Bluegrass duo Dailey & Vincent to join Grand Ole Opry
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The bluegrass music super-duo of Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent has been invited to become official members of the Grand Ole Opry.
Official: 3 killed in mobile home fire in Macon County
LAFAYETTE, Tenn. (AP) - Officials say three people have been killed in a residential trailer fire in Macon County. Danny Dozier, chief of the Willette Volunteer Fire Department, says the blaze burned a mobile home near Lafayette on Friday. Dozier…
Uber X, Lyft to begin operations at Atlanta airport
ATLANTA (AP) - After months of debate, the Uber X and Lyft ride-booking services will finally become legal at the world's busiest airport in Atlanta.
US energy secretary to attend Tennessee land transfer Friday
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (AP) - U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz will be on hand for a land transfer deal in Tennessee.
TDOT Worker Dies After Being Struck By Car On Christmas Eve
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A worker with the Tennessee Department of Transportation has died after being struck on the side of I- 40 on Christmas Eve. Our Nashville afflilate, WTVF reports J.R. Rodgers was hit by a car after he had…
Tennessee: 1st guilty plea of 16 indicted in gang crackdown
JACKSON, Tenn. (AP) - Federal prosecutors say the first of 16 alleged members of the Gangster Disciples street gang who were indicted in May on racketeering charges has pleaded guilty. The U.S. attorney's office in Jackson said Wednesday that 37-year-old…
Ex-finance specialist at children's clinic accused of fraud
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - A former financial specialist at an Alabama children's medical practice is accused of using a company credit card to make thousands of dollars in charges at an adult entertainment club. Federal prosecutors say Jonathan Jernigan, who…
Last of 6 inmates recaptured after Christmas jail break
NEWPORT, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities in Tennessee say they have recaptured the sixth and final inmate who broke out of jail on Christmas Day. The Cocke County Sheriff's Office tells CBS affiliate WVLT in a statement that 54-year-old David Frazier was arrested…
Dollywood Entertainment Auditions Set for 2017 Season
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016) –With Dolly Parton dreaming up the entertainment offerings, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Dollywood has earned the award for Best Theme Park Shows for eight consecutive years. Now, Dollywood plans auditions…
Youth pastor accused of sex crimes involving girl, 14
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) - Police say a youth pastor at a suburban Atlanta church is jailed on child molestation, statutory rape and sexual battery charges. Gwinnett County police say 34-year-old Nicholas "Nick" Kelley, a youth pastor at New Bridge Church…
Girl pinned by 1,500-pound boulder is freed, but badly hurt
WHITE, Ga. (AP) - Authorities say it took the strength of a half-dozen people and a pulley system to move a 1,500-pound boulder after the massive rock rolled onto a 15-year-old South Carolina girl, pinning her. The Daily Tribune News…
Authorities: Small plane crashed in Tennessee, no survivors
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities say a small plane with three people aboard has crashed in the mountains of eastern Tennessee, and no one survived.
Tennessee AG: ban on ballot box selfies is constitutional
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessee attorney general says a ban on snapping selfies at the ballot box is constitutional.
Brother of ex-NFL player gunned down in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Authorities say the brother of a former NFL player was gunned down near New Orleans Lakefront Airport while he was visiting his mother for the holidays. Orleans Parish Coroner Dr. Jeffrey Rouse tells news outlets that…
Rural Coosa County looks for ways to spur economy
ROCKFORD, Ala. (AP) - Coosa County needs an economic boost. Some residents and planners tasked with finding ways to accomplish that say the county should take advantage of its natural resources. The rural county is just outside of the metro…
Jailer suffered concussion after November fight with inmate
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) - Documents show a deputy at the Rutherford County jail suffered a concussion after being assaulted by an inmate last month.
Near-death pup gets Christmas 'miracle'
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Bullock County Humane Society Shelter Director Jennifer Gallagher faced two options: Euthanize the gravely injured puppy that was dragged to her doorstep, or send it to Montgomery and pray for a miracle.
Authorities: Small plane missing in eastern Tennessee
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities say a small plane with three people aboard has been reported missing in mountainous eastern Tennessee. Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen says authorities are seeking a Cessna 182 aircraft and searchers are focusing about…
Virus causes Savannah animal shelter to close temporarily
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - A Savannah animal shelter has closed temporarily after a puppy was diagnosed with a highly contagious virus.
Gatlinburg church damaged by fire gives to others in need
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) - A church damaged by a wildfire in Gatlinburg continued to hold an annual dinner for those in need despite many of its members losing their homes and possessions.
School system notifying families of unverified students
DALTON, Ga. (AP) - Dalton Public Schools are trying to crack down on the number of out-of-district students attending its schools.
Man pleads guilty to reporting false threat to delay Megabus
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A man has pleaded guilty to making a false report about a shooting threat to delay the departure of a missed Megabus headed for Texas.
Kidney donor, recipient plan to climb Kilimanjaro
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Two Birmingham men are planning to climb up the world's best-known mountains after one donated an organ to the other at UAB Hospital.
State patrol urges driver's to use caution during holidays
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia state troopers are urging drivers to use caution during the holiday travel period.