Omaha man sentenced to prison for trying to get pics of Georgia girl
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - An Omaha man has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for trying to coerce a 12-year-old Georgia girl to send him sexually explicit pictures.
Health officials investigate flu-related deaths in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Health officials in Alabama are investigating 54 flu-related deaths, including one child.
Free flu shots in northwest Georgia
ATLANTA (WDEF) - As the flu continues to ravage our area and schools, in particular, you can find flu shots for free in northwest Georgia. Health Departments in the region are offering them at no cost to residents. Healthcare plans…
Georgia Power: Electricity bills to fall starting in April
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia Power customers can expect to see their monthly residential electricity bills fall by an average of about $2.70, starting in April. The utility company said in a news release this week that customers will be paying…
Another round: American whiskey makers toast strong sales
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - American whiskey makers are toasting another round of robust sales in 2017. A report shows the growth was stirred by a thirst for the priciest spirits, in cocktails or sipped straight…
Nashville mayor admits affair with ex-security detail chief
ONLY ON @NC5: Mayor Barry is adamant that tax payer dollars weren't used during her affair with top security guard. Here's the exclusive interview: https://t.co/rVaNIr6zuK— Chris Conte (@NC5_ChrisConte) January 31, 2018 By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -…
Brunch bill would expand Sunday alcohol sales in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgians could soon be able to order mimosas from restaurants or buy beer from supermarkets on Sunday mornings under a proposal that has passed its first hurdle. The Senate Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee on Tuesday voted…
Beavers drops Republican bid for Tennessee governor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Former state Sen. Mae Beavers says she is dropping out of the crowded Republican field for the Tennessee governor's race. On Facebook Tuesday, the Mt. Juliet ex-lawmaker said it was not a light decision to suspend…
Child dies, others hurt after Georgia school bus crash
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. (AP) - Authorities say a 6-year-old girl has died after a school bus she was riding in overturned in Georgia. Five other people were injured in the crash Monday afternoon. Warner Robins Assistant Police Chief John Wagner…
In State of the State address, Haslam challenges Tennessee to 'be the best'
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Haslam is using his eighth and final annual address to tout the state's achievements and challenge Tennessee to "be the best" in the nation in jobs, education and government efficiency. In his State of…
Georgia first lady Sandra Deal has tumor removed
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal's wife says she has successfully undergone surgery to remove a tumor after being diagnosed with breast cancer. A press release issued by the governor's office Monday said first lady Sandra Deal was diagnosed…
Advocacy group fights bill to keep lottery winners anonymous
ATLANTA (AP) - A local free speech advocacy group is denouncing a bi-partisan proposal being considered by the state Senate to allow lottery winners to remain anonymous. The Georgia First Amendment Foundation says in a statement that allowing the government…
Summerville safest city in Georgia according to new study
SafeWise applauds Summerville police for only one violent crime and 41 property crimes in 2016.
Sheriff urges Coffee Co. parents to keep kids off social media during threats
MANCHESTER, Tennessee (WDEF) The Coffee County Sheriff's Department is investigating threats to area students on social media. In the meantime, they are asking parents to keep their teens off of their phones and devices. The threats involve kidnapping, physical abuse…
AG: Alabama will continue to pursue death sentence
Alabama attorney general says state will pursue death sentence for inmate despite Supreme Court ruling ATMORE, Ala. (AP) - The Latest on the stayed execution of Vernon Madison (all times local): 12:30 p.m. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall says the…
'Freedom Fighter Bandit' sought in Georgia bank robberies
ATLANTA (AP) - Federal authorities are seeking the public's help to locate a 25-year-old woman dubbed the "Freedom Fighter Bandit" who they say is behind a string of bank robberies in Georgia. The FBI's Atlanta office says the most recent…
Court halts execution of Alabama inmate with dementia
ATMORE, Ala. (AP) - The U.S. Supreme Court has delayed the execution of an Alabama inmate with dementia who lawyers say can't remember slaying a police officer. The court issued a stay Thursday night to consider arguments from 67-year-old Vernon…
The Latest: Supreme Court delays Alabama man's execution
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Latest on the execution of Alabama inmate Vernon Madison (all times local): 5:45 p.m. The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily delayed the execution of an Alabama inmate. Vernon Madison is scheduled to be put to…
Attorneys: 'Too late' for suit in Confederate statue removal
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Attorneys for the city of Memphis and a nonprofit contend it's too late for a judge to tell them how to manage Confederate statues removed from two parks. In Davidson County Chancery Court Thursday, Allan Wade…
Advocacy groups denounce 'Adios Amazon' legislation
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia advocacy groups say a slate of anti-immigrant proposals backed by conservative lawmakers are hurting Atlanta's chances of attracting Amazon's second headquarters. Flanked by Democratic state lawmakers, the American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia and other advocacy…
Georgia lawmakers push for English-only communication
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia lawmakers are moving forward with a proposal to prevent the state government from issuing non-English communications, with some exceptions. The Senate Rules Committee on Wednesday approved Sen. Joshua McKoon's proposed constitutional amendment to name English as…
Why DID Morgan Stanley fire Harold Ford, Jr?
NEW YORK (WDEF) - We still don't know just why Harold Ford Jr. was fired from his job at Morgan Stanley. The man who lost a Senate race to Bob Corker has spent the last seven years recruiting clients for…
Audit finds UT sports official received golf trips from vendors
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - The Tennessee Comptroller's Office has found several issues with the University of Tennessee Sports Surface Management department. The audit found that the director violated university policy by accepting at least two paid trips and entertainment from a…
GBI will investigate Chattooga jail death
SUMMERVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) The Georgia Bureau of Investigation will investigate the death of a prisoner at the Chattooga County jail on Tuesday. Sheriff Schrader says that the suspect was brought in just before 4PM on a traffic offense. While he…