COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) — A man who has repeatedly run for mayor and other political offices in Columbus has been arrested for kidnapping, aggravated assault and other crimes. The Muscogee County Sheriff's Office announced Saturday that deputies, along with U.S.…
DADEVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Investigators on Thursday charged a sixth person with reckless murder in connection with a deadly shooting at a Sweet 16 birthday party, saying in court documents they believe gunmen shot into…
At 'Volapalooza' in Knoxville, Tennessee Friday night, musical artist, Lizzo, made a point against the state's legislation recent decision to restrict drag performances in public.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Lyft is preparing to lay off hundreds of employees just days after new CEO David Risher began steering the ride-hailing service with a eye of driving down costs to help bring its fares more in line…
The FBI just released their 2022 "Elder Fraud Report," and numbers for such incidents are the highest they've ever seen.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Next week is National Crime Victims' Rights Week in the U.S., and the Tennessee Treasury is aiming to raise awareness of victims' rights. The Treasury's Criminal Injuries Compensation Program has paid over $350 million to victims…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Food City announced on Friday that they plan to hire over 1,000 new associates. The company is having a hiring event on Thursday, April 27 at all Food City locations, as well as distribution centers. The…
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission set the 2023-2024 hunting and trapping season on Friday. The Commission discussed elk hunting in the state, bear issues and a few other regulation changes. The Commission added four…
ATLANTA (AP) — Students applying to 23 of Georgia's 26 public universities and colleges next year won't need to take the SAT or ACT college tests to apply. Regents voted Wednesday to let students apply without the tests through the…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Republican lawmaker in Tennessee resigned Thursday due to an ethics violation involving the Legislature’s workplace discrimination and harassment policy. Rep. Scotty Campbell, vice chair of the House Republican Caucus, was among the GOP legislators who…
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee went off script as a typical republican lawmaker Wednesday, upsetting other lawmakers. He announced the newest bill he's standing behind involves gun reform.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Eligible students who missed meals due to COVID-19 will soon get funds through a relief program. The Tennessee Department of Human Services announced the details on Thursday. It is called the Pandemic Electronic Benefit (P-EBT) Program.…
By BIANCA VÁZQUEZ TONESS AP Education Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Michael Crowder stands nervously at the front of his third grade classroom, his mustard-yellow polo shirt buttoned to the top. “Give us some vowels,” says his teacher, La’Neeka Gilbert-Jackson. His…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A former Alabama prison supervisor was convicted of federal civil rights charges for the 2020 beating of three prisoners and writing a false report to cover up the beatings, federal prosecutors said. Court records show that…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee House passed the bill to make Juneteenth an official state holiday on Thursday, according to the Unity Group of Chattanooga. Senate…
DETROIT (AP) — The number of people killed on U.S. roadways decreased slightly last year, but government officials said the 42,795 people who died is still a national crisis. Estimates by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration showed that the…
DADEVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Two teenagers and a 20-year-old man have been arrested and charged with reckless murder in connection with a shooting that killed…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- This week, Tennessee is reminding drivers to be careful through work zones. To get the point across, TDOT has set up memorial displays across the state. They…
GEORGIA (WDEF) -- WalletHub released a report on Wednesday detailing which states are struggling the most in hiring. Among those states, the survey ranked Georgia as number two. The report reveals that labor force…
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- One woman who falsely acted as a licensed physician's assistant now faces federal prison time, according to the DOJ. On Tuesday, a judge ruled that 55-year-old Theresa Pickering will face two years and nine months in…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tennessee lawmakers are moving forward with changes to a controversial third grade test. The current law requires students to repeat the grade if they don't pass one state test. During…
ATLANTA (AP) — Charles Stanley, a prominent televangelist who once led the Southern Baptist Convention, died Tuesday at his home in Atlanta at age 90, In Touch Ministries announced. No cause of death was announced. Born in rural Dry Fork,…
JONESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Voters in an Atlanta suburb appear to have replaced their convicted ex-sheriff with a former employee he backed. Levon Allen narrowly beat Clarence Cox in a Tuesday runoff election to become sheriff of Clayton County, according…
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Four Americans affiliated with a Black empowerment and political organization have been charged along with three Russians with conspiring to covertly sow discord in U.S. society, spread Russian propaganda and interfere illegally in U.S. elections,…