Gov. Haslam signs 7-day liquor sales bill
A provision in the new law gives liquor stores a head start on seven-day sales. Grocery stores cannot begin selling wine until January.
Crime rising in Tennessee according to TBI report
Murder, drugs, rape rate all climbed in 2017 in latest state crime stats.
McQueen asking TBI to investigate TNReady hack
Education Commissioner Candice McQueen was grilled on Wednesday by lawmakers who are fed up with TNReady and Questar.
Both parties fight to save TVA transmission lines
"TVA is on a good path. Its leadership has made sound decisions that will benefit ratepayers and our region."
Car smoking ban bill fails in Tennessee Senate
Would have stopped adults from smoking in a vehicle with kids inside.
Bird strike forces Southwest jet to make emergency landing
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A bird strike forced a Southwest Airlines jet to make an emergency landing in Nashville, Tennessee. The airline said in a statement that the pilot of Flight 577 from Nashville to Phoenix declared an emergency after…
New sex abuse charges filed against Alabama evangelist
Bowen has released a statement denying any inappropriate conduct.
Tennessee lawmakers fuming over new assessment test problems
Democrats and Republicans blast TNReady issues.
Tennessee passes bill to ban spanking of disabled students
the measure would bar school officials from using corporal punishment on kids with disabilities, unless their parents give written approval.
No tuition increase next year at Georgia's public colleges
board recognizes a "critical need to keep our institutions affordable for students while providing a quality education."
Dollywood paying workers Tax Cut bonuses
On the deadline to pay our federal income tax, Dollywood is giving $500 bonuses thanks to the Republican Tax Cut.
TNReady online testing attacked this morning
Hamilton County stops the state testing today, after experiencing problems on Monday.
Alabama columnist, Post's Moore stories win Pulitzers
for "lyrical and courageous commentary that is rooted in Alabama but has a national resonance in scrutinizing corrupt politicians, championing the rights of women and calling out hypocrisy."
Bill would increase hotel allowance for Tennessee lawmakers
bill would increase the daily living allowance by $30 to $60 for legislative business days. Lawmakers who live outside a 50-mile radius are eligible for $170 for hotel reimbursements.
Tennessee Senate to take up school spanking bill
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Senate is scheduled to vote on a bill that would ban the spanking of disabled children at public schools.
Navy: Training jet flew too low - for thrills - before Tellico Plains crash
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Navy is citing pilot error for a military training jet crash in Tennessee that killed the two aboard, saying it was being flown for thrills and too low.
Georgia's peach crop expected to be better than last year's
MACON, Ga. (AP) - Middle Georgia peach growers are expecting a bumper crop this summer, though the start of peach season will be slow.
$50,000 Powerball Winner in Chattanooga
Nashville, TN (WDEF) - A lucky Powerball player in Chattanooga won $50,000 from last night's drawing by matching four of the five white numbers drawn plus the red Powerball. This prize is just one of nine total ways to win…
Tennessee prosecutors end clash over opioids lawsuits
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A clash has ended between the Tennessee attorney general and local prosecutors over lawsuits against drug companies for costs of the opioid epidemic.
Fast-food workers challenge federal minimum wage ruling
(AP) Alabama is one of five states without a state minimum wage law. Birmingham's workers protested to raise wages in 2015.
2 Memphis officers charged with helping transport heroin
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Two police officers in Tennessee have been charged with helping transport what they thought was a large amount of heroin.
Man Arrested for Rape
Junior Pascual Pedro faces four counts of 2nd degree rape.
NRA endorses Georgia politician who led fight against Delta
Casey Cagle, who is running for Governor, blocked a tax break for Delta after the airline cut ties to the NRA.
Investigators: man shot while trying to burn a home
Witnesses say he was uninvited and threatened a member of the family.