Gov. Lee says he will work to change Nathan Bedford Forrest Day law
His proclamation declaring the day stirred national criticism.
Powerball ticket worth $198M sold in Tennessee
Winning ticket sold in Henderson, Tennessee, near Nashville
Troopers launch speeding crackdown this week
Operation Southern Shield involves five states including Tennessee and Georgia.
President tweets Bill Hagerty will run for U.S. Senate in Tennessee
"Has my Complete & Total Endorsement!"
'Endangered' children from Tennessee located in Minnesota
WALKER, Minn. (AP) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says three young children who were the subject of an Endangered Child Alert have been found in northern Minnesota. The bureau said Friday the children were found in Cass County with…
Lee mum on details of conversation with accused lawmaker
Rep. Byrd denied that the Governor asked him not to run again, then withdrew the statement .
Bill Haslam won't run for U.S. Senate seat
U.S. Rep. Mark Green also says he will not run to replace Lamar Alexander, who is retiring.
Accused lawmaker denies Lee asked him not to seek reelection
Byrd has been accused by three women of sexual misconduct decades ago when he was a high school teacher and coach
Armored truck's cash rains on Atlanta interstate
A video shows people spilling out of their cars to scoop up the bills
Georgia couple plead guilty to pornography in case involving two children
“The facts of this case are sickening and disturbing, revealing a cesspool of cooperative depravity.”
Tennessee Authorities searching for 3 missing children
They are believed to be with their parents who are not legally allowed to have the children.
Toyota shifts gears, plans to build new SUV at Alabama plant
Automaker switching to more SUVs, less Corollas
2020: Democratic field for Georgia's US Senate seat grows
he's perhaps best known outside town for getting a makeover in a 2018 appearance on Netflix's "Queer Eye" show.
Tennessee Real ID drivers licenses
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Tennessee began issuing the new Real I-D Driver's Licenses yesterday. These will be required to fly commercially, or to enter any Federal Building or Nuclear facility beginning next year. News 12's Ashley Henderson has the story.
Teen driving 90 mph in Auburn announcer's manslaughter
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - The teen charged with manslaughter in the deaths of Auburn radio announcer Rod Bramblett and his wife was driving more than 30 miles over the speed limit and accelerating when he slammed into the back of…
Ex-city spokeswoman rejects plea deal in open records case
ATLANTA (AP) - A former spokeswoman for the Atlanta mayor's office who is accused of violating Georgia's open records law has rejected a plea deal. Jenna Garland, press secretary under former Mayor Kasim Reed, declined the plea offer during a…
Cyberattack forces Georgia agency to shut down websites
ATLANTA (AP) - A Georgia state agency says a cyberattack has forced it to shut down some court websites. News outlets report hackers demanding a ransom infected computers with malware at the Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts. Agency spokesman…
Lawyers say fetal death charges 'unjust,' motion to dismiss
Marshae Jones charged with starting the fight that ended with her being shot.
Law Enforcement explain what they are looking for from new Hands Free driving law
"Our lives are gonna change after July the first"
Senators offer bill to limit heavy truck speeds to 65 mph
Georgia Republican Johnny Isakson and Delaware Democrat Chris Coons introduced the measure Thursday
Adoption offers pour in for Ga. baby found in plastic bag
ATLANTA (AP) - Offers are pouring in from around the country to adopt a baby girl left in a plastic bag in the woods in Georgia as a newborn. News outlets report that hundreds of people have offered to adopt…
Lawyer: Roy Moore lawsuit is frivolous, 'political prop'
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A woman who said she dated Alabama political figure Roy Moore as a teenager is asking a judge to resolve Moore's defamation lawsuit against her as he begins a new Senate campaign. Lawyers for Debbie Wesson…
New Move Over law going into effect in Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management and E-M-S want you to "Move Over" anytime you seen flashing lights for emergency vehicles. They say be following this law can result in saving someone's life. News 12's Taylor Bishop…
Tennessee House GOP sets date to nominate new speaker
caucus will meet July 24 to vote for a new leader as members prepare for House Speaker Glen Casada to resign later this summer
