Obama denies pardon request for former Alabama governor
The 70-year-old Democrat is serving a 6½ year sentence for bribery and obstruction of justice in a federal prison in Louisiana.
How would Tennessee stack up against our neighbors with new gas tax?
Price comparing a gallon of gas to our neighbors in Georgia, Alabama and North Carolina
Trump chooses Sonny Perdue from Georgia as Secretary of Agriculture
" He is going to deliver big results for all Americans who earn their living off the land.”
Deep South at risk for severe storms through weekend
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Forecasters say the Deep South is at risk for several straight days of severe weather. The National Weather Service says the threat includes the possibility of heavy rains, strong straight-line winds and isolated tornadoes beginning Thursday…
Tennessee drops fee of lifetime handgun carry permit by $300
Two bills have already been filed this year seeking to do away with requirements to obtain a permit to be armed in public.
Federal grant to help workers dislocated by Tenn. wildfires
the money will "accelerate the cleanup and recovery process in an area of our state that saw so much devastation."
Women convicted in Facebook slayings want new trial
MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (AP) - Two women serving life sentences for a double murder over a Facebook spat want a new trial because they say the prosecutor's book about the Tennessee case revealed their attorneys were never given information that would have been helpful.
Tractor-trailer truck swallowed by massive sinkhole in Georgia
OAKWOOD, Ga. (CBS News) -- The 55,000-pound excavation truck wasn’t in the area for a car wash, but it may need one after being partially swallowed by a sinkhole in north Georgia.
Insurance claims top $842 million in deadly Tenn. wildfires
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) - State officials say insurance claims have topped $842 million in the deadly eastern Tennessee wildfires that burned thousands of buildings.
Pit bull owner charged after dogs kill child in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) - The owner of two dogs that killed one child and injured another in southwest Atlanta has had one of his charges upgraded.
Peaches and cheese: Governors place bet on Falcons-Packers
ATLANTA (AP) - A spot in the Super Bowl is the ultimate prize for the Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers when the teams meet this weekend.
Gov. Haslam proposes gas tax hike for state transportation
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Latest on Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam's transportation proposal (all times local): 12:45 p.m. Nashville Mayor Megan Barry is lauding Republican Gov. Bill Haslam's proposal to allow cities to hold referendums on adding a sales tax…
Tennessee Health Dept. warns about rising mumps cases
"we are obviously worried about the significant rise in mumps cases in neighboring states"
Dogs captured, owner arrested in Atlanta child maulings
The dogs attacked three children walking to a bus stop, killing one and seriously injuring another.
Alabama sendoff for Talladega band heading to Trump inaugural
Officials are planning a noontime ceremony for the Talladega College Marching Tornadoes as they depart the city square in Talladega on Wednesday.
Georgia teacher drowns in Florida rip current
Cobb County middle school teacher vacationing in Melbourne, Florida
Pit bull owner arrested after dogs kill child in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) - Police say they have arrested the owner of two pit bulls that killed one child and injured another in southwest Atlanta. Atlanta Police Sgt. Warren Pickard says Cameron Tucker was arrested after the children were attacked while…
Tanker wreck blocks I-459 in metro Birmingham
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) - A wreck involving a tanker truck carrying hot asphalt snarled traffic southwest of Birmingham. Officials in Hoover say the 18-wheeler overturned on Interstate 459 during Tuesday morning rush hour, blocking traffic and leaking liquid asphalt on…
Tennessee lawmaker drops bill seeking food stamp restriction
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A state lawmaker has withdrawn her bill seeking to restrict which items that Tennessee's 1 million food stamp recipients would be able to buy at the grocery store.
Haslam to unveil top legislative priority on Wednesday
By ERIK SCHELZIG Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Republican Gov. Bill Haslam is scheduled to unveil his top legislative priority on Wednesday as state lawmakers await details on his plan to boost transportation funding in Tennessee. Lawmakers are largely…
Governor Deal highlights raises, schools as budget hearings begin
Wants to create a training center in middle Georgia aimed at improving educators' ability to teach reading.
Suspect shot by Georgia deputies, after being shot by homeowner
TYRONE, Ga. (AP) - State authorities are investigating after a man died in a shootout with deputies in Georgia. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says deputies in Coweta County, south of Atlanta, responded to a call about 10 p.m. Monday…
There was a lot of wind in Nashville in 2016 according to the Windy City Index
"Wind can cause significant damage whether associated with an actual hurricane or not,"
Feds change horse regulations aimed at stopping soring
Soring occurs when a horse's legs are intentionally injured to make the animal have a higher gait