ATLANTA (WDEF) - Prosecutors say they have indicted two people from Honduras on charges of alien smuggling and fraud. They were illegal themselves. And prosecutors say they smuggled a child into the country and applied to sponsor her. “Through coordinated…
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - In an election year, Georgia Republicans are moving ahead with plans to cut the state income tax. The state Senate has approved bills this week to accomplish that. One would exempt the first 50-thousand dollars you make…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - A measure on birth control pills has cleared the house and now goes to the Tennessee Senate. Rep. Esther Helton-Haynes sponsored the amendment in the House. It would allow Tennesseans to get a 12-month supply of the…
By KATE BRUMBACK, ERIC TUCKER and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press Abstract: An FBI search of the elections hub in Fulton County, Georgia, is part of an investigation into possible “deficiencies or defects” in the vote count in the 2020…
MARYVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A TBI investigation has led to charges against an East Tennessee probation officer for sexual abuse of a woman under his supervision. 42 year old James Glenn Dale worked for the East Tennessee Human Resource Agency…
ROME, Georgia (WDEF) - A North Georgia man who posted threats against the President on a TikTok livestream has gotten a three year prison sentence. Prosecutors say Jauan Rashun Porter from Rome joined…
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Officials in Knoxville are warning that a new drug has suddenly popped up in East Tennessee that is more deadly than fentanyl. It is an opioid called N-Propionitrile Chlorphine, or cychlorphine for short. The Knox County…
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - An icon on the Pigeon Forge strip is calling it quits. The Grand Majestic Theater is opening its final season this week. This year, they are offering the shows Soul of Motown, Grand American Opry,…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti says Tennessee will get a cut of a settlement with two companies over generic drugs they made. You can get your share if you bought generic drugs made by Lannett or Bausch…
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - A Georgia lawmaker is proposing letting residents pay their taxes in gold or silver. State Senator Randy Harbin has introduced a bill allowing Georgians to use the precious metals for daily payments. It would work like…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - As Tennessee lawmakers once again debating the future of the grocery tax, we point out that shoppers still spend less here than in most states. A new analysis from Trace One looks at how much we spend…
WASHINGTON D.C. (AP) - There’s increasingly one place that U.S. senators want to be — anywhere but Washington. Democrat Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota became the fourth sitting senator to seek leadership of a home state in 2026 when she announced her…
KNOXVILLE (WDEF) - Three suspects are the latest suspects in a national trend of stealing beauty products. They were identified last week inside an Ulta Beauty store in Oak Ridge. When police pulled them over after leaving, they found trash…
MONTGOMERY, Alabama (WDEF) - Lawmakers in Alabama are dealing with varying issues from App Stores to Vaping. The House has passed an App Store Accountability Act. It would force them to sort children into age categories when new accounts are…
ATLANTA (WDEF) - Geogia is opting in on a federal tax credit for non-profits. The deal is if you donate to an organization that gives out scholarships to children, you can qualify for the tax credit. It is a dollar-for-…
CULLMAN, Alabama (WDEF) - A Tennessee woman says she doesn't know if she can ever trust a hotel room again after a trip to Cullman, Alabama. Shaylee Smith stayed overnight to see her sister's volleyball tournament. But she didn't stay…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Governor Bill Lee has declared Monday at Dolly Parton Day in Tennessee. That will be her 80th birthday. The Governor's proclamation says her "life and career is woven into Tennessee's music, culture, and rich history." The Grand…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Vanderbilt University continues their push to expand nationwide. They announced two expansion steps on Tuesday. University officials announced that they are buying the California College of the Arts campus in San Francisco. They plan to create a…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - The application portal opens today for parents wanting to get in on the Education Freedom Scholarships in Tennessee. You can sign up for the next school year beginning at 1:00 EST by clicking here (noon CST). The Education…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Tennessee Legislature begins this year's session today at noon (CST). Republicans, who hold a super-majority in the legislature, are talking about more bills this session to support the President's immigration crackdown. House Speaker Cameron Sexton…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A new survey may surprise taxpayers in our region. The folks at 5SarLoans.com conducted the poll to find out which kind of tax we hate the most. And it wasn't the income tax. Tennesseans despise their…
SMITHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Who killed the MTSU professor? It has been more than a month and investigators still have not filed charges in her death. Did the man who found her kill her? Or was it self defense? Nick…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - A lawmaker is proposing a bill to create safe spaces in Tennessee from ICE. It would exempt schools and churches from ICE agents unless they provide notice. Democratic Representative Gabby Salinas from Memphis says she has several…
MONTGOMERY, Alabama (WDEF) - Would you rather carry your driver's license on your phone instead of your wallet? An Alabama lawmaker is proposing such a thing. Ontario Tillman's bill would give you the option of carrying a digital license instead…