Man Arrested for Rape
Junior Pascual Pedro faces four counts of 2nd degree rape.
NRA endorses Georgia politician who led fight against Delta
Casey Cagle, who is running for Governor, blocked a tax break for Delta after the airline cut ties to the NRA.
Investigators: man shot while trying to burn a home
Witnesses say he was uninvited and threatened a member of the family.
What Sen. Alexander learned about opiods on his spring break
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - On Wednesday, Sen. Lamar Alexander talked about a hearing on his bill dealing with the opioid crisis. He calls it the next step in ending the national opioid crisis. " We have lots of people in…
More than 10,000 Tennesseans apply for free-tuition program for adults
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Haslam has announced that more than 10,000 adults have applied to Tennessee Reconnect, the state's new program that allows adults, no matter their age, to go to community college or technical schools tuition-free. Haslam…
Tennessee Legislature passes 7-day liquor sales law
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Legislature has passed a bill that would allow seven-day liquor and wine sales, despite opposition from religious conservatives. Afterward, the Tennessee Pastors Network called the measure "despicable." If signed by the governor, liquor stores…
Tennessee teacher indicted for inappropriate conduct
JACKSON, Tennessee (WDEF) - A grand jury has indicted a teacher at Dyersburg High School in west Tennessee. The TBI began investigating accusations against John Mark Moody in early March of having inappropriate relationships with multiple students. He was indicted…
Sunday alcohol sales half way home in Tennessee Legislature
Sponsor Gerald McCormick of Chattanooga says the bill clears up inconsistencies in Tennessee law.
Google officially breaks ground in Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT, Ala. (WDEF) -- Google executives joined with top Alabama elected officials in Bridgeport Monday to officially break ground on the new $600 million data center. The plant is set to become Google's 14th data center in the world. When…
Sewanee student charged with setting frat on fire
WINCHESTER, Tennessee (WDEF) - The TBI announced the arrest of a University of the South student this afternoon. A Franklin County Grand Jury indicted 22 year old Philip Roper of Richmond, Virginia. He faces one count of Arson and one…
Dept. of Ed promises fewer school tests next year
For the first time, department eliminates two TNReady exams
Alabama university releases video views of twister
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama college that's still recovering from a tornado strike has released surveillance video showing what the storm looked like as it hit campus. Jacksonville State University released a video compilation made from multiple cameras when…
Tennessee GOP committee votes to remove 8 primary candidates
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Republican Party's executive committee has decided to remove seven GOP candidates for U.S. Senate and one in the governor's race from the August primary election ballot.
Ex-airport official accused of stealing $130K in cellphones
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee man is accused of stealing more than $130,000 in cellphones through his former role as an airport authority official.
Ivey talks successes, controversies of first year in office
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is marking the first year of her administration after suddenly being thrust into office by the resignation of Gov. Robert Bentley.
Life sentences given for Georgia triple-slaying
COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) - A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to life behind bars for killing three members of a family that had taken him on fishing trips and a vacation to Disney World.
Father of Missing Dickson Co. Child Arrested, Charged with Homicide
Nashville, TN (WDEF) - A joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) and the Dickson County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of the father of Joe Clyde Daniels, the five-year-old who has been the subject of…
Largest illegal immigrant roundup in a decade in Tennessee
MORRISTOWN, Tennessee (WDEF) - Government agencies carried out the largest workplace immigration raid in Tennessee in a decade on Thursday. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) agents, along with agents with Homeland Security Investigations, Internal Revenue Service - Criminal Investigation…
Bob Corker reflects on national issues & Tennessee politics
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Tennessee senator Bob Corker is a nationally-known political figure, but also a former Chattanooga mayor and businessman. He was back in the city today for a speech to a chamber of commerce group, and his comments covered both…
Cleveland man gets 6 years for death at Trace Adkins concert
HUNTSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee man will serve six years in the death of an Indiana man who was dragged, then run over by an SUV. The Knoxville News Sentinel reports a judge declined to give 45-year-old Billy Jason…
Ex-Nashville airport official accused of stealing $130K in cellphones
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee man is accused of stealing more than $130,000 in cellphones through his former role as an airport authority official. The Tennessean quotes a federal charging document filed Thursday as saying that John Pat Banister…
Teen seriously injured after being hit by an SUV
SUMMERVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - Family members say a 16 year old boy is fighting for his life after being hit by an SUV Thursday evning in northwest Georgia. It happened on Highway 114 at the entrance to Chattooga High School…
The Masters: Day 4
Augusta, GA (WDEF) - Today, Mike Anthony shows us the best spots on the course to catch Masters Memories. Watch his reports on Prime News @ 7. AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - The Latest on the first round of the Masters…
Georgia sheriff: 3 dead, 2 children hurt in apparent murder-suicide
DAHLONEGA, Ga. (AP) - Authorities say three people are dead and two children injured in an apparent murder-suicide in Georgia. Sheriff Stacy Jarrard said at a news conference Thursday that a man drove from Florida to north Georgia's Lumpkin County,…