Tennessee gov. says he regrets wearing Confederate uniform
Lee was 17 when he joined the Kappa Alpha fraternity at Auburn, which held the "Old South" party every spring.
Tennessee governor proposes $40M to improve school safety
The priority will be to spend the money on SROs
Mudslide kills one in East Tennessee mountains
UPDATE: The Tennessee Highway Patrol says the slide happened before daylight. A 62 year old Jonesboro man drove his pickup into hole that had just formed when the highway slid away. His truck rolled 200 feet down the slope. Troopers…
GA Legislator proposes bill that forces insurers to lower costs of pain management alternatives
GEORGIA (WDEF)- Thousands died after overdosing on opioids this last year, bringing health officials to call it the leading cause of death in Tennessee for 20-18. Dr. Josh Paxton says, "we have to get our lawmakers to give this a top…
Georgia Senate committee approves Medicaid waiver proposal
By SANYA MANSOOR Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - A proposal to allow Gov. Brian Kemp to pursue Medicaid waivers from the federal government has been approved by a Georgia Senate committee. The state Senate Health & Human Services Committee voted…
Schools rescind honors after editor advocates KKK revival
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Two universities are withdrawing awards for a small-town newspaper editor advocating for a resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan. Auburn University and the University of Southern Mississippi decided Tuesday to rescind previous honors for Goodloe Sutton,…
Texas Confederate Vandalism & a Georgia law to protect it
As we told you last week, State Senator Jeff Mullis is proposing a bill in Georgia to protest ALL monuments against political attacks like this one.
Lawmakers propose bill to ban gay marriage in Tennessee
it would "defend natural marriage between one man and one woman, regardless of any court decision to the contrary."
Georgia high court: DUI test refusal can't be used in court
he Supreme Court's decision could make it more difficult to prosecute DUI offenses.
Ky. police officer shot during pursuit; 1 suspect arrested
Suspect captured south of Clarksville in Cunningham, Tennessee
Family recovering after house explosion
CEDAR HILL, Tenn. (AP) - Law enforcement officials say a Robertson County home exploded after a woman attempted to light a water heater. According to the Robertson County Sherriff's office, the explosion occurred Friday after 34-year-old Brittany Elliott turned on…
TVA & EMA prepare for serious flooding next week
We're bracing for six or more inches of rainfall next week.
Georgia bill would replace state's aging voting machines
Fair Fight organization attacks the bill over voting irregularities.
Flu still on the rise in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Flu cases are still on the rise in Alabama. A new report from state health officials says the illness is widespread in most of the state. Al.com reports that Mobile County is the only area in…
TVA closes two coal plants, names Lyash as new CEO
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- National eyes rested on Chattanooga this morning as the Tennessee Valley Authority's board voted on the closure of two coal plants -- one in Western Kentucky and the other near Oak Ridge, Tennessee. TVA's board has…
TVA votes to close 2 old coal plants
The board also picked Jeffrey Lyash as the new president and chief executive officer
String of anti-abortion bills proposed in Tennessee
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Doctors performing abortions on girls younger than 18 years old would be required to preserve a sample of the fetal tissue for law enforcement under a bill making its way through…
TVA holds listening session ahead of key board vote Thursday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Valley Authority held a listening session ahead of a key board vote Thursday morning. 38 total people spoke in front of the TVA board this afternoon. A majority spoke in favor of closing down…
Tanger Outlet Shopping Center coming to downtown Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Tanger Outlets are coming to downtown Nashville. The company says their outlet will be somewhere near downtown, within site of a new interchange under construction. But they won't say exactly where. Tanger will not begin…
Woman charged with making false report against Rockwood officer
ROCKWOOD, Tennessee (WDEF) A woman has been charged with making a false accusation against a Rockwood police officer. Christy Hunter has been indicted on charges of Filing a False Report and Retaliation for Past Action. Back in January, she made…
Bystander shoots man who fatally shot wife at dentist office
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee sheriff says a man has fatally shot his wife at the dentist office where she worked. Sullivan County Sheriff Jeff Cassidy told news outlets that a bystander at David A. Guy Dentistry in Kingsport…
Police: Man charged with DUI in funeral procession crash
LILBURN, Ga. (AP) - A hearse was struck and flipped several times during a funeral procession in metro Atlanta and police say the man who hit it is charged with DUI, drug and traffic offenses. News outlets cite a Lilburn…
Tennessee mulls 1 less court review before executions
Senate Speaker Randy McNally says justice delayed 20 and 30 years isn't justice at all, but Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers says it's better to get the right result than a fast result.
Alabama Gov. Ivey unveils proposal to build new prisons
Ivey said Alabama has a "major problem" with prison conditions and overcrowding