Lisa Marie Presley dies at 54 after hospitalization
Lisa Marie Presley — the only child of Elvis Presley — died Thursday after being hospitalized earlier that day, her mother said in a statement. The singer was 54.
UTK Student Found Guilty of Rape
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A student at the University of Tennessee was found guilty of rape on Wednesday, according to District Attorney General Charme Allen. The 25-year-old student is Gavin…
Federal utility chooses gas plant despite EPA concerns
By TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The nation’s largest public utility has decided to build a new natural gas plant despite concerns from the Environmental Protection Agency. Tennessee Valley Authority President and CEO Jeff Lyash on Tuesday…
Ellijay Woman Arrested in Drug Bust
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A two-month long investigation ended with an arrest and the seizure of an estimated $24,000 worth of methamphetamine, according to the Gilmer County Sheriff's Office…
5 Tennessee police officers fired amid sex scandal
LA VERGNE, Tenn. - Officials in a Tennessee city have fired five officers and suspended three others following a sex scandal at the police department. Jason Cole, the mayor of…
Tennessee Legislature begins 2023 session
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee lawmakers are kicking off their annual legislative session, where they’ll spend the next few months finalizing the state’s upcoming budget, debating abortion ban exceptions and considering express toll lanes among other policy decisions. In Tennessee,…
In-N-Out Comes to Tennessee
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Officials announced on Tuesday that In-N-Out Burger is expanding to Tennessee, with an office in Franklin. They say the first restaurants in Tennessee will open by 2026. This is the first time the west-coast company has…
Bonnaroo 2023 Lineup Announced
MANCHESTER, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Bonnaroo announced their lineup for the 2023 festival on Tuesday morning. Headliners include Kendrick Lamar and Foo Fighters, amongst others. The festival will take place June 15-18 this year in…
National Hiring Event: MAPCO Offers Guaranteed Interviews at All Locations
On Saturday, January 14, MAPCO will host a National Hiring Day at all its locations throughout the Southeast, inviting Chattanooga workers to come out for guaranteed on-site interviews with a manager. Attendees can explore exciting career-building opportunities with the brand, named a 2022 Top…
Tennessee Legislature begins 2023 session
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee lawmakers are kicking off their annual legislative session, where they’ll spend the next few months finalizing the state’s upcoming budget, debating abortion ban exceptions and considering express toll lanes among other policy decisions. In Tennessee,…
Douglas Lake Homicide Victim Identified
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tenn. - A 2019 homicide victim found at Douglas Lake was identified as Earl Pizzoferrato of Knoxville on Monday, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. They say the investigation…
Georgia special grand jury finishes probe of 2020 election
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - The special grand jury in Atlanta that has been investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies committed any crimes while trying to overturn his 2020 election loss in Georgia has finished…
WGU Tennessee Launches Annual Tenn-K Scholarship Campaign
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 4, 2023) – In celebration of WGU Tennessee’s 10th anniversary, the accredited, nonprofit online university is awarding $10,000 scholarships to up to 10 Tennesseans as part of its annual Tenn-K Scholarship program. “For the past 10 years,…
Lee: Tennessee high court likely won't set executions soon
(Note: one of the prisoners on death row is convicted serial rapist and murderer Harold Wayne Nichols from Chattanooga. His execution date was one of the ones put on hold by this issue) By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn.…
Grammy winner accused of assault, kidnapping fatally shot
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities say a Grammy-winning sound engineer accused of kidnapping and threatening his wife and stepdaughter at gunpoint in Tennessee has been fatally shot by police. Metro Nashville Police spokesman Don Aaron says an officer killed 54-year-old…
New Design for Tennessee Disability License Plates
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – A new license plate design is now available for Tennessee citizens with disabilities. They will receive a new license plate with their vehicle registration renewal this year. The new design shares the same look and feel…
Georgia Special Election headed to runoff
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - The Special Election to replace north Georgia representative David Ralston is headed for a runoff. Ralston's widow, Sheree Ralston led the field of five candidates with…
State audit questions school bonuses from Covid grant
DYERSBURG, Tennessee (WDEF) - A West Tennessee County has been flagged by the State Comptrollers Officer on using Covid funds to give school administrators some bonuses. The report says the staff got "questionable" bonus payments over $60,000 from a federal…
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene blasts Republican leadership meeting
UPDATE: WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican leader Kevin McCarthy has fallen short in first-round voting to become House speaker. House Republicans fell into a tangle on the opening day of the new Congress. McCarthy is fighting to become speaker as his…
Special Election Today in North Georgia Mountains
BLUE RIDGE, Georgia (WDEF) - Five candidates are on the ballot for a special election in north Georgia on Tuesday. They are running to replace Blue Ridge Representative David Ralston, who died in November. The candidates include his widow, Sheree…
GBI investigate police shooting in Cartersville
CARTERSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting in Cartersville early Friday morning. The incident happened just after midnight in a business parking lot downtown. The GBI preliminary report says Cartersville Police responded to a vehicle…
TVA asks for power conservation, ends rolling blackouts
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - TVA reports their power situation has improved after creating rolling blackouts earlier in the day across their 7 state coverage area (mainly in Nashville and Kentucky). Local power companies were notified earlier today that TVA would…
Gov. Lee pardons four people in our area
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tennessee's Governor extends a Christmas tradition by offering clemency to 16 people across the state, including four from our area. The Governor has the power to pardon or end sentences for prisoners, in consultation with the…
University of Georgia System joins TikTok ban
ATLANTA (AP) — The University System of Georgia is following Gov. Brian Kemp’s lead and banning the use of TikTok, WeChat and Telegram on computers and phones owned by the system or any of its 26 universities and colleges. Spokesperson…