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.
The Latest: Haslam road funding bill passes Tennessee House
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Latest on Gov. Bill Haslam's road funding proposal (all times local): 3 p.m. Republican Gov. Bill Haslam's road funding proposal that would also include Tennessee's first gas tax hike since 1989 has passed the Tennessee…
CDC to launch awareness campaign warning of opioid dangers
ATLANTA (AP) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to launch a new ad campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of opioid addiction. CDC acting director Anne Schuchat discussed the problem at the National Rx Drug Abuse…
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…
Alabama Supreme Court upholds Chief Roy Moore's suspension
Eds: APNewsNow. By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A specially appointed Alabama Supreme Court has upheld the suspension of Chief Justice Roy Moore for his actions after landmark decision allowing gay marriage. The court issued the decision…
Georgia House race down to 2 candidates, plus Trump, Pelosi
the matchup in greater Atlanta's northern suburbs is just as much about Ossoff and Handel acting as proxies for the nation's roiled political atmosphere.
Gas tax bill heads for Wednesday showdown in Tennessee House
Haslam says his approach is fairest because about half of fuel taxes are paid for by trucking companies and out of state drivers.
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.…
Alabama lawmakers OK high school civics exam requirement
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama lawmakers have voted to require high schoolers pass a civics exam before graduating.
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…
Senate to vote on doing away with concealed carry permits
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Senate has begun debate on a proposal to allow people to carry a concealed handgun without a getting a permit. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh said Tuesday that he expected the GOP-controlled Senate…