By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE Tenn. (AP) - Universities and a national laboratory are among those landing exemptions to a Tennessee law that limits or prohibits most government entities and businesses from instituting COVID-19 prevention mandates. Early exemptions have…
By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — The defendant who fired the shotgun that killed Ahmaud Arbery took the stand Wednesday as defense attorneys began presenting their case in the murder trial of three men, saying, “I want…
GALLATIN, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a new Amber Alert today for kidnapped 3 year old Noah Clare from Gallatin. And they shared several developments in the case. The TBI issued an endangered child alert last…
COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) - A Georgia district attorney has pleaded guilty to several charges against him and agreed to resign from office. Mark Jones’ plea came as jurors were deliberating Monday after hearing evidence in the state’s case against him…
ChildcareTennessee is introducing a $5 million grant program to establish new childcare services or expand existing ones.
GAYLORD, Michigan (WDEF) - A wild endangered child alert case from Tennessee may now be headed to Michigan. Last week, authorities in Gallatin put our the alert on 3 year old Noah Clare. Then we learned that his cousin was…
CHATTANOOGA, TN - (WDEF) - There is one Hamilton County General Sessions Court Judge who certainly has a "unique style." Trying to blend humor with serious subjects. Many thought it…
HARMON DEN, N.C. (AP) - State officials say a curvy stretch of Interstate 40 through the Pigeon River Gorge in North Carolina will become a little more circuitous and take more time to navigate as a bridge is replaced. The…
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — A police officer testified Friday he planned to give Ahmaud Arbery a trespass warning for repeatedly entering a home under construction before the 25-year-old Black man was chased and shot dead by neighbors who spotted him…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Tennessee's Attorney General is declaring victory in an abortion battle in the courts. It has been a six year legal fight. Tennessee lawmakers passed a law requiring a 48 hour waiting period before getting an abortion. AG…
EPB has been named a “Smart Energy Provider” by the American Public Power Association for demonstrating a commitment to energy efficiency and environmental initiatives that support the goal of providing safe, reliable, low-cost and sustainable electric service.
Hamilton County-Investor Matt Hullander announces his candidacy for mayor of Hamilton County. He says the decision came after much thought, and prayerful consideration. “Hamilton County has been home to the Hullander family for six generations. I have thought about this…
CHATTANOOGA, TN - (WDEF) - It's a day when we honor our veterans. Those who are still with us, and those who aren't. One restaurant chain in North Georgia is doing all it can…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama boy who weighed less than a pound at birth after his mother went into labor at only 21 weeks and one day of gestation has been certified as the world's most premature baby to…
Tennessee’s Wildlife Agency is offering grants to help cities, schools, community groups and environmental organizations buy seedlings for planting trees along rivers and streams.
By KRISTIN M. HALL AP Entertainment Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — When the Brothers Osborne take the stage at the CMA Awards on Wednesday, the award-winning duo will have a powerful message for fans who sometimes feel like outsiders — an…
HOSCHTON, Ga. (AP) - Authorities say a Georgia sheriff’s deputy has died from a gunshot wound she received when responding to a domestic dispute. WAGA-TV reported the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office identified the deputy as . Officials say Marshall was…
Max Cleland, who lost three limbs to a Vietnam War hand grenade blast yet went on to serve as a U.S. senator from Georgia, died on Tuesday.
A Hixson home caught fire early this morning. Red Shift companies were called to the 3500 block of Enclave Bay Drive at 2:46 AM.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - This is your last week to vote for the best wildlife photos of the year in Tennessee. And we've got quite a bunch of great photos to pick…
MCMINNVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Agents with the TBI are reaching out to the public to ask for help in solving a murder in Warren County. It happened on Sunday afternoon, October 24th. 36 year old Christopher Hollis was driving on…
By DAVID SHARP Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — An 83-year-old from Alabama started walking when he retired more than a quarter-century ago — and never stopped. M.J. “Sunny” Eberhart strode into the record books Sunday as the oldest hiker…
RICEVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Southeast Tennessee seat in the legislature is opening up. State Senator Mike Bell announces he will not seek re-election in 2022. He does plan to serve out the rest of his current term. Bell represents…
LAGRANGE, Georgia (WDEF) - The oldest gunmaker in the country is moving their global headquarters out of New York and into Georgia. Remington Firearms is moving their HQ from upstate New York to a new facility in LaGrange. They also…