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,…
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.