Nails thought purposely left sticking out of trail force park closure
SYLVA, N.C. (CBS News) -- Authorities closed a popular North Carolina park after a runner impaled his foot on a nail that they believed was purposely placed.
Religious Freedom bill is back in Georgia
The bill sparked a veto and boycott threats last year
Sonny Perdue's staffers nervous over White House handling of confirmation process
They say the Democrats aren't the only ones to blame for nominee anxiety
Man fleeing traffic stop struck, killed by sheriff's truck
Jolley "was not on duty, not in the pursuit at all."
UT president pushes inclusion while acknowledging 'tension'
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - University of Tennessee President Joe DiPietro lauded his school system's commitment to diversity while acknowledging "some tension" as UT tries to be more inclusive.
Nashville officer resigns after arrest on theft charge
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Nashville police officer has resigned from the force after being arrested and charged with stealing a bottle of whiskey from a suspected drunken driver's crashed car. The department said in a news release that 29-year-old…
Georgia woman pleads guilty to killing man with throat cut
ALBANY, Ga. (AP) - A southwest Georgia woman charged with killing a man by slashing his throat has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after she agreed to plead guilty to reduced charges.
Alabama woman takes emergency phone call at work; vanishes
GADSDEN, Ala. (CBS News) -- Family and authorities are searching for a northern Alabama woman who has been missing nearly two weeks, reports CBS affiliate WIAT.
Atlanta city official fired amid $1M bribery investigation
ATLANTA (AP) - An Atlanta official has been fired from City Hall amid a federal bribery investigation.
Georgia bill requires "noncitizen" label on some licenses
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia driver's licenses given to immigrants and others with legal permission to be in the U.S. would include the word "noncitizen" under legislation proposed this year.
Middle Tennessee mayors voice support for local option tax
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Five mayors from Middle Tennessee are speaking out in favor of allowing local governments to hold referendums on raising taxes to pay for transit projects.
Senators move forward with bills to support law enforcement
ATLANTA (AP) - After a rough year for Georgia police officers, a group of senators are working on a package of bills designed to support law enforcement.
Tennessee senator vacates, locks office amid renewed protest
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee senator has locked up her state Capitol office amid a renewed feud with protesters.
Senator wants mentally ill inmates covered under Medicaid
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama senator wants the federal government to cover most of the cost of caring for jail inmates with mental illnesses.
Critics challenge coyote-killing contest in Georgia
MARIETTA, Ga. (AP) - Critics are complaining about the state of Georgia's plan to stage a coyote-killing contest in metro Atlanta.
Woman arrested in slaying of Fort Campbell veteran
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Clarksville woman has been arrested in the slaying of an Army veteran whose body was found in a wooded area of Middle Tennessee in 2015.
Athens firefighter killed off duty in tree-trimming accident
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - An Athens firefighter is dead after he was injured in a tree-trimming accident.
Father & son will be buried together after tragic head on collision
Son was returning home, father was going to work in the early morning hours
Professional angler Kyle Mabrey killed in train crash
SUV pulling boat went off highway, landed near tracks, then hit by a train
Gunshot strikes campus building at south Georgia university
THOMASVILLE, Ga. (AP) - Authorities say gunfire struck the student life center on the campus of a south Georgia university, prompting a brief lockdown.
Unattended dump truck driver gets 65 days in child death
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (AP) - A dump truck driver whose unattended truck ran over and killed a North Carolina boy has been sentenced to 65 days in jail.
Atlanta, 2 other cities chosen for 'Safer Roads Challenge'
ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta has been named one of three communities worldwide chosen for the Safer Roads Challenge, an initiative involving several companies aimed at finding solutions to traffic dangers.
New Alabama program allows for disability savings
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The state of Alabama is launching a savings program meant to help people with disabilities.
Alabama exports climb to record-high $20.6 billion last year
TUSCALOSSA, Ala. (AP) - The governor's office says exports from Alabama-made products totaled nearly $20.6 billion last years.