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
Mom Megan Boswell speaks publicly about the Amber Alert mystery
She talks about her gypsy family, why she thinks Evelyn is in Virginia, and threats from her own mother to keep quiet.
Alabama cancels plans to bring coronavirus victims to Anniston
Lawmaker says President Trump was furious when he found out.
More developments in Evelyn Boswell Amber Alert
Her grandmother appeared in a North Carolina court today plus new video of the missing toddler.
Sheriff explains delayed Amber Alert search for 15 month old girl
She was last seen the day after Christmas, but it was only reported this week.
Flooring manufacturer expands in northwest Georgia
CALHOUN, Ga. (AP) — A flooring manufacturer plans an expansion in northwest Georgia that the governor says will create 268 jobs. Gov. Brian Kemp's office said in a news release Thursday that an increase in demand for luxury vinyl flooring…
UGA, Georgia Tech oppose early admit bill favoring Georgians
ATLANTA (AP) — The University of Georgia and Georgia Tech are fighting a proposal to make them favor in-state residents in early admissions. They say a state senator's proposal would degrade their ability to recruit top out-of-state students and maintain…
Amber Alert issued for girl, 1, not seen since Dec. 26
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Investigators in Tennessee worked all night Wednesday and into Thursday morning searching for a 15-month-old girl who hasn't been seen since the day after Christmas. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says Evelyn Boswell was reported missing…
Tennessee man gets electric chair for killing fellow inmate
By TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee inmate has become the fifth person executed in the state's electric chair in a span of 16 months. Nicholas Sutton was pronounced dead at 7:26 p.m. Thursday at a…
Tennessee man to be electrocuted for killing fellow inmate
A Tennessee inmate is scheduled to become the fifth convict to die in the state's electric chair in the past 16 months.