennesseans back into the workforce. Federal pandemic unemployment programs set to end on July 3 include the…
MEMPHIS, Tennessee (WDEF) - The I-40 bridge from Memphis to Arkansas has been shutdown after inspectors found a major crack. It was found by the two-year inspection of the bridge by the state of Arkansas. When inspectors spotted the crack…
State and federal officials are scrambling to find alternate routes to deliver gasoline in the Southeast U.S. after more than 1,000 gas stations are running out of fuel.
Mobile-only sports betting has brought in $18.5 million in privilege tax revenue over the first six months that wagers have been accepted.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee will soon become the latest state to require certain medical providers to cremate or bury fetal remains from surgical abortions under legislation recently signed by Republican Gov. Bill Lee. Roughly 10 other Republican-majority states have…
MONTGOMERY, Alabama (WDEF) - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announces a million dollar grant for vocational training in Fort Payne. The money will go toward a new vocational center at Fort Payne High School. It will train students in careers like…
TBI UPDATE: Lilybet Boyd has been found safe in Montgomery County, after authorities located the vehicle mentioned in the alert. The baby is safe and a suspect is currently in custody. _______ OLIVER SPRINGS, Tennessee (WDEF) - The TBI has…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Lee says the extra federal unemployment aid being offered amid the COVID-19 pandemic won’t be available in Tennessee starting July 3. The decision by Tennessee's Republican governor also will mean an end to the…
By CATHY BUSSEWITZ, JEFF AMY and BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press CHAMBLEE, Ga. (AP) - More than 1,000 gas stations in the Southeast reported running out of fuel, primarily because of what analysts say is unwarranted panic-buying among drivers, as…
Chattanooga, Tenn (WDEF) - If you are planning on hitting the lakes and rivers this summer by boat, you may find yourself on shore. The pandemic is yet to blame for another shortage-boats. With the pandemic pushing more…
The declaration will help 23 counties impacted by the storms that took place on March 27 and March 28.
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey wants her residents to return to work. She announced Monday that the state would end their participation in all federally funded unemployment programs on June 19th. That includes the following programs: Federal…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says Alabama is joining the states ending pandemic-related unemployment boosts, including an additional $300 federal benefit. Ivey made the announcement Monday. She cited an increase in job postings and complaints from businesses…
UPDATE: More capacity news on Monday -- Vols Baseball going full capacity this weekend -- Nashville Predators going to 12,135 capacity for playoffs -- Bridgestone Arena going full capacity for concerts and other non-Predator events ______ NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union opened its new City Center Branch Monday Morning. The new branch is located directly across the street from TVFCU’s current branch at 715 Market Street. That branch has…
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - The Caring Place in Cleveland Tennessee provides access to basic resources and opportunities to help their community members move past poverty. This nonprofit organization is based on love and faith and is committed to…
Two major Nashville venues will soon lift capacity restrictions as the city continues to reopen from implementing limitations on businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee lawmakers have adjourned for the year after spending their final moments slashing how long the unemployed can receive benefits, and banning certain concepts on race and racism from being taught in schools. The GOP-controlled General…
CALHOUN, Georgia (WDEF) - We told you the Tennessee side of the stolen Rolls Royce chase on Tuesday. Now the Georgia State Patrol explains how it began. They got word of an armed car-jacking suspect heading north on I 75…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The family of Salman Mohamed say he was struggling with mental health issues. Metro Police believe Mohamed "setup" officers by calling in a false shooting report and then firing on the officers who responded. One Metro…
Stolen in Georgia, suspects from Jackson, Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - ArtsBuild is a local nonprofit organization that helps support artists in our area. The organization is announcing a Racial Equity Grant for Individual Artists program. The program renews grant-funded support for artists of color …
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Anecdotal evidence from women around the country has led to questions about how COVID-19 vaccines may affect women's menstrual cycles. One Chattanooga doctor says they have not seen any instances in this area but…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A police officer in Nashville was shot Tuesday night in a call that officials say was a "setup." A Metro Nashville Police spokesman says they got a call from someone saying that his brother had shot…