Foster mom charged with murder after twins die in hot car
The twins were 3 years old.
Nashville sheriff reveals Johnny Cash was once deputized
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Nashville's sheriff says there's proof that Johnny Cash was granted law enforcement authority four decades ago. At the Johnny Cash Museum this week, Nashville Sheriff Daron Hall unveiled a blown-up image of the late musician's September…
Southern drought shows first improvement in weeks
We could see an improvement of more than 10 percentage points in a week, with more rain coming this weekend.
Austin Hatcher Foundation looking for two stolen SUVs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) -A pediatric cancer foundation that helps sick kids gets robbed. Two SUVs were stolen from the Austin Hatcher Foundation. The president of the foundation says this happened early Monday morning. She says the robbers jumped the fenced…
Hip Hop in Atlanta: $750,000 jewelry theft reported by Tiny Harris
police say there was no sign of a break-in or damage to her vehicle
Despite fall, former President Carter helps build home
By TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - With a bandage above his left eye and a large, red welt below it, former President Jimmy Carter has met with a cheering crowd while preparing to help build a home…
Man pleads guilty in Tennessee special agent's death
JACKSON, Tenn. (AP) - A man has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2016 killing of a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation agent. The TBI said on Twitter that Brenden Burns pleaded guilty Monday in the shooting death of…
Marion County teen added to Jacksonville State statutory rape arrests
JACKSONVILLE, Alabama (WDEF) - In Alabama, 12 men are now charged in connection with the suspected statutory rape of two underage girls. One of the latest suspects is 19-year-old Reece Barton, who graduated from Marion County High school. The incident…
Father arrested after child found wandering road
EMS responders found the child, but not a parent.
Charges say former Georgia regent faked multiple contracts
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - Charges against a former member of the Georgia Board of Regents allege he faked contracts with colleges, a bank and another company while seeking money from a financial company. Records show C.…
South Pittsburg man charged with running over a Bridgeport woman
Samantha Lee Frison had suffered a severe cut and died on the way to the hospital.
Alabama confirms state’s 1st vaping-related death
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Department of Public Health has confirmed the state’s first vaping-related death. A news release Wednesday said an East Alabama man died of lung disease associated with e-cigarettes. Chronic Disease Epidemiologist Sondra Reese says the…
Jeff Sessions: 'I still do support' President Trump
Sessions was ousted after enduring public mocking from Trump for recusing himself from special counsel's Russia investigation.
Federal judge temporarily blocks Georgia abortion law
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - A federal judge has temporarily blocked Georgia's restrictive new abortion law from taking effect. The law bans abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected, which can occur as early as six weeks…
Accused Tennessee lawmaker stays mum on reelection decision
Byrd later told reporters he would make a public statement by the end of September.
Tennessee Medicaid block grant push gets backlash at hearing
Officials say Memphis and Chattanooga hearings are being planned.
Georgia House speaker pro tem seeks US Senate seat
ATLANTA (AP) - The highest-ranking Republican woman in the Georgia legislature has thrown her name in the ring to replace retiring GOP U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson. House Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Jan Jones announced Monday that she's submitted an application…
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Temperature is even affecting TWRA's trout restocking
CROSSVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The heat and drought are even affecting trout restocking in East Tennessee. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has had to change or postpone their efforts in early fall. They are finding that water levels are low…
Southern Baptists ready to put spotlight on sex-abuse crisis
The program features victim advocates, attorneys, therapists and at least 10 survivors of sexual abuse.
Vaping and THC connection
MADISONVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - We had another vaping incident in East Tennessee this week. A student at Sequoyah High in Madisonville was rushed to the hospital and is now in stable condition. Schools officials believe he was using an e-cigarette…
TVA implodes Widows Creek plant in Stevenson
STEVENSON, Alabama (WDEF) - TVA is moving on from their coal fired plant history. On Friday, they brought down the closed Widows Creek Fossil Plant in Stevenson, Alabama. They used timed explosives to implode the 500 foot stacks and the…
DeKalb County, Alabama reeling from rash of suicides
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - The DeKalb County Sheriff is warning the community about a rash of suicides that have hit the northeast Alabama community. Sheriff Nick Welden reported on Thursday that his officers worked three more cases in the…
Southern drought deepens, 11 million affected
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