Tennessee AG to defend abortion bill if it becomes law
"the law to some degree is unsettled"
Firefighter catches baby thrown from second-story window
fell 25 feet to 30 feet into Merritt's arms.
House OKs 23 hours of alcohol sales at 2 Nashville bars
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…
Tennessee House OKs bill opening up officer shooting records
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…
Officials discuss possible impact of gas tax legislation
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…
Former worker at Alabama prison charged with bribery
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…
The Latest: Tennessee Teacher to return to Tennessee to face charges
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…
Man held after 2 Alabama children found in trash container
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.
Officials: 2 men killed after a fight over a cellphone
MIDFIELD, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say two men were fatally shot outside a home following a fight over a cellphone in Midfield.
County commissioner arrested on assault charge in Memphis
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 and fishing getting more expensive in Georgia
Hunting licenses would rise from $10 to $15 and annual fishing licenses would increase from $9 to $15.
Rain washes out NASCAR race at Bristol until Monday
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.
Crime victims: Alabama is wrong to post personal info online
(AP) -- Crime victims are calling for personal information such as addresses and telephone numbers to be removed from Alabama's court records website.
Republican Bill Lee joining Tennessee governor's race
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Franklin businessman Bill Lee says he's jumping into the Tennessee governor's race.
Study: Travelers spent $13 billion in Alabama in 2016
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A report says travelers spent more than $13 billion in Alabama last year.
Ala. congressman fields tough questions during town-hall marathon
(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 home once owned by Elvis Presley damaged by fire
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A home once owned by Elvis Presley in the 1950s as he was skyrocketing to fame was damaged by fire Saturday.
Summit offers guidance on protecting houses of worship
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.
$25 million solar project now producing electricity
FORT RUCKER, Ala. (AP) - A $25 million solar project in Fort Rucker is now producing electricity.
Treetop Hideaways kicks off second treehouse event
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…
Rape case lawyer: Women good at lying because they're "weaker sex"
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (CBS News) -- A defense lawyer is being criticized for telling a Tennessee jury that women are “especially good” at lying “because they’re the weaker sex.” The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports attorney Steve Farese made the comments during…
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…
Great Smoky Mountains National Park starts last parkway work
the last initiative for the uncompleted 16-mile section of road between Walland and Wears Valley.
Georgia ends restrictions for producers because of bird flu
Authorities said about 18,000 chickens were destroyed at a northwest Georgia poultry farm after tests confirmed the disease in the flock.