Senator Blackburn Responds to New Government Rules on Vaccines
Senator Marsha Blackburn responded to the new government rules that workers who work for companies with 100 employees must be fully vaccinated.
Tennessee sets new execution date for Harold Wayne Nichols
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - The State of Tennessee has set a new execution date for convicted killer Harold Wayne Nichols of Chattanooga. The new date is June 9, 2022. He was convicted of raping and murdering Karen Pulley in 1988. Nichols…
College cancels Meacham talk over Planned Parenthood ties
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - A conservative Christian university in Alabama has withdrawn an invitation for Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham to speak during inaugural activities for its new president. Samford University in suburban Birmingham announced the cancellation of Meacham’s appearance…
Braves lifer Snitker receives reward for 44-year investment
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer Brian Snitker borrowed plenty from Bobby Cox learning to lead a clubhouse. Now, he's matched his mentor in chasing down the game's greatest prize, joining Cox as the only Atlanta Braves managers to win…
Georgia official: Trump call to 'find' votes was a threat
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Donald Trump was threatening Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger when he asked him to help “find” enough votes to overturn his loss in Georgia to Democratic President Joe Biden, Raffensperger writes in…
Historic Register Adds Four Properties
A rural church, a theater, an urban house and a former school in Tennessee have been added to the National Register of Historic Places.
US prisons face staff shortages as officers quit amid COVID
By KERI BLAKINGER, JAMILES LARTEY, BETH SCHWARTZAPFEL and CHRISTIE THOMPSON of The Marshall Project and MICHAEL R. SISAK of The Associated Press Eds: UPDATES: With AP Photos. EDITS: An abridged version is available. At a Georgia state House of Representatives…
No Trash November Initiative Aims to Remove 20,000 Pounds of Litter from Roadways
TDOT is promoting a month-long statewide initiative encouraging Tennesseans to participate in cleanup events in their communities.
Charges Filed in Construction Site Shooting
A construction worker has been charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of his supervisor at a Tennessee work site.
Grand Ole Opry Celebrates Broadcast Milestone
The Grand Ole Opry’s broadcast of its 5,000th Saturday show attracted a host of big country music stars to its historic venue.
Fulton County holds elections amid state takeover threat
ATLANTA (AP) — Elections in Georgia’s heavily Democratic Fulton County on Tuesday could decide more than Atlanta’s next mayor and other local races: Republicans are watching for any mistakes that could justify a state takeover using a sweeping new law. Struggles…
Asian spider takes hold in Georgia, sends humans scurrying
ATLANTA (AP) — A large spider native to East Asia has spun its thick, golden web on power lines, porches and vegetable patches all over north Georgia this year — a proliferation that has driven some unnerved homeowners indoors and…
Governor says Ford concerned about push to curb COVID rules
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Lee's office says Ford Motor Co. and other manufacturers are raising concerns about Tennessee Republican lawmakers’ attempts to undercut or block COVID-19 protective measures. Communications Director…
The Latest: Tarp on field at Truist Park during all-day rain
ATLANTA (AP) — The Latest on Game 3 of the World Series (all times local): 5:20 p.m. The tarp is on the field at Truist Park as an all-day rain continues to fall in the Atlanta area before Game 3…
Georgia man arraigned on international email phishing scam charges
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - Georgia prosecutors have charged a man in a Nigerian internet fraud conspiracy. Christian Akhatsegbe was arraigned in Atlanta, while his alleged partner, Emmanuel Aiye Akhatsegbe, is in Nigeria. The Department of Justice says they carried out…
Special Session: Progress on Covid rules & School Board voting bills
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Lawmakers in Tennessee's Special Session are trying to hammer down the 84 bills that have been submitted to just a handful of new laws. Republican lawmakers called the special session to deal with various Covid issues.…
TBI has a new sex offender registry site
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- After two years of preparation, The T.B.I has updated their Tennessee Sex Offender Registry site. T.B.I. released their new and improved Tennessee Sex Offender Registry list. The new improvements make…
State Reminds Horse Owners
Tennessee’s state veterinarian is reminding horse owners to protect their animals from West Nile Virus after a horse in Weakley County that contracted the disease had to be euthanized.
Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Luke Combs to play CMA stage
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The CMA Awards will be a night of all-star collaborations between Carrie Underwood and Jason Aldean, Kane Brown and Chris Young, and Mickey Guyton with Brittney Spencer and Madeline Edwards. The Country Music Association announced additional…
Stacey Abrams group donates $1.34M to wipe out medical debts
The political organization led by Stacey Abrams is branching out into paying off medical debts.
Alabama Governor orders state agencies to defy federal vaccine mandate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has directed state agencies not to cooperate with the federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Ivey signed an executive order forbidding executive branch agencies from penalizing employees or businesses for non-compliance with the federal…
Tennessee State Parks Schedule Job Fairs
Spencer, TN (AP)-Tennessee State Parks has scheduled two job fairs for open positions at the new $40 million lodge at Fall Creek Falls, which is being built and nearing completion. State parks officials have planned events on Friday and Nov.…
Georgia: Beware of World Series ticket scams
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - Georgia officials are warning fans of the Atlanta Braves to watch out for World Series ticket scams. Attorney General Chris Carr says scammers will sell fake, void or even stolen tickets on secondary markets. So not…
Tennessee state senator indicted on campaign cash scheme charges
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee state senator and a Nashville social club owner were indicted on charges that they violated campaign finance laws by illegally concealing the transfer of $91,000 during…