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Tennessee confirms 10th pediatric flu death

DANDRIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Tennessee Department of Health says 10 children have died from the flu this season. Officials confirmed Wednesday that the deaths have been spread out across the entire state. The agency added that more than 41,000…

Three kayakers rescued near Crossville

CROSSVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Cumberland County Rescue Squad saved three kayakers this afternoon. They were trapped by the fast moving current of Drowning Creek. They had to climb up trees to get above the rising water. The Rescue Squad…

Tennessee's school voucher program faces lawsuit

By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A newly filed lawsuit argues that Tennessee's school voucher program is unconstitutional and must be blocked before going into effect later this year. Nashville Mayor John Cooper announced Thursday that his…

Two motorcycle chases in one night

FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - A Reserve Deputy was injured in one of the two high speed chases in northeast Alabama last night. The first one began around 8 PM near Fort Payne. In that case, a deputy tried to…

A look at Tennessee Gov. Lee's 2nd budget proposal

SEE THE STATE OF THE STATE SPEECH HERE NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Republican Gov. Bill Lee's top priorities in his latest spending plan would boost K-12 teach pay, extend postpartum health insurance for Tennessee's low-income women, encourage employers to hire…

Watch Gov. Bill Lee's State of the State

Watch the speech here. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Lee will soon unveil his top priorities for the 2020 legislative session, as well as announce his spending proposal for the upcoming fiscal year during his second annual address in…

The Do's and Dont's of Eye Lash Extensions

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) -Eye lash extensions, a new trend that gives you longer and fuller looking lashes without the need for mascara. This new beauty hack can shorten your morning makeup routine but can also come with some serious risks,…

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