Hiwassee College to close at end of spring semester
College is between Sweetwater and Madisonville in Monroe County.
14 year old charged with stealing vehicles for joyrides
Police recovered all of the vehicles.
Accused Tennessee lawmaker resigns as education chairman
The Waynesboro lawmaker has been accused of inappropriately touching two women nearly three decades ago.
Tennessee voucher bill seeks to block immigrant families
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee lawmakers have tweaked a sweeping voucher proposal to ensure schoolchildren living in the country illegally are prohibited from accessing the program. The House Education Committee officially made the amendment Wednesday…
Gayle, the runaway dog, has been found at the Atlanta Airport
She had been spotted running around in a thicket outside the airport.
Georgia House approves Bible electives for public schools
Senator Jeff Mullis from Chickamauga proposed the bill.
3 Georgia firefighters hurt when truck crashes into tree
DECATUR, Ga. (AP) - Three firefighters have been hurt after their truck crashed into a tree and flipped on its side while responding to an apartment complex fire east of Atlanta. DeKalb County Fire Capt. Dion Bentley told news outlets…
Show dog awaiting flight goes missing at Atlanta airport
Escaped from a crate while waiting for his flight.
Lawmaker apologizes for House outburst
she referred to Republican colleagues as "cowardly" while criticizing how the Republican majority runs the chamber.
Alabama man files ethics complaint against sheriff's changes
GADSDEN, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama man has filed several ethics complaints about changes one sheriff made to his reserve unit. The Gadsden Times reported that Harvey Martin Jr. of the Attal Coalition is upset with changes Etowah County Sheriff…
Students can win their school some cash in Healthy Tennessee Challenge
Post an opioid action plan on You Tube to enter.
Georgia Senate OKs governor-backed 'heartbeat' abortion ban
Governor praises passage, now the House & Senate just have to work out differences between their versions.
Chattooga High students walk out to protest 5-day week
Students and parents harangue school board members at meeting Thursday night
Body found in Fort Payne
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - Fort Payne police are trying to determine if a body found on Thursday is a homicide. Police got a call about the body just after noon. It was found in Wills Creek south off of…
Tennessee bill update: gym tax, death penalty & open records
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF/AP) - We've told you about these bills moving through the legislature this session. Here is an update on how they are doing. Good news for cutting the gym tax, cutting death penalty appeals and making more public…
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
