Singer Craig Morgan sworn into U.S. Army Reserves at 59
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Country music singer Craig Morgan joined the U.S. Army Reserves Sunday night. The 59-year-old is just years away from…
The first US nuclear reactor built from scratch in decades enters commercial operation in Georgia
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A new reactor at a nuclear power plant in Georgia has entered commercial operation, becoming the first new American reactor built from scratch in decades. Georgia Power Co. announced Monday that Unit…
More to the Story with Staley: Veterans Scam
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you've ever been scammed, and hopefully, you haven't been, one can only imagine what a helpless feeling it is. One national organization is…
Grocery Sales Tax Holiday begins tomorrow in Tennessee
https://youtu.be/WWWbYjki7qQ NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - One Sales Tax Holiday has just ended in Tennessee, but a bigger one is just about to begin. And this one is a lot longer than the back-to-school holiday. The state is suspending the sales…
Georgia resident dies from a rare brain infection
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…
Authorities charge Alabama woman who acknowledged fabricating story about kidnapping, toddler
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…
Petition drive to save historic Old Stone Fort Bridge near Manchester
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…
Tennessee BlueCross technical issue causes delivery of outdated letters
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 The company accidentally sent old letters to more than 2,000 members, some of which had outdated addresses.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,…
Elon Musk reveals new X logo to replace Twitter's blue bird
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…
Back-to-school sales tax holiday happening this weekend
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…
Outdoor deck collapses at an Alabama house, seriously injuring at least 6
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…
Alabama GOP shows little willingness to follow court orders for 2nd Black congressional district
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…
Array of drugs seized in Cherokee County home
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…
Automotive supplier Magna to provide Ford with parts for electric trucks built in Tennessee
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…
Jason Aldean responds to controversy over "Try That in a Small Town"
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…
Police reveal concerning internet searches prior to Carlee Russell disappearance
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…
Man arrested in Georgia, found guilty of producing child pornography
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…
No winner in Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing. Jackpot reaches $720 million
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…
Greta Van Fleet return with 'Starcatcher,' an album they say 'represents boys becoming men'
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…
A probiotic milk factory will be built near Atlanta, bringing $305 million investment and 90 jobs
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…
Gas leaked from bad fitting at Pennsylvania chocolate factory where 7 died in blast, report says
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…
No winner in Monday's Powerball drawing. Jackpot reaches $1 billion
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…
Officials: 1 of 2 firefighters shot at Alabama firehouse dies
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…
Sound of Freedom: saving children from trafficking
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,…