Democrat Mackler announces bid for Tennessee US Senate seat
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Nashville attorney and former Army helicopter pilot James Mackler says he is running for the Democratic nomination to represent Tennessee in the U.S. Senate.
NASA invest $9.9M in University of Tennessee-led team
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A research team led by the University of Tennessee Knoxville has received a $9.9 million grant from NASA toward the development of a more aerodynamically capable aircraft.
Tennessee joins states urging court to reinstate travel ban
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee is joining more than a dozen other states in urging an appeals court to reinstate President Donald Trump's revised travel ban.
Another "Road Failure" on Atlanta's Interstate
ATLANTA (WDEF) You've got to wonder just how safe the interstates are around Alanta these days. First, there was the fire and collapse on I 285. This morning, a chemical truck wreck brought hazmat and a major traffic jam to…
ATV accident kills 8 year old Georgia boy
“Our hearts go out to the family of this little boy in the wake of this tragedy.”
Dolly Parton calls college course about her a "blessing"
"From the girl voted in High School 'least likely to succeed' this sure is a blessing!"
3 teenagers, baby shot during carnival at church in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say three teenagers and a baby were injured when gunfire erupted during a festival at a church in Alabama.
House to vote on regulations for faith-based day cares
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama lawmakers could soon debate a proposal to require all day cares to be regulated by the state and end a longstanding exemption for faith-based facilities.
Mass transit advocates hope for boost from highway collapse
ATLANTA (AP) - A collapsed interstate in the heart of Atlanta has highlighted the region's reliance on cars and the limitations of a transit system serving the city's core.
Bentley critic announces run for governor
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Former Morgan County Commissioner Stacy George, who unsuccessfully challenged then-Gov. Robert Bentley, is running again for governor in 2018.
Family friends identify 5-year-old boy killed in freak accident at Atlanta rotating restaurant
(CBS News) -- The five-year-old boy killed in an downtown Atlanta rotating restaurant has been identified as 5-year-old Charlie Holt, family friends said.
Lawsuit accused company of exploiting foreign workers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Guatemalan man and two of his former co-workers have filed a federal lawsuit against a Murfreesboro landscaping company, accusing the firm of trafficking immigrants for forced labor.
Attorney calls for Georgia officers to be criminally charged
ATLANTA (AP) - An attorney is calling for the two Georgia police officers who were fired after being caught on camera having a violent confrontation with a motorist to face criminal charges.
Woman pleads guilty for crash that killed daughter
OZARK, Ala. (AP) - A Midland City woman has been sentenced to 20 years-plus in prison after pleading guilty to reckless murder and assault in connection with a 2015 wreck that killed her 4-year-old daughter and hurt seven other children.
Police: grandfather brought kids to drug deal at restaurant
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Police say a Nashville couple has been and charged with bringing children along on a drug deal at a fast-food restaurant.
Attorneys: Bridge collapse suspect being used as "scapegoat"
ATLANTA (AP) - Attorneys for a homeless man charged in the Interstate 85 bridge collapse in Atlanta say they're concerned he is being used as a "scapegoat."
Alabama company bids to build border wall with Mexico
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama-based perimeter security manufacturer has placed a bid to build President Donald Trump's border wall with Mexico.
Woman dies, others hurt after valet fails to stop car
ATLANTA (AP) - A 33-year-old Connecticut woman was killed when a valet failed to stop a moving car and struck six people.
Boy dies after getting stuck at Atlanta rotating restaurant
ATLANTA (AP) - Officials say a 5-year-old boy has died after getting caught in the rotating wall of an Atlanta restaurant.
Delta OKs offers of up to $9,950 to flyers who give up seats
ATLANTA (AP) - Delta is giving airport employees permission to offer passengers up to almost $10,000 in compensation to give up their seats on overbooked flights. Delta's move comes as United Airlines struggles to recover from images of a passenger's…
Former Alabama teacher pleads guilty in child porn case
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - A former Alabama teacher has pleaded guilty to federal charges of production and possession of child pornography. Federal authorities say 53-year-old Clarence Evers Jr., of Evergreen, entered the plea Friday before U.S. District Judge Kristi DuBose…
Tennessee Couple charged in 2016 Murder
NASHVILLE – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Cheatham County deputies has resulted in the arrest of a Fairview couple on charges stemming from a shooting death last December. At the request of 23rd…
Warehouse fire in Nashville lights up city skyline
The fire and smoke could be seen across the city.
University of Alabama aims to boost faculty positions
Bell has announced plans to hire about 300 to 400 tenure or tenure-track faculty as part of the university's five-year strategic plan.