2 more positives stops Titans' return to facility
Tennessee will not be returning to the team’s facility after two more players tested positive amid the NFL’s first COVID-19 outbreak.
AP FACT CHECK: False claims fly in Alabama U.S. Senate ads
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press Misleading claims are flying in attack ads for the closely watched Alabama U.S. Senate race between Sen. Doug Jones, a Deep South Democrat, and his Republican opponent Tommy Tuberville, a former college football coach. Tuberville,…
Blackburn maintains she wears masks, urges others to do so
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn says she regularly wears masks after being photographed without a face covering at a recent White House event where several in attendance have since tested positive for the coronavirus. The 68-year-old Republican…
Sports Wagering Committee grants license to Tennessee sportsbook
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Sports gambling is coming to Tennessee in November. And the Sports Wagering Committee continues to license who will be handling the bets. On Monday, the Committee approved a license for Tennessee Action 24/7, LLC. They bill…
CDC says coronavirus can spread indoors in updated guidance
The World Health Organization raised the issue months ago.
Sole scheduled debate for Tennessee Senate seat called off
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The only debate scheduled thus far between the candidates seeking to win Tennessee’s open Senate seat has been called off. WKRN-TV general manager Tracey Rogers confirmed Monday that a scheduled Oct. 14 debate had been canceled…
Sylvania School teacher charged with inappropriate behavior
“This is an absolute unfortunate event that has happened in our quiet Town of Sylvania."
Lawmakers will reintroduce a bill aimed at medical "surprises"
"(your insurance company and medical providers) need to work out what the payment needs to be, not the patient."
Breast Cancer Survivor gives back to those going through treatment currently
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A breast cancer survivor is doing her part in giving back by helping women who are currently going through treatment. Kimberly Horwitz was diagnosed with Breast cancer in February of last year after she found a lump. …
N95 mask maker to create 220-job, $25M Tennessee facility
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A manufacturer of N95 respirator masks plans to set up a $25 million facility in Tennessee that is expected to create more than 200 jobs over the next three years. The state Department of Economic and…
Alumni at Barrett's undergrad school sign letter of concern
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - U.S. Supreme Court hopeful Amy Coney Barrett graduated with honors in 1994 from a small liberal arts school - Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee. But more than 1,500 alumni are not proud of their school's ties…
Blackburn, who traveled with Trump, tests negative for virus
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn has tested negative for the coronavirus after potentially being exposed earlier this week. A spokesperson confirmed the U.S. senator's negative test on Friday. The Republican had traveled with President Donald Trump ahead…
The Latest: Key US senators test positive for virus
WASHINGTON - Two Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee have tested positive for the coronavirus, raising questions about upcoming Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett and whether additional senators may have been exposed. North Carolina Sen.…
Texas man sentenced to 25 years for running a child porn chat group
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - Terence Dewayne Dixon has been sentenced to 25 years for running an online chat group dedicated to child pornography. The Houston man had members of the group all over the country, including Tennessee and Georgia. The…
Man fighting convictions in Olympic, clinic bombings
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A man who was sentenced to life imprisonment after pleading guilty in the fatal bombing of an Alabama abortion clinic and the 1996 Atlanta Olympics is challenging his convictions. Court documents show Eric Robert Rudolph is…
Oops! Tennessee puts virus test supplies on an auction site
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Officials say Tennessee accidentally listed 13 pallets of coronavirus testing materials and other supplies on an auction site. The Tennessean reports the state listed the items on GovDeals.com, a government liquidation website, but promptly removed them…
Two of our Senators have now been tested for Covid-19
Both Senators Blackburn and Perdue have had contact with the President this week.
Tivoli gets the "OK" to reopen from Mayor Andy Berke
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Earlier this week Mayor Coppinger announced the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions for all businesses. On Friday, Mayor Berke announced he has signed executive order number 32. This executive order will allow the Tivoli and the Soldiers and…
Voter Registration Deadline Oct. 5th
TENNESSEE (WDEF) - Time is ticking for Tennessee voters…. As the registration deadline is just 3 days away. “It's disappointing that Tennessee and Hamilton County as well, that we normally do not turn out well for elections. We generally do better…
Northeast Tennessee nurse indicted on prescription fraud charges
NEW TAZEWELL, Tennessee (WDEF) - A nurse in northeast Tennessee has been indicted on prescription fraud charges. The TBI began investigating a case against 40 year old Kristen Ann Powell back in June. They say she was using her position…
Tennessee death row inmate dies of 'apparent natural causes'
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — State officials say a death row inmate in Tennessee has died of “apparent natural causes.” On Thursday, the state Department of Correction announced that 50-year-old Marlon Kiser was pronounced dead Wednesday night at Riverbend Maximum Security…
New Tennessee Unemployment Claims Drop Below 10,000 for First Time Since March
New unemployment claims dropped below 10,000 for the first time since March in Tennessee.
Tennessee's medication abortion law blocked by judge
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal judge has blocked a Tennessee law that required women undergoing drug-induced abortions be informed the procedure could be reversed. The statute was about to go into effect Wednesday after the GOP-dominant General Assembly advanced…
Alabama governor extends pandemic rule requiring face masks
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and health officials are extending an order requiring face masks in public during the coronavirus pandemic. While masks are unpopular among many, health officials say they've proven effective at helping control the…