By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia sheriff on Monday announced the resignations of top jail staff amid an investigation into the death of a man in a bedbug-infested cell in the jail's psychiatric wing. Fulton County…
By TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee Air National Guardsman was arrested after federal agents said he responded to an online ad for a hitman through a parody website that he thought was real. Josiah Garcia…
JESUP, Ga. (AP) — There was fog on the ground at a rural Georgia airport when a small plane attempting to land crashed and killed its pilot, a chiropractor who had served in the U.S. military as a Navy SEAL,…
By COREY WILLIAMS Associated Press DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — A lot was happening in March 1965 in the bungalow in Selma, Alabama, that then-4-year-old Jawana Jackson called home, and much of it involved her “Uncle Martin.” There were late-night visitors,…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- There is an interesting sight for those driving on I-640 East in Knox County on Monday. Drivers may see the plethora of traffic safety barrels in a field by the…
By KIM CHANDLER and JEFF AMY Associated Press DADEVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Alabama officials continued investigating a weekend shooting that killed four and injured 28 at a teenager's birthday party. Victims include Philstavious “Phil” Dowdell, 18, and Shaunkivia Nicole “Keke”…
Chattanooga Police are requesting assistance in locating a missing person, who has a medical condition that may impact his ability to return home safely.
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tennessee Universities have cut students off from TikTok and other foreign based apps after the Governor signed a new law into affect on Thursday. The law prohibits state higher education institutions, like UTC and UTK, from allowing…
https://youtu.be/eLkmxb5GQ34 NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Tennessee Safety Office launches two weeks of driving crackdowns today. "Slow Down Tennessee" is a public awareness campaign about the dangers of speeding across the state. But it's not just about writing tickets. THSO…
ROME, Ga. (WDEF) -- The public can now buy tickets to the 2023 Rome River Jam. Those tickets went on sale Friday morning. The annual festival is held October 21 to October 22 this year. Parker McCollum, Bailey Zimmerman and…
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Monroe County Sheriff's Office arrested two people in connection with two burglary cases. Sheriff Tommy Jones said two burglaries happened in the Reliance area in April. The sheriff's office started investigating then. Sheriff Jones…
By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill approved by the Republican-dominated Florida Legislature to ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. The governor’s office said in a statement late…
By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Gov. Brian Kemp signed new laws Thursday that will require Georgia schools to perform annual drills for responding to campus shooters early in the school year and to perform literacy assessments…
UPDATE: Daytona Beach Police confirmed that they are in contact with Bell and that he is safe. PREVIOUSLY: DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Jared “Drake” Bell, an actor best known as a…
By KRISTIN M. HALL AP Entertainment Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country artist HARDY drove the success of his hit song “Wait in the Truck” with Lainey Wilson all the way to the Academy of Country Music Awards, where he…
By LUIS ANDRES HENAO Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Catholics remain the largest religious group among Latinos in the United States, but the number of Latinos who identify as religiously unaffiliated continues to grow. Those are among the key…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tennessee's First Lady announces that she is in remission from cancer. Maria Lee posted a video on Thursday thanking people for their prayers during her treatment. The Governor's wife…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga (BBBS) has opened up nominations for their City of Potential Awards. For the second time, BBBS is asking the public to enter nominations. The public can nominate mentoring individuals…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers on Wednesday advanced a package of economic development bills that will renew and expand tax breaks and other incentives the state uses to lure industries. The Ways and Means Education Committee approved the package…
By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The second of two Black Democrats expelled from the Republican-led Tennessee House will return to the Legislature after a Memphis commission voted to reinstate him Wednesday, nearly a week after his…
By SCOTT McFETRIDGE Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked a federal rule in 24 states that is intended to protect thousands of small streams, wetlands and other waterways throughout the nation. U.S.…
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama is one of only three states that tax groceries at the same rate as other purchases. But as food prices soar — and as the state sees a record budget…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) released a new license plate design for Tennesseans on Monday. The new plate design is meant to promote breast cancer awareness. Funds will go toward breast cancer screening services. The…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Representative Chuck Fleischmann introduced the Securing Aid For Every School Act (SAFE School Act) to the House on Tuesday. The SAFE School Act is a $900 million program meant to make schools safer across the country.…