Tennessee Gov. Lee monitoring House speaker scandals
At least nine Republican lawmakers have called for Casada to step down as speaker
Police say Appalachian Trail murder suspect had threatened hikers before
Just last month, he was arrested in Union County in Northeast Tennessee for threats with a machete.
Juan Perez arraigned in Federal Court over Aztec Framing immigration charges
Perez pleaded not guilty to the charges in court.
Georgia Gov. Kemp vetoes school safety plan, recess mandate
Vetoes include the Tennessee River border dispute through our area.
Crime down in Tennessee except in one category
Murder, sex offenses & robbery all down. But the meth epidemic is still growing.
Georgia dissolves immigration review board
Civil rights groups said anti-immigration groups were using it as a tool of harassment.
Former US President Jimmy Carter has surgery for broken hip
The 94 year old former president fell as he was going turkey hunting.
Dollywood opens Wildwood Grove addition
largest expansion in park history
Investigators charge Cummins with an 8th murder in Tennessee
The death of James Fox Dunn Jr. happened weeks before the killing spree in Sumner County on April 27th.
Court: City schools don't have to share liquor tax proceeds
The ruling means that the Cleveland School system will be able to keep their money.
Tennessee Senate leader says House speaker Casada should leave post
Casada spent his Friday trying to evade news cameras, but they caught up with him.
3 production companies boycott Georgia after abortion ban
The boycotts aren't likely to have an immediate effect because the companies don't regularly work in Georgia.
Senate leader won't call for TN House speaker's resignation
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's top state Senate leader says he won't ask for embattled House Speaker Glen Casada to resign from his leadership position amid mounting scandals surrounding Casada's office. Republican Senate Speaker Randy McNally told reporters Thursday that…
Stacey Abrams says she's still considering presidential bid
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams says she's still considering running for president in 2020. Abrams answered "yes" when asked in an interview with Pod Save America airing Thursday afternoon if she was still contemplating joining the…
Tornado touches down near Tennessee-Alabama state line
A tornado with wind speeds of 85 mph (135 kph) touched down Thursday near U.S. Highway 231 in Lincoln County, Tennessee.
The Latest: Tennessee speaker apologizes, promises probes
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Latest on scandal surrounding Speaker Glen Casada's office (all times local): 3:30 p.m. Embattled House Speaker Glen Casada says he's asking for multiple probes of the scandals surrounding his office, saying he takes "complete ownership"…
Prosecutors outline indictments against Aztec Framing owner
CARTERSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced grand jury indictments against the owner of Aztec Framing. Agents from ICE, Homeland Security and the FBI raided the home of Juan Antonio Perez and several outlets of his company, Aztec…
Country group Alabama extends 50th anniversary tour
By KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Country band Alabama is extending its 50th anniversary tour this year with 29 more shows, including a show with The Beach Boys and additional dates in Canada. The Grammy-winning band…
Alabama's proposed abortion ban approved by committee
This bill would ban abortions, regardless of the time, in a bid to get a challenge before the Supreme Court
Effort to ban plastic bag bans stalls in Senate
The bill by Republican Sen. Steve Livingston of Scottsboro would prohibit local governments from banning the use of plastic bags, foam cups and other single-use bags and containers.
Georgia governor signs bill to preserve rape kits for longer
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia's law enforcement will have to preserve rape kits for much longer than what was previously required under a bill signed by Republican Gov. Brian Kemp. Democratic Rep. Scott Holcomb, the bill's main supporter, said after Tuesday's…
Alabama woman pleads guilty in deaths of father, cousin
Kelley's husband already is serving 99 years for the killings.
The Latest: Georgia's GOP Gov. Kemp signs early abortion ban
The signing Tuesday morning caps weeks of protests at the state Capitol and marks the beginning of a possibly costly legal battle.
Tennessee speaker calls lewd texts 'locker room talk'
text messages show aide bragging to Casada about having sex in a restaurant and other sexually explicit discussions.