Health department recommends Alabamans get flu shots
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The state health department is reminding Alabamans to get their flu shots.
State: More Alabama hunters reporting deer kills
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama's wildlife agency says more hunters are reporting the number of deer they kill in the state under a new, mandatory system.
Lawmakers work on changes to medical cannabis program
ATLANTA (AP) - Two years after being legalized by the state Legislature, medical marijuana is again being debated by lawmakers.
Man gets new life sentence for killing officer 25 years ago
ATLANTA (AP) - A man sent to death row 23 years ago for killing an Atlanta police officer has been given a new sentence of life in prison with no chance of parole. Atlanta-Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard said…
Chattanooga Police are recruiting
Chattanooga police are looking a few good men...and good women. With new police academies planned for this year, the recruiting is in progress. Chattanooga Police are currently running an on-going recruitment for more officers. A career fair was held at…
3 teens charged in gunshot killing of south Alabama woman
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - Sheriff's officials say three teenagers are charged with murder in the gunshot killing of a Mobile County woman, including her 13-year-old great-grandson. Authorities say the youths are being held in the death of 69-year-old Mary Faulk.…
Georgia House approves state budget increasing teacher pay
ATLANTA, Ga. (AP) - Georgia teachers would get a 2 percent salary increase while state employees that handle child welfare cases will see a 19 percent raise under a House budget proposal. The chamber approved the plan on Friday, largely agreeing…
TBI links man to a marijuana grow operation
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WDEF) – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation(TBI) has led to the indictment of a Sneedville man in connection with a marijuana grow operation. In June 2016, at the request of 3rd District…
Bill making 'upskirting' illegal in Georgia nears approval
Cout described Gary's actions as "reprehensible" but not illegal
Ex-wife: Georgia dad didn't mean to kill toddler in hot car
she still believes "it was an accident."
Man charged with arson in deadly Alabama fire
Why? "Drugs"
Georgia Senate committee comes to agreement on 'surprise billing'
"None of the people in this room like this (bill) and that's a good thing,"
Arrest made in Macon County double homicide
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – An investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of an Antioch man for his role in a shooting in Macon County over the weekend that left two people…
Doggart found guilty for scheming to terrorize Islamic community
Tahirah Clark, who is Legal Counsel of Muslim of America says that, 'today is just a very good day. A good day for the community of Islamberg for America at large." 65-year-old Robert Doggart of Signal Mountain was found guilty…
Update on Beaulieu plant closing in Bridgeport
Number of affected workers slightly less than first thought
Tennessee state trooper uncovers alleged ID theft ring
50 fake credit cards part of the haul
Economist makes 'caviar' argument against grocery tax cut
"cut the tax on my buying a steak or caviar"
2 Tennessee lawmakers flee bathroom bill event amid protest
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Two Tennessee lawmakers pushing a bathroom bill and legislation declaring marriage between a man and a woman have quickly fled their news conference when protesters interrupted it.
Fill-in school bus driver builds girl a wheelchair ramp after seeing mom struggle
(CBS News) -- Some may call it chance, but Verna DeSpain is convinced fate led school bus mechanic Thomas Mitchell to her doorstep last week.
Country singer Thomas Rhett's family is growing by 2
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Country singer Thomas Rhett's family is growing by two in 2017. The "Die A Happy Man" singer announced Wednesday on Twitter that his wife, Lauren, is pregnant and they are adopting a child from Africa. The…
Airman may get death penalty for killing pregnant girlfriend
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. (AP) - An airman stationed at a Georgia Air Force base faces a possible death sentence after a court-martial convicted him of premeditated murder in the slaying of his pregnant fiancee.
Alabama high school civics exam requirement passes committee
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A state senate committee has approved a bill that would require Alabama high schoolers to pass a basic civics test before graduating.
Plane collides with deer in Charlotte, N.C.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (CBS News) -- A flight bound for Mississippi from Charlotte declared an emergency after it collided with a deer while taking off Wednesday, reports CBS affiliate WBTV in Charlotte..
Tennessee soldier who defied Nazis nominated for Congressional medal
“The story of Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds is a true profile in courage"