GA election results from Tuesday
We break down some of the biggest results from Georgia's primaries in northwest Georgia and why we should care about each one.
Tennessee GOP remains resistant to removing Confederate bust
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — As more calls grow across the country to remove Confederate statues, Republican lawmakers in Tennessee remained steadfast Tuesday in their resistance to removing a bust of a former Confederate general and Ku Klux Klan leader displayed…
Long lines snarl voting in Georgia primaries amid pandemic
ATLANTA (AP) — Long lines formed at some polling places as Democratic candidates vying to take on Republican U.S. Sen. David Perdue of Georgia in November faced off in a primary election Tuesday. Georgia’s chief election officer had warned results…
Rep. Mike Carter apologizes for comment to black lawmaker
“I made an inappropriate and deeply regretful comment that hurt my friend Joe’s feelings."
Organizers cancel 2020 Tennessee State Fair
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - The Tennessee State Fair is the latest casualty of coronavirus. Organizers announced they will cancel the annual 10-day event held in Nashville in September. Here is the announcement they posted on Monday: Not since World War II…
Republicans tour Savannah as possible GOP convention site
“a truly unmatched experience to the Republican National Convention.”
Teen charged with driving into Memphis protest, hitting 4
Teen charged with driving into Memphis protest, hitting 4
Judge: Tennessee must allow vote by mail for all amid virus
A judge has ruled that Tennessee must give all of its voters the option to cast ballots by mail due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Lee: National Guard faces 'tremendous challenge' in DC
Gov. Bill Lee says Tennessee National Guard troops face a “tremendous challenge” as they head to the nation’s capital at the request of President Donald Trump.
River Rafting returns for the summer season with CDC guidelines
POLK COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - The Ocoee River Rapids are some of the most popular in the country. People from all over the world come to Polk County just to experience river rafting. When the Covid-19 Pandemic closed businesses, it didn’t…
Seven people found dead inside burning house in Alabama
Deputies in Alabama who were responding to a call about a shots being fired in early Friday found seven people dead inside a house on fire.
The Rate of New Unemployment Claims in Tennessee Continue To Fall
The rate of new unemployment claims in Tennessee continue to fall with 22,784 filings for the week of May 30.
Police make 3rd arrest in damaged Nashville courthouse
Police have arrested a third person who they say vandalized a historic courthouse in Tennessee during weekend protests.
Elected Officials Speak about Change in Hamilton County
When the news took place where Mr. Floyd was killed, The title of commissioner went out the window” said Hamilton County Commissioner Katherlyn Jeter.
Louisville Police Chief Fired After Fatal Shooting of Black Business Owner
The two officers involved in the shooting violated department policy by not wearing or activating the bodycams, said Deputy Chief Robert Schroeder.
Chattanooga Protest following the Death of George Floyd
Chattanooga joined other cities to protest following the death of George Floyd.
George Floyd death protest turns destructive in Atlanta
"We are better than this..... Go Home!"
Missing Hike rescued at the Walls of Jericho
HYTOP, Alabama (WDEF) - A hiker was rescued from the Walls of Jericho hiking area along the Tennessee/Alabama line on Friday. The 21 year old man had gone hiking with his mother and sister on Thursday, but they got separated.…
Gov. Kemp to allow bars and nightclubs to reopen in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday announced plans to allow bars and nightclubs to reopen, overnight summer camps and summer schools to begin and professional and amateur sports to resume operations and practices, all with social distancing…
Covid 19 Trends in Tennessee
Trends don't show a slam dunk for either argument about reopenings.
Alabama senior attended graduation, tests positive for virus
DECATUR, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama school district says a student who attended a graduation ceremony last week has tested positive for the new coronavirus. School officials said Wednesday that the student was awaiting test results when they attended Austin…
Lee asks state agencies to cut budgets by 12%
Gov. Bill Lee has asked all state agencies to find ways to slash their budgets by 12% and submit their new proposals by the end of June.
Signal Mountain makes top 3 SafeWise safest cities in Tennessee
Collegedale drops out of the Top 3 this year.
Tennessee to halt sharing COVID-19 patient data
Bradley County and Collegedale are some of the local agencies that are using the info.