New Wilcox County judge makes Alabama history
CAMDEN, Ala. (AP) - At just 27-years-old, Briana Westry-Robinson has become the youngest African-American female judge in Alabama history.
US asks Georgia for records in review of alleged hacking
ATLANTA, Ga. (AP) - The Department of Homeland Security has asked the state of Georgia to provide records after the state accused the agency of "failed cyberattacks" on its secretary of state's network.
All rise: Georgia Supreme Court to 'Rise up' for Falcons
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia's highest court is rising up to congratulate the Atlanta Falcons and wish them luck as they prepare for the Super Bowl.
Blue mists over the Great Smoky Mountains visible from space
(CBS News) -- A new satellite view of the Smoky Mountains shows the blue mist that gives the region its name. The image, shared by NASA’s Earth Observatory, is a best-pixel image of Great Smoky Mountains National Park in east Tennessee.…
Court to review conviction of mother in newborn twins' death
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee Supreme Court is going to review Hendersonville woman's appeal after she was convicted of smothering her newborn twins to death in 2011 to conceal her pregnancy from her fiance, who was not the father.
Georgia lawmakers plan bill allowing 2 casinos
ATLANTA (AP) - Supporters of casino gambling hope a new approach will legalize the industry in Georgia.
NWS: At least 9 twisters hit Alabama over weekend
The weather service says other tornadoes touched down in Marengo, Barbour, Pike, Lee, Bullock and Tuscaloosa counties.
Meet Georgia's newest set of quads
Four girls will have an older brother when they get home.
Ex-college football player indicted in high school cheerleader's killing
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (CBS News) -- A former Tennessee college football player has been indicted in the shooting death of a high school cheerleader who had reportedly broken up with him.
Former SEC commissioner Roy Kramer to receive Summitt award
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Former Southeastern Conference Commissioner Roy Kramer is the 2017 winner of the Pat Summitt Lifetime Achivement Award from the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame.
Memphis mayor, police chief decry weekend killings of 5
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The city's mayor and police chief are speaking out against a rash of gun violence in Memphis over the weekend that left five dead, including two 15-year-old boys.
A win for Snapchat in crash lawsuit tied to speed filter
GRIFFIN, Ga. (CBS News) — A judge has dismissed claims against Snapchat that blamed the social media company’s “speed filter” for a highway crash. The judge said the Communications Decency Act provides the social media company with immunity.
US health officials cancel climate conference; don't say why
NEW YORK (AP) - The government's top public health agency has canceled a conference next month on climate change and health but isn't saying why publicly.
Police seek charges against worker for contaminating food
COLUMBUS, Miss. (AP) - Columbus police seek to arrest a fast-food worker on felony charges of intentionally serving contaminated food.
Tennessee highway lanes closed after sinkhole opens
It's not very wide, but it is deep.. and spreading.
World cornhole championships set for Kentucky in July
OWENSBORO, Ky. (AP) - Cornhole, a game made popular in backyards and at football tailgate parties, is holding its world championships in Kentucky this summer.
State police: Handcuffed man who escaped custody is captured
MAYS LANDING, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey state police say a handcuffed Georgia man who escaped from custody while he was being taken to jail has been captured.
Handcuffed suspect flees on foot while being taken to jail
MAYS LANDING, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey state police say a handcuffed Georgia man escaped from custody as he was being taken to jail.
Shark vessel offers chance to learn about science behind it
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) - A high-tech shark research vessel is giving Georgians a chance to learn more about the science behind it while it winters in Brunswick.
Janelle Monáe buys out screening of 'Hidden Figures'
MORROW, Ga. (AP) - As "Hidden Figures" maintains its No.1 spot at the box office, the film's stars are working to make sure everyone gets a chance to see it, regardless of whether they can afford to.
Thousands march in support of women in Tennessee
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Thousands of people are marching on city streets in Memphis and Nashville as part of a worldwide wave of demonstrations in support of women following the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
Bentley: Give states more power over Medicaid
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley says he hopes the incoming Trump administration and Congress will allow states to charge Medicaid premiums and set enrollment requirements.
Scientists at Alabama university set sights on the moon
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - The University of Alabama in Huntsville is aiming for the moon with a $237 million proposal to NASA.
Crystal Gayle to be inducted into Grand Ole Opry
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Country music legend Crystal Gayle is being inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, nearly a half-century after she first walked onto its stage to perform as a teenager.