Food City collects over $2 million for flood victims
NORTHEAST, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Food City and the Eastman Foundation presented a check worth $2,131,703.37 to the United Ways…
'Stranger Things' Byers house available to rent on AirBnB
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) -- 'Stranger Things' fans can get an immersed experience in the world of the hit Netflix series with a stay at an iconic filming location. The house that the Byers family stayed at during seasons one,…
First Ramsay's Kitchen in North Carolina opening in 2025
MURPHY, Nc. (WDEF) -- Chef Gordon Ramsay is set to bring Ramsay’s Kitchen to North Carolina for…
Medical student shot dead at cancer walk in Memphis; her alleged killer caught after police chase ends in crash
A medical student was shot and killed at a cancer walk in Memphis over the weekend, authorities said. The suspected killer — her ex-boyfriend — was charged in her murder after fleeing the scene of…
Georgia's Gov. Kemp and fellow GOP leaders promise new state income tax rebates
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Republican legislative leaders want to issue another round of income tax rebates, thanks to state financial reserves that continue to rise. The leaders announced a proposal Tuesday to give…
Witnesses describe frantic rescue effort after Georgia dock gangway collapse killed 7
Orange life jackets bobbed in the water, where bystanders rushed to form a human chain for passing survivors to safety. Others shouldered the task…
Tennessee American Water participating in 'Drug Take Back Day'
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Coalition and Tennessee American Water are coming together for 'Drug Take Back Day'. This day is a biannual National Prescription Drug Take Back national event created by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency…
Ex-NFL quarterback Jay Cutler arrested for DUI and gun possession in Tennessee
Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler was arrested for a DUI and gun possession in Tennessee after a collision with another vehicle, police confirmed to CBS News on Friday. Cutler, 41, was arrested on DUI and…
North Carolina early voters, still recovering from Helene, top turnout in 2020
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — More North Carolina residents turned out to cast ballots on the first day of early voting this year than in 2020, even as residents from the mountainous western portion of the state continued to recover from the devastating…
A father and son are both indicted on murder charges in a mass school shooting in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia grand jury indicted both a father and son on murder charges Thursday in a…
Georgia judge blocks election rule requiring hand counting of ballots
After Georgia voters began heading to the polls Tuesday for the first day of early voting in the state, a judge enjoined election officials from moving…
The Super Bowl will return to Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2028
ATLANTA (AP) — The Super Bowl will return to Atlanta in 2028 at the home of the Falcons, following a vote of approval by NFL team owners on Tuesday at the league’s annual fall…
Impact Plastics and CEO Gerald O'Connor sued by family of worker killed by Hurricane Helene flooding
Impact Plastics and its CEO, Gerald O'Connor, have been sued by the family of one of its Tennessee employees who…
Arrest made after FEMA crews forced to relocate amid reported threats over hurricane relief efforts
As the nearly 65,000 residents of hard-hit Rutherford County, North Carolina, struggle to clear endless mud and debris left behind by Hurricane Helene, help has hit a roadblock. Federal Emergency Management Agency crews in North Carolina…
At least 1 killed, several wounded in shooting near Tennessee State University in Nashville, police say
One person was killed and at least nine others injured in a shooting just blocks from the Tennessee State University…
Sweetwater Police investigating Powell Avenue homicide
SWEETWATER, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Sweetwater Police (SWPD) are investigating a homicide that occurred on Powell Avenue. Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Powell Avenue for…
Georgia Supreme Court reinstates 6-week abortion ban while appeal is underway
The Georgia Supreme Court on Monday restored the state's six-week abortion ban, halting a judge's ruling a week ago that the six-week ban is unconstitutional and abortions could continue past six weeks. The six-week ban will remain…
Dolly Parton and Walmart donate to aid flood relief efforts
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Dolly Parton and her East Tennessee Businesses along with Walmart announced their significant contributions to flood relief. This was announced at a special event held at Walmart #678 in Newport, Tennessee. Dolly announced a $1…
Madisonville man indicted and arrested for sexual assault
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Monroe County man has been indicted and arrested on sexual assault charges after a TBI investigation. On September 5, 2024, TBI special agents were asked to investigate a sexual assault complaint that happened August…
Food City helping aid flood victims from Hurricane Helene
ABINGDON, Va. (WDEF) -- After Hurricane Helene caused flooding across southeastern regions, Food City is teaming up with multiple organizations to provide aid to those impacted. To kick off the fundraiser, both Food City and Eastman Foundation have pledged $100,000,…
90,000 Georgia residents sheltering after chemical plant fire sent chlorine into the air
Conyers, Ga. — More than 90,000 residents in a county east of Atlanta were told to keep sheltering in place Monday and businesses were…
Cartersville man sentenced to 20 years for child exploitation
CARTERSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Cartersville man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for child exploitation charges. Ian Alicea Prewett has been charged for alluring children to perform sexual acts to produce child pornography. According to U.S.…
East Coast port strike looms for first time since 1977. Here's what to know.
Thousands of dockworkers at every major East and Gulf coast port are girding to strike in less than 24 hours, threatening to close trade…
Search underway for suspects in Alabama mass shooting that killed 4 and injured 17
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Authorities have reported no immediate arrests after a weekend mass shooting killed four people and left 17 others injured in what police described as a targeted “hit” by multiple shooters who opened…