New Tennessee Unemployment Claims Increase
New jobless claims in Tennessee rose to 13,806 after three weeks of declining numbers.
Multiple COVID-19 cases appear at Auburn dorm, fraternity
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Auburn University said a number of students are quarantined after COVID-19 cases were reported in a campus residence hall and a fraternity house. Spokesman Preston Sparks said Wednesday that the university is aware of multiple students…
Lottery CEO: Tennessee sports betting to start by Nov. 1
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Lottery's leader expects the state's first online-only sportsbooks to go live no later than Nov. 1. At a board meeting Wednesday, Lottery CEO Rebecca Hargrove said four operators have submitted completed applications to date.…
Mother charged with murder of Amber Alert girl Evelyn Boswell
"concerned residents who wanted to make sure that we had not forgotten Evelyn. We didn’t, and we won’t."
Tennessee agrees to Trump's $300-a-week unemployment plan
Tennessee will become the latest state to ask the federal government for an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits under President Donald Trump’s supplemental plan.
Gordon Central High closes because of teacher shortage
CALHOUN, Georgia (WDEF) - Gordon Central High is the latest Georgia school to shutdown because of Covid-19 problems. But the case here is a little different. School officials say the problem isn't active cases, just a teacher and staff shortage.…
Tennessee won't break down school Covid-19 numbers after all
They blame the change of policy on their reading of the HIPPA laws.
Sen. Mike Bell explains the Covid lawsuit protection bill he sponsored
"It's important to make sure that our businesses can reopen without the burden of frivolous lawsuits."
COVID-19, not championships, hot topic at SEC practices
Also the SEC just posted the official fall schedule.
In Georgia, a strange return to college for some students
ATLANTA (AP) — Students at Georgia Tech and five other Georgia public universities are returning to class on much-altered campuses Monday. With many classes meeting online, there are only trickles of students in some places. Some students and professors are…
Tennessee police fatally shoot man armed with knives
Police fatally shot a Tennessee man who went toward officers while armed with two knives.
Georgia House member loses post over John Lewis criticism
"only claim to fame was that he got conked on the head."
Kemp order won't let governments order masks in businesses
ATLANTA (AP) — Gov. Brian Kemp’s administration says numbers show the state is making progress in its fight against COVID-19. That's despite a leaked federal report urging the state to take stronger steps and a per capita infection rate that…
2020 Census Community Canvassing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The 2020 Census is well underway and the United Census Bureau's deadline for getting an accurate count has been shortened. August 15th the city of Chattanooga will be going door to door to leave reminders for residents…
Memphis university sends researchers to study NC earthquake
The University of Memphis says specialists from its earthquake research center are traveling to North Carolina to monitor aftershocks of this past weekend’s 5.1 magnitude earthquake.
More school buildings closed & reporting school Covid-19 cases
School Covid-19 case reporting is still spotty across the area and in Tennessee, but officials are working to improve it. They promise you will be able to monitor the situation in each school... eventually.
Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging Alabama mask order
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the legality of Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s statewide order to wear face coverings in public places to combat the spread of the coronavirus. Montgomery Circuit Judge Greg Griffin entered…
Georgia governor to drop lawsuit over Atlanta mask mandate
negotiations ordered by a judge between Kemp and Bottoms broke down.
Nashville reopening some bars next week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The mayor of Tennessee’s capital city says he plans to roll back restrictions that have shuttered bars, allowing them to reopen starting Monday with strict limits in place. Nashville Mayor John Cooper said Thursday that bars…
Tennessee's new bill protects against Covid-19 lawsuits
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) -A new bill is headed to the governor’s desk for final approval. It's the Tennessee Recovery & Safe Harbor Act and it aims to provide COVID-19 liability protection to businesses, health care providers, nonprofit organizations and schools. …
New Tennessee Jobless Claims Drop to 10,036
Both new and continued unemployment claims in Tennessee continue to fall.
Hank Williams Jr., Marty Stuart to join Country Hall of Fame
Watch Marty Stuart's reaction to his induction.
2 face criminal charges for large Tennessee house party
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Police say two people accused of hosting a house party in Tennessee that attracted hundreds of people have been charged with violating emergency health orders. In a statement obtained by news outlets, police said Jeffrey W.…
