Senate approves bill to allow donations to border wall fund
If passed, you could donate your tax refund to Build The Wall Inc.
Alabama Senate approves Common Core repeal
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Senate has voted to repeal the Common Core academic standards by 2021. Senators voted 23-7 for the bill Thursday. It now moves to the Alabama House of Representatives. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh,…
Tenn Democratic chair apologizes for calling state racist
Mary Mancini says she used the wrong words during a recent tour of local county Democratic parties.
Alabama editor promoting KKK revival says he's selling paper
His editorial began with "Time for the Ku Klux Klan to night ride again."
Democrat who backed heartbeat bill loses Planned Parenthood endorsement
Group says they will try to find an opponent to run against Rep. Joe Towns instead.
Barges moving again through Chickamauga Lock
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Earlier this week, we told you how dozens of barges were backed up in Chattanooga because of all the rain and flooding. They have been blocked from going through the Chickamauga Lake while the flood gates have…
Seat Belt usage hits new peak in Tennessee
Tennessee has one of the best rates in the country.
Police find Marijuana in "Weed World" RV
Charged 5 people with possession of marijuana
Anti-abortion bill clears Georgia Senate committee
The Senate Science and Technology Committee approved the bill on a party-line vote of 3 to 2 on Monday.
Lee 'honored' to support lawmakers backing abortion bill
The Republican made the remarks while speaking at an anti-abortion rally on Saturday in eastern Tennessee.
Fire destroys a Signal Mountain Home
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - A fire broke out late Sunday night in a home on Signal Mountain. Hamilton County Emergency Services tells a 9-1-1 call came in at 8:15 p.m. for a house fire on Grayson Way. Both Lone…
Rural bridge collapses over Red River in Tennessee
Near Portland on the Kentucky border.
Pikeville man charged with Crossville area murders
Crossville, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office identified their suspect in the double homicide Tuesday south of Crossville. He is 47 year old John Patrick Fields of Pikeville. The first body was discovered Tuesday afternoon on Brewer road.…
New UT Promise will pay tuition to UTC & UT
It extends TN Promise scholarships major state universities.
Woman who accused lawmaker meets with Tennessee governor
Christi Rice is one of two women who have accused Rep. David Byrd of inappropriately touching them when he was their high school basketball coach three decades ago.
Tennessee House OKs bill to limit police oversight boards
Targets Nashville oversight board that has subpoena power.
Police believe two Crossville homicides are related
Two homicides within hours and miles of each other on the Cumberland Plateau Tuesday night
The Latest: Alabama lawmakers approve tax increase
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Latest on a proposed gas tax increase(all times local): 1:30 p.m. Alabama lawmakers have approved a 10-cent-a gallon increase in the state gasoline tax. The Alabama Senate on Tuesday approved the bill on a 28-6…
Bill letting faith-based entities decline adoptions advances
the bill aims to protect faith-based organizations from possible lawsuits when they refuse to place children due to religious beliefs.
Alabama Senate begins debate gas tax increase
Gov. Kay Ivey proposed the 10-cent-a-gallon gas tax increase to fund road and bridge construction.
Trump to tour tornado devastation in Alabama
Watch live coverage from Birmingham when he arrives.
TVA coping with flooding debris on rivers
Watch a boathouse go over a dam.
Georgia legislature hits a critical deadline
Fetal heartbeat bill & Atlanta airport oversight face a ticking clock.