Roy Moore accused of sexual contact with a 14 year old
McConnell says: "If these allegations are true, he must step aside."
TBI charges 22 men in human trafficking operation
“The fact that so many men were willing to engage in sexual activity with who they believed to be a 14- and 16-year-old is shocking.
Is it an emergency? Insurer makes patients question ER visit
Anthem has notified customers in a few U.S. states that they may foot the bill if they go to the ER for minor complaints
Endangered Child Alert middle Tennessee
Not much information yet, just that a 2 year old is in trouble
Tennessee city unveils tribute to wildfire first responders
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee city has reunited first responders to unveil its tribute to their work battling deadly wildfires last year. Pigeon Forge tourism officials say 39 of the 64 fire stations that aided the city in…
2 killed in Tennessee plane crash
MCMINNVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities say a plane crash has killed two people in Tennessee. The Federal Aviation Administration tells news outlets the Piper PA-32 crashed in a field while trying to land at Warren County Memorial Airport on Tuesday…
Keith Urban records song inspired by Harvey Weinstein
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The widening sexual harassment scandal surrounding Harvey Weinstein has inspired a new song called "Female," which Keith Urban will debut at the Country Music Association Awards on Wednesday. Urban says as a father and a husband,…
Macon County escapee added to Ten Most Wanted list
LAFAYETTE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A manhunt in upper east Tennessee this morning now includes the TBI. The agency has posted one of 3 jail escapees on their ten most wanted list. They are offering a $2,500 reward for information leading…
Democrats make gains in Georgia legislature
ATLANTA (WDEF) - Democrats make actual gains in the Georgia legislature after Tuesday's special elections. They won't nearly change the balance of power in the legislature, but it is a moral victory for the far out-gunned party in Georgia. Democrats…
Tennessee to offer retraining 'warranty' for technical grads
each graduate will receive a card that constitutes a warranty claim form.
Voters to elect new Atlanta mayor, fill Georgia legislative openings
ATLANTA (AP) - Voters are electing a new Atlanta mayor and filling a handful of vacancies in the Georgia Legislature. Nearly a dozen candidates are on the ballot Tuesday, competing to succeed term-limited Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed. There's also no…
Judge to rule on suit against former Alabama governor
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A judge says he will rule by noon on Friday whether to throw out a lawsuit filed against former Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley by a one-time aide.
Jury seated in fraud trial of former Pilot executives
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - A jury has been seated in the fraud trial of four former executives at the truck stop chain controlled by the family of Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam.
Ambulance driver pleads to lesser charge in Georgia crash
“We were developing a defense based upon a possible involuntary blackout based on a medical issue.”
Man accused of stealing car, taking in movie in Georgia
"So many weapons were pointed in Keithrick's direction that he dared not to reach for the 9mm pistol that was on his passenger seat."
Tennessee offers gift cards for state parks
We have a link to where you can buy them
Teenager killed in ATV wreck in Georgia
Jhett Hendrix failed to stop at a stop sign and struck the side of a pickup truck.
2 accused of forcing woman into prostitution
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) - Authorities say a man and a woman who held another woman against her will and forced her into prostitution have been ordered to stand trial in Pennsylvania.
Former execs at Haslam-owned truck stop chain head to trial
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The country's largest truck stop chain was flying high. Its CEO had recently bought a pro football team and his brother was the popular governor of Tennessee hinting at aspirations for national office. Then federal agents descended on the family-owned company's headquarters.
Alabama state parks offering free admission to veterans
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama is now offering veterans free admission to any of its state parks. A news release says the Parks for Patriots program began Nov. 1.
Georgia expects Amazon officials to visit potential sites soon
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia officials say they expect Amazon's site selection team to begin making visits to prospective cities as soon as this month.
Purrfect: North Carolina's 1st cat cafe opens its doors
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina cat lovers now have a place to wet their whiskers at the state's first cat cafe.
Ex-Titan Bishop selected to Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Former Tennessee Titans safety Blaine Bishop has been selected to the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame.
States push to keep highway inner lanes clear for passing
ST. LOUIS (AP) - From stricter laws to public service campaigns to pleas on electronic signs along highways, states across the U.S. have a message for drivers clogging the left lane: Get the heck out of the way!