NEW YORK (AP) — Bryce Young didn't just meet the standard set by the star quarterbacks who preceded him at Alabama, he exceeded it. Young became the first Crimson Tide quarterback to win the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, making…
UNION CITY, Tenn. (AP) — Official confirms 2 storm-related deaths in Tennessee as severe weather rips across multiple US states.
LAGRANGE, Ga. (AP) — An Auburn University student disappeared after leaving his job at a Georgia bar one night in January 1976, and authorities long believed he was murdered. But the only person ever convicted went to prison for years…
NEW YORK (AP) — A full postseason share on the World Series champion Atlanta Braves totaled $397,391 from a record player pool of $90.47 million. The Braves split $32.57 million into 66 full shares, 14.25 partial shares and 38 cash…
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The message from Demaryius Thomas was just to congratulate Garett Bolles on being drafted. It meant so much to the Denver Broncos left tackle that, even years later, he still has the exchange stored on his…
A 54-year old woman was killed Friday morning in a single-vehicle wreck in Dade County. It happened at around 9:45 on Brow Road in Dade County. Georgia State Patrol officials say they believe a Ford Escape was driving north on…
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) - Murfreesboro officials have announced that Legacy Sports Tennessee will develop a $350 million multi-use sports and entertainment facility. According to a Thursday news release from the city, the…
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge has rejected motions to dismiss eight lawsuits challenging Georgia's sweeping new election law. Georgia's law is one of many approved by Republican-led legislatures after former President Donald Trump and…
FILE - Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas reacts after making a catch during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the New York Giants on Oct. 15, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack…
MADISONVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A constable for Monroe County has been indicted on charges of passing himself off as something else. The charges are official misconduct and oppression. The accusation investigated by TBI agents is that Derek Sircy passed himself…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - For the eighth year in a row, tnAchieves has hit their goal for recruiting volunteer mentors in the state. They wanted 9,000 mentors to help students in the TN Promise scholarship class of 2022. The mentors don't…
Pfizer says a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine appears to offer important protection against the new omicron variant.
NASHVILLE, TN - (AP) - A group of volunteers in Tennessee has more than doubled the goal of trash removal across the state. The state Department of Transportation says No Trash November was created to keep Tennessee roads safe in…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Governor Bill Lee has appointed Judge Robert Philyaw to serve as chair of the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth. He is a Juvenile Court Judge in Hamilton County. Judge Philyaw has been on the Commission…
CROSSVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - We shared the release from Crossville Police on why officers felt they needed to use a taser on a 14 year old student at Cumberland County High. Now the boy's mother is filing a lawsuit over…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Governor Bill Lee announces he is authorizing the use of more Tennessee National Guard on the southern border. Around 50 Guard personnel will be sent in early 2022 to support the Texas National Guard. The Governor's Office…
According to the Walgreens Flu Index, flu activity this season is 288% higher nationwide compared to last year at this time. And this study says Chattanooga ranks number 5 in the nation for flu activity.
Five Tennessee state parks are seeking the public's input on what year-round outdoor activities they should swap in to replace aging swimming pools that won't be reopening.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Some communities in Kentucky and Tennessee were assessing damages Monday as a line of severe storms moved through the states. Firefighters in the Scott County, Kentucky, community of Stamping Ground warned people to use caution traveling…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - The Omicron variant of Covid-19 is getting closer to Tennessee (two border states so far), but isn't here yet, as far as health officials know. Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey talked today about Covid now in Tennessee…
Former U.S. Sen. David Perdue will challenge Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp for governor.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) - East Tennessee State University is taking part in a project to help museums across the state better use resources by working together. The university received nearly $100,000 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.…
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, who drew Donald Trump's wrath for refusing to act on his false allegations of a stolen election, is likely to face a prominent challenger for the 2022 Republican primary for governor, former Sen. David Perdue. (more…)
ATLANTA (AP) — Stacey Abrams announced a long-awaited second run for Georgia governor this week, but with Democrats facing a sour national environment and Republican Gov. Brian Kemp facing challenges within his own party, the 2022 campaign will look different from 2018. Abrams' narrow…