Regional News

Birmingham police find pair of bombs during traffic stop

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Investigators say they suspect bombs found during a traffic stop in Birmingham could contain explosive powder. Alabama media report two bombs were discovered by Birmingham police early Thursday morning after officers pulled a truck over for…

Tennessee Senate committee passes abortion bill

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A bill that would ban most abortions at 20 weeks has passed in a Senate committee, despite Tennessee's attorney general calling the measure "constitutionally suspect." Doctors who violated the law could be subject to criminal prosecution…

Inmate health consultant pleads guilty to lying to FBI

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama health care consultant has pleaded guilty to making a false statement to the FBI in a deal related to a Mississippi doctor accused of bribing public officials to win jail medical contracts. Acting U.S.…

School bus safety measures advance in the Legislature

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Bills designed to keep school bus riders safe continue to advance in the Tennessee Legislature, with one measure requiring buses to have seat belts clearing another hurdle. The bills came as a result of a deadly…

Local Events


What's On TV Now