Vandals cause $20K in damage to high school stadium
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - Athens-Clarke County Police are searching for the persons responsible for vandalizing several areas of the stadium at Cedar Shoals High School.
Former police chief arrested on drug charges
JACKSON, Tenn. (AP) - A former Tennessee police chief and his son have been arrested on drug charges.
Alabama law could allow more people to vote
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A new Alabama law defines what crimes will cause someone to lose their right to vote.
Stacey Abrams launches campaign for Georgia governor
ATLANTA (AP) - Stacey Abrams is launching her campaign for Georgia governor, a widely expected step for the first woman to lead a party in the state's legislature.
Court stays Alabama execution to decide on use of drug
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - An appellate court has halted an Alabama execution scheduled for next week. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday granted the emergency stay to Robert Melson. The court halted the execution as it decides…
Malfunction closes Spring Park roller coaster
TUSCUMBIA, Ala. (AP) - The roller coaster at Spring Park in Alabama is closed indefinitely after several children were stranded on the ride and had to be rescued. City officials say no one was hurt during the malfunction on Wednesday.…
Inmate stabs another inmate, seriously injuring him
ELMORE, Ala. (AP) - An inmate is in serious condition after another inmate stabbed him at an Alabama state prison. The Alabama Department of Corrections says the inmate was stabbed multiple times during a fight Thursday in one of the…
Sheriff: Escaped inmates from Mississippi fled to Alabama
BOONEVILLE, Miss. (AP) - Authorities in northern Mississippi say one of three men they say escaped from a county jail has been captured in Alabama. The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reports that the men are accused of escaping from the…
Sheriff arrested on indecency charge pleads not guilty
ATLANTA (AP) - A Georgia sheriff accused of exposing himself in an Atlanta park and running from a police officer has pleaded not guilty to charges against him. Local news media report DeKalb County Sheriff Jeffrey Mann on Friday pleaded…
Southeastern Bible College suspends operations
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - The board of trustees at Southeastern Bible College in Alabama has voted to suspend operations effective immediately. The college said in a statement Thursday that a financial evaluation concluded the school didn't have sufficient resources to…
Authorities Confirm Drowning of Teen at Little River Canyon
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (Press Release)– Around 1:45 p.m. Friday, a park visitor drowned at Little River Falls at Little River Canyon National Preserve. The body was recovered at approximately 2:40 p.m. by Fischer Rescue Squad and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency State Trooper. An…
Rights' groups ask to dismiss lawsuit over refugee program
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Several Tennessee-based refugee rights' organizations have asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit the state Legislature filed over the refugee resettlement program. The lawsuit that the General Assembly filed back in March had argued that…
Dalton Carpet Companies Sued for Allegedly Contaminating Water
DALTON, Ga. — The Water Works and Sewer Board of Centre, Ala. has filed a lawsuit against 35 companies related to the Dalton carpet industry. According to the lawsuit, carpet manufacturers have been releasing wastewater into the Conasauga River containing the toxic…
3 stolen puppies recovered after Georgia interstate chase
A Yorkshire Terrier breeder posted an online advertisement for puppies.
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…