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…
Tennessee AG says abortion bill constitutionally suspect
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee's state attorney general says bills in the General Assembly that would outlaw abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected by ultrasound may not be able to stand up in court. However, the opinion written by…
Correction: Missing Teacher-Georgia story
FITZGERALD, Ga. (AP) - In a story March 1 about a search for a missing teacher's remains, The Associated Press reported that the suspect in the teacher's death was her former student. Ryan Duke attended Irwin County High at the…
GBI investigates officer-involved shooting in Dallas, Georgia
DALLAS, Georgia (WDEF) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation will look into a police shooting incident in northern Georgia. A Dallas Police officer shot a suspect who is now in critical condition. They were called to a report on shots…
Appeals court sides with decision to fire Tennessee trooper
Accused of driving by and ignoring crash of suspect he was chasing
Tennessee constitutional amendment to say liberty come from God fails
"We recognize that our liberties do not come from governments, but from almighty God."
Former Rainsville Mayor becomes Alabama House majority leader
Nathaniel Ledbetter is the first freshman to hold the position.
Traffic Stops Leads to Three Arrest
DeKalb County, Tenn. (WDEF) - On February 28th the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office made several drug arrest from traffic stops. DeKalb County Deputies set up a driver’s license check point on County Road 44 and County Road 50, as a result…
Sponsor says Senate bill likely being scaled down
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The lawmaker sponsoring Gov. Robert Bentley's $800 million prison construction plan says the proposal is likely being scaled down as it heads to a committee vote next week. Republican Sen. Cam Ward of Alabaster said the…
Tennessee Strawberries in March? It’s Happening.
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Seasonal eating is catching on. Farmers have responded to that trend of eating local foods when in season with efforts to extend the growing seasons of their crops. In Tennessee, one fruitful example of farmer ingenuity is the arrival…
Georgia House approves a flat tax
State officials estimate that the change means the state will get $18 million less
Watch NC5 chopper live looking for tornado damage in Nashville
(Photo of Percy Priest Lake marina) The Newschannel 5 helicopter is up, broadcasting live as it looks for tornado damage in south Nashville neighborhoods.
Video and damage from possible tornado in Nashville area
damage in Franklin, Cool Springs, Brentwood
Early look at storm front passing through Middle Tennessee
Hail in Franklin & Dickson this morning
Haslam transportation bill gets another swing in House panel
Gas tax plan up again on Wednesday
House approves deer baiting bill
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama House of Representatives has approved a bill that would let hunters use bait for deer and feral hogs. House members voted 69-18 for the bill Tuesday. It now moves to the Alabama Senate. State…
Tennessee LG to build $250M plant in Tennessee, creating 600 jobs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - South Korean appliance maker LG Electronics Inc. says it has selected Tennessee as the site for its washing machine plant in the United States. The 829,000-square-foot facility is projected to cost $250 million and create 600…
Pair accused of buying votes in US Senate primary
indictment alleges that 13 people were paid to vote
Tennessee and Georgia tackle non citizen voting issue
Both Georgia and Tennessee tinkering with labels
Missing from Maryland, boy, 4, may be in Birmingham area
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - The FBI says a 4-year-old boy who was reported missing in Maryland last October may have been spotted over the weekend in the Birmingham area. FBI spokesman Paul Daymond says in an emailed news release that…
Crews find body of missing boater in Percy Priest Lake
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Officials have found the body of a boater who fell into a Nashville-area reservoir and never resurfaced. Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency Officer Josh Landrum tells news outlets that authorities found the body of 50-year-old Kongmany Rajaphoumy…
Man's body found in trunk of burning car in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Authorities are investigating after the body of a man was found in the trunk of a burning car in Montgomery. The Montgomery Advertiser reports 35-year-old Brandon Ramario Burton was found dead early Sunday. Montgomery County sheriff's…