Court finally closes roadside zoo operation in Murphy, NC
Roadside zoos are a travesty in the world of animal display,”
Professional angler Kyle Mabrey killed in train crash
SUV pulling boat went off highway, landed near tracks, then hit by a train
Have you seen… the 2 suspects in this Walmart video?
Wanted for fraud case
Both Lauren Alaina and Kane Brown score ACM award nominations
Chattanooga well represented in ACM awards
Brand News: Verizon’s new unlimited plan, and Heart Attack Shack Monday promotion
Help the homeless by eating at Heart Attack Shack today, Disney prices going up and Verizon launches a new unlimited plan today
Jasper business burns in overnight fire
Main store front is in tact
Moving day for historic, but controversial epic painting Atlanta Cyclorama
One of the largest paintings in the U.S. but has it outlived it’s time?
Tennessee Highway Safety Office reminds fans to drive sober
TENNESSEE (WDEF) – Today, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) was joined by the Tennessee Titans, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, the Tennessee Department of Transportation, the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), the Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association, and other traffic safety partners for a press event at Nissan Stadium to help prevent impaired-driving crashes during Super Bowl weekend. “Last…
New maps show Southeast streams teeming with life
the image will also demonstrate to the public just how diverse the Southeast’s watersheds are.
Hacksaw Ridge about local Medal of Honor recipient Desmond Doss nominated for Best Picture
“a testament… to every soldier who made the sacrifices they made to fight for their country, including Desmond Doss.”
Meet Georgia’s newest set of quads
Four girls will have an older brother when they get home.
Tennessee highway lanes closed after sinkhole opens
It’s not very wide, but it is deep.. and spreading.
Atlanta tops new TSA rankings for gun confiscations at airports
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) – TSA reports that the number of guns confiscated at U.S. airports continues to climb. And our region is well represented. Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International took the prize for most confiscated guns in 2016 (198 guns). Texas (Dallas & Houston) airports placed 2nd and 3rd. Nashville International was 7th nationally (80 guns). The number of confiscations rose 28%…
Viral Video makes adopting cats fun
ATLANTA (WDEF) – Who says you need a big budget to talk people into doing the right thing. An Atlanta animal shelter created their own PSA encouraging people to adopt cats. It doesn’t have professional voices, high production values or special effects. But it does have plenty of cats and wit. So millions of viewed the video online. The Kitty…
Surprise shopper: Deer barrels through car dealership
Footage shows the animal slipping and sliding on the tile floor of the showroom
See the preview of the Carrie Fisher-Debbie Reynolds Documentary
Show debuts this weekend on HBO
Governor and First Lady offer Season’s Greetings despite local tragedies
Here is this year’s Christmas message.
Rock City one interested party in the Mountain Cove Farm property
Farm offers scenic views where Lookout & Pigeon Mountains join
Jordan Smith special will air on public television here at Christmas
“Celebrating an artist with such strong local ties is an exciting part of our mission.”
Singer Joe Ligon of gospel group Mighty Clouds of Joy dies
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Singer Joe Ligon, the dynamic frontman of the Grammy-winning gospel group Mighty Clouds of Joy, has died. He was 80. His booking agent, Ricky DeRae, said Monday that Ligon died on Sunday in Georgia. Ligon was born in Troy, Alabama, but moved to California and started the gospel quartet in the 1950s. They were influenced by…
Riverbend Festival books more Prince associates & more new country for 2017 festival
Old Dominion, Sheila E, the Purple Xperience
Stars stepping up for Dolly Parton Smoky Mountain telethon next week
“We want to provide a hand up to those families who have lost everything in the fires.”
‘Mannequin challenge’ video leads to arrests in Alabama
See the video that has been shared 86,000 times over the last month
How about giving Chattanooga music for Christmas?
Tis the Season for new music from Jordan Smith, Kane Brown and Lauren Alaina