Tennessee flood deaths rise to 6 with more rain coming
The death toll from weekend floods in Tennessee now stands at six.
Tennessee gov revives K-12 mental health trust fund push
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is reviving a proposal to put $250 million towards helping expand mental health services for children.
Tennessee lawmakers sending gov permitless carry gun bill
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee will soon be able to sign off on his proposal to let most adults 21 and older to carry handguns - concealed or openly - without a…
Hamilton County Honors Vietnam War Veterans Day
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - On this day in 1973 the United States Military Assistance Command Vietnam was disestablished and the last US combat troops departed Vietnam. When the last Vietnam combat troops came home from the war, they didn’t receive…
T-DOT Stopping Interstate Road Construction During Holiday Weekend
The Tennessee Department of Transportation will stop road construction and lane closures beginning Thursday, April 1st.
Cleanup Underway in Nashville After Weekend Floods Kill Four
Nashville is recovering after weekend floods killed four people.
Welcome home to Cleveland's Military Police Guard Unit
They were one of Tennessee's first guard units to deploy during the pandemic.
Inmates indicted over drug smuggling at Hays State Prison
ROME, Ga. (WDEF) - Three inmates and an outside accomplice have been indicted on charges of conspiring to smuggle drugs into Hays State Prison in Chattooga County, Georgia. The defendants are inmates Octavius Henry, Alexis Jay Stokley, and Khalid Eugene…
Woman sentenced for fraud of elderly clients
She admitted to getting victims to invest in her bogus real estate and investment schemes
Gov. Lee signs transgender sports ban into law
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tennessee officially joins the list of states that are banning transgender athletes from competing in girls' sports. Governor Bill Lee signed the bill into law Friday evening. Tennessee becomes the third state this year to do…
Judge rules Tennessee must re-instate sports betting license
The Tennessee Lottery has suspended the license for Tennessee Action 24/7 on the eve of the NCAA tournament, the biggest gambling event of the year.
Gov. Kemp gets his Covid vaccine in South Georgia
WAYCROSS, Ga. (WDEF) - Georgia's Governor headlined his vaccine out on Friday by getting the shot, himself. Governor Kemp got his single-dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine at the Ware County Health Department in Waycross. from Gov.…
Repairs begin to the East Ridge Bachman Tunnel where landslide happened
EAST RIDGE, Tenn (WDEF) - Over the last several weeks Chattanooga has been hit with several damaging rain showers which caused a landslide on March 19th to one of the East Ridge tunnels. After a week of devising the most effective…
One Dead in Tornado South of Atlanta
There was one fatality after a tornado ripped through Newnan, Georgia Thursday night
Georgia Gov. Kemp signs GOP election bill amid outcry
By BEN NADLER Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed into law a sweeping Republican-sponsored overhaul of state elections. It places new restrictions on voting by mail and gives the legislature greater control over how elections…
Remembering Chattanooga's Republican groundbreaker, Bill Brock
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Bill Brock, a former Tennessee senator and Republican chairman who rebuilt the party after the Watergate scandal, has died. A family friend says he passed away this morning. Brock was a Chattanooga native who graduated the McCallie…
Fatalities reported from northeast Alabama tornado
7pm Update: -- 5 now confirmed dead from tornado in Calhoun County-- new tornado warning right now there -- a police officer was struck by lightning while putting out barricades in Florence, AL. Officials say he is awake and alert…
Covid Vaccines for Anyone 16 Years Old and Older
10 Counties in southeast Tennessee (Bledsoe, Bradley, Franklin, Grundy, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Polk, Rhea, and Sequatchie) are eligible to give Covid vaccines to anyone 16 and older.
Reward raised in an effort to find who killed two animals on Olive Street.
More reward money is being offered to find the person responsible for killing two animals last week.
How to stay prepared during severe weather
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - With the recent threats of damaging storms in our area it's time to make sure you have an emergency plan for you and your family. Since the goal is to stay safe during severe weather, be aware…
Local Nonprofit offers virtual life skills training for Foster kids and parents
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Currently there are over 8,000 kids in the foster system in Tennessee and there are only approximately 350 children awaiting adoption. Governor Bill Lee and a local Organization are working to provide more support for those kids…
Challenger STEM Center Reopens
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - It's been over a year since the UTC Challenger Learning Center has opened their doors to the public, allowing groups to have a hands-on learning experience about space. Starting Friday, March 26th, with the help of Grammy…
Sportsbook operator sues over its suspension in Tennessee
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee sports betting company has sued state officials to try to overturn their suspension of the firm's sportsbook. Tennessee Action 24/7 on Monday filed the lawsuit targeting Tennessee Lottery officials…
Georgia dropping Vaccine age to 16 on Thursday
ATLANTA (WDEF) - Georgia is ready to begin vaccinating all adults in the state as early as this week. On Tuesday afternoon, Governor Kemp announced that they will drop the age requirement to 16 and above. "This is our ticket…