Amber Alert Update: Tad Cummins attempts to mislead the search for Elizabeth Thomas
Investigators believe his appearance at a Walmart in Oklahoma was also part of the deception.
Despite Republican scandals Alabama solidly red, for now
no Democrats in statewide office since 2012
Tennessee immigrant tuition bill voted down in House panel
Republican Rep. Judd Matheny led a news conference Monday contending that tuition breaks shouldn't go to students here illegally
Conservative reps decry Tennessee immigrant tuition bill
The bill by Republican Rep. Mark White of Memphis is scheduled for a vote Tuesday in the House Education Administration & Planning Committee.
Tanker truck crash, spill snarls another Atlanta interstate
I-285 is serving as a main alternate around the collapse site.
Alabama state's 2nd female governor, Kay Ivey, takes the reins
The 72-year-old Ivey is from Wilcox County, the same rural area where U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions grew up.
Some construction halted during interstate reconstruction
ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta's mayor has temporarily suspended non-emergency construction activity during the reconstruction of a collapsed section of Interstate 85. Mayor Kasim Reed's office said in a news release Monday that Reed issued an executive order suspending the work…
UPDATE: Alabama Governor plans to resign
Monday is expected to bring another round of legal filings in the escalating tensions between the governor and the Republican-controlled Legislature.
New state law adds predictability between health plans and healthcare providers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee doctors are praising a new state law that adds much-needed financial predictability in contracts between health plans and healthcare providers. It requires health insurance companies to give a 60-day notice to a healthcare provider when reimbursement rates…
Former Brave Otis Nixon has been found
Duncan said there was no foul play involved and that police consider the case closed.
Police: Former Braves player Otis Nixon is missing
Police say he was on his way to a local golf course but never arrived.
Man found guilty of illegally possessing an anti-tank rifle
the gun wasn't registered to Mann, who had used his status as a firearms dealer to circumvent the registry requirement.
Atlanta airport 'rehearsal' aims to help people with autism
ATLANTA (AP) - People with autism and other disabilities and their family members plan to rehearse a trip to the airport in Atlanta.
Valdosta professor wrestles his university over open records
VALDOSTA, Ga. (AP) - A professor at Valdosta State University is wrestling with administrators at the south Georgia campus over his requests to review public documents that reference him by name.
Delta cancels 275 more flights days after storm disruptions
ATLANTA (AP) - Delta Air Lines is still canceling flights three days after severe thunderstorms caused big disruptions at its hub airport in Atlanta.
Infant boy dies after being left in hot car in Alabama
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say an infant is dead after being left in a hot car outside an Alabama office building.
Impeachment report gives look into Alabama governor scandal
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Even as Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley's impeachment was put on hold, a legislative report was released saying he directed a state law enforcement officer to "advance his personal interests" to try to keep his romantic relationship with a staffer from becoming public.
Family members of man charged in homicide arrested in ongoing joint investigation
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – In a joint investigation with the McMinnville Police Department, Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained indictments for the mother and grandparents of a homicide suspect, who are accused of trying to hinder the…
Ex-Blount County teacher pleads guilty to sex with students
Pruitt pleaded guilty Thursday to two counts of sex act or deviant sexual intercourse with a student and two counts of porn distribution to a minor.
Atlanta mayor warns of increased traffic as schools resume
ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta's mayor estimates that travel times will increase substantially on Monday as a key interstate remains closed due to a bridge collapse caused by a large fire. Many Atlanta area schools were on spring break this week,…
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,…