Tennessee bill to expand immigration job screening advances
The legislation would decrease the number of employees that a business must have from 50 to 25 to face the E-Verify requirement
Teachers speak out against Tennessee voucher bill
Many of the teachers wore sunglasses to show that they feared retribution if identified in the small crowd.
Tennessee House advances 'secular humanism' bill
It claims support of abortion is tied to "secular humanism."
Watered-down Tennessee 'bathroom bill' gets House's OK
The Tennessee Equality Project has said the bill's sections targeting transgender people were removed.
Injured Auburn gymnast undergoing surgery on both knees
Dr. James Andrews will operate on the athlete on Monday for injuries that include multiple torn ligaments in both knees.
Former Columbus mayor eyes Georgia US Senate bid as Democrat
But Teresa Tomlinson says she might not run if former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams does.
Carter County Man Charged with Killing Mother
Elizabethon, TN (WDEF) - A joint investigation with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and investigators with the Carter County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of an Elizabethton man, charged in the death of his mother. On April 6th,…
The Latest: 3 killed, 2 officers hurt in Georgia standoff
Police release officer body cams of the incident where 2 officers were shot, when they returned 12 hours later, they found 3 bodies inside.
Tennessee school choice plan likely to be amended in Senate
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A key Tennessee Republican says Gov. Bill Lee's proposed school choice initiative will likely face substantial changes now that the current version seeks to prohibit schoolchildren living in the country illegally from accessing the program. Sen.…
$40M school safety proposal heads to governor's desk
Gov. Lee pitched the plan to fund grants for more SROs in schools
Georgia Republicans propose "Journalism Ethics Board" and fines for news outlets
A bill filed by Republicans in the Georgia House this week proposes a "Journalism Ethics Board" to oversee news coverage in the state. It also suggests fines and sanctions to punish outlets that don't comply with parts of the proposed…
Georgia girl who survived car strike says miracles do happen
LITHONIA, Ga. (AP) - A 9-year-old girl who survived being struck by a car that careened across the front yard of her Georgia home says she "thanks God a lot for miracles that happen." LaDerihanna Holmes spoke with NBC News…
The Latest: Police: Suspect in shootings has teenage hostage
ATLANTA (AP) - The Latest on the shootings of two Georgia police officers (all times local): 3:15 p.m. Police say a gunman suspected of shooting two Georgia police officers is holed up in a house with a teenager who is…
Brad Paisley opening free grocery store in Nashville
Country star Brad Paisley grabbed his cowboy hat-shaped construction helmet and broke ground on a new nonprofit store on Wednesday. Paisley and his wife, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, are opening a free grocery store in Nashville, WTVF reports. The supermarket will…
Death row inmate's clemency appeal stresses Christian faith
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Supporters of a Tennessee death row inmate are appealing to Gov. Bill Lee's Christian faith as they request clemency for a prisoner they say was redeemed by Jesus. A clemency petition sent Wednesday includes a plea…
Florida woman still missing in Alabama after 1 month
GADSDEN, Ala. (AP) - An elderly Florida woman who came to northeast Alabama to visit her brothers is still missing about a month after she was last seen. Relatives say 84-year-old Lorene Virginia Collier of metro Tampa has been missing…
Bill to arm teachers receives tepid response in Tennessee
Multiple teachers and law enforcement officials testified against the measure, warning that the bill did not address the proper safety concerns.
Police chief on cracking 1999 double murder: "The day has finally come"
An Alabama man is expected to appear in court Wednesday after new DNA technology linked him to a decades-old double murder. Coley McCraney, 45, faces charges in the 1999 killings of two high school students, Tracie Hawlett and J.B. Beasley.…
Bill would require state to defend schools bathroom policy
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A bill authorizing the Tennessee attorney general to defend a public school's transgender bathroom and locker room policy is advancing in the GOP-dominant Statehouse. The House Civil Justice subcommittee voted to advance the measure Tuesday after…
The Latest: Georgia lawmakers back moving marriage age to 17
This is the last day of this year's legislative session in Georgia
Alyssa Milano leads protest of Georgia abortion ban
A republican lawmaker asked her which District did she vote in. She replied she doesn't live in Georgia, but is now working here.
Sen. Mullis bill protecting Georgia monuments passes
ATLANTA (WDEF) - A bill proposed by Senator Jeff Mullis protecting Georgia monuments was passed on Friday. The Senate agreed to changes made by the House. The goal of the bill was to protect all monuments in Georgia, not just…
The Latest: Tense scene after Georgia lawmakers pass abortion bill
Women in Georgia can currently seek an abortion during the first 20 weeks of a pregnancy. A heartbeat can be detected in an embryo as early as six weeks, before many women know they're pregnant.
Candidate apologizes for attending 'Black Press Only' event
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - A mayoral candidate in Georgia is apologizing for attending an event that barred reporters unless they were African-American. Savannah city councilman Van Johnson told reporters Friday: "I know in this case I did offend. And today…