Mystery illness sickens college baseball players, coaches
This is Dalton State's conference but they do not have a team in the tournament.
Justin Timberlake display at Memphis Music Hall of Fame
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WDEF) - If you're a Justin Timberlake fan, you should check out the Memphis Music Hall of Fame. The hall of fame, along with the Rock-N-Soul Museum, began installing new memorabilia this week. The display includes specific items…
High bacteria levels behind swimming advisory at Lake Lanier
GAINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) - Georgia officials have issued a warning against swimming at a state park because of high bacteria levels in Lake Lanier.
New TBI stats on hate crimes and violence against law enforcement
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released two reports on Thursday, dealing with statistics on hate crimes and crimes against law enforcement. The numbers come from local jurisdictions through the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS). The…
Gray death: Dangerous opioid combo is latest mixing trend
One overdose in Chatsworth may have been a case of "gray death"
Georgia governor to sign limits on drug treatment centers
A cluster of treatment centers in northwest Georgia prompted the limits on new programs
Haslam signs bill to increase penalties for targeting police
The law creates a new sentence enhancement for the targeting of officers.
Georgia State Patrol: Bus driver charged after crash
QUITMAN, Ga. (AP) - Authorities say a south Georgia school bus driver has been charged with cruelty to children after he crashed into a ditch and then continued with his route despite having injured children on board. Sgt. 1st Class…
Tennessee Legislature passes sexting law
By SHEILA BURKE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Legislature has passed a bill that would allow minors who send sexually explicit photos of themselves to others to face far less serious consequences than they do now. Under…
The Latest: Tennessee House OKs metal detector bill for local gun bans
Bill aims to make local governments pay a price for gun bans
Trinity Quinn and Daniel Clark are both under arrest for clerk shooting last night
"Both Clark and Quinn are homicide suspects. They are both under investigation."
Amber Alert Trinity Quinn recovered with Daniel Clark in Nashville
Trinity Quinn is a murder suspect along with Daniel Clark for the shooting of a gas station clerk
Juvenile held in death of Alabama girl shot after school
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Police in Alabama say a juvenile is charged with murder in the death of a 14-year-old girl who was fatally wounded near her school.
Tennessee House OKs bill to let people use silencers on guns
The bill would remove silencers from the list of weapons banned for having "no common lawful purpose."
Col. Bruce Hampton dies after collapsing on stage at concert
ATLANTA (AP) - Authorities say a musician died after collapsing on stage during a birthday concert in his honor at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta. Bruce Hampton, a 70-year-old guitarist and singer known as the "grandfather of the jamband scene,"…
Woman indicted for collecting benefits on husband she killed
Tillman is currently serving time for stealing $601,000 from an elderly couple she was caring for.
Bill to ban abortions at 20 weeks passes in TN Senate
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Senate has voted to pass a bill that would ban abortions after 20 weeks if doctors determine the fetus is viable. The ban would not apply in medical emergencies or if the mother faces…
Altoona woman arrested for producing child pornography
Investigators say Bozarth produced pornography with minors at her home.
Girl dies after blown over goal post strikes her
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A 2-year-old girl in Tennessee has died after being struck by a heavy, metal soccer goal post that was blown over by high winds.
Candidates invoke Trump's name, God in Alabama Senate race
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - U.S. Senate candidate and ex-Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore is putting his own spin on President Donald Trump's populist slogan "Make America Great Again."
Alabama Legislature considering crawfish boils
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Legislature is being asked to get involved with crawfish boils in the city of Mobile.
Tennessee man wins fifth-straight Nashville marathon title
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee runner has won his fifth consecutive title at the St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Nashville Marathon.
Decatur man faces charges in shooting of wife, her son
DECATUR, Ala. (AP) - A Decatur man is in custody, accused of shooting his wife and stepson.
Report: Federal utility edited 3rd-party nuke plant reviews
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A report says the nation's largest public utility suppressed some negative findings about the work environment at one of its nuclear plants.