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…
Hamilton County Officials lift Covid-19 Business Restrictions
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - On Tuesday, Governor Bill Lee announced the first steps of the “Tennessee Pledge.” This means that Tennessee is ending all statewide coronavirus restrictions on businesses and gatherings while extending its state of emergency over the pandemic.…
Two deputies killed in morning crash in Georgia
GROVETOWN, Georgia (WDEF) - The Fulton County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of two deputies in one wreck this morning. Deputies Anthony White and Kenny Ingram were in a squad car on I 20 at a maintenance project that…
Tennessee will use new rapid Covid-19 testing for schools
"some are calling them a game changer"
Coca-Cola, Molson Coors teaming up on hard seltzer
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — With the help of Molson Coors, Coca-Cola will start selling the “hard stuff” — hard seltzer, that is. The companies said the new alcoholic beverage will come in the form of Topo Chico Hard Seltzer,…
Governor lifts most Covid-19 restrictions on Tennessee businesses
But NOT in Hamilton County, yet.
Couple patches potholes themselves after County doesn't
FLAT ROCK, Alabama (WDEF) - A 76 year old couple took matters into their own hands after complaining to county officials about deep potholes in their community. After failing to get a response from Jackson County leaders, the Sand Mountain…
Cumberland County arrests suspect in Sunday night shooting
CROSSVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office has arrested a suspect in a fatal shooting from Sunday night. It happened around 6 PM on the Plateau south of Crossville near Bledsoe County. Deputies found 73 year old Billy…
Judge orders Georgia to have paper pollbook backups
ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge says every polling place in Georgia must have at least one updated paper backup of the electronic pollbooks that are used to check voters in. U.S. District Judge Amy Totenberg called the requirement “a…
Want To Vote? Tennessee Voting Registration Deadline is October 5
Tennesseans who want to vote in the Nov. 3 State and Federal General Election only have one week until the voter registration deadline on Monday, Oct. 5.
Q&A: Underwood on holiday album and her little drummer boy
NEW YORK (AP) - The Grammy Award for cutest collaboration of the year goes to Carrie Underwood and her 5-year-old son Isaiah. He provides adorable vocals on “Little Drummer Boy,” one of the 11 tracks on the country superstar’s new…
Desk shortage forces people to get creative about workspaces
NEW YORK (AP) - First it was toilet paper. Disinfectant wipes. Canned beans. Coins. Computers. Now, desks are in short supply. The slew of kids attending virtual school has parents scrambling to find furniture for them even as workers realize…
As campaign heats up, President Trump woos Latino, Black voters
ATLANTA, Ga. (AP) — President Donald Trump is trying to chip away at his Democratic rival’s advantage with Black and Hispanic voters, wrapping up a two-day campaign swing that is ticking off boxes, both geographically and with key constituencies. Trump…
Tennessee prosecutors at odds over abortion law enforcement
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee prosecutor says he won't enforce a new law that requires abortion providers to tell their patients it may be possible to reverse the action of abortion medication half-way through the procedure. In a Thursday…
Anti-Human Trafficking Organization receives grant from Dept. Of Justice
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - A Cleveland non profit that works to combat human trafficking has been awarded a grant from the Department of Justice. Willowbend Farms has been awarded over $700 hundred thousand dollars to continue to fight against sex trafficking…
Alabama coastal towns delay beach reopening after Sally
GULF SHORES, Ala. (AP) — Alabama's largest beach towns are delaying the reopening of their beaches because the cleanup from Hurricane Sally is taking longer than expected. Officials in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach say the beaches won't reopen until…
Judge won't halt Tennessee ban on giving out mail vote form
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal judge will not block a Tennessee law that makes it a felony for anyone other than election officials to distribute absentee ballot applications. The decision by U.S. District Judge Eli Richardson in Nashville came…
Dalton man charged with child sexual exploitation
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The GBI has charged a Dalton man with child molestation and pornography counts. The investigation began into 20 year old Zachary Moore after a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about child…
Tennessee forms commission to halt invasive Asian carp
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed an executive order establishing the Asian Carp Advisory Commission.
Thomas Rhett, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs top CMT noms
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ashley McBryde, Dan + Shay, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Sam Hunt and Thomas Rhett top the 2020 CMT Music Awards nominations with three each. The fan-voted music video awards show was delayed from the summer because…
Tennessee calculates major "learning loss" by students stuck at home
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - The State of Tennessee is calculating just how much students lost by not going to class during the pandemic. The Department of Education estimated data regarding learning loss by students after schools closed. Their preliminary data shows…
Tennessee approves Fan Duel and Draft Kings gambling licenses
Online sports betting begins in Tennessee on November 1st.