Appeals court keeps Tennessee mail voting signature match
A U.S. appeals court panel won't change Tennessee's signature matching requirement for voting by mail ahead of the November election.
Tennessee Unemployment Claims Rise Back Over 10,000
New unemployment claims in Tennessee rose to over 10,000 showing an increase for two straight weeks.
Alabama's Nick Saban tests positive for Covid-19
Coach is quarantining but says he does not have symptoms.
Federal judge rules Tennessee abortion law unconstitutional
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that Tennessee’s 48-hour waiting period law for abortions is unconstitutional. In a Wednesday ruling, U.S. District Judge Bernard Freidman says the law “substantially burdens women seeking an abortion in Tennessee." Friedman…
Long Lines To Vote In Catoosa County
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - For two days, Georgia voters have been lining up to vote early in the November general election, and they are back in sizable numbers again today. Lines in Catoosa county were still lengthy at Noon…
Tennessee governor, first lady in quarantine after exposure
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and his wife are in quarantine after a member of his security has tested positive for Covid-19. The Governor says he has tested negative himself, and the test for first lady Maria…
Congestion ideas for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
SEVIERVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is turning to the public for ideas on how to reduce congestion at some of its most popular spots. The park on the Tennessee-North Carolina border saw a record 12-point-5…
Tennessee school votes to keep Confederate-linked mascot
WINCHESTER, Tenn. (AP) — A middle Tennessee high school has voted to keep its mascot despite calls for the Confederate-linked symbol and fight song to be removed. News outlets report a measure before the Franklin County school board to change…
Smokies looks to public for ideas to reduce congestion
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is turning to the public for ideas on how to reduce congestion at some of its most popular spots.
Ossoff slams Perdue over virus; Republican cries socialism
ATLANTA (AP) — During their first debate, Democrat Jon Ossoff hammered Sen. David Perdue on his response to the coronavirus pandemic. The Georgia Republican responded by accusing Ossoff of backing a “radical socialist agenda” — an assertion he sometimes backed…
Nashville investigating big worship event outside courthouse
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville officials say they are investigating a worship event outside the historic courthouse over the weekend that packed together a crowd of people, many unmasked despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Nashville Health Department spokesperson Brian Todd says…
Advance Voting begins in Georgia with lines
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - Advance voting began in person today in Georgia. And if Catoosa County is any indication, you still may find lines when you vote early. Catoosa posted photos of people waiting to cast their ballots on the…
Technical problems arise as early voting starts in Georgia
Long lines of people eager to cast ballots have formed in Georgia on the state's first day of early in-person voting.
Wave of 'Nutcracker' cancellations hits dance companies hard
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The coronavirus has hit one part of the arts and entertainment world especially hard, and that's performances of “The Nutcracker.” The pandemic has forced the cancellation of performances of the seasonal ballet around the United States…
Airbnb requires hosts to commit to enhanced cleaning
Airbnb says it will require hosts to comply with enhanced cleaning procedures. It part of a company effort to reassure guests and local officials during the coronavirus pandemic. The home-sharing company said hosts have until Nov. 20 to commit to…
6 arrested in vandalism of Confederate marker
COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Police say six people accused of covering a Confederate marker in Tennessee with adhesive, feathers and spray paint were arrested and charged with vandalism. News outlets cited a statement from police in reporting that all six…
The Latest: Delta's remnants raise inland flood, storm risks
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The Latest on Delta (all times CDT): ATLANTA - Remnants of Delta have triggered heavy rainstorms in parts of the Southeast, prompting flash flood and tornado warnings in the Atlanta area and other parts of Georgia.…
Hurricane Delta makes landfall in southwestern Louisiana
LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Hurricane Delta has made landfall as a Category 2 storm in southwestern Louisiana. The center of the storm hit land at 6 p.m. Friday near Creole, with top winds of 100 mph. Delta blew ashore…
Coronavirus Found in Dead Cat
State health and agriculture officials are investigating after the coronavirus was found in a dead cat.
Tennessee man killed in crash of small plane in Alabama
A small airplane crashed in a wooded area of northwest Alabama, killing the pilot.
New Tennessee Unemployment Claims Stay Under 10,000 for Second Week in a Row
New unemployment claims in Tennessee stayed under 10,000 for the second week in a row with 9,839.
Tennessee's largest home has just been sold
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tennessee's largest home has just sold for $11 million. Villa Collina sits on Fort Loudoun Lake outside of Knoxville. It took 7 years to build in the 1990's. The original owner was Dr. Eric Barton. The…
Henning Mayor arrested for defrauding his city
“The town does not have a purchasing policy"
State of Georgia ranks #4 in highest coronavirus cases
GEORGIA (WDEF) - The State of Georgia currently has over 300 thousand active cases and North Georgia Health Officials say that a combined total of 14,270 cases come from the counties of Whitfield, Pickens, Murray, Gilmer, Fannin and Cherokee.. It currently…