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.
Immigration order playing well to Trump's fans around nation
the president's backers say Trump's action proves he means what he says.
State trooper fired, charged with DUI in Atlanta
another trooper said he saw McAllister rev his engine and tailgate another vehicle
Suspect in Tennessee armory shooting arrested in Detroit
shooting occurred when a fight broke out at the armory in Brownsville late Friday night.
Pipeline protest similar North Dakota promised in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Tribal representatives and environmentalists are promising an encampment similar to the ongoing protest against the Dakota Access pipeline in North Dakota to oppose the Diamond Pipeline planned from Oklahoma to Tennessee. Mekasi Camp Horinek of the…
Man runs from crash scene, leaving injured child behind
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. (AP) - Police in DeKalb County are looking for a suspect who led them on a high-speed chase, crashed and ran away - leaving a 7-year-old girl injured outside of the vehicle. WSB-TV (http://2wsb.tv/2kahGZi ) reports the…
Man could face up to 300 years behind bars for robberies
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Trial is underway for a Pennsylvania man accused of plotting multiple armed bank robberies, including the botched robbery of a Connecticut credit union during which he strapped a bank executive with a fake bomb. The Knoxville…
Former Tennesseean now in Mississippi charged with TennCare fraud
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Mississippi woman is charged with fraudulently obtaining TennCare healthcare by falsely claiming minor children as dependents in order to qualify for the state program. The Office of Inspector General (OIG), with the assistance of the Tate…
Ex-Division III player facing murder charge released on bond
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A former Division III football player facing a first-degree murder charge has been released from custody after posting bond. Knox County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Hillary Martin confirmed Monday that William Riley Gaul has been released from…
Trump supporters say they are happy with immigration order
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Don't talk about airport protests in Trump Country.