Has Nashville landed the new MLS franchise?
"a significant announcement about the future of soccer in Nashville."
Judge throws out lawsuit to block Nashville soccer stadium
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A judge has thrown out a lawsuit seeking to block plans for a new Major League Soccer stadium in Nashville. The Tennessean reports that Chancellor Ellen Hobbs Lyle on Monday found that the plaintiffs lacked standing…
The Latest: People still sleeping at Atlanta airport after blackout
ATLANTA (AP) - The Latest on the power outage at Atlanta's airport (all times local): 8 a.m. Two days after a power loss grounded flights at Atlanta's airport over the weekend, passengers are still sleeping in the atrium area at…
Congressman accused of illegally blocking people on Facebook
COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) - The American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia has threatened legal action against a congressman who they say illegally blocked people from commenting on his official Facebook page and deleted posts. The ACLU said in a release…
Cleveland man enters plea in death at Trace Adkins concert
HUNTSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee man has entered a plea in a case stemming from the death of a man who was slung from a monster truck and run over during a festival. The Knoxville News Sentinel reports 45-year-old…
The Latest: Georgia Power apologizes for Atlanta airport outage
ATLANTA (AP) - The Latest on a power outage at the Atlanta airport (all times local): 1:10 p.m. Georgia Power's top executive apologized for the power outage that crippled Atlanta's airport, saying he realized that it inconvenienced thousands of people.…
Utility: Airport power to be restored by midnight
ATLANTA (AP) - The Latest on the power outage at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
UPDATE: Power outage at Atlanta airport impacting Chattanooga flights
ATLANTA (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Airport is showing multiple cancellations for flights arriving from and departing to Atlanta. Chattanooga Airport spokesperson Albert Waterhouse issued the following statement: “Due to some power outages at Atlanta’s Hartsville-Jackson International Airport, Delta flights from…
Doug Jones on Senate victory: "Old Alabama" lost to "New Alabama"
Even after Roy Moore faced multiple accusations of sexual misconduct, some involving teenagers, many political experts thought the Republican -- who rode his horse in to cast his vote last week -- could still ride off to victory.
Georgia unites $6.6 million with life insurance holders
ATLANTA (AP) - Nearly 600 Georgians have been united with more than $6.6 million found in lost or misplaced life insurance policies or annuities.
Trump says Republican Roy Moore should concede Alabama race
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is calling on Republican Roy Moore to concede after he lost the Alabama Senate race. Trump told reporters Friday as he departed the White House: "I think he should. He tried." Trump endorsed Moore…
Police shoot furloughed prison who wouldn't go back to jail
MCMINNVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The TBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting overnight in McMinnville. McMinnville Police officers tried to serve warrants on 34 year old Clifford Keller at a home on Chestnut Ridge Road. They say he was out of…
Report: Dropout rates remain high at Tennessee colleges
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A report by an education advocacy group has found that enrollment and retention have increased at Tennessee community colleges, but dropout rates remain alarmingly high, especially among poor and minority students. The Tennessean reports Complete Tennessee…
Uber driver in Georgia accused of raping 16-year-old girl
NORCROSS, Ga. (AP) - Detectives outside Atlanta are investigating an alleged rape case involving a 16-year-old girl and an Uber driver. Gwinnett County police spokeswoman Michele Pihera says the incident occurred early Monday in Gwinnett County. Officers were dispatched to…
Flu activity growing in our region on the CDC map
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) Flu activity is increasing in the southeast in this week's CDC map. Georgia remains one of the worst hit states so far (Widespread category). Tennessee remains in the Local Activity category. But both Alabama and North Carolina…
Gun crimes & gun murders climbing in Tennessee according to TBI
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has crunched the numbers on gun crimes in the state over the last four years. Here is what the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS) report found: • From 2013 to…
Mackler exits Senate race, clearing Dem side for Bredesen
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Democrat James Mackler says he's dropping out of the U.S. Senate race to replace Sen. Bob Corker, a move that appears to clear the path to the Democratic nomination for former Gov. Phil Bredesen. Mackler said…
Bridgestone celebrates opening of new Tennessee headquarters
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Bridgestone Americas is celebrating the grand opening of its new Tennessee headquarters building. The subsidiary of the Japanese tiremaker is consolidating several U.S. locations in one 30-story tower in downtown Nashville. It will be the workspace…
2 plead guilty in assault over cold chicken at food stand seen on video
WOODBINE, Ga. (CBS NEWS) -- A Georgia couple accused of punching a mother and daughter over being served cold chicken have pleaded guilty to the crime. WGCL-TV reports Nathaniel and Latasha Smith entered guilty pleas last month to charges of aggravated battery and…
Tennessee governor announces $5k reward in death case
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has announced a $5,000 reward for information that helps authorities find, arrest and convict whoever is responsible for the September shooting death of Michael Heatherly. According to a news release, Sullivan County…
The Latest: Trump says Moore had deck 'stacked against him'
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on the Alabama Senate election (all times local): WATCH: Former VP @JoeBiden on Doug Jones win: “It sends a message that not only did they reject all of [Roy Moore] stood for, in terms of…
Democrat Doug Jones wins election to US Senate from Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - The Latest on Alabama's U.S. Senate election (all times local): BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - The Latest on Alabama's U.S. Senate election (all times local): 9:45 p.m. Alabama Republican Roy Moore's campaign manager says the candidate is…
Police up reward in fatal robbery at Atlanta restaurant
ATLANTA (AP) - The reward to find the people who shot and killed a manager at a popular Atlanta restaurant during a robbery last month has been increased again. WSB-TV reports Atlanta police say the reward for information leading to…
The Latest: Voter Turnout Heavy in Alabama's closely watched election
Roy Moore rides to polls today on a horse. Voting places open until 7 p.m (CST).