Republicans sweep Governor races in TN, GA and AL
(WDEF) - Three Governors were up for re-election on Tuesday. And they had a few things in common. Bill Lee (TN), Kay Ivey (AL) and Brian Kemp (GA) are all Republicans and they each…
Walker Vs Warnock still too close to call
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - Republicans swept a slate of state races today, except for one that is still too close to call. Republican Herschel Walker hangs on to a very think lead, but remains…
620 acres added to land conservation on the Southern Cumberland Plateau
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Several organizations and individuals announce the protection of 620 acres on the Cumberland Plateau. TennGreen Land Conservancy, Robert D. McCaleb of Cleveland, TN, the Open Space Institute (OSI), and The Nature Conservancy in Tennessee…
Number of wrong ballots cast in Nashville now more than 430
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Election officials have confirmed that more than 430 Nashville voters cast ballots in the wrong race in the lead-up to Election Day. The amount is a stark jump…
Schools clash with parents over bans on student cellphones
By BROOKE SCHULTZ Associated Press/Report for America Cellphones - the ultimate distraction - keep children from learning, educators say. But in attempts to keep the phones at bay, the most vocal pushback doesn't always come from students. In some cases,…
Blue Ridge's David Ralston will not seek another term as House Speaker
BLUE RIDGE, Georgia (WDEF) - Georgia's Speaker of the House announces he will not seek the post again next year. Representative David Ralston is…
Two die when their SUV crashes into gas station and starts fire
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Two people died Thursday morning when their SUV crashed into a gas station in Johnson City. Police say the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed when it left the road and slammed…
Gov. Lee distances himself from false claims on ballot proposal
By JONATHAN MATTISE and KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Lee is distancing himself from a claim attributed to him falsely alleging that employees will be forced to pay union dues if the state’s so-called right-to-work…
From The Archives: Honey Alexander
MARYVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - We remember a First Lady of Tennessee who passed away on Sunday at the age of 77. Honey Alexander may be best known as the wife of…
Hyundai supplier to open EV battery module plant in Alabama
A Korean automotive parts company plans to open a $205 million factory that will supply 200,000 battery modules annually for electric vehicles produced in Alabama and Georgia, officials said Thursday.
Tennessee senator to change plea in campaign fraud case
A Tennessee senator accused of violating federal campaign finance laws requested a hearing Thursday to change his not guilty plea after initially criticizing the charges as a political witch hunt.
Man who dragged officer into 1/6 mob gets more than 7 years
A Tennessee man who dragged a police officer into a mob of rioters, initiating one of the most harrowing acts of violence during the U.S. Capitol attack, was sentenced on Thursday to more than seven years in prison.
COVID-related eligibility remains for Tennessee mail voting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's eligibility to vote by mail still includes people who are more susceptible to COVID-19, their caretakers and their housemates — a specification that emerged during a prolonged 2020 court battle. The eligibility remains on the absentee…
Leslie Jordan, versatile Emmy-winning actor, dies at 67
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga native and Emmy award winning actor Leslie Jordan has died. Jordan was known for his TV roles on “Will & Grace” and “American…
Fall Creek Falls State Park
SPENCER, Tennessee (WDEF) - Fall Creek Falls State Park just grew by 838 acres today. The state has bought the property from multiple parties along the borders. The new tracts are in the…
From The Archives: 1982 Vols Vs Bama
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - There have been a lot of colorful moments for fans on the Third Saturday in October. But we found one old Bama-Vols showdown in…
Flu is already widespread in Georgia, ahead of schedule
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - Georgia health officials say this isn't the year to wait until the winter to get your flu shot. They report flu activity is already widespread in Georgia, which is earlier than they've seen in recent years.…
Florida sees rise in flesh-eating bacteria amid Ian concerns
Florida has seen an increase in cases of flesh-eating bacteria this year driven largely by a surge in the county hit hardest by Hurricane Ian.
Police search Georgia landfill for missing toddler's remains
uthorities say they plan to search a Georgia landfill for the remains of a toddler reported missing nearly two weeks ago. Chatham County Police Chief Jeff Hadley said Tuesday that investigators have evidence that leads them to believe 20-month-old Quinton Simon's body was dumped in a trash bin that had its contents deposited at the landfill outside Savannah.
Witnesses describe shooting that set off Memphis rampage
A man testified Tuesday that he saw an acquaintance shoot his friend and business partner, unprovoked, outside his Tennessee home in a killing that authorities said sparked a daylong crime rampage that paralyzed Memphis.
"Super fan" charged with plotting sexual assault accusation against college coach
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - A couple have been charged with a conspiracy to extort Georgia Tech with a sexual assault accusation. They were indicted by a federal grand jury in Georgia. Prosecutors say Ronald Bell and Jennifer Pendley conspired to…
Memphis announces major sports facility plan, requiring some state money
MEMPHIS, Tennessee (WDEF) - Memphis is the latest Tennessee city to ask the state to kick in money for new sports facilities. Nashville announced their plans for a new Titans stadium on Monday. Both Chattanooga and Knoxville are also building…
Georgia sets early voting record, TN & NC also start this week
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - Early Voting began in Georgia on Monday with record setting numbers. The state reports that more than 130,000 Georgians voted…
Student loan forgiveness application website goes live
President Joe Biden has officially kicked off the application process for his student debt cancellation program. He announced Monday that 8 million borrowers had already applied for loan relief during the federal government’s soft launch period over the weekend.