ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia resident has died from a rare brain infection, commonly known as the “brain-eating amoeba,” state health officials said Friday. The victim was infected with Naegleria fowleri, an amoeba that destroys brain tissue, causes brain swelling…
By SUDHIN THANAWALA Associated Press HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Authorities in Alabama said Friday they have filed criminal charges against a woman who confessed to fabricating a story that she was kidnapped after stopping to check on a toddler she…
MANCHESTER, Tennessee (WDEF) - A group is using a petition drive to save an historic bridge in a Middle Tennessee. The Tennessee State Parks is considering replacing the bridge in the Old Stone Fort State Park that crosses the Duck…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- BlueCross BlueShield is informing their members of a recent technical issue. The company accidentally sent old letters to more than 2,000 members, some of which had outdated addresses. The company explained that "during a system update,…
LONDON (AP) — Elon Musk has unveiled a new “X” logo to replace Twitter’s famous blue bird as he follows through with a major rebranding of the social media…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Those in need of back-to-school shopping should take advantage of this weekend's sales tax holiday. Tennessee's sales tax holiday is from July 28 to July 30, 2023. The holiday will suspend…
DADEVILLE, Ala. (AP) — An outdoor deck collapsed at a house in Alabama, seriously injuring at least six people, authorities said. It wasn’t clear how high the deck was or how far people fell when it collapsed Sunday at the…
By JEFF AMY and KIM CHANDLER Associated Press Abstract: Alabama lawmakers face an imminent deadline to draw a new congressional district that would give Black voters a larger voice. But they showed little willingness to create a district with as…
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. (WDEF) -- The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division arrested three individuals in connection with a drug investigation. They say these three people had trafficking amounts of narcotics. Agents performed a search warrant at a home…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Auto parts manufacturer Magna plans to invest more than $790 million to build two facilities to supply Ford Motor Co. with parts at Ford’s new electric truck factory…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CBS) -- Country star Jason Aldean has come under immense criticism in recent days for a new song one critic says is an anthem "about how he and his friends will shoot…
HOOVER, Ala. (WDEF) -- The Hoover Police Department is still investigating what may have occurred when Carlee Russell went missing. However, they held a press conference on Wednesday releasing all the information they have at this point. They do not…
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- Authorities arrested an American man for producing child pornography, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Justice. The press release said Stephen Gordon Grimes, of California, is in custody for recording his sexual…
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Mega Millions jackpot has risen to an estimated $720 million after no winning ticket was sold — again. It’s now one of two national lotteries with enormous jackpots but equally…
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Greta Van Fleet's new album lists 10 tracks but it's really 9 1/2. Halfway through, there's a song fragment that runs barely past a minute. It's like a nugget of…
CARTERSVILLE, Ga. (AP) — A Japanese company that makes probiotic milk beverages will invest $305 million to build a plant northwest of Atlanta, hiring 90 workers. Yakult Honsha Co. said…
By MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press Natural gas leaked from a defective fitting at a Pennsylvania chocolate factory where a powerful explosion leveled one building, heavily damaged another and killed seven people, federal safety investigators said Tuesday, while noting they have…
By NICK INGRAM Associated Press ST. JOSEPH. Mo. (AP) — The Powerball jackpot rose yet again to an estimated $1 billion after no winning ticket was sold for the latest drawing. No ticket for Monday’s drawing matched the white balls…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — One of two firefighters shot at an Alabama firehouse over what police suspect was a personal conflict has died, officials said. Jordan Melton died Monday, fire…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- 'Sound of Freedom' is a film based the true story of a U.S. federal agent who quits his job in devotion to saving children from human trafficking. Film creators have developed a pay it forward program,…
WILTON MANORS, Fla. (AP) — When Alicia Griggs steps outside her suburban Fort Lauderdale home, Florida's latest invasive species comes a-hoppin' down the street: lionhead rabbits. The bunnies, which sport an impressive flowing…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The American Association of State Troopers' best-looking cruiser contest is underway in the U.S. Most states are competing in the competition, submitting their best cruiser photo. Tennessee and Georgia recently shared to their social media…
By KATE BRUMBACK and JEFF AMY Associated Press HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — The 40-year-old man who shot four people in the country's 31st mass killing this year needed mental help for nearly a decade, but his family and officials couldn't…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A local person won $50,000 from the Tennessee Powerball recently. The Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation said that winning ticket came from Weigel’s at…