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…
Man accused in interstate collapse fire pleads not guilty
ATLANTA (AP) - The man accused of starting a fire that caused a section of interstate in Atlanta to collapse has pleaded not guilty.
Volunteer Fire Chief accused of stealing from his own department
NEW MARKET, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Volunteer Fire Chief in New Market has been indicted after a Comptroller's audit of his department. The investigation found that Frank Solomon stole at least $1,105 from the department. They say he charged auto…
All lanes reopened after major highway buckled, broke apart in Atlanta
A man riding a motorcycle in the carpool lane hit the rising pavement at high speed and was sent airborne.
Police officer indicted on charges of pawning his service revolver
Investigators say he pawned two of his service weapons multiple times
Police find stun gun disguised as cigarette package
the driver repeatedly requested to smoke while the officer was speaking to him, but he was not allowed to get his cigarettes during the stop.
South Carolina homeowner finds 9-foot alligator on porch
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) - It wasn't the Easter bunny that startled a South Carolina homeowner and his family. It wasn't even a burglar.
Quick fix coming for buckled highway in Atlanta
DECATUR, Ga. (AP) The Georgia Department of Transportation says the buckled stretch of Interstate 20 should be fixed by midday on Tuesday.