Senate panel defeats Tennessee pot decriminalization bill
The bill would have made possession of less than one-eighth of an ounce of marijuana a fine of no more than $50.
Tennessee Senate Education Committee to vote on voucher bills
bill sponsored by Sen. Todd Gardenhire, a Republican from Chattanooga, would allow poor children zoned for the lowest-performing schools to get a voucher.
2 soldiers found dead in apartment near Army post in Georgia
HINESVILLE, Ga. (AP) - Police in southeast Georgia are investigating after two soldiers were found dead in an apartment outside Fort Stewart. Hinesville police Capt. James C. Reid said Tuesday that an anonymous tip made to a police department in…
The Latest: Alabama Governor Impeachment probe remains paused
it will remain in a holding pattern.
Tennessee banker gets 3-year sentence in $1m embezzlement
used it to gamble online and pay personal debts.
Judiciary Committee to meet on impeachment
The committee is tasked with making a recommendation to the full House of Representatives on whether there are grounds to impeach Bentley.
When you change your clocks, change your smoke alarm batteries
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens is urging everyone to change the batteries in their smoke alarms at the same time they change their clocks to daylight saving time on March 12. “The annual change…
Nashville nurse stabbed to death in "rare" random attack, cops say
(CBS News) NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Police are searching for a suspect seen on surveillance video after a Tennessee nurse was fatally stabbed inside her condo in what police are calling a “rare” random attack, reports CBS affiliate WTVF. 23-year-old Tiffany…
GBI arrests former Georgia Department of Community Supervision employee
Dalton, Georgia (WDEF) - On June 9, 2016, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation(GBI) was requested by the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia Department of Community Supervision (GDCS) to investigate allegations of an inappropriate relationship between GDCS employee Aldo F.…
Nashville launches youth jobs initiative
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The city of Nashville has launched a summer job program that officials say will help young people ages 14 to 24 find meaningful job and internships. Mayor Megan Barry announced the new initiative, which is called…
Republican Randy Boyd joins Tennessee governor's race
Boyd stepped down last month as Haslam's economic development commissioner
Bird flu found at Tyson Foods chicken supplier
73,500 chickens were destroyed
105 bodies found during construction project to be reburied
ATLANTA (AP) - University of Georgia officials say they will rebury the remains of 105 bodies discovered when expanding a building on the campus.
Neighbors: Tennessee landfill is community health threat
CAMDEN, Tenn. (AP) - Neighbors of a landfill in Benton County say the 42-acre site is a threat to the community's health.
Bird flu detected in chicken breeding facility in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Agriculture officials say a commercial chicken breeding facility in south-central Tennessee has been hit by a strain of bird flu.
Hot Lotto Winner In Dickson
Nashville, TN (WDEF) - The Tennessee Lottery's weekend drawings created thousands of cash prize winners across the state, including a Dickson player who won $30,000 playing the all-cash jackpot game, Hot Lotto. No additional information about winners is available until…
Nashville Zoo welcomes rare baby clouded leopard
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CBS News) - An adorable clouded leopard cub is making history by being the first of his species to be born from an artificial insemination (AI) procedure that used frozen and thawed semen. The birth on Wednesday was…
Johnson City man facing charges in officer-involved shooting incident
JOHNSON CITY – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Johnson City man in connection with an officer-involved shooting incident that occurred in January. On January 12th, at the…
A Day of Recognition - Tennessee National Guard Day
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee National Guard has been an integral part of the defense and security of the state and nation for 246 years. To honor the sacrifice of all the Soldiers and Airmen that serve the Tennessee Guard, the…
Georgia House backs bill allowing guns on college campuses
ATLANTA (AP) - Licensed gun owners could carry concealed handguns on public college campuses under legislation approved by the Georgia House. Members voted Friday, 108-63, sending the proposal to the Senate. The bill is nearly identical to legislation vetoed last…
Comptroller releases details on Coffee County conference center theft
Suspect says she was mad at her board and the community in general.
Georgia Power suspends study for nuclear plant near Columbus
would not be needed as soon as previously expected.
Georgia 'campus carry' bill up for a vote before deadline
It's now or never for several bills before Georgia lawmakers this year
Tennessee State Parks to Host Statewide Hikes to Celebrate Spring
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee’s 56 State Parks are hosting free guided hikes statewide on Saturday, March 18 to celebrate the coming of spring and the bounty of recreation opportunities state parks offer. Park staff – who can speak to the…