Alabama officer argues self defense in fatal shooting
A white Alabama police officer charged with murder in the fatal shooting of an unarmed black man is asking a judge to rule that he's immune from prosecution.
Tennessee GOP gov race turns to spat over Trump, immigration
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Loyalty to President Donald Trump tops the Republican checklist in the governor's race in Tennessee, right up there with championing gun rights and low taxes and decrying abortion. In TV ads and debates, the four leading…
Gun activist opposing NRA-backed Georgia congresswoman
ATLANTA (AP) - A Democratic gun control activist whose son was shot to death is trying to unseat a Georgia Republican congresswoman backed by the National Rifle Association.
Man convicted of sex trafficking charges in Tennessee
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A man convicted of forcing women to engage in prostitution in Tennessee and Texas faces up to life in prison.
In Georgia, governor nominees show polar opposite parties
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia Republicans tapped Brian Kemp to face Democrat Stacey Abrams in the Georgia governor's race, and now the two are headed for a November matchup that will test history and highlight the widening gaps between the two major parties in the Trump era.
Tennessee plans open practice, autograph session for Aug. 5
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's football team is holding a fan day Aug. 5 that includes an open practice and autograph session.
Maddox challenges Ivey to debate ahead of election
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Walt Maddox has challenged Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey to debate ahead of the November election for governor.
Trial challenging Tennessee lethal injection method wraps up
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Attorneys for 33 death row inmates and the state have finished a nearly two-week trial challenging Tennessee's new lethal injection procedure. A decision is expected by the week's end.
Mother, stepfather charged in disabled man's malnourishment
ATLANTA (AP) - A couple has been charged in connection with the discovery of a malnourished man with a disability and three unaccompanied children at an Atlanta home.
Georgia GOP governor's runoff tests loyalty to Trump
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia Republicans are set to decide a bruising gubernatorial runoff that is testing conservative voters' loyalty to President Donald Trump and their increasingly frequent rejection of the establishment.
Melania Trump to visit children's hospital in Tennessee
WASHINGTON (AP) - Melania Trump will receive a briefing on neonatal abstinence syndrome when she visits a Tennessee children's hospital this week.
Trump flexing his political muscles with GOP endorsements
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's surprise endorsement of a Republican running for Georgia governor is the latest example of the president diving deep into GOP primary politics.
Tennessee Lottery reports record sales
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Lottery says it had record sales last year.
Tennessee abortion change vote case appealed to high court
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Opponents of a state constitutional amendment that passed in 2014 to allow tougher abortion restrictions are appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court after a circuit appellate court denied a recount.
Second Toddler Drowns in East Tennessee
A second East Tennessee toddler found in a swimming pool has died. East Tennessee Children's Hospital spokesman Seth Linkous told the Knoxville News Sentinel that the 1-year-old boy died Sunday. News outlets cited a statement from the Knox County Sheriff's…
Opponents of Abortion Amendment for Tougher Restrictions File Appeal
Opponents of a state constitutional amendment that passed in 2014 to allow tougher abortion restrictions are appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court after a circuit appellate court denied a recount. The appeal in the Amendment 1 case was filed earlier…
Toddler siblings drown in Tennessee pool
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A second East Tennessee toddler found in a swimming pool has died.
Beyond GOP governor runoff, 5 big races on Georgia ballots
(AP) - Georgia voters have a few key races to decide in runoff elections besides settling the Republican showdown for governor.
Red snapper season ending 6 weeks early in Alabama
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Alabama's recreational fishing season for red snapper will close in territorial waters six weeks earlier than usual.
Horse goes on wild carriage ride without driver in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities and eyewitnesses say a horse went on a wild carriage ride without its driver in a tourist area in Memphis, injuring at least one person.
Implosion brings down 11-story building in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - One of Nashville's most historic buildings disappeared from the edge of the Tennessee city's skyline in a matter of seconds.
Alabama's back-to-school tax free weekend underway
Tennessee sales tax holiday is next weekend, Georgia's is the first weekend in August.
Harwell backs medical marijuana in GOP Tennessee gov race ad
She says she is the only Republican candidate for Governor who does
Bread businesswoman, Alabama singer in business hall of fame
Randy Owen is in the Country Music Hall of Fame. Now he joins a business hall of fame.