University of Tennessee fires chancellor Beverly Davenport.
Davenport was a frequent target of Tennessee lawmakers and sports fans alike.
Governor signs state budget that fully funds Georgia schools
it's the first time in more than a decade that Georgia's budget fully funds the formula
Accident In Birchwood Sends One to the Hospital
Authorities in Hamilton County are investigating an accident on Dolly Pond Road in Birchwood, Tennessee. It happened early Wednesday morning on in the 1100 block. Officials tell us that Life force landed in the area and took one person to…
Walls of Jericho taking a toll on hikers
Squad has made four rescues from the difficult trail on Hytop Mountain
A bridge too low: Trucks keep ramming historic Georgia link
Police blame GPS systems for luring trucks to bridge
Alabama stages all-star benefit concert for Jacksonville State
The Hall of Fame group from Ft. Payne has two connections to the college devastated by a March tornado
Both Hate Crimes & attacks against Police are up in Tennessee
The stats on attacks against law enforcement officers and hate crimes in Tennessee
Woman charged in infant's death in Tennessee
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Police in Tennessee say a woman has been charged in the death of a 4-month-old girl.
2 killed, 3 injured in I-40 accident in western Tennessee
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Police say two people have been killed and three others were injured in a six-vehicle accident on Interstate 40 in western Tennessee.
2 north Alabama men indicted for counterfeiting money
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - A federal grand jury indicted two north Alabama men in separate counterfeiting cases Friday, a U.S. Department of Justice press release announced.
Georgia school system will allow employees to carry guns
DUBLIN, Ga. (AP) - A Georgia school system has decided to allow its employees to carry guns.
$50,000 Powerball Winner in Fayetteville
Nashville, TN (WDEF) - A lucky Powerball player in Fayetteville 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…
TN Trooper, Deputy injured in crash, Department urging drivers to #MOVEOVER
A TN trooper and Coffee County deputy were injured in crash and the department is urging drivers to #MOVEOVER.
Enjoying leftovers: Sheriffs feed inmates, keep extra cash
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - There's a move afoot to change a system that lets Alabama sheriffs pocket money from feeding prisoners in jail.
After devastating flu season, Georgia cases finally subside
ATLANTA (AP) - One of the most severe flu seasons in recent years is finally coming to an end, but not after claiming many lives across Georgia.
Tomb of President Andrew Jackson vandalized in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Officials at Andrew Jackson's historic home in Tennessee say the seventh president's tomb has been vandalized and marred by profanities. Andrew Jackson Foundation President and CEO Howard Kittell said the vandalism was discovered early Friday at…
Abortion, Ten Commandments on Alabama's ballot in November
The two proposed constitutional amendments will appear as referendums on the general-election ballot.
Romaine lettuce outbreak update: Victims now in Tennessee
Mississippi, Tennessee and Wisconsin new states added to the list
Alabama teacher made to change shirt reading 'just pray'
School administrators say teachers cannot wear clothing that reflect religious beliefs.
Race car driver dies after weekend wreck
Dirt track driver crashed his race car on a county road south of Rome.
Tennessee lawmakers OK making locals help detain immigrants
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee lawmakers have passed legislation to require state and local law enforcement to detain immigrants for deportation at the request of federal officials without requiring warrants or probable cause. The Republican-led…
Tennessee lottery looking for dogs for game tickets
Your dog could end up on a Tennessee Lottery ticket.
The Latest: Lawmakers honor man who snatched shooter's gun
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Latest on a shooting at Tennessee restaurant that left four dead (all times local): 12:10 p.m. In a brief address that drew a standing ovation, the man who snatched an AR-15 rifle away from a…
Former Gov. Phil Bredesen addresses Corker, Capitol Hill partisanship
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Former Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen visited the Scenic City today, as he spars with Republican Marsha Blackburn for Bob Corker's senate seat. Bredesen says it's odd and very telling to the nation's political climate that Senator…