Truck impounded as evidence in fatal wreck torched
the rig was considered evidence in a recent traffic-related death in Roane County.
1st rush hour in Atlanta since I-85 overpass repaired
Authorities said all lanes of Interstate 85 near the heart of Atlanta were reopened over the weekend
Man dies after pickup truck crashes into Tennessee lake
MOORESBURG, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the death of a man whose pickup truck went into Cherokee Lake in eastern Tennessee.
Georgia swamp fire: evacuation order lifted for nearby towns
FOLKSTON, Ga. (AP) - A mandatory evacuation order has been lifted for two south Georgia towns threatened for days last week by a wildfire that had spread outside the boundaries of the neighboring Okefenokee swamp.
Conference committee named on Confederate monuments bill
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A conference committee will decide what to do with an Alabama bill that would prevent Confederate monuments from being taken down.
Major interstate in Georgia reopened after bridge collapse
ATLANTA (AP) - All lanes of a heavily used interstate in Atlanta have been reopened - about six weeks after a highway bridge collapsed because of a massive fire.
Bill banning abortions after 20 weeks becomes Tennessee law
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Republican Gov. Bill Haslam has signed legislation into law to ban abortions in Tennessee after 20 weeks if a doctor determines the fetus is viable through required tests. The legislation that subjects doctors to felony penalties…
UPDATE: Judge orders teacher accused of kidnapping to stay in jail
The 50-year-old teacher will have a detention hearing to decide whether he should be held or granted bail.
Fight over eaten pork chop leads to arrest in Georgia
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - For the second time in three months, an Athens man has been arrested for an incident involving pork chops. Athens-Clarke County Police tells media that 29-year-old Terry Ball was arrested Wednesday for violation of a family…
'It takes up the whole river!' US ports welcome giant ship
See the photos and time lapse video
Man sexually assaulted girl, led police on 4-hour manhunt
Duke was aware of the girl's age and told the victim's sister's boyfriend that he didn't intend to bring her back.
Collapsed interstate bridge in Georgia to open next week
State transportation officials initially estimated they wouldn't reopen the highway until June.
Tennessee reinstates teacher convicted of statutory rape
Board members frustrated that court forced their vote.
Tennessee Senate passes free-tuition bill
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Senate has passed a bill that allows older adults without a college degree or certificate to attend community college free of charge.
Caught on video: Kangaroo attacks girl at zoo
MADISON COUNTY, Ala. (CBS News) -- A kangaroo attacked a 9-year-old girl over the weekend at an Alabama zoo -- an incident that was captured on video, CBS Huntsville affiliate WHNT reports.
Work nears completion at site of Atlanta bridge collapse
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia transportation officials say work to rebuild a section of freeway that collapsed in the heart of Atlanta is nearing completion.
Health officials: Norovirus likely cause of baseball illness
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama health officials say norovirus is likely to blame for an illness outbreak at a college baseball tournament in Montgomery.
Teacher accused of kidnapping teen in court in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A teacher charged with kidnapping a 15-year-old student and taking her to California is back home in Tennessee, facing charges that could leave him in prison for life.
House committee votes to shorten death penalty appeals
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The House Judiciary Committee has approved a bill aimed at shortening the time of death penalty appeals.
Georgia Governor rejects child custody bill over safety concerns
urging lawmakers instead to focus on comprehensive changes to the state's foster care and adoption law next year.
Rome inmate captured near Etowah river after escaping courthouse
Cotton was in court for armed robbery, aggravated assault, hijacking a motor vehicle
Suspect at large in fatal shooting during Craigslist deal
Man arranged online to buy some shoes, killed during meet up
Amber Alert for infant out of Memphis
Police say she was taken by force by her non-custodial father around 2 AM.
UPDATE: Police capture Georgia inmate that escaped
Manhunt underway since noon