Haslam introduces bill to ban open booze in vehicles
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Republican Gov. Bill Haslam has introduced legislation seeking to ban any open alcohol bottles or cans in vehicles traveling on Tennessee roads.
Deputy shoots suspect on Sand Mountain
PISGAH, Alabama (WDEF) A Jackson County deputy shot and killed a suspect Tuesday night on Sand Mountain. It happened Tuesday evening after 6PM at a home on County Road 60. Officials say that 18 year old Alex Christopher Davis of…
Former Alabama governor released from federal prison
convicted of selling an appointment to a state health board in exchange for donations to his 1999 campaign for a state lottery.
UT fires the director of football operations
University isn't saying what the offenses were
TBI investigates another officer involved shooting in Tennessee
MOUNT PLEASANT, Tennessee (WDEF) - Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are taking over the case of another officer related shooting this week. This one happened in Mount Pleasant overnight. The call began with another chase earlier in the…
The Latest: Woman faces more charges after 4th victim dies
Billy Boyette shoots himself as police move in after killing spree
Tennessee Highway Patrol mulls addition of body cameras
the Highway Patrol will test out some equipment in April.
Fired officer held for vehicular homicide after boy dies
NORCROSS, Ga. (AP) - A police officer in suburban Atlanta who was fired after hitting pedestrians while speeding to the scene of an accident now faces a vehicular homicide charge. Police spokeswoman Cpl. Michele Pihera in Gwinnett County, Georgia, says…
Georgia House takes first step to extend hospital tax
ATLANTA (AP) - House members are acting quickly to extend a tax on hospitals that allows Georgia to draw $600 million in federal support for the Medicaid budget.
Tennessee prison used 'Trump' security stamp on visitors
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Visitors entering a Tennessee prison one day last week had the word "Trump" stamped on their hands as they passed through security.
Georgia lawmakers try again to let concealed guns on campus
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia lawmakers are again trying to let licensed gun owners carry handguns on public college campuses.
House backs additional coverage for firefighters with cancer
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia lawmakers want fire departments to provide additional insurance coverage for firefighters diagnosed with certain types of cancer.
Sheriff warns public to be on lookout for suspected killers on the road
Boyette and Rice are also suspected in the deaths of two women in nearby Milton Jan. 31 and the Friday death of a woman in Lillian, Alabama.
Alabama's ex-gov Siegelman to be released from prison
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A longtime aide says former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman is to be released from prison this week, nearing the end of a 6 and 1/2 sentence for bribery and obstruction of justice. Friend and former aide…
Services held for fallen Nashville Police Officer
Nashville, Tenn. (WDEF) - Services were held today for the Metropolitan Nashville Police Officer who died in the Cumberland River while trying to save a woman.
Man wants Anne Frank story shared through national monument
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - The man who spearheaded the planting of a tree in honor of Anne Frank in a Birmingham park doesn't want it to be forgotten once tours of the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument begin. Al.com reports…
Tennessee sued for move to charge tax for online sales
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Haslam says Tennessee has been sued for moving to require all major online vendors to collect sales taxes on purchases made in the state.
Designer proposes building an indoor Drive-In in Nashville
The idea is to recreate a 1960's era vibe without any of the inconvenience of actually being outdoors.
East Tennessee deputies shoot woman in car after two officers run over
No condition on suspect, officer treated and released
Georgia sheriff's deputy dies after inhaling liquid nitrogen
He was trying to rescue a worker at a chemical plant
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.