Bill excludes churches from campaign spending disclosures
include measures related to alcohol, drugs, abortion, marriage or gambling.
Flu is growing across the southeast, not just Rhea County
Flu is widespread throughout most of the country
Services set for Nashville officer who tried to save woman
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Services are set for a Nashville police officer who went into the Cumberland River while trying to save a woman.
Sheriff: Man sets bus driver's hair on fire, commandeers bus
SPARTA, Ga. (AP) - Authorities say a 63-year-old retiree is accused of lighting a bus driver's hair on fire, taking control of the bus and leading police on a chase through two Georgia counties that reached speeds of 95 mph.
Man slain on athletic field at old Atlanta school site
ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta police were searching a large athletic field for clues after a man was slain at the site of a former middle school.
Free health clinic offered for wildfire victims
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Some victims of last year's Tennessee wildfires have received free health screenings at an event organized by Healthy Tennessee and physicians from Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Listeria prompts recall of Ruth's Salads pimento spread
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Ruth's Salads has announced a recall of its Original Pimento Spread in 7-ounce plastic containers after determining it could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
2 Fort Campbell soldiers killed, suspect in custody
OAK GROVE, Ky. (AP) - Authorities say two Fort Campbell soldiers have been killed and a juvenile injured following a domestic dispute near the Army post on the Kentucky-Tennessee line.
Woman found chained in van said ex-boyfriend stalked her
ESPANOLA, N.M. (AP) - Authorities say a Nevada woman found chained and handcuffed in a van stopped by police in New Mexico had been stalked and abducted by an ex-boyfriend.
Titans player Quinton Spain reports being drugged, robbed
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Authorities in Orlando are searching for a woman suspected of drugging and robbing Tennessee Titans offensive lineman Quinton Spain. An Orange County Sheriff's Office report released Friday says Spain told deputies he was robbed of $113,000…
Atlanta police backfire with tweet about Beyonce and gunfire
ATLANTA, Ga. (AP) - Atlanta police admit they backfired with a tweet urging people not to celebrate Beyonce's pregnancy with celebratory gunfire. Following the singer's announcement Wednesday that she's pregnant with twins, the department tweeted, "Beyonce may have everyone wanting…
Tennessee Highway Safety Office reminds fans to drive sober
TENNESSEE (WDEF) – Today, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) was joined by the Tennessee Titans, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, the Tennessee Department of Transportation, the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), the Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association, and other…
Savannah doubles admission to St. Patrick's party on river
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - City officials in Savannah have agreed to double the admission price for the popular riverfront party on St. Patrick's Day. The March 17 parade is free, as is attending most of the surrounding street party. But…
Florence caretaker to repay money taken from elderly patient
FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) - A Florence caretaker who used the debit card of an 81-year-old man for a shopping spree has been sentenced to repay about $7,500 and spend 60 months on community corrections. Al.com (http://bit.ly/2k4JZHY ) reports 41-year-old Edith…
8-year-old boy shoots self with gun found in uncle's car
the 24-year-old uncle was taking his two nephews to school.
8-year-old boy shoots self with gun found in uncle's car
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - An 8-year-old boy is in stable condition after he shot himself with a gun found in his uncle's car. Al.com reports Birmingham police spokesman Lt. Sean Edwards said authorities were notified about 9:11 a.m. Thursday. Edwards…
Man hit, killed by train in Alabama
ANNISTON, Ala. (AP) - A man walking on railroad tracks in Anniston was struck and killed by a train. Calhoun County Coroner Pat Brown tells Al.com (http://bit.ly/2jIWw2K ) the incident happened at 9:03 a.m. Thursday. The victim was a white…
Senators pass brewery bill, send it to House
ATLANTA, Ga. (AP) - Georgians are one step closer to being able to buy a craft beer directly from the brewer. The State Senate voted 49-2 Thursday to approve a bill allowing craft breweries to sell directly to the consumer.…
DNA leads to gas station robbery arrest in Alabama
"It took a while for the DNA to come back but it was worth the wait."
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…