Amid Trump orders, Nashville mulls sanctuary city-like rules
the proposal says the city couldn't help enforce federal immigration laws, respond to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement requests or review someone's citizenship.
Man accused of paying to fulfill child rape 'fantasy'
authorities say he offered $400 to rape a 9-year-old girl.
Ivy League admission, as easy as pizza pie
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee teen's love for pizza has delivered acceptance at Yale University to her door. Media reports Ravenwood High School graduate Carolina Williams was accepted to the Ivy League school in March, with an admissions officer…
Nashville police taking applications for teen driving class
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Nashville Police Department is once again offering a free driver awareness class for teenagers that will be taught by police officers. The department announced this week that registration has begun and the course is open…
Georgia peach crop faces nearly 80 percent loss this year
The peach crop issue has been worse in neighboring South Carolina
Study: New Mexico, Georgia had nation's highest jail rates
Georgia had the second highest rate with 317.3 per 100,000 residents.
Zika Virus Warnings
Georgia (WDEF) - It's mosquito season, which raises concerns over the diseases they can carry. The North Georgia Health District is trying to get residents to stop leaving places for them to breed---like any standing water. There are no Zika cases in…
Former Tennessee teacher pleads not guilty
Nashville, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tad Cummins, the former teacher charged with fleeing the state with one of his students, has pleaded not guilty to federal charges. According to federal court documents filed May 26th, Cummins pleaded not guilty to charges of…
Haslam signs bill reducing costs of wiping criminal records
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Haslam has signed a law that will make it easier for people convicted of mostly low-level offenses to get their criminal records wiped clean. The law reduces the costs of expunging criminal record convictions…
Tuscaloosa County schools begin summer feeding program
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Even though school is out for the summer, schools across Central Alabama are reopening to make sure children continue getting nutritious meals. The Tuscaloosa County Schools began its Summer Feeding Program Tuesday at Tuscaloosa County High…
Nashville has a new hero in The Catfish Guy
"Charge they may, charge they might, that Catfish still hit the ice last night!!!! Go Preds!!!"
Man dies after falling from top of Tennessee waterfall
The Ramsey Cascades is the tallest waterfall in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Smokies officials advise precautions while bears are active
These photos & videos taken over Memorial Day Weekend from the park
Father, young son drown after kayak flips on Alabama river
HEFLIN, Ala. (AP) - Alabama police say a man and his three-year-old son were riding in a kayak when it flipped, drowning both of them. Media reports that 34-year-old Jason Smith was kayaking on the Tallapoosa River on Sunday with…
Survivor of crash involving students: Prayers are working
"I think your prayers are working."
Mother, daughter tax preparers indicted
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - A federal grand jury has indicted a woman and her mother who ran a tax-preparation business in Alabama.
Man drowns after vehicle drives into Tennessee lake
CORDOVA, Tenn. (AP) - Police in Tennessee say a man has died after driving his vehicle into a lake.
Wrangler, Alabama farm family working on sustainability
ATHENS, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama farming family is teaming up with blue jean manufacturer Wrangler to making cotton more sustainable.
Uber blames Alabama mayors for stalling ride-booking law
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - A statewide framework to regulate ride-booking firms such as Uber and Lyft stalled in the Legislature, and it's unclear when such companies could begin launch new service in Alabama communities.
Tennessee state Sen. Mae Beavers nears gubernatorial bid
MOUNT JULIET, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee state Sen. Mae Beavers says she plans to jump into the race for governor.
Tennessee officials: Boy, 15, missing after visiting father
JACKSON, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says a 15-year-old boy is missing after visiting his father, who doesn't have custody and refuses to return him.
Alabama to ban 'crossover voting' in runoffs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama has a new law to prevent voters from switching parties between a primary and subsequent runoff.
Woman slips on waterfalls at state park, falls to her death
JACKSON, Ga. (AP) - A Savannah woman has been killed after authorities say she slipped while walking on the waterfalls at a Georgia state park.
$10,000 reward offered after fireworks set ablaze in store
ATLANTA (AP) - Authorities are offering a $10,000 reward in hopes of catching teenagers suspected of igniting a fireworks display inside a grocery store in Atlanta, sending shoppers fleeing and filling the store with smoke.