Food City Recognizes District Winners for Outstanding Volunteerism
ABINGDON, VA – Each year, Food City recognizes outstanding volunteerism among their dedicated team…
Tennessee maintenance director accused of credit card fraud on the job
HICKMAN COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Tennessee Comptroller releases details of the financial investigation that led to the indictment of a Maintenance Director in Hickman County. Randy Lynn was indicted in December on charges of theft, credit card misuse and…
TBI busts trafficking operation in Roane County
ROANE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says they have busted a human trafficking location in Rockwood, Tennessee. Rockwood police received reports of illegal business activity ongoing at "7 Massage," and they began investigating alongside the district…
Man accused of killing deputy makes first court appearance
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The man accused of killing a Tennessee deputy and wounding another during a traffic stop last week made his first court appearance Thursday. Kenneth Wayne DeHart Jr., 42, was arraigned but has not yet entered a…
Relationship between DA Fani Willis and Nathan Wade started years earlier than claimed, witness says
WATCH HEARING LIVE: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hearing-d-a-fani-willis-disqualify-trump-georgia-2020-election-case/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab6a&linkId=324116335&fbclid=IwAR1kG9U8UfK9jyY-S1mWOCkhEpOHsYHfGfJO6eVp0qrfvob3e5f8kX8H5cQ By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press Abstract: A witness has testified that a personal relationship between DA Fani Willis and Nathan Wade started in 2019, earlier than previously known. The testimony came Thursday in a hearing to…
Second new Georgia reactor begins splitting atoms in key step to making electricity
ATLANTA (AP) — A nuclear power plant in Georgia has begun splitting atoms in the second of its two new reactors, Georgia Power said Wednesday, a key step toward providing carbon-free electricity. The unit of Atlanta-based Southern Co. said operators…
If passed, new Tennessee bill would stop cold beer sales
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new bill in Tennessee could stop businesses from selling cold or refrigerated beer. The bill seeks to stop the retail sale of cold and refrigerated beer. Senate Bill 2636 reads:…
Man accused of killing Tennessee deputy taken into custody, sheriff says
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A man accused of killing a Tennessee deputy and wounding another during a traffic stop last week was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon, a sheriff said. Kenneth Wayne DeHart, 42, was found in Knoxville, about 17…
Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp sets the stage to aid Texas governor's border standoff with Biden
ATLANTA (AP) -- Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is poised to offer aid to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's effort to control illegal crossings on the U.S.-Mexico border, as fellow Republican Abbott pursues a showdown with the Biden administration over immigration enforcement.…
No immediate ruling after preliminary injunction hearing in Tennessee, Virginia NIL lawsuit vs. NCAA
By TERESA M. WALKER and RALPH D. RUSSO/AP Sports Writers A federal judge said Tuesday he will rule “in short order” on a preliminary injunction requested by the states of Tennessee and Virginia to stop the NCAA from enforcing its…
Search continues for suspect in the fatal shooting of a Tennessee deputy; 2 related arrests made
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Law enforcement in eastern Tennessee continued their search Saturday for a man who is accused of fatally shooting one sheriff's deputy and injuring another during a traffic stop. The Blount County Sheriff's Office on Saturday increased…
Maryville man wanted for killing deputy, TBI says
UPDATE: The TBI says the reward for information leading to DeHart's arrest is now more than $60,000. Anyone with information on him may call 865-981-7125 or 800-TBI-FIND. MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An officer-involved shooting took place in Maryville on Thursday…
Tennessee House advances bill addressing fire alarms in response to Nashville school shooting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Legislation requiring that schools determine the cause of a fire alarm being triggered before instructing children leave a classroom was advanced unanimously by the Tennessee House on Thursday. The proposal is in response to a Nashville…
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene responds to Mayorkas' impeachment fail
WASHINGTON (WDEF) -- Republicans attempted to impeach Mayorkas for his handling of the southern border. But three republicans sided with the democrats, making the impeachment fail. [caption id="attachment_1636995"…
Tennessee sees record year for organ donations in 2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The volunteer state lived up to its name by having more than 500 organ donors in 2023. These donors were able to save the lives of over 1,300 people. "2023 was, thankfully, a record setting year.…
The Georgia House has approved a $5 billion boost to the state budget
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's House backed changes to the state budget Wednesday that would add $5 billion in spending, including a burst of roadbuilding, new dental and medical schools, and money to cover bonuses paid to state employees and teachers.…
Ivey says ‘now is the time’ for a statewide vote on lottery and gambling bills
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey called Tuesday night for the creation of a limited school voucher program and announced support for two controversial measures before lawmakers this year: gambling legislation and absentee ballot restrictions. Lawmakers kicked off…
Tennessee militia member planned to attack US border agents, feds say
By DYLAN LOVAN/Associated Press A Tennessee militia member who told an undercover federal agent that the U.S. is “being invaded” by migrants was planning to travel to the southern border with a stockpile of weapons and commit acts of violence…
Georgia Republicans push requiring cash bail for 30 new crimes, despite concerns about poverty
ATLANTA (AP) — A bill to require cash bail for 30 additional crimes is headed to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's desk after the House gave it final approval. The GOP-dominated House voted 97-69 for Senate Bill 63 on Monday, backing…
Usher announces post-Super Bowl North American tour, 'Past Present Future'
By MARIA SHERMAN/AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — After two years of his popular Las Vegas residency at Park MGM, releasing his first solo album in eight years, and headlining the 2024…
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee previews State of the State
Watch Live: NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee will deliver his sixth State of the State address tonight at 7 p.m. Gov. Lee says he wants…
Police in Georgia responding to gun shots at home detain 19 people, probe possible sex trafficking
SOUTH FULTON, Ga. (AP) — Police in an Atlanta-area city responding to shots fired at a home on Thursday found numerous women there and are investigating the possibility the residence was used for sex trafficking, authorities said. South Fulton police…
A Tennessee teen has pleaded guilty in the slaying of a prominent United Methodist Church leader
By ADRIAN SAINZ/Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A 16-year-old boy pleaded guilty Thursday to charges of second-degree murder and carjacking in the death of a prominent United Methodist Church leader in Tennessee. After he entered the plea in a…
Gov. Lee announces appointment to Tennessee Supreme Court
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee appointed Mary L. Wagner to the Tennessee Supreme Court on Thursday. She will fill the vacancy created when Justice Roger…