MTSU professor charged for theft, forgery, and misconduct
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A professor at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) has been indicted on multiple charges following an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s…
3 former Memphis police officers acquitted in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols
Three former Memphis police officers were acquitted Wednesday of state charges, including second-degree murder, in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after he ran away from a traffic stop in 2023. A jury took about…
Former Monroe County corrections officer indicted on official misconduct
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A former Monroe County corrections officer has been indicted on official misconduct. On December 20, 2022, TBI agents were asked to investigate various allegations of official misconduct against several Monroe…
Real IDs are now required at airports across the U.S. for domestic travel
As of Wednesday, U.S. travelers flying domestically are required to show a Real ID at airport checkpoints. The May 7 deadline for Americans to switch to the federally compliant identification comes after being delayed for more than…
Local man killed, women severely injured in West Virginia crash
MOUNT NEBO, Wv. (WDEF) -- A local man was killed, and a woman was injured in a crash in West Virginia Monday morning. According to CBS affiliate WSAZ, the local sheriff's office reported the crash…
Gov. Brian Kemp says he won't run for Georgia Senate seat
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp will not seek the GOP nomination in next year's Georgia Senate race, a key contest for control of Congress' upper chamber…
The Real ID deadline is just around the corner. Here's what to know.
The Real ID deadline is rapidly approaching. Americans will be required to switch to the enhanced form of identification by Wednesday, May 7,…
Dollywood offers free tickets to foster children through new partnership
Dollywood has teamed up with "Every Child Tennessee" and the "Tennessee Dept of Children's Services" to offer free tickets to foster children. The park is offering a one-time complimentary visit for kids accompanied…
Cumberland County woman convicted of animal cruelty, dog Zeus recovers
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A woman in Cumberland County has pled guilty to an animal cruelty charge. On January 17, 2024, the Cumberland County Sheriff's…
Martinelli's recalls 170,000 apple juice bottles over risk of toxic substance from fungi
Martinelli's is recalling more than 170,000 apple juice bottles because their contents may be contaminated by patulin, a toxic substance produced by some fungi. The recall covers round glass 10-ounce bottles with white metal screw-top…
A Georgia woman is convicted of murdering her husband. Why did she try to incriminate her son?
When the charred remains of prominent commercial real estate attorney Gary Farris were discovered on a burn pile…
Jelly Roll hopes correcting past mistakes after serving jail time will urge Tennessee governor to pardon him
Country superstar Jelly Roll wants to share his message of redemption with others looking for a second chance, but says there's a roadblock in his way. The 40-year-old told the Tennessee Board of Parole that…
Chattanooga jury being selected to hear Memphis case in Tyre Nichols' death
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Hamilton County jury is being selected today for a high profile case in Memphis. Tyre Nichols died three days after a viral incident in 2023 where video showed…
With execution hours away, Alabama inmate wants lethal injection to go forward: "An eye for an eye"
A man on Alabama's death row wants his execution to go forward Thursday, saying he believes in an "eye for an eye." "The reason I dropped my appeals is I am guilty of murder," James Osgood told…
Nine in custody, fentanyl seized after Monroe County drug raids
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A series of narcotics raids led by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) resulted in the seizure of various drug paraphernalia,…
Delta plane engine catches fire at Orlando airport, passengers evacuate on slides
A Delta passenger jet caught fire on the tarmac at Orlando International Airport…
Blackburn, Tillis introduce bill to increase oversight of sister city partnerships
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) have introduced the Sister City Transparency Act. This bill is aimed at increasing federal oversight of sister city partnerships to address potential…
Man sentenced to life for heroin trafficking in Cherokee County, AL
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- A man has been sentenced to life in prison for heroin trafficking in Cherokee County, Alabama. Kyle Erwin Skinner was convicted on April 17, 2025, during a pre-trial…
Active shooter reported on Florida State University campus; multiple people hospitalized
An active shooter has been reported on the Florida State University campus in Tallahassee Thursday, the school said in an alert. "Police are on scene or on the way. Continue to seek shelter and await further instructions,"…
Fishing tournament boats collision in Alabama leaves 3 dead
Cullman, Ala. — Two boats collided during a fishing tournament early Wednesday in Alabama, killing three people, officials said. Major League Fishing said in a statement that a boating accident occurred during the second day of the Tackle Warehouse Invitational held…
Protester tased at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's town hall
A town hall hosted by Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia was repeatedly disrupted by protesters Tuesday evening, with local police arresting three people — including one who was tased inside the venue. Within minutes of…
Second missing Chattanooga teen recovered from Tennessee River
UPDATE: LOUDON COUNTY, Tenn.---Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) law enforcement officials assisted in the recovery of the bodies of two missing teenagers who jumped into the Tennessee River from Interstate 75 in Loudon County. TWRA wildlife officers and investigators…
Targeted shootings at Walmart and home kill 2, wound 1 in Georgia, police say; suspect caught in South Carolina
A suspect has been apprehended after targeted shootings at a Georgia Walmart and an area home left two dead and one injured, authorities said Friday. Deputies from the Newton County Sheriff's Office responded to a Walmart around 1:30 a.m. Friday,…
Missing man arrested after being located in stolen work vehicle
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A McMinn County man who was reported missing has now been charged with vehicle theft. David Cowan was reported missing earlier this week but was later located in Ooltewah. He told police he needed space…