CPD Chief Fred Fletcher Announces Retirement Plans
“Serving the brave and selfless men and women of your Chattanooga Police Department as they protect our community has been the absolute highlight of my professional career,"
The Latest: Pastor says 2 children escape fire that killed 5
"a horrific, tragic accident."
Alabama governor says he won't resign despite scandal
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Latest on the scandal involving Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley (all times local): 12:30 p.m. The special counsel in an impeachment probe of Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley says he is moving forward with the release of…
Decatur City Schools appoints new interim superintendent
DECATUR, Ala. (AP) - Decatur City Schools has a new interim superintendent. According to board attorney James Irby, seven people applied, but only three completed their applications in time for Tuesday's interviews. Media reports the board unanimously chose Dr. Dale Edwards,…
A slice for the stranded: Delta buys pizza for passengers
ATLANTA (AP) - Delta Air Lines bought pizza for stranded passengers after canceling about 300 flights in the Southeast because of severe weather. Media reports the Atlanta-based airline ordered more than 450 pies for passengers in states including Georgia, Tennessee,…
Missing teen's dad calls teacher 'nothing but a liar'
Tad Cummins is "filtering" the news the girl sees.
Ethics panel sends Alabama governor's case to prosecutors
The 74-year-old governor has struggled to shake off a scandal after recordings surfaced last year of him making suggestive remarks to a female aide before his divorce.
Tennessee bill outlawing sanctuary cities dead for year
The proposal would have punished a state or local government entity for adopting a sanctuary policy by withholding state funding until the policy is removed.
Paula Deen plans new seafood restaurant in Georgia area
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - Paula Deen is opening a new seafood restaurant on the same waterfront property outside Savannah where an eatery she co-owned with her brother closed three years ago. Local media outlets report the celebrity cook plans to…
Haslam road funding plan sent to final House committee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Haslam's road funding proposal that would include the state's first gas tax hike since 1989 is advancing to its final standing committee in the House before a full floor vote. The House Finance Subcommittee…
Bill allowing nitrogen executions passes Alabama committee
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama committee has passed a bill allowing death row inmates to be executed with nitrogen gas. The Senate Judiciary Committee passed the measure 6-3 Wednesday. Montrose Republican Sen. Trip Pittman says his bill would make…
Alabama Ethics Commission expected to hear Bentley matter
Maybe we'll learn today if lawmakers will really move ahead with the impeachment of the Governor.
Tennessee Education Department announces evaluation plan
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A new plan released by the Tennessee Department of Education will make schools more accountable and give parents a better idea of how to evaluate their neighborhood schools.
Education Commissioner to release major plan for schools
Plan will support English language learners and increase transparency about how they are performing.
Rep. berates GOP over gas tax, colleague says don't whine
Sexton demanded that Republican House Speaker Beth Harwell of Nashville to essentially re-start the committee process for the bill.
Man convicted of human trafficking in Brentwood
A Williamson County jury has convicted a man of human trafficking in what's believed to be the first trial of its kind in the county.
Man crowded almost 400 birds, rabbits in Nashville backyard
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities say a suburban Nashville man has surrendered 368 chickens, roosters, quail, rabbits and pigeons he was raising in his backyard and slaughtering for meat. Metro Animal Care and Control spokeswoman Becca Morris says the yard…
Official says storage under roads to be reviewed
ATLANTA (WDEF) -- Georgia Transportation Commissioner Russell McMurry says his department will be evaluating "all things" including its storage policies, after the fiery collapse of a major Atlanta interstate bridge.
Plan for homeless village in Tennessee prompts protest
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A plan by a Tennessee nonprofit to house the homeless by building a village of micro homes near a church has prompted some neighbors to picket in protest. Media reports protesters picketed property owned by Glencliff…
It was close, but latest Amber Alert sighting turns out to be another false call
TBI says it wasn't the right man and girl
Atlanta faces toughest test after fallen highway overpass
crews remove a crumpled span of Interstate 85 that collapsed in a fierce fire late last week.
Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville turns 50
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville has turned 50.
Lawmakers face decisions on impeachment and budgets
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama lawmakers return from spring break Tuesday to a full plate of issues.
Atlanta traffic horror: Crews razing fallen highway overpass
ATLANTA (AP) - Crews continue to tear down and clear away debris after a section of a major interstate highway in Atlanta collapsed late last week after a raging fire.