Nashville police officer drowns in Cumberland River trying to save woman
trying to rescue woman who was attempting suicide
More transportation proposals expected to rival Haslam plan
counter-proposal to divert sales tax collections to the road fund.
Georgia debates bill at odds with US rules on campus assault
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia House leaders have approved a bill requiring college employees to report sexual violence and other crimes to law enforcement, clashing with existing federal guidance to campuses. The Higher Education Appropriations Committee on Wednesday approved a proposal…
Glenn Lurie, President and CEO, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Operations to Speak at 2017 Georgia Technology Summit
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) – Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) today announced that Glenn Lurie President and CEO of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Operations, will be one of the keynote speakers at the annual Georgia Technology Summit on March 23, 2017.…
Knox County lawyer temporarily suspended
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - On February 1, 2017, the Supreme Court of Tennessee temporarily suspended James Douglas Busch from the practice of law upon finding that Mr. Busch poses a threat of substantial harm to the public. Section 12.3 of…
Teen driver facing vehicular homicide charges
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Two people have been killed after a four-vehicle crash just south of Nashville. Local news agencies report that the wreck happened Tuesday morning on Murfreesboro Pike. Metro police say a 16-year-old driver, who was speeding, was…
Georgia considers ban of state funds to "sanctuary" campuses
ATLANTA (AP) - Private colleges that don't cooperate with federal immigration authorities would lose state funding for scholarships and research under a bill moving through Georgia's legislature.
Senate pours cold water on House alternative to gas tax plan
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A proposal by House Republicans to raise Tennessee transportation revenues through sales tax collections is receiving a chilly reception from Senate leadership.
School voucher legislation reintroduced in Tennessee House
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - School voucher proponents are hopeful that this is the year they can finally pass legislation to direct state money to pay for private school tuition in Tennessee.
Teen chokes mother to death during spat about his meds, cops say
NORCROSS, Ga. (CBS News) -- Police in Georgia have arrested a 16-year-old who they say strangled his mother after the two argued about him taking his medication.
GOP lawmaker wants Tennessee IDs to identify non-citizens
Non-citizens are able to apply for temporary driver's licenses in Tennessee as long as they provide proof of legal presence and pass a driving test.
Possible plea deal discussed in slaying of nursing student Holly Bobo
Autry is charged with kidnapping, rape and murder.
GOP lawmakers seek law to ban marijuana decriminalization
would override ordinances passed last year in Nashville and Memphis
Sexual violence under investigation at Vanderbilt
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The federal government is investigating sexual violence at Vanderbilt University, the second federal investigation of the Nashville school. The Tennessean reports the investigation began Jan. 13. Details of the investigation are not public, and it's not…
UAB student found dead in running vehicle in parking deck
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - An investigation is underway after a UAB student was found dead on campus. Birmingham police spokesman, Lt. Sean Edwards, says the discovery was made about 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in a parking structure. Edwards says the student…
Gwinnett County officer fired after hitting 2 pedestrians
NORCROSS, Ga. (AP) - A Gwinnett County police officer who struck two pedestrians on his way to an accident call has been fired. Department spokeswoman, Cpl. Michele Pihera, in a news release said Officer Scott York was terminated earlier Tuesday,…
Man with sullied water well testifies in coal ash trial
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee man has testified he won't drink well water at his house near a coal-fired power plant because officials found a harmful chemical in it in 2015. Albert Hudson testified Tuesday at a federal trial…
Records: Man charged in unborn baby's death after beat woman
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - A Birmingham man is facing charges after authorities say he beat up a pregnant woman, causing her to lose her baby.
Georgia Democrats already floating Yates as a candidate for Governor
Yates was a high profile prosecutor in Atlanta, who specialized in taking down politicians
4 hurt in helicopter crash during training at Fort Campbell
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (AP) - Fort Campbell says four soldiers have been injured in a helicopter crash at the Army post.
Teacher accused of failure to report after Snapchat messages
APPLING, Ga. (AP) - A Columbia County teacher is charged with failing to report suspected child abuse after a parent discovered Snapchat messages between him and a student.
Haslam to detractors of gas tax hike: 'Show me the math'
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has a challenge for lawmakers seeking alternatives to his proposal to hike the state's fuel taxes to help tackle $10 billion backlog in in bridge and road programs.
Temporary refugee ban hits home for Atlanta Falcons' wide receiver
(CBS News) -- As fans from around the world begin to flood Houston to watch the Super Bowl 51 face-off between New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons, anticipation is building. But even though much of the talk this week is about game plans and bragging rights, CBS News correspondent Jeff Glor reports here is another conversation taking place, with sports and politics converging.
Georgia lawmakers file a protest bill against travel ban
ATLANTA (AP) - Democratic minority lawmakers filed a protest bill in response to President Donald Trump's executive order on immigration.