University may return $21.5M after donor's abortion remarks
The trustees will decide Friday whether to return the money and strip Culverhouse's name from the law school, too.
Coyote enters home to get the family cat
ARGO, Alabama (WDEF) - A coyote encounter in middle Alabama may give a lot of residents concerns over their doggie hatches. Roland Collins was awakened early over the weekend when he heard a loud noise in the basement. While his…
Lawmakers react to Speaker Casada's resignation date
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Tennessee House Speaker informed colleagues today of his resignation plans. In a letter to the Governor and legislative officials, Glen Casada said he planned to resign on August Second. He turns 60 on August 2nd. Casada wants…
Mayor Berke wants TennCare to improve kids coverage
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke thinks changes need to be made to Tenn Care. TennCare, the state's Medicaid program for low-income pregnant women and families. The other is CoverKids, the state's Children's Health Insurance Program that provides health insurance…
Georgia law encourages property owners to get rid of abandoned trailers
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - A new Georgia law is making it easier for land owners to clean up abandoned mobile homes. As of May 1st, land owners can now petition the county to determine the condition of a left behind trailer.…
Sethi launches Republican bid for open Tennessee Senate seat
See his campaign announcement video.
Signal Mountain Murder suspect dies in prison
Frank Casteel would have been eligible for parole in 5 years.
Governor Lee working on reforming healthcare in Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Tennessee Governor Bill Lee was in Chattanooga today to speak at a Rotary Club Meeting. The Governor covered a wide range of topics, including the state's healthcare issues, the unionization effort at the Chattanooga Volkswagen plant, and statewide…
Major Hollywood studios start to weigh in on heartbeat bill
WarnerMedia and Disney now talk about boycotting Georgia production after Netflix stand.
The snakes to avoid in our area during snake season
Experts with TWRA say the two venomous snakes to look out for are the Timber Rattler and the Copperhead.
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."