Putnam County/Cookeville tornado update
Missing list down to just one name, NWS says the Putnam tornado hit EF 4 power
Trump attacks Sessions ahead of primary runoff for US Senate
Former Senator faces Tommy Tubberville on March 31st
Deputies arrest northeast Alabama murder suspect
SCOTTSBORO, Alabama (WDEF) - Investigators have arrested a suspect in the death of a man in Jackson County. The body of Charles David McEwen was found behind a home on Jackson County road 140 in the Estillfork community on Sunday…
College student falls out of moving SUV on Foothills Parkway
GATLINBURG, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Maryville College student has died after falling out of a moving vehicle on the Foothills Parkway. It happened last night around 10:30 inside the national park. 18 year old Maiah Reilich-Godino from Maine was sitting…
Sheriff: 3 dead, no survivors in Georgia small plane crash
Authorities say at least three people have been confirmed dead following a single-engine plane crash in northwest Georgia.
Biden wins Democratic presidential primary in Tennessee
Former Vice President Joe Biden has won the Democratic presidential primary in Tennessee.
Alabama chase ends with officers shooting suspect in Fort Payne
Suspect has been released from the hospital.
Tennessee Lawmakers move anti-abortion, gun bills amid tornado dig-out
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - While Tennessee dug out from deadly tornadoes, lawmakers have moved ahead with votes to advance Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's key priorities to restrict abortion and expand gun rights. The decision to…
Tornado Update on Middle Tennessee
The death toll has now risen to 25 people.
Where does my early vote go if my candidate dropped out?
Even if your chosen candidate has endorsed another candidate, your vote does NOT automatically transfer to them.
Tornadoes devastate Tennessee, killing at least 22 people
The twisters shredded more than 140 buildings
Georgia announces first Coronavirus cases
Fulton County man got it travelling in Milan, Italy.
GOP rivals for Georgia Senate seat make battle official
ATLANTA (AP) — Two Georgia Republicans duking it out in a special U.S. Senate election paid their fees and filed paperwork to appear on the Nov. 3 ballot Monday. The entries make official the head-to-head fight between recently appointed Republican…
Food desert bill may bring grocery stores to Chattanooga neighborhoods
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Here in Chattanooga, there are close to 30,000 people that are in those food deserts. According to a study by the Tennessee Advisory Commission, a fifth of the state's population lives in areas considered to be food…
New search today at Evelyn Boswell's trailer park
Resident says investigators took some kind of evidence with them.
Today's developments in the Evelyn Boswell Amber Alert case
Megan isn't really pregnant, reported sighting in Yadkinville, boyfriend says mom knows there her daughter is.
Senior Matters: Understanding your prescription options
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Family members who care for the elderly sometimes think they are the only ones facing unique challenges, Especially when it comes to getting the right medications. Actually, many of those problems come from not getting the…
Report: Plane that crashed in Calhoun, killing 4, broke up in air
CALHOUN, Ga. (AP) - Federal investigators say a small plane that crashed in the north Georgia mountains, killing four people on board, broke up in the air after a pilot reported problems. The National Transportation Safety Board said in a…
Tennessee governor backs permitless carry legislation
would allow most adults 21 and older to carry firearms, concealed or openly, without a license that currently requires a background check and training.
Committees approve bill banning gender treatment for minors
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Two Alabama legislative committees approved a bill that would ban gender therapies for minors. Rep. Wes Allen of Troy and Sen. Shay Shelnutt of Trussville are the sponsors of the Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act.…
Sen. Gardenhire bill targets food deserts in Tennessee
“When 21 percent of Tennesseans don’t have access to affordable healthy food options, it is no wonder that Tennessee ranks among the bottom states for obesity,”
Lawmakers advance bill to prevent 'lunch shaming' students
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Schools would be banned from “lunch shaming” students unable to afford school meals, under a bill that has been narrowly advanced by a Tennessee House panel. The proposal would ban schools…
Latest on new search for Amber Alert Evelyn Boswell
WILKES COUNTY, N.C. (WDEF) - Authorities say they haven't found anything yet in a search of a pond in North Carolina for toddler Evelyn Boswell. In a statement from the Wilkes County Sheriff's Office this evening, they said "The search…
Insurance Fraud plea deal for daughter of Republican politician
She was accused of taking funds for policies that were never given