NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Haslam has signed his wide-ranging proposal that increases Tennessee's gas tax to fund roadwork and cuts other taxes. On Wednesday, the Republican governor signed the bill that includes Tennessee's first gas tax increase since…
One family member told police she has a history of alcohol abuse.
Beyonce is marking the anniversary of her album "Lemonade" by announcing scholarships for women to attend selected colleges. The singer announced that her Formation Scholars Award will go to one female student at each of four schools. The schools are…
The field to replace Gov. Nathan Dea is expected to become crowded.
"the law to some degree is unsettled"
fell 25 feet to 30 feet into Merritt's arms.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee House has passed a bill that would allow two Nashville bars to serve alcohol for 23 hours a day. The House approved the bill sponsored by Republican Rep. Sanderson of Kenton on Monday. It…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee House has cleared legislation to publicly disclose Tennessee Bureau of Investigation probes into deaths from officer shootings. The House voted 91-0 Monday to open the investigative records into deaths from a shooting by law…
TENNESSEE (WDEF) - With reluctant support from some Republican leaders, Governor Bill Haslam's campaign for more highway funding will likely come true within hours. TDOT leaders are breathing a sigh of relief as they wait for the gas tax legislation…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - A former worker at a federal prison in Alabama has agreed to plead guilty to a bribery charge involving inmates. Federal prosecutors in Birmingham said Monday they've filed a plea agreement with 54-year-old Eric Pendleton, a…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - The Latest on the arrest of a Tennessee teacher charged with kidnapping a 15-year-old student (all times local): 2:55 p.m. The man charged in the kidnapping of a Tennessee girl acknowledged in California federal court that…
DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) - Police in Alabama say a man is charged with abuse after allegedly locking two young children inside a trash bin container where authorities found them covered in ants.
MIDFIELD, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say two men were fatally shot outside a home following a fight over a cellphone in Midfield.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee local official has been arrested after police said he choked his girlfriend at a fast food restaurant. Memphis police said Monday that Shelby County Commissioner Justin Ford has been charged with aggravated assault and…
Hunting licenses would rise from $10 to $15 and annual fishing licenses would increase from $9 to $15.
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) - NASCAR has postponed the Monster Energy Cup race at Bristol Motor Speedway because of heavy rain that is not expected to let up on Sunday.
(AP) -- Crime victims are calling for personal information such as addresses and telephone numbers to be removed from Alabama's court records website.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Franklin businessman Bill Lee says he's jumping into the Tennessee governor's race.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A report says travelers spent more than $13 billion in Alabama last year.
(CBS News) -- Congress goes back to work Monday after a two-week recess. Some Republicans who returned to their districts avoided tough questions from constituents, but not Congressman Bradley Byrne.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A home once owned by Elvis Presley in the 1950s as he was skyrocketing to fame was damaged by fire Saturday.
DECATUR, Ga. (AP) - Houses of worship typically welcome all who come through their doors, a spirit of openness that can also leave them vulnerable to violence.
FORT RUCKER, Ala. (AP) - A $25 million solar project in Fort Rucker is now producing electricity.
GEORGIA (WDEF) - Saturday evening will be the biggest event this year at Treetop Hideaways, as they officially kick off the build of the second treehouse with a family friendly evening of fun in the forest. They are partnering with Dove Men+Care…