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 (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, 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, 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…
the 24-year-old uncle was taking his two nephews to school.
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…
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…
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.…
"It took a while for the DNA to come back but it was worth the wait."
trying to rescue woman who was attempting suicide
counter-proposal to divert sales tax collections to the road fund.
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…
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, 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…
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Autry is charged with kidnapping, rape and murder.
would override ordinances passed last year in Nashville and Memphis
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…
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…