Case of Tennessee man accused of killing 8 with grand jury
New details on what happened to the 12 year old girl who survived
Sen. Lamar Alexander recovering from leg surgery
Plans to return to work on Monday.
Top University of Alabama donor tells students to boycott
He says he doesn't want them "trapped" by the state's new abortion ban.
Wreck closes exit on I 59 at the Georgia line
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama (WDEF) - Alabama's Department of Transportation has closed a bridge over I 59 in the northeast corner of the state after an early morning crash. A tractor trailer damaged the County road 140 over the interstate at the…
'Anti-Road Rage Act': In the fast lane, you must pass others
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Senate has passed legislation prohibiting drivers from staying in the leftmost lane on interstate highways for more than a mile-and-a-half (2.4 kilometers) without passing another vehicle. The sponsor of the bill, Republican Rep. Phillip…
Netflix will 'rethink' Georgia shoots if abortion law holds
the strongest language yet from any leading Hollywood studio
Tennessee governor allows sports betting without signature
"I remain philosophically opposed to gambling and will not be lending my signature to support this cause."
GBI investigating their 35th officer involved shooting of 2019 in Rome
ROME, Georgia (WDEF) - The GBI will investigate the shooting of a suspect early this morning in Rome, Georgia. Their preliminary information is that the Metro Drug Task Force and SWAT team were serving a warrant for drugs and weapons around…
Lawmaker: Alabama Lottery bill 'dead' for session
Supporters have been unable to get the 63 votes needed to pass the measure in the 105-member House of Representatives. Clouse, who was handling the bill in the House, said the bill will not be coming back this session.
Tennessee leader says he believes sex assault allegations
Rep. Dunn said he would do so if he is elected permanently as Tennessee House Speaker.
Lottery bill stalls in Alabama House, fails procedural vote
Supporters were one vote short.
Alabama Public Television won't run 'Arthur' gay wedding
The episode "Mr. Ratburn and the Special Someone" aired nationally on May 13
Judge won't toss suit challenging Georgia voting machines
ATLANTA (AP) - A federal judge says a lawsuit that challenges Georgia's current voting machines and seeks statewide use of paper ballots can move forward. U.S. District Judge Amy Totenberg issued an order Tuesday rejecting the state's request to toss…
Gov. Ivey reacts to criticism over Alabama abortion ban
Gov Ivey: "We have to abide by the law."
PSC Commissioner Tim Echols talks about solar project in Georgia
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Solar Energy is a hot topic these days. Georgia is actively trying to join the long list of states that offers solar power to their customers. Many places in South and Middle Georgia already have solar power fields…
Republicans vote against Casada, but he will not resign
8:00 UPDATE: Casada's post-vote statement “I’m disappointed in the results of today’s caucus vote. However, I will work the next few months to regain the confidence of my colleagues so we can continue to build on the historic conservative accomplishments…
Manhunt on Cumberland Plateau for suspect on parole for murder
He was out of prison on parole for 1st Degree Murder, Armed Robbery and Rape.
American distillers welcome end of tariffs in Canada, Mexico
American distillers have suffered shrinking exports since the last half of 2018 due to tariffs in key markets.
US judge to consider blocking new Mississippi abortion law
This is the first of the fetal heartbeat bans to go before the courts (including Georgia's)
Arrest in Murray County Murder Case
Chatsworth, GA (WDEF) - On Friday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) obtained warrants for the arrest of Eric Stewart, 26, for murder and concealing the death of another. The GBI’s Calhoun office was requested by the Murray County Sheriff’s…
Death row inmate dies 1 day after fellow inmate's execution
Wright's attorneys had previously sought his release, saying he was dying of cancer.
The Latest: Spokesman: House speaker ethics report not final
Glen Casada responds to accusations by Rep. Mike Carter from Ooltewah.
Fort Payne man charged with sexual abuse of children
Charges involve 8 victims at this point.
The Latest: Wish for man facing execution: Meal for homeless
Johnson's wish was inspired by another death row inmate whose request to have a pizza delivered to a homeless person prompted people across the country to deliver pizzas to homeless shelters.